Watching the River Run [Import]

Jim Messina | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 4, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Demon Records UK
• ASIN: B000024TJI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,959 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relaxing Review, June 21, 2000

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Rick Petro (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Watching the River Run (Audio CD)

"Watching the River Run" is not only a song title, it also describles this flowing journey through musical time. Jim takes us back through his career starting with Buffalo Springfield, through Poco, Loggins and Messina, and finally his solo career. Listening to this CD reminds me of the impact he had on music in the 60's and 70's. Please don't think that this is an oldies collection. The reworking of these familiar tunes has a relaxing southwest flair. While you may be reminded of the past, you are clearly in the present. Jim's solo work remains my favorite and this may be the only place to find a couple of his best. "Follow Your Dreams", a dad's advice to his child, is superb and "Mexican Minutes" will rival any Jimmy Buffet song for tropical relaxation. Jim, keep the music coming.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars KISS (Keep it simple, stupid), November 14, 2003

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Rollie Anderson (Forney, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Watching the River Run (Audio CD)

Rather than remastering the masters of his old hits from his long career Jim rewards us with a very simple studio album of them redone in a very basic combo format without bells and whistles and he pulls it off remarkably. His voice never sounded so relaxed and his guitar playing seems effortless. The versions of "Kind Woman" and "Your Momma don't dance" are so straightforward for a change that they sound like new songs. Every time I put this cd on I'm surprised by what I hear because it just doesn't seem like it should be as good as it is. Get one while you can because it was never out there in wide release and it's bound to become harder and harder to find. I just hope Jimmy's found the "peace of mind" he always sought. If this cd is any indication, he certainly did.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some Corrections and Additions, May 22, 2002

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"mrwilsontx" (AustinInternet.Net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Watching the River Run (Audio CD)

This was not, as another reviewer wrote, Jim Messina's only solo album, but, instead, the LAST of Jim's 4 solo albums to date. Jim Messina has been making music since Buffalo Springfield and one would hope, will be around doing the same for a long time to come.
Jim has always had a style that can not be reproduced, and, as a producer, his production values are only matched, IMHO, by Alan Parsons.
Jim's guitar playing is hardly matched by anyone.
If you don't believe that, give any of his albums, either with Poco if you like that style, or with Kenny Loggins, if you like a somewhat less country sound, or just his own solo albums a listen, and, if you want to hear an example of some his best live stuff, give the old Poco "DeLIVErin'", or the Loggins & Messina "On Stage" albums a listen and you'll hear what a "real" lead guitar player sounds like.
Jim Messina is a true icon in the musical world, and one which I personally hope gives us a whole lot more music. ...I hope he gives us another album soon... It's been a long time since 1996 Jim, your fans are still here and waiting for it. :)