The Long Haul

1. High Dive

2. Through The Night

3. Days Stay

4. Clive Staples Said

5. 343

The Long Haul,Lowlite,The Orchard,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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The Long Haul The Oak Ridge Boys Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: American Dreams Christmas Cookies Seasons Heartbeat Monongahela ASIN: B000008J2Q Release Date: 1992-06-23

Tracks:

1. Fall
2. Power of Goodbye
3. Where Can I Surrender
4. Standin' by the River
5. Stay With Me
6. Come on Rain
7. Gimme Some of Your Love
8. Fear of the Flame
9. Something Worth Holding on to
10. Until You're Back in My Arms

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Long Haul Laffs Volume 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Music Mill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005MAOW Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

1. KICKIN' ASPHALT
2. COME ON BACK TO NASHVILLE AND GET YOUR PETERBILT
3. SIX DAYS BACK AT HOME
4. DATE IN DALLAS
5. BORN TO BE A TRUCKER
6. SEMI-MARRIED MAN
7. WORLD'S LAST TRUCK DRIVIN' MAN
8. TRUCK DRIVER'S GIRL
9. TRUCKIN' SONS OF MITCH'S
10. FRYIN' BACON NAKED

Album Description

Shel Silverstein left an indelible mark on popular culture. He has gone from cartoonist for Playboy, Time and Stars & Stripes to children's book author to songwriter. Silverstein wrote songs for Johnny Cash (“A Boy Named Sue”), Dr. Hook (“Cover of the Rolling Stone”), Waylon (“The Taker”), Bobby Bare (“Daddy What If”) and several others.

Before Shel Silverstein died in 1999, he was writing songs for these two Long-Haul Laffs projects, a comedic look at long-haul truck drivers and the trucking industry. In all, 6 songs on these two 10-song collections were written by Silverstein.

To add to the allure of these off-center pieces, several artists with, let's say, a specific appeal were enlisted to interpret the songs of Silverstein and others. The list of artists includes Joe Sun, Bobby Bare, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley, Sheb Wooley, Del Reeves and newcomer Wacky Will Jones.

Of particular interest may be Sheb's lament “I Just Don't Look Good Naked Anymore” or perhaps his brilliant play on words “Truckin' Sons of Mitch's.” There's also a Silverstein-parody of “Six Days on the Road” sung by Bobby Bare as “Six Days Back at Home.” Other notable tracks are Joe Sun's “13 Tons of Ice Cream Bars” and Will Jones' “Airbag” which boasts the lyric “I already got an airbag and it happens to be my wife.”

Some would call Long-Haul Laffs Volumes 1 & 2 low-brow humor. Others might call it good clean fun. We at Music Mill Entertainment don't care what you call it as long as you buy it!

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Long Haul Laffs Volume 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Music Mill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Kickin' Asphalt ASIN: B00005MAOY Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

1. WE MAY BE LOST BUT WE'RE MAKING GOOD TIME
2. MOTHER TRUCKER'S DOUBLE CLUTCHER'S TRUCKER LINE
3. THERE'S AN 18 WHEELER
4. BERTHA THE BULL HAULER
5. TRUCKER'S LAMENT: I JUST DON'T LOOK GOOD NAKED ANYMORE
6. BAD GAS
7. MOMMA TAKE THE ROAD OFF ME
8. 13 TONS OF ICE CREAM BARS
9. MARRY FOR MONEY
10. AIRBAG

Album Description

Shel Silverstein left an indelible mark on popular culture. He has gone from cartoonist for Playboy, Time and Stars & Stripes to children's book author to songwriter. Silverstein wrote songs for Johnny Cash (“A Boy Named Sue”), Dr. Hook (“Cover of the Rolling Stone”), Waylon (“The Taker”), Bobby Bare (“Daddy What If”) and several others.

Before Shel Silverstein died in 1999, he was writing songs for these two Long-Haul Laffs projects, a comedic look at long-haul truck drivers and the trucking industry. In all, 6 songs on these two 10-song collections were written by Silverstein.

To add to the allure of these off-center pieces, several artists with, let's say, a specific appeal were enlisted to interpret the songs of Silverstein and others. The list of artists includes Joe Sun, Bobby Bare, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley, Sheb Wooley, Del Reeves and newcomer Wacky Will Jones.

