Bridge of Love

Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 26, 1999)
• Original Release Date: November 30, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Planetary Records
• ASIN: B000031KFC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,265 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. This Bridge of Love

2. Nouveau Beaujolais

3. Skinquarter Curve

4. The Ocean Keeps Us All

5. Swim Nekkid

6. This Old Guitar

7. Eagle on A Chain

8. Virginia

9. Road Flower

10. Chicken Thigh

11. Richmond Blues

12. Rider

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Purebred American Mongrel Music? You betcha!, February 25, 2000

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This review is from: Bridge of Love (Audio CD)

Purebred American Mongrel Music? That's right - this is a sonic gumbo of folk, country, blues and bluegrass, played with virtuoso skill and humor. It's not easily categorized, but it sure is easy on the ears. Page Wilson has been cooking up this special blend of roots music for years from his home in Hanover County, Virginia, and these 13 songs showcase his talent in brilliant fashion. "Bridge of Love" is Page's third release (his first two LP's, long out of print, are well worth searching out) and his first with Reckless Abandon. In short, it's a beautiful all-acoustic collection of music. Page is a first-class songwriter, and on this disc he sings about lazy Sunday afternoons, asleep-at-the-wheel truckers, swimming nekkid in the ocean and other slices of life, turning everyday occurrences into little ruminations on life and the passing of time. It's truly life-affirming stuff. Page's smoky baritone soars and carries the songs. And the band! Holy cow, these guys can play. Charles Arthur makes his dobro sing, cry, whistle, even squawk like a chicken. It's some of the best dobro playing to be heard anywhere. Chris Fuller's strong mandolin chop provides the backbone for the band, and he trades lightning fast solos with guitarist Jay Gillespie that are filled with ease and humor. It's enough to send this wannabe guitarist back for lessons. Bassist Billy Lux provides the bluegrass-style rhythm throughout, and nearly everyone sings. So who do these guys sound like? Take one part New Grass Revival, mix it with a pinch of Guy Clark and David Bromberg, toss in an old copy of Workingman's Dead and finish with a shade of country blues and you might end up with this bit of Reckless Abandon. Recorded live in-the-studio before a small group of family and friends, this is a reference-quality recording that sounds honest and crisp, just like a live recording should sound. Nice artwork, too! Take a chance on this little slice of Americana - it's well worth the trip.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Regretfully, the first and only Page Wilson album, March 17, 2011

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Realist (Va.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bridge of Love (Audio CD)

I just heard that Wilson passed away, leaving us with this one great album to remember him by. A terrific listen, but one that I will always listen to with a tinge of regret that he never had a chance to build on it. Adios, Page - this was a great musical treat to remember you by.

4.0 out of 5 stars Purebred American Wonderful, March 17, 2011

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This CD is perfect for those who like folk, rock, zydeco, blues, jazz.... you get the idea: American Music. Page has a wonderful voice and his lyrics tell stories with great gusto and humor ("Swim Naked") and heartfelt sentimentality ("Virginia"). He was a troubadour, a story teller, a man with a Southern sensibility and a charming sense of humor. The music is gentle and full or roots and soul and heart.

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