Rick Danko [Import]

Rick Danko | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 5, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Edsel Records UK
• ASIN: B0000011TC
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #466,243 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. What a Town

2. Brainwash

3. New Mexico

4. Tired of Waiting

5. Sip the Wine

6. Java Blues

7. Sweet Romance

8. Small Town Talk

9. Shake It

10. Once upon a Time

Editorial Reviews

The Bass player with The Band, this album was recorded and released in 1977 after their break-up, and features contributions from former colleagues as well as cameos from Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood, Doug Sahm, Tim Drummond and Gerry Beckley. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good showing, October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rick Danko (Audio CD)

It's probably safe to say that The Band's initial demise in "The Last Waltz" of 1976 was a major shift in the fortunes of its' members: after the group ended, everybody started casting about trying to figure out what happened next. Solo albums were inevitable and, as they go, Rick Danko's first effort is probably the best solo foray from a former Band member to date. Several numbers are penned by an unusual songwriting team: Danko and former Digger honcho Emmett Grogan. For someone who had a reputation as a hippie ****-the- system kind of guy, Grogan's lyrics can be as homespun as Robbie Robertson's, as "Sweet Romance" and "Once Upon A Time" will attest. Danko himself sings everything with gusto and pathos (as needed) and he's given aid and comfort by an all-star cast, including all of his former Band-mates at one point or another. Not everything here is perfect; "What A Town" and "Shake It" try too hard to be street-smart and end up sounding a little forced. But there are more songs here that make the grade, with a true high point in "Java Blues," a Danko/Grogan paeon to "the only pick-me-up that's here to stay." The latter also features a guitar solo by Robertson that's one of his best ever. In summing up, if you've ever liked The Band, you'll probably enjoy Danko's first outing immensely.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Danko, February 6, 2004

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Ian (Green Bay, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rick Danko (Audio CD)

as far as i know danko was the first to release a solo album. and i must say it sounds very much like a band album. it's also got quite a variety of well known names as guests.

my point?

none. it's a great record. the guitars are very robertson-esque but robbie only plays on one song (java blues). all members of the band appear. despite not seeing danko's name on any band song credits, i think just maybe he'd been practicing writing alone in a little bathroom. because there are some nice nice songs here. highlights....

"New Mexicoe" (track 3). At first i thought this would be a same ol same ol "G C" progression. it took some interesting turns (with that minor diminished chord.) He feels a lot about "new mexicoe" (maybe a reference to his hometown, Simcoe?) . you gotta love clapton's solo

"Sip The Wine" (track 5). i think this was his closest thing to a radio hit. you can see him slowly relaxing playing the tape of this for m.s. in the last waltz. maybe his most well written song.

all in all.....if you can find this album get it. it seems extremely difficult. being oop in the u.s. i bought a record copy of it and took it to cd from that. but that's your choice.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An all-star solo debut, November 8, 2001

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William H. Maruca "Bill Maruca" (Wexford, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rick Danko (Audio CD)

Rick Danko can be seen mixing some of the tapes from these sessions during The Last Waltz. It is a fine collection of solo material very reminiscent of The Band, and featuring all of Rick's Band-mates (except, I believe, Levon) as well as Eric Clapton, Ron Wood, Dr. John and other luminaries. "Tired of Waiting" is my favorite. The only song he ever performed with any regularity is "Java Blues," a tossed-off ode to coffee that is still fun. I met Rick several times and saw him solo,with The Band and various collaborators. He was a genuinely nice guy and talented musician who will be greatly missed.