The album's title track was a sharp, sardonic commentary on the Vietnam War, which would become a hallmark of Paxton's work.
- "Ain't That News" was released on February 6, 1965, by Elektra Records.
- The album features a notable cover of Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
- Many of the songs on the album would become staples of Paxton's live sets for decades.
Tom Paxton is a folk singer-songwriter from Chicago, known for his concise, witty, and often topical songs. In 1965, he was a prominent voice in the Greenwich Village folk scene, releasing his third album.
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