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No Regrets (Reis)

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Leon always does a superb job, but this is the best yet. Every song is a winner, from the delightful opening "She Ain't Rose" to the the remake of Elvis' "Are you Lonesome tonight?" (which Leon does better than Elvis). The musicians backing him on this are also terrific. Well worth a buy.

I don't think I could love Leon Redbone's music any more than I do; however, this album is just WAY too country for me. I much prefer his usual ragtime and blues. Of the 14 tracks, I think I might listen to 3 or 4.

If you want to listen to the best of Redbone check out On the Track or Champagne Charlie.

Ever since I first saw this jazz/blues/ragtime-styled vocalist/guitarist, (who is about 60 years of age now - but like a lot of other details about him that's not certain either) on Saturday Night Live in the 1970s, and then frequently on the Late Show with Johnny Carson (he was one of Johnny's favourites) he's become a staple in my musical choices at home.

Leon Redbone's easy to spot if he happens to be on TV as you're clicking around the dial with his dark sunglasses and Panama hat, and you might even hear his low baritone voice on any number of commercials, especially Budweiser.

You won't find his name next to many hit records - in fact, just the one, Seduced, which hit a modest # 72 in the spring of 1981 b/w (Mama's Got A Baby Named) Te Na Na on Emerald City 7326 - but the number of reviews accorded his many CDs attests to his devoted following. If he turns up in your town, don't miss the opportunity for an evening of great entertainment.

As for this volume, each track is a delight, with my particular favourites being Somewhere Down Below The Dixon Line, the old Ernest Tubb hit You'll Nearly Lose Your Mind, and My Good Gal's Gone Blues. But they're all great.

Hang in there Leon, you're a gem.

Steve Martin singing as his alter-ego Leon Redbone chooses a somewhat different style for this set of classic songs. Overall, it's not quite as funky, though his repeat rendition of Lazy Bones is nice.

This a great Leon Redbone album which includes some of the best country tunes of all time sung by Leon at his best giving you a two for: best country album--one of the best Leon Redbone albums.

If you like Leon then you will like this, not his best but still real good!