About When the Thought of You Catches Up with Me 'When the Thought of You Catches Up with Me' is a song written and recorded by American country music singer David Ball. It was released in August 1994 as the second single from the album Thinkin' Problem as the follow-up to the successful title track.
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It was 45 years ago today that the masterpiece album ‘Blood on the Tracks’ by Bob Dylan went to #1 on the U.S. Charts, just two weeks after its release. ‘Blood on the Tracks’ was Dylan’s fifteenth studio album.Upon its initial release ‘Blood on the Tracks’ received mixed reviews, but it quickly became widely acclaimed by fans and critics alike. Here is an example of a guy who missed the mark.The record has been made with typical shoddiness.” Jon LandauIronically, this quote is by Jon Landau of Rolling Stone Magazine, who at about the time of writing the review had taken on the role of Manager for none other than rising star Bruce Springsteen.
Too funny!This Rolling Stone review was balanced by Landau’s colleague, Jonathan Cott, who referred to ‘Blood on the Tracks’ as;“Dylan’s magnificent new album.” Jonathan CottBy the mid ‘70s Bob Dylan was definitely polarizing, as evidenced by this review by Nick Kent of NME.“The accompaniments are often so trashy they sound like mere practice takes” Nick KentOf all the quotes related to ‘Blood on the Tracks’ perhaps this one best reflects it’s impending impact on the music world.“(Dylan is no longer defined as just) the major artist of the sixties. Instead, Dylan has legitimized his claim to a creative prowess as vital now as then—a power not bounded by the one decade he so affected.” Michael GrayIn the fickle world of music success is often fleeting.
Subsequently, artists are only perceived to be as good as their last album. In 1975, I am sure nobody thought that Bob Dylan would still be writing, recording and performing well into his ‘70s. To summarize, the music critics and fans who recognized Bob Dylan’s brilliance definitely hit the mark.In 2015 ‘Blood on the Tracks’ was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.In a previous ‘Ted Tocks’ I wrote about ‘’ which was the lead single and opening track on ‘Blood on the Tracks’.Today’s post will feature the extremely influential Dylan track ‘Shelter from the Storm’. If you don’t own it, I hope I have turned you on to its magnificence.
Pay close attention to the lyrics. They set a standard.An artist as often covered as Bob Dylan makes it challenging to narrow down the focus to just one cover, so instead I am going to give you a fine array of versions of ‘Shelter from the Storm’.I learned about Jimmy LaFave due to my love for Woody Guthrie and Arlo Guthrie. LaFave was an ardent supporter of the senior Guthrie and ultimately became a member of the Advisory Board of the annual Woody Guthrie Folk Festival. Sadly, Jimmy LaFave died in 2017. I include him in this post because he performs a passionate version of ‘Shelter of the Storm’ and for me he was a cool discovery. Before I close out this post, I want to give a tip of the hat to the great pedal steel guitar player, Buddy Cage. This influential and innovative musician got his start in Canada with artists such as Ian Tyson, Anne Murray and Ronnie Hawkins.
While playing with Ian and Sylvia Tyson and their alt country project, The Great Speckled Bird the act was asked to join the legendary ‘Festival Express’ tour. This is where Buddy Cage caught the attention of Jerry Garcia and his friends New Riders of the Purple Sage. They were so enthralled with his playing that when Jerry Garcia left his Grateful Dead side project, Cage became his replacement. How many people can say they replaced Jerry Garcia in a band? For the better part of eleven years Buddy Cage played pedal steel with New Riders of the Purple Sage. He occasionally engaged as a session player with some pretty impressive performers.
As a result of his distinctive playing he was invited to play pedal steel on Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’. Just one more musical contribution that helped Buddy Cage’s legend grow.Sadly, Buddy Cage died on Wednesday February 5 th of complications due to multiple myeloma. One more artist who’s sound will live on for us to enjoy.
Jimmy LaFave – Peace Town (2018)FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz Time – 01:38:48 minutes 1,08 GB Genre: CountryStudio Masters, Official Digital Download Front Cover © Music Road RecordsJimmy LaFave, who passed away prematurely in 2017, pens Peace Town, a most feverish posthumous album that reaches the heights of Americana. But beyond the emotional charge that he delivers, this is also a superb introduction to this American folk music filled with history. With performances full of honesty and integrity, LaFave pays homage to many artists, and we sometimes prefer the covers.
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This set of two CDs opens on the absolute metamorphosis of Pete Townshend’s title, Let My Love Open the Door. Transposed on more acoustic foundations, the song strays away from the 80s bouncing pop to increase in intensity and depth. In this country, folk, rock and blues repertoire, there’s no lack of references that build a true historical castle. Although he wanted to record about a hundred songs, this release on the label Music Road Records still includes twenty. Absolute fan of Woody Guthrie, he pays homage to the folk icon from Oklahoma through his compositions Salvation Train or Sideline Woman. An established artist, LaFave also plays the role of relay.
He maintains a culture that has accompanied him all his life. From Leon Russell ( Help Me Through the Day) to J.J.
Cale ( Do Not Go To Strangers), to Sis Cunningham ( My Oklahoma Home (It Blowed Away)), Chuck Berry ( The Promised Land) and many others, this is an open love letter that he writes He even covers the title I May Be Used (But I Ain’t Used Up) that sang Waylon Jennings, proof that his songs will be listened to long after his death. – Clara BismuthTracklist:1.
Let My Love Open the Door (04:46)2. Minstrel Boy Howling At the Moon (04:38)3. Peace Town (05:14)4. What Good Am I (04:20)5. Help Me Make It Through the Day (06:54)6. I May Be Used (But I Ain’t Used Up) (04:20)7.
My Back Pages (06:56)8. My Oklahoma Home (It Blowed away) (03:41)9. A Thousand By My Side (04:03)10. Already Gone (07:20)11. It Makes No Difference (06:53)12.
Don’t Go To Strangers (05:04)13. When the Thought of You Catches Up With Me (05:29)14. Salvation Train (04:06)15.
Ramblin’ Sky (05:06)16. Sideline Woman (04:31)17.
The Promised Land (02:40)18. You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go (05:20)19. Untitled (04:44)20.
Goodbye Amsterdam (02:43)Personnel:Jimmy LaFave, vocals, acoustic guitarBobby Kallus, drumsGlenn Schuetz, bassJohn Inmon, guitarJesse LaFave, guitarWarren Hood, violinKym Warner, mandolinStefano Intelisano, keyboards, accordionAndrew Pressman, bassKatie Marie, drumsLarry Wilson, electric guitarJaimee Harris, background vocalsWill Taylor, violaJavier Chaparro, violinTony Rogers, celloPhil Hurley, guitarBrian Standefer, celloJane Ellen Bryant, background vocalsRecorded at Cedar Creek RecordingEngineered and mixed by John Ross SilvaDownload.
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