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Steve Goodman's 1971 self-titled album marked the debut of a great new songwriter. "City of New Orleans," which was (then) soon to be a hit for Arlo Guthrie, is the obvious standout, and "You Never Even Call Me by My Name," later a country hit by David Allan Coe in a revised version, is also impressive, but "I Don't Know Where I'm Goin', but I'm Goin' Nowhere in a Hurry Blues" and "Would You Like to Learn Dance?" also show off different sides of this versatile talent. Versatility is the key here, as Goodman broke well out of the "folkie" tag to embrace pop, country, and arcane jazz, including not only his own compositions but also covers of songs by Hank Williams, Johnny Otis, and pal John Prine while utilizing a who's who of Nashville session musicians. Beyond the musical eclecticism, there was also a variety in tone, with gentle evocations of tenderness and humor alternating so that you didn't always know whether Goodman was serious or kidding. At a time when sensitive singer/songwriters were all the rage (a trend that probably earned Goodman his record contract), this was one guy who was at least as interested in picking an old country song as he was in baring his soul. [The 1999 reissue added two bonus tracks, "Election Year Rag," previously unissued in the U.S. and featuring Bob Dylan on piano, and the previously unreleased "Georgia Rag."]
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
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Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Frittx, Composer - Frittx, Lyricist - Norbert Putnam, Producer - Penn, Composer - Penn, Lyricist - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Prine, Composer - Prine, Lyricist - Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Williams, Composer - Williams, Lyricist - Steve Goodman, Performer
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
Originally released 1971. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Otis, Composer - Otis, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Holstein, Composer - Holstein, Lyricist - Steve Goodman, Performer
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Norbert Putnam, Producer - Kris Kristofferson, Producer - Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products
Steve Goodman, Performer - Steve Goodman, Composer - Steve Goodman, Lyricist - Arif Mardin, Producer
(P) 1972 BMG Music Special Products
Blind Willie McTell, Composer - Steve Goodman, Performer
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Album review
Steve Goodman's 1971 self-titled album marked the debut of a great new songwriter. "City of New Orleans," which was (then) soon to be a hit for Arlo Guthrie, is the obvious standout, and "You Never Even Call Me by My Name," later a country hit by David Allan Coe in a revised version, is also impressive, but "I Don't Know Where I'm Goin', but I'm Goin' Nowhere in a Hurry Blues" and "Would You Like to Learn Dance?" also show off different sides of this versatile talent. Versatility is the key here, as Goodman broke well out of the "folkie" tag to embrace pop, country, and arcane jazz, including not only his own compositions but also covers of songs by Hank Williams, Johnny Otis, and pal John Prine while utilizing a who's who of Nashville session musicians. Beyond the musical eclecticism, there was also a variety in tone, with gentle evocations of tenderness and humor alternating so that you didn't always know whether Goodman was serious or kidding. At a time when sensitive singer/songwriters were all the rage (a trend that probably earned Goodman his record contract), this was one guy who was at least as interested in picking an old country song as he was in baring his soul. [The 1999 reissue added two bonus tracks, "Election Year Rag," previously unissued in the U.S. and featuring Bob Dylan on piano, and the previously unreleased "Georgia Rag."]
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:07
- Main artists: Steve Goodman
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Buddha Records
- Genre: Blues/Country/Folk Folk
(P) 1999 Buddha Records.
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