Of particular interest may be Sheb's lament “I Just Don't Look Good Naked Anymore” or perhaps his brilliant play on words “Truckin' Sons of Mitch's.” There's also a Silverstein-parody of “Six Days on the Road” sung by Bobby Bare as “Six Days Back at Home.” Other notable tracks are Joe Sun's “13 Tons of Ice Cream Bars” and Will Jones' “Airbag” which boasts the lyric “I already got an airbag and it happens to be my wife.”

Some would call Long-Haul Laffs Volumes 1 & 2 low-brow humor. Others might call it good clean fun. We at Music Mill Entertainment don't care what you call it as long as you buy it!

Average customer rating: Across The Spectrum Fun album with great playing and cool guests

Long Haul Pete Sears Manufacturer: 33rd Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Watchfire ASIN: B00005LZRV Release Date: 2001-06-13

Tracks:

1. Brother John
2. Fair To Even Odds
3. Elizabeth
4. Old Friends
5. Darien
6. Mississippi
7. Marin County Blues
8. Meadway Rag
9. Sweet Definition
10. 12 Long Years And No Parole
11. Shady Lane
12. Chiapas
13. Dance With The Past
14. Border Crossing
15. Spitfire
16. Dance With The Past
17. Till We Meet Again
18. A Light Rain Of Grace

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Across The Spectrum.......2007-01-14

Well I have no idea why there are two listings here for the same CD, but I'll go with the one that already has a review. Actually, the first reviewer was very informative because he reminded me of just who Pete Sears is as I had forgotten.
A friend recently turned me on to this and I pretty much liked it instantly. This CD is like a sandwich. The songs at the beginning and at the end are tasty, but the real meat is in the middle. Long Haul really starts cooking with the slow blues of Old Friends, which sounds oddly reminiscent of St John's Infirmary. That is followed by Darien, a ballad sung by a Davey Pattison (now Robin Trower's vocalist) sounding much more like Joe Cocker than the Rod Stewart suggested by the first reviewer. Mississippi is a slow, New Orleans style talking blues. Meadway Rag is a rollicking, horn and piano driven instrumental. Sweet Definition is another languid, talking blues piece with Wavy Gravy's vocals strongly evocative of New Orleans.
At the mid-point comes the best song. 12 Long Years and No Parole is a butt-kicking, high powered blues tune with musical pyrotechnics supplied by Pete Sears on piano and Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica. This is followed by another demonstration in blues piano virtuosity on Shady Lane. The rest of the CD is a mix of instrumentals and a few country/bluegrass tinged pieces, the best of which are Dance With the Past and Spitfire.
That this CD is not better known is a shame, but we all know the state of the music business today. On the Long Haul, Sears shows that he is comfortable and competent across a wide swath of the musical spectrum. If you like the blues or just like some dazzling piano work, then you won't be disappointed picking up this fine work by Pete Sears and a cast of all-stars.

Fun album with great playing and cool guests.......2002-07-10

Pete Sears is a well-known session player from England who made his name playing with Rod Stewart and Jefferson Starship among others.

Since then he has been seen playing keyboards with Zero, the Steve Kimock Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, Leftover Salmon, Los Lobos and
Hot Tuna. He was also one of the select group of keyboardists who auditioned to replace Brent Mydland in the Grateful Dead. Pete is a tasteful player who blends jazz and blues in to a sort of psychedelic ragtime style.

This release from Pete is not widely available yet, but it can be ordered from Amazon. Hopefully it will get a wider distribution, because this is a nice record with many highlights. Pete enlisted many of his Bay Area friends to help him out with this project. A few of the big name players are John Lee Hooker, Steve Kimock, Maria Muldaur, David Grisman, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Levon Helm, Charlie Musselwhite and Alvin Youngblood Hart. Even though there are so many different musicians on this CD it is held together by Searsý sterling piano and keyboard work.

The album starts off in fine fashion with a raucous tribute to departed Quicksilver Messenger Service guitarist, John Cippolina. Pete and John actually played together in that band in the 70ýs so this is a very heartfelt song written by Pete and his wife. Pete recruited Chicago Blues veterans Charlie Musselwhite, Nick Gravenites and Mark Naftalin to help out on this track and it ends up sounding like a lost Paul Butterfield song, which is a good thing.

