Live At Cibolo Creek Country Club [Live]

1. Loco Gringo's Lament

2. Without Love (We're Just Wastin' Time)

3. Ballad of the Crimson Kings

4. When She Sang Amazing Grace

5. Last Train to Amsterdam

6. There Are Some Days

7. River Bed

8. Last Younger Son

9. Wanna Rock and Roll

10. Redneck Mother

Editorial Reviews

Product Description:
"Mr. Hubbard has gone the independent route and come out with a self-produced, almost completely self-written effort, "Lost Train of Thought" (he gets extra points for a great title.) The songs range from enjoyable to downright excellent; the arrangements are lean but livened by the bluesy presence of another local heavyweight, guitarist Bugs Henderson. Mr. Hubbard shows a knack for picking fine duet partners from Willie Nelson on These Eyes to Becky Lane on Portales. But the most striking part of "Lost Train of Thought" is Mr. Hubbard's own voice. His songs about regret and loss are considerably better than what you currently hear on the radio on those subjects. And he sings about being in love and just plain being alive with a conviction that makes you suspect he's faced the alternative." Renee Clark-Dallas Morning News. Songs include: Here Comes The Night , Sweet Lips Goodbye, Basic of Love, These Eyes (Duet with Willie Nelson), When She Sang Amazing Grace, Runaway Freight Train, Portales, Rockabilly Rock, Love in Vain, Twist of Fate, Wanna Rock and Roll

Tracks:

Loco Gringo's Lament
Without Love (We're Just Wastin' Time)
Ballad of the Crimson Kings
When She Sang Amazing Grace
Last Train to Amsterdam
There Are Some Days
River Bed
Last Younger Son
Wanna Rock and Roll
Redneck Mother

Description

"Mr. Hubbard has gone the independent route and come out with a self-produced, almost completely self-written effort, "Lost Train of Thought" (he gets extra points for a great title.) The songs range from enjoyable to downright excellent; the arrangements are lean but livened by the bluesy presence of another local heavyweight, guitarist Bugs Henderson. Mr. Hubbard shows a knack for picking fine duet partners from Willie Nelson on These Eyes to Becky Lane on Portales. But the most striking part of "Lost Train of Thought" is Mr. Hubbard's own voice. His songs about regret and loss are considerably better than what you currently hear on the radio on those subjects. And he sings about being in love and just plain being alive with a conviction that makes you suspect he's faced the alternative." Renee Clark-Dallas Morning News. Songs include: Here Comes The Night , Sweet Lips Goodbye, Basic of Love, These Eyes (Duet with Willie Nelson), When She Sang Amazing Grace, Runaway Freight Train, Portales, Rockabilly Rock, Love in Vain, Twist of Fate, Wanna Rock and Roll

Customer Reviews:

Rowdy tunes and dark power ballads .......2005-05-29

One of the reasons to buy this CD is to hear the only readily available recording of Ray Wylie Hubbard singing his 1970s anthem, "Redneck Mother." It's the last tune on the CD, called "Obligatory Encore." Ray's apologetic about the song -- but he admits to enjoying the royalty checks.

Another reason to buy this live recording is to get some impression of Ray Wylie Hubbard, the man. He's a humorous, self-deprecating, down home Texan, although I'd hold on closely to my wallet while talking to him and I wouldn't try to impress him by quoting Rilke or other philosophers. He might know more about the subject than I do.

You might get tired of "Redneck Mother" after a few replays but what Ray calls with tongue in cheek the "dark power ballads" on this CD are outstanding. There are six of them of which my favorite is probably "There are Some Days" with its strong vocal and gorgeous mandolin and steel guitar backing by Stephen Bruton and Lloyd Maines. Just about as good is "Ballad of the Crimson Kings" with Lisa Mednick's voice moderating Hubbard's low growl. Lloyd Maines' dobro on "Last Younger Son" put it in the must-hear category. Ray's own folksy, acoustic guitar playing is strong throughout.

Hubbard is one hell of a good songwriter, guitarist, and singer -- although he probably reduces his claim for consideration as a serious musician with his excursions into rowdydom and humor with "Redneck Mother" and, more recently, "Screw You, We're from Texas." I can't think of anyone who'd be more fun to see and hear and, if you're into existential philosophy, you could probably write a dissertation about the religious images in his tunes.

Smallchief

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