Jimmy LaFave
ROAD NOVEL
Bohemia Beat 0007
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The raspy warm voice wrapping around his (he wrote or co-wrote 13 of the 15) well written songs, with real solid playing has become a trademark of this artist, in fact if it weren't so that would be the surprise. I don't want to say it is more of what we come to expect from him, but you better understand I say that as a compliment. This is by far his best song writing effort, and with the progress he has shown from album to album I can't wait for the next batch of songs. His ballads tear into your heart and mind with their tone nuance, yet they are not soppy, but real life that most can feel because we have worn those boots also. Take a journey into the moods and thoughts of INTO YOUR LIFE. Remember that day when you did/had the same experience, and all the emotions that went with that day. Go right into the infectious RAMBLIN SKY and see if you know "why my feet are tappin', " look down at yours and see what they are doing. Listen to the wondering that goes on LONG AGO WITH MILES BETWEEN, can you tell me those same thoughts haven't run through your mind, in one form or another. It's not only his songs that he puts it all into, but I happen to think he does some fantastic work on Bob Dylan's songs. His musical tone reflects the thoughts and mood tone almost perfectly, so that each builds on the other. One of the finest albums to come along in a long stretch. The only sad thing is that you know there is the wait till the next one.
Songs - all written by Jimmy LaFave except where noted
1. YOU'LL NEVER KNOW
2. HOLD ON
3. VAST STRETCHES OF BROKEN HEART
4. INTO YOUR LIFE
5. RAMBLIN' SKY
6. HOME SWEET OKLAHOMA - Leon Russell
7. BUCKETS OF RAIN - Bob Dylan
8. LONG AGO WITH MILES BETWEEN
9. LONG TIME SINCE THE LAST TIME - Bob Childers, Jimmy LaFave
10. NEVER PUT THE BLAME
11. THE OPEN SPACE
12. YOU'VE GOT THAT RIGHT
13. THE BIG WHEELS
14. HEART OF A WOMAN
15. THE GREAT NIGHT
Musicians
Jimmy LaFave - vocals/acoustic & electric guitar
Randy Glines - bass/acoustic bass/harmonica
Eric Hansen - drums
Stewart Cochran - organ/piano
Rick Poss - acoustic guitar/electric guitar/slide guitar/lap steel
Kim Platko - lead guitar (1, 10)
David Murray - lead guitar (3, 12)
Mitch Watkins - lead acoustic guitar (4), lead guitar (8, 9, 13)
Brent Wilson - lead guitar (5)
Darcie Deaville - fiddle (5,10,15), mandolin (7)
Danny Barnes - lead guitar/dobro (6), banjo/lead guitar (15) (appears courtesy of Sugar Hill Records)
Produced by - Jimmy LaFave