Album
Rodney Crowell
1981 · Rock, Folk, World, & Country
5 collectors on Gatefold own this
Rodney Crowell is a Country album by Rodney Crowell, originally released in 1981. On Gatefold: 15 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
About
“Stars on the Water,” the opening song on Rodney Crowell’s eponymous 1981 album, defines the songwriter’s early style. Sweet-natured and sparkling, the song has an understated dance rhythm, played close to the vest. There’s so much that is likable about him, and songs like “She Ain’t Going Nowhere,” “Only Two Hearts,” and “Stars on the Water” hold something for fans of Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, and Willie Nelson alike. Maybe Crowell’s Achilles’ heel was being just a tad too country to cross over. Certainly “’Til I Gain Control Again” is among his most elegant songs, but it’s a country ballad to the core (which is partly why Crystal Gayle made a huge hit of it in 1982). “Shame on the Moon” and “Victim or a Fool” are poignant and husky love songs, each hung on an elegant midnight shuffle. They would have been perfect for Elvis had he lived long enough to sing them. Part of the reason Crowell had to leave L.A. and Warner Bros. following this album was that the big companies just couldn’t figure out what to do with his best stuff.
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Tracklist
- 1Stars On the Water3:44
- 2Just Wanta Dance2:27
- 3She Ain't Going Nowhere3:51
- 4Don't Need No Other Now3:25
- 5Shame On the Moon4:40
- 6Only Two Hearts2:57
- 7Victim or a Fool2:59
- 8All You've Got to Do3:34
- 9'till I Gain Control Again5:11
- 10Old Pipeliner2:58
Sound DNA
- Country
- Americana & Roots
- warm
- earnest
- heartland
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Albert LeeGUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, HARMONY VOCALS
- Emory Gordy, Jr.ARRANGED BY BASS STRINGS
- Hank DeVitoGUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR
- Larrie LondinDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Richard BennettGUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Tony BrownPIANO, KEYBOARDS ELECTRIC PIANO KEYBOARDS
- Bill LambHORNS
- Booker T. JonesORGAN PIANO
- Larry WilloughbyHARMONY VOCALS
- Phil KenzieHORNS SAXOPHONE
- Rodney CrowellACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Rosanne CashHARMONY VOCALS
- Rosemary ButlerHARMONY VOCALS
- Vince GillACOUSTIC GUITAR, HARMONY VOCALS ELECTRIC GUITAR HARMONY VOCALS
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 15 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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