Here Comes the Groom/The Name Above the Title

John Wesley Harding

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 22, 2003
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B00008L3ZW
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #272,308 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Here Comes The Groom

2. Cathy's New Clown

3. Spaced Cowgirl

4. Scared Of Guns

5. You're No Good

6. When The Sun Comes Out

7. The Devil In Me

8. An Audience With You

9. Dark Dark Heart

10. Same Thing Twice

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Movie Theme

2. The World (And All Of Its Problems)

3. Fifty Split

4. The People's Drug

5. The Movie Of Your Life

6. I Can Tell (When You're Telling Lies)

7. Bridegroom Blues

8. Save A Little Room For Me

9. Anonymous 1916

10. The Person You Are

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The two albums on this compact disc were John Wesley Harding's first two studio efforts (his first release, in 1988, was a live recording). On both albums, he's backed by The Good Liars (half of which was comprised of Pete Thomas and Bruce Thomas from Elvis Costello's Attractions). A strong touring schedule and a cult-like following among college and alt-rock crowds resulted in several tracks on these two albums hitting the Billboard's Modern Rock Charts, including "The Devil In Me" (#17), "The People's Drug" (#29) and "The Person You Are" (#8).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Quirky -- for people with a broad sense of humor, January 28, 2004

By A Customer

I saw John Wesley Harding play live in the early 1990s. He was quite entertaining. I also met him in person for an autograph session at Wax 'N Facts in the L5P area of Atlanta (he's better on stage). He has an ironic sense of humor in his lyrics, which are full of witty observations. His music will appeal to fans of the folk-acoustic sound, and he's a pretty good storyteller.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two great albums, now packaged together, August 24, 2003

By	Thudlow Boink (Springfield, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

You get two discs full of thoughful, witty lyrics set to catchy, tuneful melodies that cover a pretty wide range of styles throughout the folk/pop/rock/singer-songwriter genre. Highly recommended for fans of Elvis Costello.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Double Yolk, February 17, 2004

By A Customer

Two in one is always good and never better than with these two awesome cds from JWH. Two classics from his pop/rock era they both have (as always) fantastic songs with striking and accessible melodies as well as poetic lyrics.