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25 Apr 05 - 06:27 PM (#1470554) Subject: 'Hotwalker' New T. Russel From: GUEST,Guest Bill I was curious if any others on this site have heard this CD and have a response to it. It seems like a beat poet version of Sgt. Pepper's, only better realized and with a lot more content. I thank this site for my initial exposure to Tom Russel. People were raving about The Man From God Knows Where a few years ago when it came out. Since then I've been a big fan. This new release is like nothing else I've heard before. Bill |
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25 Apr 05 - 06:43 PM (#1470571) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New T. Russel From: GUEST,tequilaron Bill I haven't heard it yet, but it is getting rave reviews from those like yourself who have. I am a big TR fan and can't wait to get my copy. If you like TR check out Eric Taylor, also a fine singer/songwriter. Ron |
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25 Apr 05 - 09:31 PM (#1470700) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New T. Russel From: open mike yes if you use the search feature you wold have found this discussion from early march. http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=78983#1427330 which included a link to Tom Russell's web site |
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25 Apr 05 - 09:34 PM (#1470703) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New T. Russel From: open mike hmm--i do not know why my links lead to mudcat--perhaps something about the fire fox browser i use..www.tomrussell.com---Tom Russell's web site |
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26 Apr 05 - 11:57 AM (#1471292) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Francy We had an earlier thread on this CD by Tom Russell and they wern't very many comments......I sometimes wonder if Tom has put out this work of art and people are afraid of it....It sounds rather harsh, but I feel the need to say this........"Contemporay Folk Music" seems to be a tad bit afraid of facing some issues.......there are some who still do, Jim Page and others....But the core of Folk Singers don't appear to want to get involved......I have had some very good artists in Toledo for concerts and they all shy away from issues and sing the safe music....Oh well there it is ...my two cents.........Frank of Toledo |
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26 Apr 05 - 01:34 PM (#1471393) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Francy refresh |
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26 Apr 05 - 02:19 PM (#1471456) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: open mike Tom is a genius. This c.d contains recordings he has collected from voices of people he must have been gathering for many years...many of whom are gone now. People who have been influential in his life and many others'....including Little Jack Horton, Charles Bukowski, Lenny Bruce, Jack Kerouac, Edward Abbey , Ramblin' Jack Elliot--it sounds like a reunion of beatniks, hipsters, and others riding the crest of the cultural wave of mid- century americana. In one case Tom sent a tape recorder to one of the folks and asked them to talk into it. Such dedication to archive the moment! We should take inspiration from him and make a similar effort to save cultural gems from our lives! Like John Lomax, the Song catcher, and others...to preserve the sounds, ideas, etc. for posterity, for prosperity..for ----heck, just do it! |
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26 Apr 05 - 07:56 PM (#1471834) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Francy refresh |
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27 Apr 05 - 10:20 AM (#1472338) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Chris in Wheaton Tom's opening for Prine on the West Coast, and Leon Redbone is opening on the East Coast - who's opening in the Land of the Windchill Factor? just to keep on topic --If someone is just getting into Tom's work, I suggest starting with the duet cd - at least, it's my favorite. Chris |
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27 Apr 05 - 04:44 PM (#1472701) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Francy Tom & Andrew will be in concert here in Toledo, Oregon the first week in November....It's their third appearance here and I am looking forward to presenting them again......Frank of Toledo |
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27 Apr 05 - 04:48 PM (#1472705) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Kim C I love Tom Russell. I need to get some more of his recordings. |
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27 Apr 05 - 11:14 PM (#1472912) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: Beer Guest Bill, Mike Regenstreif did a great show with explainations from T/R on this c/d (Hot Walker). If you go to www.ckutfolk.com archives I'm sure you will get a fantastic interview. Beer |
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27 Apr 05 - 11:29 PM (#1472921) Subject: RE: 'Hotwalker' New Tom Russell From: open mike About the duet c.d. -- Tom Russell's? I am not sure which one you mean. John Prine did a duet c.d. called In Spite of Ourselves. |