Saddle Tramp

Charlie Daniels Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 1, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sbme Special Mkts.
• ASIN: B0012GN3BY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,120 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dixie on My Mind

2. Saddle Tramp

3. Sweet Louisiana

4. Wichita Jail

5. Cumberland Mountain Number Nine

6. It's My Life

7. Sweetwater, Texas

Editorial Reviews

Saddle Tramp The Charlie Daniels Band Label: Sbme Special MKTS. Release Date: 3/1/2008 1 Dixie on My Mind - 2:38 2 Saddle Tramp - 11:00 3 Sweet Louisiana - 4:41 4 Wichita Jail - 2:50 5 Cumberland Mountain Number Nine - 4:46 6 It's My Life - 6:08 7 Sweetwater, Texas - 5:36

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite CDB Disc......, August 20, 2002

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L. Lawhead "LSquared" (SW Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saddle Tramp (Audio CD)

I was a big Charlie Daniels fan throughout the 70's, and Saddle Tramp was my faorite album (edging out Fire On The Mountain). The opus title track is definitive CDB, with a great jam session. "its my Life", Cumberland Mountain #9" and "Sweet Louisianna" are all outstanding songs. Only "Wichita Jail" is average. I wore out my vinyl, and am thrilled to have a clean, clear digital version.....
BUY THIS

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate CDB Album, February 16, 2000

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B K Fisher (Nashville, TN.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saddle Tramp (Audio CD)

If you are going to have only one CDB recording in your collection, this is the one to buy. The title cut is a soulful ballad, morphing into a classic southern rock jam, featuring the jazz influences of Taz on the keyboards, along with Tommy Crain's incredible six-string abilities. "It's My Life" shows off Charlie's unique blues vocal talent. "Dixie On My Mind" is a definitive fiddle rocker that showcases the CDB sound that was a result of the cross-breeding of early 70's rock and country. A style that swept the nation in the mid to late 70's and introduced a whole new genre of music to the mainstream. If you love southern rock, don't miss this one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cdb's finest hour, March 1, 2007

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Music Lover "Light and shade" (Clifton, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saddle Tramp (Audio CD)

Since music always seems to be in needs of unfortunate labeling i've always thought of The Charlie Daniels Band as progressive country. Their musicianship pushes so many different, eclectic musical styles it's hard to classify them as just southern rock or country. This album is my favorite of their catalog and showcases their many talents. "Dixie On My Mind" starts off the album with a burning tempo reminiscent of "Texas" on the previous album. The opus of this record is the title track clocking in at over ten minutes long. This gem shines a light on Charlie's guitar playing as well as Tommy Crain. The double drumming and bass are solid throughout and the often overlooked Taz kicks it on the keys. These guys are incredible musicians. Saw The Cdb two years ago and was surprised and impressed when they performed this song in the set after all these years.
"Sweet Louisiana" is a bluesy romp featuring some more fine guitar work. "Wichita Jail" is short and sweet but contains some typical funny Charlie lyrics. "Cumberland Mountain Number 9" is a Tommy Crain penned tune. Not my favorite of his but it still works. "It's My Life" is a 6 minute diamond with great playing and lyrics. More excellent guitar work on this. They remade this in the 90's but it was definitely missing the jamming and punch of this version. The album closes with one of my all time favorites "Sweetwater, Texas". Charlie wrote this one alone and it features great lyrics and a waltz tempo. He plays a soft fiddle on it and his voice sounds great.
This album is a great capsule of the band's abilities. Rock,country,blues,jazz progressions all intertwined throughout 7 songs. The only thing missing is one Taz tune. Would highly recommend this album if you want to find out what the CDB is all about besides the major radio hits.