Milk Cow Blues

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Ask a country legend like George Jones or Chet Atkins, and they will tell you they learned to play and sing from the neighboring bluesman/sharecropper. Likewise B.B. King is apt to mention that he tuned in the Grand Ole Opry growing up. Thus it feels natural for country's grand old hippie Willie Nelson to record a CD of blues standards--especially since he wrote some of them (see: "Night Life"). Producer and featured guitarist Derek O'Brien lays down a funky but relaxed bed for the King of Laid-Back and some serious musical synergy with veteran guests like Dr. John and the aforementioned King. Kenny Wayne Shepherd's incendiary guitar on "Texas Flood" notwithstanding, the contributions of the younger contingent (Susan Tedeschi, Jonny Lang, Keb' Mo'), while heartfelt, seem more like perfunctory marketing ploys. Those who buy Milk Cow Blues for those names will be disappointed. Those who buy it for Willie will be delighted as he proceeds to show the youngsters (and all of us) what soul, and phrasing, and the blues are all about. --Michael Ross

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Average customer rating: Willie Nelson Milk Cow Blues Awesome!! Only took one listen willie, you're still the greatest!

Milk Cow Blues Willie Nelson , and Willie Nelson Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels Teatro Across the Borderline Willie Nelson and Friends: Live and Kickin' Spirit ASIN: B00004XT11 Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

1. Milk Cow Blues (Featuring Francine Reed)
2. Outskirts Of Town (Featuring Keb' Mo)
3. Black Night (Featuring Dr. John)
4. Funny How Time Slips Away (Featuring Francine Reed)
5. Rainy Day Blues (Featuring Jonny Lang)
6. Crazy (Featuring Susan Tedeschi)
7. The Thrill Is Gone (Featuring B.B. King)
8. Wake Me When It's Over
9. Kansas City (Featuring Susan Tedeschi)
10. Fool's Paradise (Featuring Dr. John)
11. Ain't Nobody's Business (Featuring Jonny Lang)
12. Night Life (Featuring B.B. King)
13. Sittin' On Top Of The World
14. Lonely Street
15. Texas Flood (Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd)

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Ask a country legend like George Jones or Chet Atkins, and they will tell you they learned to play and sing from the neighboring bluesman/sharecropper. Likewise B.B. King is apt to mention that he tuned in the Grand Ole Opry growing up. Thus it feels natural for country's grand old hippie Willie Nelson to record a CD of blues standards--especially since he wrote some of them (see: "Night Life"). Producer and featured guitarist Derek O'Brien lays down a funky but relaxed bed for the King of Laid-Back and some serious musical synergy with veteran guests like Dr. John and the aforementioned King. Kenny Wayne Shepherd's incendiary guitar on "Texas Flood" notwithstanding, the contributions of the younger contingent (Susan Tedeschi, Jonny Lang, Keb' Mo'), while heartfelt, seem more like perfunctory marketing ploys. Those who buy Milk Cow Blues for those names will be disappointed. Those who buy it for Willie will be delighted as he proceeds to show the youngsters (and all of us) what soul, and phrasing, and the blues are all about. --Michael Ross

Customer Reviews:

Willie Nelson.......2007-03-09

Bought this along with Across the Borderline. Both are absolutely brilliant. Can highly recommend them both.

Milk Cow Blues.......2007-02-06

Great CD, however, the last song on it had a scratch. Very Willie bluesy!

Awesome!!.......2006-06-27

I've enjoyed Willie's music for years, but have gotten to love it since Teatro (my favorite). I just listened to this CD for the first time and can't believe I was not familiar with it before. It's a close second to Teatro. I love it!!! Willie can pull off singing almost anything, but his voice is all about the blues!

Only took one listen.......2006-03-19

Only took one listen and all my skepticism was gone. Why not the blues... it's not too far a stretch from country, and certainly Willie can spice it up with his unique take on it.

