Dedicated [Original recording reissued, Import]

The Marshall Tucker Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 13, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1981
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Import
• Label: Beyond Records
• ASIN: B00005RILU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,005 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rumors Are Raging

2. Tonight's the Night (For Making Love)

3. Love Some

4. Silverado

5. Something's Missing in My Life

6. This Time I Believe

7. Tell the Blues to Take Off the Night

8. Special Someone

9. The Time Has Come

10. Ride in Peace

Editorial Reviews

'Dedicated' was recorded in the aftermath of the death of founding member Tommy Caldwell, just one month after the release of Tenth. The band was helped through this trying time by legendary jazz, soul, and Southern rock producer Tom Dowd, who brought out the best in each player. The mood was also lightened by Charlie Daniels, who guests on fiddle on several tracks. Columbia. 2005. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dedicated is fitting tribute to Tommy Caldwell, June 11, 2000

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Steve Muzzy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dedicated (Audio CD)

Dedicated is the much awaited first album of the Marshall Tucker band since the tragic automobile accident that took the life of Bass player and spritual leader of the band, Tommy Caldwell. Long time friend Franklin Wilkie has joined the band as the new bass player. Tommy was the brother of Toy Caldwell, who has authored the large majority of MTB songs during their Capricorn and Warner Brothers label tenures. (Toy Caldwell subsequently left the band a few years later and also passed away in 1993) Dedicated starts with Rumors are Raging. Good friend Charlie Daniels supports the band with some great fiddle playin' on this track. The song "This time I believe" was released as a single and got some airplay on radio stations. The group appeared on Solid Gold Live to perform the song. Silverado was also a popular song which was done on video also. The album is definitely worth buying. My personal favorite is the track "Ride in Peace", which was written for Tommy Caldwell. Any MTB fan should have Dedicated in their possession for this alone. Dedicated is a mixture of rock, pop, jazz, blues, country, and gospel. This is what makes MTB a great band, and they do not disappoint on Dedicated!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Southern Silver Lining ..., March 25, 2009

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CU82 (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dedicated (Audio CD)

Recorded during a very difficult time for the band, "Dedicated" is generally a very upbeat affair.

Rumors Are Raging (4:04) - This tune literally jumps starts the album with a frenzied Toy Caldwell solo and a little Charlie Daniels fiddlin' tagged onto the end of the intro. The pace slows downs then speeds up a few times in this one before finally coming to an abrupt end. Top notch MTB.

Tonight's The Night (For Making Love) (3:52) - A bouncy, sing-along song written by George McCorkle; the first of several tunes "dedicated" to the subject matter referenced in the title.

Love Some (2:49) - Love song #2; a Spencer/Tarney tune that is similar to what the band would do later on their "Tuckerized" album. They put their stamp on it but it still isn't MTB. The strange thing is that I actually like it a lot.

Silverado (4:02) - In a word, "EXCEPTIONAL". This one smokes!!!

Something's Missing In My Life (3:28) - Swinging number with plenty of Jerry Eubanks on flute; a real toe-tapper.

This Time I Believe (3:15) - Jerry switches to sax for this, the third outright "love" song.

Tell The Blues To Take Off The Night (4:45) - A nice bluesy piece that is done with that special MTB touch and with lyrics which undeniably make this the fourth track "dedicated" to love.

Special Someone (3:55) - One of my favorite tracks on this disc. This up-tempo number has a very bright, positive feel to it. Norton Buffalo's harmonica contributions add a nice flavor to the fun.

The Time Has Come (2:40) - Norton Buffalo lets you know right away that he is still sitting in with the boys. Another bright, up-tempo number.

Ride In Peace (3:56) - A beautiful tribute written by Toy Caldwell to "Tim and Tommy Caldwell and to all lost loved ones".

Overall, this is a really solid product that I enjoy listening to frequently. It always seems to brighten my day. However, there are just too many outright love songs in the mix for me give this a full 5 star rating. I have nothing against love songs per se and especially not the ones presented here as these are all done well. I guess I'm just being picky ...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marshall Tucker Survives The Death Of Tommy Caldwell, May 20, 2005

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The Footpath Cowboy "rockerusa2002" (Kingston, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dedicated (Audio CD)

With DEDICATED, Marshall Tucker proved that they could survive the death of bass player Tommy Caldwell, who was also guitarist Toy's brother. The band cut a number of great songs for this CD, including the Old West revenge story "Silverado." Any fan of Southern rock should own this CD.