Person Open DS/UK/15814 West; Hedy (1938-2005); American folksinger, songwriter West Hedy 1938-2005 American folksinger, songwriter Female Born Hedwig Grace West

Hedy West (6 April 1938 - 3 July 2005) was an American folksinger and songwriter. West was of the same generation as Joan Baez, Judy Collins, and others of the American folk music revival. Her most famous song "500 Miles" is one of America's best loved and best known folk songs. She was described by the English folk musician AL Lloyd as "far and away the best of American girl singers in the [folk] revival." International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 4/30/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 f9f50dfc-4322-4f38-b462-8fbe64c019a8