Steve Goodman [Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Steve Goodman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 27, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Buddha
• ASIN: B00000JN8M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,542 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Goodman---Classics, humor and musicianship, August 9, 2000

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J. Brodnicki "HypnoJoe" (Hendersonville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steve Goodman (Audio CD)

I first went looking for the LP after I saw Arlo Guthrie perform the "sit down" version (as he called it) of City of New orleans. He recommended the author's recording as the "Stand up" version. This LP was my introduction to Steve Goodman. The music covers two standards written by Goodman, an up-beat version "City of New Orleans" and a re-written, "perfected", satrical version of David Allen Coe's country hit "You never Even Call Me by My Name."

The music ranges from warm and touching (Would You Like to learn to Dance, Yellow Coat, Would You Like to Learn to Dance, Jazzman) to witty (Eight-Ball Blues, The I Don't Know Where I'm Goin', But I'm Goin' Nowhere In A Hurry Blues, Election year rag, Turnpike Tom).

Not every song is a Goodman original, but the arrangements show a broad range of Goodman's musical and interpretive ability.

After over 20 years, the music wears as comfortably as as old coat but still seems fresh and vibrant. The CD captures the energy of the original LP.

29 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection. Pure and simple perfection., November 9, 2002

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"nmiller3784" (Lewiston, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steve Goodman (Audio CD)

Like the other reviewer, I bought this album after hearing Arlo's version of "City of New Orleans." For starters, let me say that this version is far better, and every song (even the bonus tracks) are as perfect as "City" is. Steve Goodman's charm and humor are evident in every song (even the most serious ones, and there are several somber and even melancholy songs here). The covers of other people's songs are just as revolutionary: doo-wop ("So Fine") and trad country ("Mind Your Own Business") were never so catchy before.
Just for reference: Bob Dylan, who is not known for his humility, loved Goodman's work and even volunteered to play on several of his songs (one, "Election Year Rag," is included as a bonus track). Goodman, thank goodness, can sing a whole lot better than Dylan, and as a moderate fan of Dylan's songwriting I'd say that Goodman at times far surpasses Dylan's finest work.
And, in case you still aren't convinced, you can't tell me you aren't curious about a song called "The I Don't Know Where I'm Going But I'm Going Nowhere In A Hurry Blues." It's actually one of the catchiest songs I know.
Buy this album. You won't regret it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back memories, May 16, 2008

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OH MAR "Oh mar" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Steve Goodman (Audio CD)

It was 1974 when I first saw Steve Goodman at "The Earl of Old Town" on Wells street. It was one of the only clubs who let us in without ID's and what a great time we had. Steve has been my musical hero ever since those days and its sad that he's singing in "rock and roll heaven" where we all know there is one hell of a band. This is a great CD!!! Plus, what a CUB fan Steve was... and yes The Lincoln Park Pirates are still towing cars... We miss you dude!!!