Steve Goodman

Steve Goodman (1971)

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Steve Goodman's 1971 self-titled album marked the debut of a great new songwriter. "City of New Orleans," which was (then) soon to be a hit for Arlo Guthrie, is the obvious standout, and "You Never Even Call Me by My Name," later a country hit by David Allan Coe in a revised version, is also impressive, but "I Don't Know Where I'm Goin', but I'm Goin' Nowhere in a Hurry Blues" and "Would You Like to Learn Dance?" also show off different sides of this versatile talent. Versatility is the key here, as Goodman broke well out of the "folkie" tag to embrace pop, country, and arcane jazz, including not only his own compositions but also covers of songs by Hank Williams, Johnny Otis, and pal John Prine while utilizing a who's who of Nashville session musicians. Beyond the musical eclecticism, there was also a variety in tone, with gentle evocations of tenderness and humor alternating so that you didn't always know whether Goodman was serious or kidding. At a time when sensitive singer/songwriters were all the rage (a trend that probably earned Goodman his record contract), this was one guy who was at least as interested in picking an old country song as he was in baring his soul.
~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide


TrackList:

01. The I Don't Know Where I'm Going, But I'm Goin' Nowhere in a Hurry Blues 2:32
02. Rainbow Road 3:33
03. Donald & Lydia 4:54
04. You Never Even Call Me by My Name 4:24
05. Mind Your Own Business 2:54
06. Eight Ball Blues 4:24
07. City of New Orleans 3:52
08. Turnpike Tom 4:15
09. Yellow Coat 4:44
10. So Fine 3:19
11. Jazzman 3:42
12. Would You Like to Learn to Dance? 4:07

Credits
David Briggs - Piano
Donnie Fritts - Organ
Grady Martin - Guitar, Sound Effects, ?
Ben Keith - Dobro, Guitar, Guitar (Steel)
Stephen Brunton - Percussion
Stephen Bruton - Guitar, Vocals (Background)
Kenny Buttrey - Percussion
Vassar Clements - Fiddle, Violin
Dennis Good - Trombone
Kris Kristofferson - Vocals (Background), Producer
Steve Goodman - Guitar, Vocals
John PrineVocals - (Background), Liner Notes
Norbert Putnam – Producer

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Affordable Art (1983)

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Steve Goodman launched his own record label, Red Pajamas Records, with the release of Artistic Hair, a live album, in March 1983. Of course, a record label needs more than one record, and Goodman followed ten months later with the second Red Pajamas release, Affordable Art. Unlike its predecessor, which consisted largely of vintage material, Affordable Art introduced new Goodman songs, although it also mixed in older tunes. "Talk Backwards" was a novelty repeated from Goodman's final major label outing, 1980s Hot Spot. "Souvenirs" found Goodman in duet with his pal John Prine on one of Prine's old songs. And "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" was, of course, the ageless sports anthem, which served as a set-up for "The Dying Cub Fan's Last Request," Goodman's humorous rewrite of "St. James Infirmary" as the funeral plans of an adherent of one of the most hapless teams in baseball history.

Complicating the comedy of the song, one of four on the disc recorded live, was Goodman's own status, not only as a Cubs fan, but also as a cancer patient whose recent career had been complicated by medical treatments; indeed, Affordable Art would be his last album released during his lifetime. It was typical of the singer/songwriter, however, that he would offer such gallows humor, which could also describe "Watchin' Joey Glow," a post-apocalypse tale. "Vegematic," the nightmare story of a man who falls asleep in front of the TV one night and wakes up to find he has ordered every one of those special offers that turn up on late-night commercials with 800 numbers, wasn't quite so morbid, but it was no less funny for that. And typically, Goodman also found time for a tasty instrumental ("If Jethro Was Here") and for a sentimental ballad concerning family, in this case, his grandparents ("Old Smoothies").

His last album, therefore, was a characteristic one, amusing and moving by turns. ~ William Ruhlmann

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Personnel: Steve Goodman (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandola, mandolin); John Prine (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar); Bob Tangrea (vocals); Rick N. Backer (slide guitar, steel guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Jethro Burns, Marty Stuart (mandolin); Jim Rothermel (recorder, horns); Rick Chudacoff (Fender Rhodes piano, synthesizer); Peter Bunetta (drums, percussion); Cheryl White, Sharon White (background vocals).


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01. (00:02:30) Steve Goodman - If Jethro Were Here
02. (00:03:00) Steve Goodman - Vegematic
03. (00:04:15) Steve Goodman - Old Smoothies
04. (00:02:34) Steve Goodman - Talk Backwards
05. (00:02:29) Steve Goodman - How Much Tequila (Did I Drink Last Night?)
06. (00:03:38) Steve Goodman - When My Rowboat Comes In
07. (00:03:34) Steve Goodman - Souvenirs
08. (00:02:34) Steve Goodman - Take Me Out To The Ballgame
09. (00:06:03) Steve Goodman - A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request
10. (00:02:46) Steve Goodman - California Promises
11. (00:02:43) Steve Goodman - Watchin' Joey Glow
12. (00:03:38) Steve Goodman - Grand Canyon Song

Playing Time.........: 00:39:42
Total Size...........: 54.54 MB






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