I'm glad he did it!

willie, you're still the greatest!.......2005-06-11

fantastic cd. country - honkeytonk blues at it's best.

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Milk Cow Blues Jack Guthrie Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005B55J Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

1. My Rough and Rowdy Ways
2. Peach Picking Time in Georgia
3. Git Along, Little Paint
4. I'll Always Be a Country Boy
5. Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8)
6. Any Old Time
7. Evening Sun Yodel [Blue Yodel No. 3]
8. You and My Old Guitar
9. If It's Wrong to Love You
10. Colorado Blues
11. Home in San Antone
12. Waiting for a Train
13. Night Train to Mephis
14. New San Antonio Rose
15. My Life's Been a Pleasure
16. T.B. Blues
17. Echoes from the Hill
18. My Mother's Bible
19. Lonesome Road Blues
20. There's More Pretty Girls Than One
21. Maiden's Prayer
22. Milk Cow Blues
23. Shut That Gate
24. Brown Eyes Cryin' in the Rain
25. I Can't Go on This Way
26. That's How Muck I Love You
27. Footprints in the Snow
28. Never No Mo'blues
29. Lulu Walls
30. Travelin' Blues

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Milk Cow Blues Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys Manufacturer: Blue Moon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000024W85 Release Date: 2004-11-16

Average customer rating: Radio Transcriptions From Jack Guthrie

Milk Cow Blues Jack Guthrie Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000059O40 Release Date: 2001-03-05

Tracks:

1. My Rough and Rowdy Ways
2. Peach Picking Time in Georgia
3. Git Along, Little Paint
4. I'll Always Be a Country Boy
5. Mule Skinner Blues (Blue Yodel No. 8)
6. Any Old Time
7. Evening Sun Yodel [Blue Yodel No. 3]
8. You and My Old Guitar
9. If It's Wrong to Love You
10. Colorado Blues
11. Home in San Antone
12. Waiting for a Train
13. Night Train to Mephis
14. New San Antonio Rose
15. My Life's Been a Pleasure
16. T.B. Blues
17. Echoes from the Hill
18. My Mother's Bible
19. Lonesome Road Blues
20. There's More Pretty Girls Than One
21. Maiden's Prayer
22. Milk Cow Blues
23. Shut That Gate
24. Brown Eyes Cryin' in the Rain
25. I Can't Go on This Way
26. That's How Muck I Love You
27. Footprints in the Snow
28. Never No Mo'blues
29. Lulu Walls
30. Travelin' Blues

Customer Reviews:

Radio Transcriptions From Jack Guthrie.......2001-03-16

Jack Guthrie was the cousin of folk music great Woody Guthrie, and the two musicians grew up together in Oklahoma. Whereas Woody drew his inspiration from the Carter Family, Jack was obviously influenced by Jimmie Rodgers. He also incorporated elements of Western Swing into his music, which was a pleasant mix of country, western swing, blues and jazz. Jack Guthrie sang in a rough but serviceable voice that was much like his cousin's.

Jack Guthrie died of tuberculosis only a couple of years into his professional career, but in that short time he achieved one thing his more famous cousin did not; a hit record. "Oklahoma Hills" was an infectious and memorable tune that Jack took to the top of the charts, just as his health began to fail. The tune may have actually been written by Woody but, at least at first, Jack received the songwriting credit.

"Milk Cow Blues" is a nice surprise. These 30 songs are radio transcriptions (songs recorded exclusively for airplay on subscribing radio outlets, sort of like the King Biscuit Flower hour of its day). Guthrie is backed by a hot band featuring some terrific steel guitar. Its fun listening, and also serves to show that Jack Guthrie was a much more interesting and accomplished musician than his recordings for Capitol Records would indicate. Fans of Forties country, western swing and country boogie should appreciate this CD. As usual, Bear Family Records has done a super job with this reissue.

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Milk Cow Blues Jack Guthrie Manufacturer: City Hall Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B5S4K Release Date: 2001-04-05

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