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| It's a Mighty World | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Studio | RCA Victor Studio A, New York City | |||
| Genre | Folk, blues, acoustic | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Producer | Jack A. Somer | |||
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It's a Mighty World is an album by American folk singer Odetta, released by RCA Victor in 1964.
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