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The Essential Guy Clark  (Audio CD) 
by Guy Clark

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Despite the misleading title, this collection is actually a straight (albeit reordered) reissue of Clark's first two records: 1975's landmark debut Old No. 1 and Texas Cookin' from the following year. Only one song from the latter title is missing, replaced by the "Fools for Each Other" single from 1978. Though he was in his early 30s when he recorded Old No. 1, Clark's keen, world-weary tales (and equally worn voice) belie his age. With simple arrangements and richly detailed narratives, the record has an air of resignation and melancholy, yet somehow manages to be comforting and uplifting. Texas Cookin' is a fine follow-up, but despite a number of high-profile guests, it never truly reaches the heights of its predecessor. Together, however, they form quite an impressive body of original songs, especially for only one year's worth of recording. --Marc Greilsamer

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: February 11, 1997
Studio: RCA
Number Of Discs: 1
Average Customer Rating: based on 15 reviews
Track Listing:
1. Texas, 1947
2. Desperadoes Waiting for a Train
3. Like a Coat from the Cold
4. Instant Coffee Blues
5. Let Him Roll
6. Rita Ballou
7. L.A. Freeway
8. She Ain't Goin' Nowhere
9. Nickel for the Fiddler
10. That Old Time Feeling
11. Texas Cookin'
12. Anyhow, I Love You
13. Virginia's Real
14. Broken Hearted People
15. Black Haired Boy
16. Me I'm Feeling the Same
17. Ballad of Laverne and Captain Flint
18. Don't Let the Sunshine Fool You
19. Last Gunfighter Ballad
20. Fools for Each Other
 
Customer Reviews:
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0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

2Ho Hum for me  Jun 01, 2008
I can see where some people would like this CD but for me it just didn't cut it. Didn't click with me at all, except for "Let Him Roll", which is the reason I bought the CD. Can't put my finger on it exactly. I'm very "classic country" and somehow this didn't appeal to that thread in me. I like gritty, but I also love melody and this cd somehow missed it on combining the two. Usually Guy is right on with combining those elements but maybe this was more grit and not enough melody for my taste. Actually passed it on to my son.

5guy clark  Sep 28, 2007
Having been a fan of Guy Clark for a long time, I have 6 of his albums and this complilation of his songs is just delightful.

1 of 2 found the following review helpful:

2Looking for one cut and found it.  May 08, 2007
I was looking for one song: Texas 1947, and found it on this CD. I'm totally satisfied with the song, thus the CD was worth it for me. Unfortunately, nothing else in the collection impressed me much. It's a matter of taste I'm sure. Some folks will love it. Clark is a little too rough or edgy for my taste. I was put off by the roughness, which, as far as I'm concerned is an awkward attempt at philosophical statement, and which overwhelmed his obvious talent.

5Wonderful~ this will become your next new favorite!  Jan 10, 2007
Essential is a good descriptive name for this CD, 'cos that's exactly what it is! You just have to have this, even if you've heard 'em all before. If you haven't heard these songs you are in for a real treat! Grab this quickly and get ready to enjoy as superb a performance as you could possibly want! Do I have a special favorite song on here? Yep, "The Ballad of LaVerne & Captain Flint", because nobody but Guy Clark could make this quirky song sound this way. Others I like a lot are "Texas 1847" for its magical word pictures, and "Let Him Roll", a hit for Bobby Bare. "Rita Ballou" & "Virginia's Real" have kept me company for perhaps a million miles on the truckin' road.
Don't wait, buy this now!

5Excellent!  Mar 01, 2006
Everything Guy has done haS BEEN TOP NOTCH IN MY BOOK.. Hey as Townes and the whole gang from Mr. Earl to Willie hit home with top writting. Greg Brown is someone else to investigate. Talk about todays top poet!

 
 
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