Joe: Goodman's eponymous (Buddah, BDS 5096, Goodman) and Denver's Aerie (RCA, LSP-4607, Goodman-Denver) both came out in 1971. Guthrie's Hobo's Lullaby (Reprise, MS 2060, Goodman) officially released in 1972 so which got heard first depended a lot on location and preferences. Goodman was first recorded-published.

Did your brother book any of the mid-70's Texas shows with Steve Martin? If yes, pass along belated thanks and attaboys.

Not sure how much there was to it but in 'Narlins proper the gripe was just about carpetbagging Amtrak dropping the name for "Panama Limited." Mercy, that's at hat, not a train.