A Case for Case [Import]

Various (Artist), Peter Case (Artist), James McMurtry (Artist), Joe Ely (Artist), Dave Alvin (Artist), Hayes Carl (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 7, 2006)
• Original Release Date: February 7, 2006
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Import
• Label: Hungry for Music
• ASIN: B000FQW066
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,690 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Hayes Carll - Beyond the Blues

2. Maura Onell - Blue Distance

3. Lester Chambers - Walking Home Late

4. Tom Russell - A Little Wind (Could Blow Me Away)

5. Sam Baker - Still Playintd>

6. Chuck Prophet - Three Days Straight

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Dave Alvin - On My Way Downtown

2. Joe Ely - Put Down the Gun

3. Todd Snider - Travelinght

4. James McMurtry - Old Part of Town

5. Ronny Elliott - Horse and Crow

6. Mary Battiata - Paradise, etc

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Timothy Bracken Three-Way - Everyday Things

2. The Kennedy Great Big World

3. Chris Gaffney - Zero Hour

4. Western Electric - When You Find Out

5. Brindley Brothers - Oldest Story in the World

6. Steve Wynn - Million Miles Away

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tribute to one of the best songwriters, February 15, 2007

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R. Bruner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Case for Case (Audio CD)

You may not have heard of Peter Case or heard any of his excellent records. This 3 disc tribute seeks to remedy that situation by bringing a wealth of other singers and songwriters in to interpret songs by Peter Case. Peter was in the Plimsouls in the late '70s, penning a classic of the era, "A Million Miles Away." Then he went solo and has released several of the best albums of their respective years.

You have probably heard of some of the folks on this record: Joe Ely, Chris Smither, Richard Buckner, Dave Alvin, Todd Snider, James McMurtry, John Prine, Victoria Williams. Their presence is a testament to the esteem in which Peter is held by other great songwriters. 47 songs, 47 artists, and a lot of listening enjoyment. If you want to find out why these folks admire Peter Case's music, check this out. Then go find Peter's own records because you will definitely want to hear the original versions, not to mention all the other great songs you'll find on any Peter Case album. Enjoy the discovery, or if you've already become a fan, enjoy these wonderful cover versions.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Roots Country, April 8, 2007

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Basher (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Case for Case (Audio CD)

It's easy to hear why this affordable 3-disc box set got rave reviews from No Depression and Bob Harris of the BBC. Buffalo's Peter Case writes songs that are smart, sad, funny, and empowering--often all at once. The performers interpreting Case's songs in this collection are a "Who's Who" of the No Depression scene (Alvin, Prophet, Ely, Russell, Richey, Snider, Kirchen, etc.). There are a lot of really interesting variations in these cover versions. If your collection of Case CDs isn't complete before you hear this box set, you'll seek out his entire back catalog, which is so strong. The tribute's covers are not repeats of the originals by any means. There are also plenty of songs from Case's earlier work with the power pop Plimsouls. Anyone who enjoys Dylan, Prine, or Springsteen should check this collection out (Hey, Springsteen covered Case's "Beyond the Blues" at a Bottom Line sound check in 1992!). Like Marshall Crenshaw, Peter Case has been one of America's most under-rated songwriters. This collection puts the record straight. Buy this bargain three-disc box set. The proceeds benefit Hungry For Music, a DC-based charity that provides musical instruments to disadvantaged kids. Then go hear Peter Case and shake his hand.