L-Ranko Motel

1. L-Ranko Motel

2. Address Unknown

3. Day Crazy Bob Ran the Dirt Track in the Nude

4. Flint Hills of Kansas

5. Rosalinda

6. Fighting Days

7. Blue Is the Color of Regret

8. Running Girl

9. Skull and Crossbones

10. She Must Be So Strong

11. Johnny "El Gato" Miguel

12. Radio V-I-E-T-N-A-M

13. Daddy Was No Good

Tracks:

L-Ranko Motel
Address Unknown
Day Crazy Bob Ran the Dirt Track in the Nude
Flint Hills of Kansas
Rosalinda
Fighting Days
Blue Is the Color of Regret
Running Girl
Skull and Crossbones
She Must Be So Strong
Johnny "El Gato" Miguel
Radio V-I-E-T-N-A-M
Daddy Was No Good

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant Work from a Brilliant Set of Musicians.......2006-06-14

I loved this music in the 1980s, and I STILL Love it!!! And if these folks had gotten their just desserts, they would be famous. Nathan is a brilliant songwriter and performer, and you would be lucky to own anything he has recorded. 'Nuff said!

Well Worth the Money! A Good Album.......2005-10-12

This "indie product" has a gritty reality to it, even tho' the performances and production are a bit stiff. The songs are well-crafted, but the final cut, "Daddy Was No Good" is a powerful and witty song worthy of The Kinks. Since apparently the bitter Mr. Bell has left music, I hope that others will pick up and cover some of these gems. As Bell wrote on the last song, "'Tis too late to forget."

Miss Shore's voice is wonderful, especially in harmony. I hope she has more to give to us.

Remember The L!.......2005-04-02

I picked this up as part of a nostalgia trip...I've stayed the L-Ranko in Tama/Toledo Iowa many times in past years. Funky place. This is a sweet CD in the best tradition of American story songs. Easy to listen to again and again. Huge compliments to Ms. Shore for the exceptional timing, phrasing, and soul of her vocal accompaniment. She adds depth and a nice earthiness to the tunes. Let's have more!

Nathan Bell... what's up with you?.......2005-02-22

L-Ranko Motel is a great album. I know several of the musicians performing on this CD personally, and I must say they are all top-notch.

As for Nathan Bell... regardless of what he says, he is (was) a great songwriter. It is a shame that he has been burned so badly that he can't see his talent. Obviously, as of his writing in the reviews section, Nathan still has a little interest in music. Why would he have searched out his name on Amazon and/or L-Ranko Motel? Or maybe he is the one selling "used" copies for 5 bucks. Who knows? It is too bad when a talented artist gets so cynical and embittered.

I used to watch Nathan Bell and Susan Shore perform at The Mill in Iowa City, Iowa, and the performances are some of my most cherished memories of live music. I highly recommend this album to everyone!

Had To Add Two Cents.......2004-09-29

Dear Mr. Bell,

Hey, I'm a songwriter, too and I often don't like my own work. But you, on the other hand, should really take an objective look at the wonderful work you did on this record. I bought this in 1989, just when I started to play guitar and write songs. If I could ever write a song as good as "The Flint Hills Of Kansas", "Address Unknown" or "Johnny El Gato Miguel" I would quit writing.

You, on the other hand, should keep going. And if not, at least be a little proud of the work you did--I mean, you managed to reach this half-wit in the middle of nowhere (i.e. Northern Minnesota)which is no small feat.

peace + love
Kurt Petersen
kurtmpetersen@aol.com

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