Lucky Man

Hal Ketchum | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 14, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Curb
• ASIN: B00005BC7Z
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,531 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Through this song cycle of love's salvation, Hal Ketchum tries to renew the commercial success he enjoyed a decade ago with "Small Town Saturday Night" without sacrificing the critical respect he earned with his previous release, Awaiting Redemption. The plainspoken simplicity and heartfelt sincerity of "You Can't Go Back" and "Richest Man in Texas" bring out the best in Ketchum's reedy tenor, while overblown duets with Dolly Parton ("Two of the Lucky Ones") and Lisa Brokop ("Keep Mom & Dad in Love") succumb to schmaltz. The sound is generally slicker and sweeter than one might expect from producer Rodney Crowell, though Ketchum's soulful reading of a pair of Crowell originals, "Loving You Makes Me a Better Man" and "Dreams of Martina," reflects an artistic kinship. --Don McLeese

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Hal Ketchum

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh and Poignant, October 4, 2001

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Robert Vallecillo "bongoboy" (Metairie, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lucky Man (Audio CD)

After the critically acclaimed, "Awaiting Redemption," I was waiting to see what Hal would have to offer next. This collection (produced by Rodney Crowell) is full of great songs penned by Hal and several other talented writers. Opening the set with the strong and melodic "(She's Something) You're Everything," Hal moves from tune to tune with mastery. Other strong cuts are: "That's How Much you Mean To Me," "Loving You Makes Me A Better Man," " Dreams of Martina," "Two Of The Lucky Ones (with Dolly)," and "Livin' Life Lovin' You." The gems in this collection that stand out for their artistic value are the Ketchum penned "She's Still In Love," "Richest Man In Texas," which is true to Hal's earliest writing style and more reminiscent of the tunes on "Sure Love", and the deeply moving "She Is," penned for his beautiful wife, Gina. The stinker in the collection is the out-of-place remake of Roy Hamilton's 1958 pop hit, "Don't Let Go."

Hal's musical influence continues to grow in the Americana music industry as does his songwriting talents; ever changing. I don't believe his intentions are to garner radio airplay as much as to turn out the best songs his pen can create. This is where he finds success and satisfaction!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for tried and true Hal fans, December 6, 2001

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fiddldd3 (Decatur, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lucky Man (Audio CD)

I am a longtime fan of Hal Ketchum, but this CD will delight even those listeners who are not as devoted as I am. I keep listening to this CD over and over again! From the very first song, "You're Everything," you are grabbed and find yourself humming along. "You Can't Go Back" will get your toe tapping and fingers snapping, and "Don't Let Go," has the influence of swing behind it. The songs are upbeat and catchy. The downside to this CD is the two duets. Dolly Parton sounds off-tune most of the time and Lisa Brokop's voice was never a favorite to begin with. He would be better off to keep it a solo act next time or find someone who is more compatible to his vocal style. Overall though, a great buy. You will keep this one close at hand and listen to it often!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Filled with a few gems, September 29, 2001

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M. Basinger "mdbasinger" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lucky Man (Audio CD)

I think this is Hal's best album in quite awhile. I have to disagree with some of the other reviewers in that I don't think he is trying so hard for radio airplay. I think that Rodney Crowell has produced a very good selection of songs. Two of the best are his own, Dreams of Martina and Loving You Makes Me a Better Man. True, not all 12 songs are masterpieces but without question it is filled with some memorable songs and strong vocals from Hal.