Slippin Away

Chris Hillman, Chris Hillman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 26, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Line
• ASIN: B000002RJX
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #617,956 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Step on Out

2. Slippin' Away

3. Falling Again

4. Take It on the Run

5. Blue Morning

6. Witching Hour

7. Down in the Churchyard

8. Love Is the Sweetest Amnesty

9. Midnight Again

10. (Take Me in Your) Lifeboat

Editorial Reviews

Chris Hillman has a long history in the world of rock and country music. He was one of the founding members of The Byrds. He Joined The Flying Burrito Brothers, after that he formed The Souther, Hillman and Furay Band. He released two solo albums on Asylu --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hillman Shines in L.A., August 5, 2004

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Morgan Broman (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slippin' Away (Audio CD)

Chris Hillman never seems to get his due. His band mates and collaborators always seems to get more acclaim than he does, despite almost 40 years of creating excellent American music. This 1977 album came after Hillman, J.D. Souther, and Richie Furay failed to become the new Eagles and is one of the strongest outings of his career. That is saying a lot as Hillman was a key part of the Byrds "Sweetheart of the Rodeo," the Flying Burrito Brothers "Gilded House of Sin," and "Manassas" with Stephen Stills. Yet Gram Parsons, Roger McGuinn, Emmy Lou Harris, David Crosby, and Stills sport stronger reputations than Hillman in the eyes and ears of many music critics. Maybe Hillman is just too nice a guy. Whatever, this solo album (the first of his career) features several great songs in the 1970s Southern California singer-songwriter mold. If the Eagles had covered "Slippin' Away," it would be in constant rotation today on classic rock radio. "Step on Out" is a great opener and later a country hit for the Oak Ridge Boys. "Love is the Sweetest Amnesty" is as sweet as its' title and "(Take Me In Your) Lifeboat" is a rousing gospel closer. Hillman is a fine singer, deft Mandolin and bass player, and a strong songwriter. His recent work with Herb Pederson and with Larry and Tony Rice is rich and rewarding. This album got lost in the country rock glut of the mid-1970s, but it stands out nicely today as one of the best solo efforts from a former Byrd.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hillman is under rated, December 3, 2007

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Ernest John Brooks (Lake arrowhead, CA. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slippin' Away (Audio CD)

Chris Hillman is one of the most under rated country rockers.He comes from a blue grass and folk music beginnings. He was an original member of The Bryds, Manassas and The Flying Burrito Brothers. The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band was never adequately promoted and folded after two albums. His solo work and Desert Rose Band is also under rated.This is one of his best efforts (1976). The song Witching Hour is a classic country rocker. Other outstanding songs include Step On Out, Blue Morning, and Midnight Again. It's about time Chris Hillman was recognized for his forty years as one of the best.Three of his songs, Witching Hour, So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star, and It Doesn't Matter are in my top 100 all time country rock songs. JB

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Step on Out!, June 24, 2009

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PK (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slippin' Away (Audio CD)

Fine debut album from ex-Byrd, ex-Burritto Hillman. He's in good voice, the band is excellent, and the song "Step on Out" is a hit waiting to happen -- even now.