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One Day at a Time

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One of the albums Joan recorded in Nashville back in the late 1960s, it features many fine studio musicians such as Jerry Reed and Grady Martin, to name just two. "One Day at a Time" begins with a lovely ballad written by Baez for her husband David Harris who was serving time in a federal prison for draft resistance. The song, "Sweet Sir Galahad" marks the beginnings of Joan's writing her own songs as well as interpreting traditional and contemporary pieces by others. Further on the CD listeners will discover another Baez penned tribute to her husband, "David's Song." She demonstrates her eclectic musical tastes her by including a cover of the Jagger/Richard song "No Expectations" along with the traditional "Jolie Blonde." One of the best features of this CD is the voice of Jeffrey Shurtleff on five of the tracks, including two Merle Haggards songs released on the remastered CD.
The Nashville recordings offer not only Joan Baez and her splendid voice but the finest musicians to be found anywhere. This CD is one of the steps taken by Baez as she spread her wings beyond traditional folk music exhibiting for all listeners what a great talent she was becoming.

This album, when released in 1970, was phenomenal! All the tracks are great, but especially David's Song and One Day At A Time. Perfect Joan Baez!

i seem to have overlooked this item among others for some time. Joan Baez's musical interpretations have always been a favorite of mine -- since the time of my youth -- and she's one of the very few artists who's cover versions i can live with. this is release belongs to a selection of CDs i must have as a complete set. i'm glad this issue also features a few bonus tracks compared to the previous CD release. :-)

JohPWilbrand

I love this CD. Being a Joan Baez fan, I am alway looking for new music by her. I listen to this CD in the everyday and I'm not tiring of it. .

Joan Baez/ One Day At A Time: In this album Joan writes and performs both "Sweet Sir Galahad" and "David's Song", both of which are excellently written songs. The rest of the album has a decidedly Country feel and Joan does as excellent a job in interpreting Country as she does Folk (not surprising as the line between one and the other can be very thin). In the Bonus track edition of the CD can also be found her version of "Mama Tried" which was a hit and standard for Merle Haggard.

Takes you back to a time and voice that made so many memories. Incredibly clear and moving.

I haven't played this CD for a while, but listened to it today while I took a half hour walk. I was struck afresh
by how good it is, and I particularly enjoyed the tracks with Jeff Shurteff singing and playing. I came to my
computer and find that is a remastered CD, with two extra tracks with J.S. singing. Bingo. I'm buying it
again. This is a jewel. Highly recommended.

One Day at a Time is my favorite from Joan Baez. I had the record and just had to get the CD. The music is as revelent today as it was 30 years ago and just as personal. This is a keeper for the ages.

This is one of Joanie's best albums, and writing about it will do it no justice. Just listen!

The CD came just as I hoped- in perfect condition. It arrived rapidly, and was a fair price.
Excellent transaction!