Crocus in the Snow

Thom Jurek (allmusic.com)
"This is Davis' finest moment...a reflection of the very best in American music of and from its enigmatic West.

Product Description:
A stunning, all-new collection of Stephanie's original songs and poems, featuring "Talkin' Harvest Time Blues", "Ikey", and "The Spotted Ass". Includes guest appearances by Garrison Keillor, Ranger Doug, and Ray Benson.

Crocus in the Snow

Crocus in the Snow,Stephanie Davis,Recluse Records,A stunning, all-new collection of Stephanie's original songs and poems, with guest appearances by Garrison Keillor, Ranger Doug, and Ray Benson.,Americana,Cowboy,Traditional Country,Western Swing

Average customer rating: Beautiful, poignant and funny too Stephanie covers a wide range of emotions What a killer song! What a great record! Nice album-- a work of assurance

Crocus in the Snow Stephanie Davis Manufacturer: Recluse Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Western Swing | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: "River of No Return" Home for the Holidays "I'm Pullin' Through" Occupational Hazards Stephanie Davis ASIN: B000153K3I Release Date: 2003-11-15

Tracks:

1. Somethin' 'Bout Montana
2. Talkin' Harvest Time Blues
3. Crocus in the Snow
4. Just A Cup of Coffee
5. Some Things Cost Too Much
6. Turning To the Light
7. Ikey
8. Yodel Blues
9. Cold Wind Blow
10. You Been A Friend To Me
11. The Spotted Ass
12. Good Night Little Cowpup

Album Description

A stunning, all-new collection of Stephanie's original songs and poems, featuring "Talkin' Harvest Time Blues", "Ikey", and "The Spotted Ass". Includes guest appearances by Garrison Keillor, Ranger Doug, and Ray Benson.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, poignant and funny too.......2007-01-19

I bought this because I heard Stephanie's "Harvest Time" on NPR, and then came to enjoy hearing her on Prairie Home Companion a couple of times. I'm pleased to report that the songs on this recording that I had not heard before are just as pleasurable as the ones I had. Ms. Davis has such a wonderful talent as a songwriter and a singer/musician. Very down-to-earth and very real.
In addition, my entire Master Gardeners group enjoyed the daylights out of "Harvest Time" when we played it at our holiday dinner. Every one of us could relate to the 47 boxes!

Stephanie covers a wide range of emotions.......2006-03-03

Have been a big fan of Cowboy and true Western Music for a long time, but never made the effort to pick up one Stephanie's CDs. Then I got to see her in person at the Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering in Ellensburg, WA (a great event in its own right). Changed my whole perspective on things. Bought this CD there and it has been in my changer ever since. In fact, I just ordered two more of her CDs based on the strength of this one. The sentiment of Some Things Cost Too Much, Ikey and Crocus in the Snow is overpowering. You've Been a Friend to Me (with Ray Benson from Asleep at the the Wheel) and Yodel Blues (with Ranger Doug) are great songs and fun. I encourage you to buy this CD. Stephanie, its good to know you.

What a killer song!.......2004-05-06

I bought this album because of one song - "Ikey". Every once in a while you hear a song that tears the heart right out of you, Ïkey is just that king of song. I choke up every single time I hear it, and when I try to sing along, it just gets worse. Listen to it in a quiet room and follow the words very carefully, and, if there's any depth to you at all, you'll have the same reaction.

By the way, the title track tugs at your heart strings, too.

What a great record!.......2004-02-28

For your information: Yes, I know Stephanie personally, she is one of the nicest persons I've ever met, a great musician and a gifted songwriter.

I think this record is the best she's done (and the others were top class, too!). Stephanie was assisted by great musicians like Steel Guitarists Lloyd Maines and Steve Palousek, Fiddler Bobby Flores and Piano legend Floyd Domino. Asleep At The Wheel's Ray Benson joins her for one duet. The record only contains self-written material.

What I like about the record? The variety of material that ranges from Western Swing ("Something 'Bout Montana") to traditional Western Style, Acoustic Music and even a bit of Rockabilly. But mostly it's the songwriting, her way to tell a story that sometimes makes you cry and sometimes makes you smile, but always makes you LISTEN.

This is definitely not a record to be played in the background, you have to take your time, sit back and listen to what Stephanie has to say.

If you can rely to the above, this CD is a must.

Walter Stettner
Vienna, Austria

Nice album-- a work of assurance.......2004-02-21

Davis's third solo is my favorite without question. She
mainly does songs relating to her ranch life in Montana
now, and while 'traces' remain of the western swing & 'Ian Tyson meets Garth Brooks' cowboy stuff of earlier albums, the songwriting is more assured, & these elements add variety here. "Yodel Blues" is much better swing than her swing album "I'm Pullin' Through" stuff I think, & likewise "Cold Wind Blow" a better cowboy song than on "River of No Return" album. "Ikey" & interesting relationship story songs like "Some Things Cost Too Much" & "Just a Cup of Coffee" are very strong I think, & 'cowboypoetry' entry "The Spotted Ass" (yes about confusion over the meaning of the word!) is great. A big step forward for SD I think.

Music Album:

1. Dreaming Of Home
2. Drivin' Sideways
3. East Tennessee Christmas
4. Essentials [Original recording remastered]
5. Even Stevens
6. Everybody Knows [Import]
7. Follow Your Heart
8. Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight: I'm Little But I'm Loud [Import]
9. Great [Import]
10. Greatest [Import]

Music Album