The Essential Guy Clark

The Essential Guy Clark

The Essential Guy Clark

ASIN: B000002X1D

Track Listings
 
1. Texas, 1947
2. Desperados 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

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
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

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The Essential Guy Clark
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Looking for one cut and found it.
  • Wonderful~ this will become your next new favorite!
  • Excellent!
  • Foolin' Us W/ The Sunshine
  • An American Treasure
 The Essential Guy Clark
Guy Clark
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002X1C
Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

  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. A Nickel For The Fiddler
  10. That Old Time Feelin'
  11. Texas Cookin'
  12. Anyhow, I Love You
  13. Virginia's Real
  14. Broken Hearted People
  15. Black Haired Boy
  16. Me I'm Feelin' The Same
  17. The Ballad Of Laverne And Captain Flint
  18. Don't Let The Sunshine Fool You
  19. The Last Gunfighter Ballad
  20. Fools For Each Other

Amazon.com

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

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Looking for one cut and found it........2007-05-08

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.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful~ this will become your next new favorite!.......2007-01-10

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!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2006-03-01

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!

4 out of 5 stars Foolin' Us W/ The Sunshine.......2004-07-26

I own the original discs of OLD NO.1 (1975) & TEXAS COOKING (1976). It's a great idea to pair Guy's first two albums together. The first 10 songs on ESSENTIALS are from OLD NO.1 but in a scrambled order. Song 11-13 are from TEXAS COOKING in order but songs 4.IT'S ABOUT TIME & 5.GOOD TO LOVE YOU LADY from the single album cd are ommitted completely. Songs 14-17 continue in order to be followed by song 18.DON'T LET THE SUNSHINE FOOL YOU that was not on the TEXAS COOKING album but they give credit to it coming from it. Is this an outake of that session? It doesn't say and the song can not be traced to any other album. Song 19 is the last song from TEXAS COOKING but wait song 20 is acually from his third album self titled Guy Clark (1978). I'm not really sure why anyone who loves Guy Clark's music would drop those two songs from this collection.I would recommend getting the first two cds individually and of course the rest of his albums. If you love the style of Guy Clark give Billy Joe Shaver and Ray Wylie Hubbard a try. Another couple of great Texas guitarslingin'singer songwriters.

5 out of 5 stars An American Treasure.......2003-03-19

Guy Clark is one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Just ask Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, or any of the hundreds of others who have been influenced by him. This collection contains all of "Old No. 1" and all but one song from "Texas Cookin'." If you can find the Sugar Hill re-releases of those original albums, buy them. If you can't find these, buy this CD, then buy his later albums. It's a great starting point for any newcomer to Guy's music. You'll still hear many of these songs in his live show.
The Essential
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    		The Essential
    Guy Clark
    Manufacturer: Audiophile Legends
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000062WMT
    Release Date: 2007-01-22

    Tracks:

    1. Texas 1947
    2. Desperados 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 Feelin'
    11. Texas Cookin'
    12. Anyhow, I Love You
    13. Virginia's Real
    14. Broken Hearted People
    15. Black Haired Boy
    16. Me I'm Feelin' the Same
    17. Ballad of Laverne and Captain Flint
    18. Don't Let the Sunshine Fool
    19. Last Gunfighter Ballad
    20. Fools for Each Other

    Album Details

    Includes 'texas 1947,' 'desperados Waiting for a Train,' 'like a Coat from the Cold,' 'fools for Each Other,' 'l.a. Train,' 'instant Coffee Blues,' 'let Him Roll' and Many Others.
    The Essential
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Essential
      Guy Clark
      Manufacturer: Audio Legends
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Alt-Country & AmericanaAlt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
      Outlaw & Progressive CountryOutlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
      Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
      Country FolkCountry Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B0000DEQ47
      Release Date: 2004-08-05

      Tracks:

      1. Texas 1947
      2. Desperados 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 Feelin'
      11. Texas Cookin'
      12. Anyhow, I Love You
      13. Virginia's Real
      14. Broken Hearted People
      15. Black Haired Boy
      16. Me I'm Feelin' the Same
      17. Ballad of Laverne and Captain Flint
      18. Don't Let the Sunshine Fool
      19. Last Gunfighter Ballad
      20. Fools for Each Other
      Essential
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Essential
        Guy Clark
        Manufacturer: Audiophile Legends
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        CountryCountry | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000254ZWC
        Release Date: 2007-01-22

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