Grateful Dead lyricist, Robert Hunter helped out on two cuts, "Fair to Even Odds" and "Darien". Both sport Hunterýs typical cynical yet hopeful worldview and are sung nicely by Davey Pattison who handles the bulk of the albums vocals. He has a good bluesy voice that has some similarity to Peteýs former employer, Rod Stewart.

Van Morrisonýs gifted daughter, Shana Morrison also turns in vocals on a few tunes including "Dance with the Past" that features beautiful mandolin by David Grisman.

One of the striking things about this album is the variety of different styles. Some of the songs are folky while others are more pop or straight-ahead rock. One of the nicest things about The Long Haul is the instrumentals that are peppered throughout the CD. This is where Sears really gets a chance to stretch out. "Old Friends" is a really nice little dirge with a great Steve Kimock solo while "Spitfire" is more of a funk workout.

The only misstep is here is a song called "12 Long Years with No Parole". It is musically nice, but its message of decriminalization for marijuana offenses comes off as too heavy-handed to my ears.

There are 18 tracks on this CD and over 70 minutes of music and the vast majority of it is excellent. The production is very good and you canýt beat the supporting cast. Pete Sears will probably never be as famous as the musicians he usually supports, but his playing helps define their sound. This album is another example of his talent.

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The Long Haul ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005448V Release Date: 2000-12-08

Tracks:

1. Brother John
2. Fair to Even Odds
3. Elizabeth
4. Old Friends
5. Darien
6. Mississippi
7. Marin County Blues
8. Meadway Rag
9. Sweet Definition
10. 12 Long Years And No Parole
11. Shady Lane
12. Chiapas
13. Dance With The Past
14. Border Crossing
15. Spitfire
16. Dance With The Past
17. Till We Meet Again
18. A Light Rain Of Grace

Album Description

"THE LONG HAUL" can best be described as a Folk, Rock, Celtic, Blues influenced CD featuring a combination of Vocal and instrumental music. All music was written and arranged by PETE SEARS and features artists like, John Lee Hooker,Steve Kimock, and Charlie Musselwhite. Lyrics: Robert Hunter, Wavy Gravy, Jeannette Sears and Francis Clay. Vocals: Davy Pattison,John Lee Hooker,Maria Muldaur,Shana Morrison, Wavy Gravy and Francis Clay.

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The Long Haul ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AB9T42

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Mistakes Were Made Diesel Doug & The Long Haul Truckers ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000G8PC5E Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. If I'd Shot Her When I Met Her (I'd Be out of Jail by Now)
2. I'd Like to Quit Drinkin' (But I Live Over a Bar)
3. Not Much to Say
4. Picture of You
5. Circles
6. Never Lookin' Down
7. Merry Christmas from the Family
8. 18 Wheels of Love
9. Pride's Corner
10. Another One Like Me
11. Angel Not a Saint
12. Because of You
13. One Light
14. Thin White Line
15. Daddy's Drinkin' Up Our Christmas
16. My Girlfriend Is a Waitress

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The Fine Art Of Carousing Diesel Doug & the Long Haul Truckers Manufacturer: Sad Bird ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00002NDRG Release Date: 1999-05-01

Tracks:

1. - Intro
2. - Thin White Line
3. - Circles
4. - Prides Corner
5. - Things You Say
6. - Jesse Rose
7. - If I'd Shot Her When I Met Her....
8. - I'd Like To Quit Drinkin'(But I Live Over A Bar)
9. - Because Of You
10. - Hangin' On
11. - A Little More

Album Description

Buck Owens meets The Rolling Stones

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In It for the Long Haul Manufacturer: Sea Legs Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA48W4 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. I Always Land On My Feet
2. We'll Find The Answer Tonight
3. No One Could Love You More
4. This Time You're On Your Own
5. In It For The Long Haul
6. You Remind Me Of Him
7. Just A Matter Of Time
8. I Never See You Anymore
9. A Woman Like You
10. Who Can You Trust?
11. Whispered In The Wind
12. You Can't Buy Love

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The Long Haul Lowlite Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00069OVOG Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

1. High Dive
2. Through The Night
3. Days Stay
4. Clive Staples Said
5. 343

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