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Track Listings
| 1. Skinny Legs |
| 2. Fat Babies |
| 3. I Think You Know What I Mean |
| 4. Hello Grandma |
| 5. Creeps Like Me |
| 6. Sonja |
| 7. They Don't Like Me |
| 8. Record Lady |
| 9. Ain't It Somethin' |
| 10. Penguins |
| 11. The Fat Girl |
| 12. La To The Left |
| 13. Old Friend |
| 14. Just The Morning |
| 15. Moon On My Shoulder |
| 16. I've Got The Blues |
| 17. Good-Bye To Carolina |
| 18. I Love Everybody |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
"I Love Everybody," is a return to Lovett's early Texas-cowboy-poet style. In fact, it's a return to those earlier songs. While all 18 tracks on the album are previously unreleased, most of them date from the 1980s when he was writing far more high-quality material than anyone was interested in recording. This is sure to please his longtime fans, who believe Lovett has never written a better song than the early efforts "If I Had a Boat" and "God Will." Lovett has raided his attic trunk and has found a surprising number of lost treasures.
One of those gems, "Skinny Legs," kicks things off with a confession of jealousy. If he only had skinny legs, a new Toyota and a cute rear end, the singer laments, he'd have a girlfriend like that boy over there. Lovett's dry, deadpan drawl falls on the bouncy, catchy melody with enchanting ease, and he refuses to use a single word more than he needs.
The lightly swinging arrangements are as simple as the songs; Lovett and his acoustic guitar are backed by John Leftwich on stand-up bass and either Kenny Aronoff or Russ Kunkel on drums. Cellist John Hagen is added to five cuts, fiddler Mark O'Connor to six, the Tower of Power Horns to one, a gospel quartet to three, and a choir featuring Rickie Lee Jones and Julia Roberts to two others. At least half a dozen songs are slight one-liners which didn't deserve revival, and they dilute the album's impact. Nonetheless this is a welcome reward for all those who believe the funny Lyle Lovett is the best Lyle Lovett. --Geoffrey Himes
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Strip away the big band, vivacious backing vocals and sometimes amusing lyrics and Lyle Lovett is still one heck of a songwriter and singer. This CD proves it -- and is probably his finest work. Simple, mellow, yet profound, its perfect Saturday morning listening music. Enjoy with your favorite coffee and pajamas.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You probably already have to be a fan to appreciate this. If you're new to Lyle Lovett, start somewhere else.
Then come back to this. It's a little weird in places. Some of the songs are just plain surreal, like Fat Babies, and Penguins. Others are witty, if odd, like Hello Grandma, and Creeps Like Me. Songs range from the sketch like, to the complete. They Don't Like Me, I've Got the Blues and Good-bye to Carolina are three that stand out.
What this is like, is a collection of short stories by a novellist who's normally a bit more serious and wants to have a bit of fun. So if you bear that in mind when you buy it, you'll not be disappointed.
The bonus is the simplicity and clarity of the recording; Lyle uses a minimum of instruments to create a very spare and focussed sound.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Billy J
Format:Audio CD
I'm by no means a country music fan - I was shocked to find out that this was classified as country. Accoustically, this is a dynamic recording which adds to the dynamic musicianship going on in most of the songs.
I'm really writing this to add some praise for the song Sonja - which I find to be a fantastic example of his lyrics - alot of fun and alot more depth to it than it seems at first.
I'm really writing this to add some praise for the song Sonja - which I find to be a fantastic example of his lyrics - alot of fun and alot more depth to it than it seems at first.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album
I listen to this a lot, so I guess I do love it. And Lyle too.
Great voice, great tunes, great recording.
Great voice, great tunes, great recording.
Published 4 months ago by Michael Mardis
5.0 out of 5 stars
I just love Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett probably never thought he would ever be described as "sublime". But there it is. This album has some songs that aren't his best. Lyrically. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Doug
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's still good, but....
This would have to be my least favorite offering from Lyle. It's still good, but probably the only one that has songs I don't know by heart.
Published on May 7, 2008 by mouse
3.0 out of 5 stars
Songs from Lyle's attic
Lyle Lovett is one of my favorite performers of all time and I honestly believe it is not possible for there to be a bad Lovett CD. Read more
Published on October 19, 2007 by R. Kyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Effortless Wit and Genuine Passion
This album served as my first substantial introduction to Lyle Lovett's work, and a single listen transformed me into an avid fan. Read more
Published on August 31, 2007 by The Ineffable Pangolin
1.0 out of 5 stars
garbage
Lyle Lovettt began his recording career with three astonishing, poignant, funny, eerie, poetic crossover cds. Read more
Published on March 27, 2007 by tierny
1.0 out of 5 stars
Great album from big-haired wannabee
This album is among lyle's worst. The arrangements are all plodding and unimaginative. The musicians sound bored. Lyle is at his most pathetic and whiny. Read more
Published on November 24, 2004 by Kavity Killer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Lyle Lovett CD!
This one is my favorite of all Lyle Lovett CD's. Almost every song is a gem! The wit of "Record Lady," the grace of "I Think You Know What I Mean. Read more
Published on September 1, 2004 by J. McAndrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Quirky, Eclectic, Excellent Lyle Lovett Release
All these songs here were written by Lyle; most of which were back in the 80's, but were never recorded until now. Read more
Published on June 13, 2003 by Batmanbrb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic and Diverse
There are at least six fantastic songs on this CD, including perhaps his best, "Skinny Legs". Read more
Published on October 9, 2002
