Persimmons

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Jim Lauderdale leads two lives. As a songwriter, he has come up with some of the catchiest, smartest mainstream-country material of the '90s. His songs have been the highlights of albums by George Strait, Patty Loveless, Mark Chesnutt and Mandy Barnett. His songwriting has made him rich, and his poorly-selling solo albums have made him a critics' hero. His two lives have rarely intersected. They finally do on his new album, "Persimmons." Upstart, a subsidiary of Boston's independent Rounder Records, invited Lauderdale to pick out his 15 favorite unreleased song demos. He chose mainstream country ballads and jittery rockabilly; hard-edged country-rock and Chicago blues. He's good at everything he tries, and "Persimmons" provides the best available overview of his talents. It also includes a handful of country hits just waiting to happen. --Geoffrey Himes

Persimmons,Jim Lauderdale,Upstart (Universal),Contemporary Country,Country,Country & Western,Neo-Traditionalist Country,Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: A savory gumbo of American musical roots served HOT! A savory gumbo of American musical roots served HOT!

Persimmons Jim Lauderdale Manufacturer: Upstart / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Pretty Close to the Truth Onward Through It All Every Second Counts Whisper The Hummingbirds ASIN: B000003NPS Release Date: 1996-09-03

Tracks:

1. Life By Numbers
2. Do You Like It
3. And That's A Lot
4. Am I Only Dreaming This
5. Don't Leave Your Light Low
6. Seems Like You're Gonna Take Me Back
7. I Thought We Had A Deal
8. Tears So Strong
9. Please Pardon Me
10. Some Things Are Too Good To Last
11. Nobody's Perfect
12. Had A Little Time
13. That's Not Right Babe
14. Optimistic Messenger
15. Jupiter's Rising

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Jim Lauderdale leads two lives. As a songwriter, he has come up with some of the catchiest, smartest mainstream-country material of the '90s. His songs have been the highlights of albums by George Strait, Patty Loveless, Mark Chesnutt and Mandy Barnett. His songwriting has made him rich, and his poorly-selling solo albums have made him a critics' hero. His two lives have rarely intersected. They finally do on his new album, "Persimmons." Upstart, a subsidiary of Boston's independent Rounder Records, invited Lauderdale to pick out his 15 favorite unreleased song demos. He chose mainstream country ballads and jittery rockabilly; hard-edged country-rock and Chicago blues. He's good at everything he tries, and "Persimmons" provides the best available overview of his talents. It also includes a handful of country hits just waiting to happen. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

A savory gumbo of American musical roots served HOT!.......1999-04-14

Not since the original Allman Brothers Band have I heard music like this. Cook up a pot of Howlin' Wolf, Webb Pierce, Bob Dylan, let it simmer till you can cut the big chunks with the edge of a spoon, then bow your head and say "Grace" for the gifts of beauty and poetry. Say it all straight from the heart, then wipe it off with the back of your hand! DAMN! This is what American music is all about. Hell, this would have fed Woody Guthrie's soul somewhere hunkered down on a Santa Fe siding. I'll take another helping, thank you!

A savory gumbo of American musical roots served HOT!.......1999-04-14

Not since the original Allman Brothers Band have I heard music like this. Cook up a pot of Howlin' Wolf, Webb Pierce, Bob Dylan, let it simmer till you can cut the big chunks with the edge of a spoon, then bow your head and say "Grace" for the gifts of beauty and poetry. Say it all straight from the heart, then wipe it off with the back of your hand! DAMN! This is what American music is all about. Hell, this would have fed Woody Guthrie's soul somewhere hunkered down on a Santa Fe siding. I'll take another helping, thank you!

Average customer rating: A lover of good country

Persimmons Jim Lauderdale Manufacturer: Uni/Upstart ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000AFUK Release Date: 1998-08-10

Tracks:

1. Life By Numbers
2. Do You Like It
3. And That's A Lot
4. Am I Only Dreaming This
5. Don't Leave Your Light Low
6. Seems Like You're Gonna Take Me Back
7. I Thought We Had A Deal
8. Tears So Strong
9. Please Pardon Me
10. Some Things Are Too Good To Last
11. Nobody's Perfect
12. Had A Little Time
13. That's Not Right Babe
14. Optimistic Messenger
15. Jupiter's Rising

Customer Reviews:

A lover of good country.......2002-07-02

Every once in a while a c.d. hits you between the eyes. This is one of them,Lauderdale is just pure magic.Every track just grabs you,making you want want to play this c.d. over and over again. A must for any c.d. collection

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