Sorry, but Joan Baez’s version is a joke compared to the Band.
Correct. Baez’ version actually sounds good but she never read Helm’s lyrics. The Band’s verdion said “ then Stoneman’s cavalry came...” Baez hears “so much cavalry”. The Band also said Quick come see there is Robert E Lee... the guy not tge steamboat of Baez’ cover. But I always wondered why a progressive pacifist like Baez would sing a song that celebrates the Confederacy.
Her’s was the only one I heard on the radio. I always thought it was a “Joan Baez song.”