Release Date: 05 July 2010
Label: Sugar Hill
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 015891405124
Genres: Country
Description
Shel Silverstein, as a writer, poet, and illustrator, has influenced generations upon generations of kids (and kids at heart) with his brilliant, witty, and touching turns of phrase. It is Silverstein's oft-overlooked catalog of classic songs that is the focus of this new all-star tribute.
As a songwriter, Silverstein penned indelible songs made famous by artists such as Johnny Cash, Dr. Hook, Loretta Lynn, Bobby Bare, and countless others. On this collection, lovingly produced by Bobby Bare, Sr. and Jr., two distinct generations of artists inspired by Silverstein have lined up to pay tribute. From Kris Kristofferson, Ray Price, and John Prine to Andrew Bird, My Morning Jacket, and Dr. Dog, Twistable, Turnable Man: A Musical Tribute to the Songs of Shel Silverstein is an eclectic, endearing valentine to this giant of American Song.
All-star line-up of performances from My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Dr. Dog, Ray Price, Bobby Bare, Sr., Bobby Bare, Jr., Black Francis, and more.
As tastemaker blog 'Consequence of Sound' pointed out, "The Cover of a Rolling Stone" (Black Francis with Joey Santiago) is the closest thing to a new Pixies track in quite some time.
Includes the Grammy nominated track "Daddy What If," originally sung by Bobby Bare, Sr. with his then 5-year-old son Bobby Bare, Jr. Revisited here by Bobby Bare, Jr and his 5-year-old daughter, Isabella Bare.
Tracklisting
Ricky Skaggs
Various Artists
The Lonesome River Band
Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Band
Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg & Edgar Meyer
Peter Rowan
Laurel Canyon Ramblers
Guy Clark
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
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Various Artists
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