1. I am a Rock, Paul Simon
An Unknown American singer-songwriter squeezed onto the first festival bill in exchange for his record company taking out an advert in the programme! The first festival also included The Watersons, The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem and The Strawberry Hill Boys, who went to go onto become The Strawbs.
2. St. Louis Blues. Doc Watson
The legendary American guitarist appeared with his son Merle in what would be one of their last gigs together.
4. Go Tell It On The Mountain, Odetta
Right from the start, Cambridge established a formidable reputation for American roots music artists like Odetta.
7. Samson and Delliah, Rev. Gary Davis
The legendary blues and gospel singer was looked after by a young singer called Maddy Prior who'd go onto fame with Steeleye Span.
9. Cheek to Cheek, Stéphane Grappelli
Stéphane is a great example of festival founders Ken Woollard's wide definition of folk music, which has continued 'til this day.
