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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1	Between the Lines
2	Take Me Out to the Ballgame
3	Go Cubs Go
4	City of New Orleans
5	Would You Like to Learn to Dance?
6	Souvenirs
7	Red Ball Jets
8	The One That Got Away
9	Talk Backwards
10	If She Were You
11	Danger
12	You Better Get It While You Can (The Ballad of...)
13	Yellow Coat
14	Banana Republics
15	California Promises
16	Bobby Don't Stop
17	My Old Man
18	This Hotel Room
19	Where's the Party
20	I Just Keep Falling in Love
21	Watchin' Joey Glow
22	The Dutchman
23	In Real Life

Disc: 2

1	Chicken Cordon Bleus
2	The I Don't Know Where I'm Goin', But I'm Goin'
3	Is It True What They Say About Dixie?
4	Turnpike Tom
5	Elvis Imitators
6	Lincoln Park Pirates
7	Wonderful World of Sex
8	Vegematic
9	A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request
10	Men Who Love Women Who Love Men
11	The Auctioneer
12	The Broken String Song
13	Just Lucky I Guess
14	I'll Fly Away
15	It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
16	Medley: Born to Be Wild/Teen Angel/Tell
17	You Never Even Call Me By My Name
18	Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes
19	As Time Goes By

Editorial Reviews

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Still best remembered for his evocative "City Of New Orleans," which brought Arlo Guthrie his long single hit, the late Steve Goodman was a gifted songwriter, affecting singer, and spirited acoustic guitarist who forged a link between the urban troubadors of the '60s and the "sensitive" singer-songwriters of the '70s. The elfin Chicagoan could tug heart strings as well as the latter camp (try his version of "The Dutchman," or fine originals like "Banana Republics" and "Yellow Coat"), but Goodman was never content to brood over mere heartbreak. His recordings and solo live performances were ripe with humor, from lively updates of old rags and Tin Pan Alley tunes ("It's A Sin To Tell A Lie") to topical parodies ("Lincoln Park Pirates," "Chicken Cordon Bleus," and the ultimate country song, "You Never Even Call Me By My Name," written with John Prine), and this generous two CD anthology captures it all, culling studio and stage tracks from throughout his career. --Sam Sutherland

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.82 x 0.73 x 4.91 inches; 7.2 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Red Pajamas
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1994
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Red Pajamas
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000000DM7
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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- #2,525 in Pop Singer-Songwriters

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a foodie

Grossly inadequate tribute to an exemplary musician

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2006

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I really, really wanted to like this compilation. Steve Goodman's music has affected me for three decades: his lyrics, his humor, his consummate musicianship...why one star? Briefly, the first disc (studio recordings) doesn't have some of his best stuff, and the second disc (the "live" stuff) is indifferently recorded and (even worse) sometimes indifferently performed.

I'm not prejudiced against live recordings: many are excellent, such as "The Weavers at Carnegie Hall" or "Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison". This live disc sounds like it was recorded in a small bar with a small circle of yahoos whose whoops and hollers get really annoying after a while. Now if you were one of those yahoos present, you'd like this CD as a souvenir; for the rest of us, it's fairly tedious. It also shows Goodman singing some of his stuff in a fairly bored I-gotta-finish-this fashion or in a cynical style ("As Time Goes By" is almost unlistenable). Several of of his more popular songs are on the live disc: "Chicken Cordon Bleus", "Turnpike Tom", "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" (another indifferent performance), "Men who Love Women Who Love Men"--they just aren't up to the standards of his studio recordings. I can't believe his estate approved this release.

I was fortunate to see Goodman twice in the seventies. At one huge outdoor Country Music festival that had big names like Willie Nelson, he got up on stage in front of 20,000 people with just his guitar--that takes guts--and wowed 'em. Then he sang a song about a Vietnam War widow ("The Ballad of Penny Evans")--sang it a capella, no less--and brought those 20,000 people to a standing ovation. Steve Goodman live was an incredible experience--an experience which this disc (sadly) does not capture at all.

The one saving grace of this compilation is the notes in the booklet, which has a bunch of his old pals reminiscing about him. Interesting stuff, but doesn't make up for the fact that if you want a good introduction to his music you really ought to look elsewhere. Try the original Buddah recording, "Steve Goodman" and then maybe move on to "Words we Can Dance To" and "Jessie's Jig and other Favorites". His pals got together some years back and made "A Tribute to Steve Goodman", which is excellent.

Pet Peeves department: How could any decent compilation leave out the aforementioned "Ballad of Penny Evans"? Not to mention his fine cover of Big Bill Broonzy's "The Glory of Love". And how about the one he wrote with Jimmy Buffett, "Door Number Three"?

I've enjoyed the notes on this album far more than the album itself. If it's the only introduction to Steve Goodman available to you, enjoy it with the understanding that there's a lot more to Steve and his music than this sloppy compilation delivers.

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Maddog0407

Who is Steve Goodman?

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2007

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As a Cubs fan, I have sat through too many losses at Wrigley Field. But now that we have Sweet Lou managing, we are starting win some games. At the end of every win, the play the song "Go Cubs Go". I went to Itunes to find the song and saw it was by Steve Goodman. I wanted the Cubbies song and was going to buy the individual song, but checked on Amazon and read a little about the author and singer. I didn't realize some of the songs written buy Goodman and decided it would be worth it to get the entire Anthology. While some of the songs are just okay, some are great. But best of all, now I get to wake up to my Ipod hearing "Go Cubs Go". If you are a Cubbies fan check out Goodman and the Anthology, if your a Sox fan, don't bother. Go Cubs!

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Kathy

I'd forgotten just how good Steve was!

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013

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I downloaded this to put on an mp3 player for my brother-in-law who is seriously ill. We all loved Steve Goodman during the 70's and early 80's. His death at only 36 was a tragedy to the music world.

Of course, coming from Chicago, the Cubs songs have always been favorites. But, listening to this double album brought back so many memories. Goodman's talent was incredible. The second disc is live recordings, and though they vary some in quality, the energy is amazing. His Broken String song shows his humor and ability to punt on the spot.

I'd forgotten just how good a musician Steve was; the guitar is outstanding. I always loved his variety, ranging to the lovely and gravelly The Old Man, a tribute to his deceased dad, to the Auctioneer song.

The City of New Orleans is the first but certainly not the last song of Goodman's to endear him in my memory. I've been singing his stuff for days now. I'm sure he is entertaining up in Heaven right now!

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Denice Bromley

Amazing album from Steve Goodman!

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2021

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Such a wonderful set of songs on this album! It’s so nice to hear him singing, especially the live side! To hear him laugh while singing his songs is beautiful! Such joy to listen to this album!

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Dan the Dude

I remember seeing Steve Goodman live at the Park West

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014

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What a great story teller; how sad he passed at so young an age.

The music - I have not previously heard many songs on this collection, but am glad I bought it. I'm only disappointed at the live version of "Lincoln Park Pirates" as the lyrics were changed (c'mon Steve, why mess with the classic line "... The stores are all closin', and Daley is dozin', and the fat man is counting his cars."

Overall, however, this is a great addition to any music collection.

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GPSCHATZ

Love Steve Goodman!

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021

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Steve Goodman was amazing!
Gone too soon!!

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James Snyder