MY most influential folk album is An Englishman Sings American Folk Songs by Lonnie Donegan. While it certainly wasn't THE most influential album in this country it did have a strong impact. At least Lonnie did with Rock Island Line. Lonnie took the "precious" out of folk music and made it attractive to people who liked rockabilly and early rock and roll. Remember, Lonnie used electric guitar while Dylan was still in diapers.

And I agree, there is an age diferential in here.

I'm surprised that no one has said Mudcat Slim by James Taylor, yet.

Jerry