The Wind Blows Wild

Kate Wolf

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 28, 1993)
• Original Release Date: 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B00000334A
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,006 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Old Jerome

2. Statues Made of Clay

3. Monday in the Mountains

4. Laugh Like That

5. Rising of the Moon

6. Streets of Calgary

7. Fly Away

8. Wind Blows Wild

9. Clearing in the Forest

10. Give Yourself to Love

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This first posthumous release of Wolf's material was compiled and produced by the singer/songwriter's longtime collaborator and friend, Nina Gerber. Best known for the title track, which Wolf composed and recorded partially in a hospital room during her final days, The Wind Blows Wild consists mainly of unreleased studio tracks, as well as selections culled from radio and concert performances. Some of the songs feel less polished than her previous work, but what could be perceived as flaws turn out to be an unexpected gift. It's the rawness of these tracks that give a better sense of Wolf's warm inflection and Gerber's instinctive accompaniment. --Alexandra Russell

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Precious Gifts from a Rare, Much-Missed Artist, May 24, 2000

By	Thomas Gabriel "Dr. Morbius" (Solvang, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Kate Wolf recorded the title song of this album in her hospital room during her final, fatal illness. Heard today, the song (The Wind Blows Wild) is haunting, evocative, visionary, and a little melancholy--sheer poetry that will make you miss Kate Wolf even if you've never heard her before. Other outstanding cuts here include The Rising of the Moon, Old Jerome, and a studio version of perhaps her most famous song, Give Yourself to Love. This is a lovely album from a real artist, and truly deserves your attention.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Personal Favorite, June 24, 2008

By	B.Bear (Pocatello, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This was the first Kate Wolf album I listened to, and it is still my favorite. Although I have yet to visit New Mexico, much less, the town, Old Jerome, I can easily picture it - like so many other western ghost towns that have seen recent revival. Kate did an excellent job painting pictures with her lyrics - Rising of the Moon clearly does this - taking one on a canoe/camping journey down an Oregon river. Album has a wonderful laid back presentation - just like she is sitting on the pourch with you on a hot summer day sipping lemonade and playing some tunes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Talent, January 30, 2010

By	Brance J. Parker "Desley Parker" (Shalimar, Fl United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: The Wind Blows Wild (Audio CD)

I grew up during the period Kate Wolf was recording. Was also a fan of folk music. Had never heard of her. My loss. I now have most of her work. She has a way of touching you as all good music should. Her tragic loss was a loss for all of us