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Southern Delight

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Each of these albums was great when first released. The musicianship, writing and production are all fantastic. I grew up listening to these records and they age very gracefully. The high point has got to be "Castle Rock" which was written by John Harris. Certain pieces of music affect you for a lifetime. Appalacian Spring by Aaron Copeland, Castle Rock, others as well. This is what I always envisioned when contemplating what Richard Halley's 5th Concerto would sound like (for all you Atlas Shrugged fans)

Studio musicians from Nashville got disgruntled, went up into the Smoky Mtns., and came out with this (double, now) CD. It preaches the peace and love of that particular generation, but it's the music/craftmanship of folks that are usually only "hired" for their expertise that results. These guys, particularly Mac Gayden and Wayne Moss (and originally Kenny Buttrey), are incredibly talented on their own. Listen to the arrangements, then pay attention to the lyrics. One of my favorite CDs, and should be one of yours.

My father assisted in designing the music studios for Warner Brothers in the late sixties, early seventies. As compensation for his work he was given hundreds of albums stamped "WB Demo". Being born in 1974 I thought nothing of it...until I was "old enough to know better". My parents decided to have a big garage sale in about 1996. My father put out crate after crate of vinyl records. My brother and boyfriend went through the records and salvaged tons of classics. I was blessed and graced enough to receive the Barefoot Jerry self title album, 1973. To this day it is still one of my most favorite albums. The musical talent and diversity in this album is remarkable. Those who are heavily influenced by the fabulous music put out in the late sixties/early seventies will be sure to find this record worth several listens.

I know this is a compilation set but the songs of the '73 album are phenomenal. Peace and blessings to you all.

Growing up in Sixties Madison, Tennessee, Barefoot Jerry was a stone gas, a breath of fresh air in a Nashville sea of mediocrity. These first 2 LPs are just packed with creativity! Masterful arrangements, covering nearly all genres of pop, rock, country, jazz etc. Mac Gayden, where are you?Still sounds fresh, has aged incredibly well. Highly recommended, one of my all-time faves. Cinderella forever!Sincerely yours,www.rsteviemoore.com

These exact songs in the same order were first released on an LP titled Bare Foot Jerry's Grocery put out by Monument Records. I bought this Album shorty after coming back from Viet Nam and still enjoy it today. This remastered cd is a blessing as I am preserving the origial LP Album.

I have serveral of their LP's and all are super.

You guys will NOT be disappointed in any of these songs. These are two of Barefoot Jerry's greatest albums in one!!! I had the privelage to meet Wayne in Nashville and have lunch with him. My dad knows him and I grew up listening to Barefoot Jery. Wayne was a session player in the 60's and 70's which is why Barefoot Jerry went through so many members over their career. He played instruments on Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde album, lead guitar on Roy Orbison's Pretty Woman and several others classics, check them out as well. BUT THIS CD IS A MUST BUY!!!! I would give this cd 10 stars not 5!!!!

I originally purchased this collection of music on LP in 1978 from a bargain bin. It was originally a 2 record gatefold set on the Monument label called "Barefoot Jerry's Grocery". I didn't like it when I first played it, but a couple of years later I started playing it more and grew to really love it. A great album of "space hick music."

This is one of my very favorites. I have it on vinyl, except it's called BAREFOOT JERRY'S GROCERIES. It wasn't recorded as a double album, as one review suggested. GROCERIES was a 1975 repackaging of Barefoot Jerry's first 2 albums, SOUTHERN DELIGHT(1971) and BAREFOOT JERRY(1972). Mac Gayden only played on the first album.
I also have several of their other albums, and I recently bought a cd of Mac Gayden's NIRVANA BLUES, another very good album. I wish all of Barefoot Jerry's albums would be released on cd.

Barefoot Jerry's members were there in Nashville behind the
scene laying down some of the best tracks to come out of
that city since it was taken over by COUNTRY. Got to hear
Mac Gayden play live a few times and his playing is just
downright incredible. If you like BAREFOOT JERRY, check
out Mac Gayden's NIRVANA BLUES cd - you won't be sorry!

Barefoot Jerry's first two albums (on this CD) brim with enchanting top-flight musicality and musicianship. If you enjoy groups such as the Bryds, Buffalo Springfield, Mason Proffit, and/or any of country/bluegrass-influenced bands, you will not be disappointed. Although my favorite popular music tends toward such genres as early San Francisco psychedelic and English progressive, Barefoot Jerry's second album has always been held dear. I was most pleased to find it now on CD and to discover that none of its magic is diminished.