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| 1. I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound | |||
| 2. What Did You Learn In School Today? | |||
| 3. The Last Thing On My Mind | |||
| 4. Daily News | |||
| 5. My Lady's A Wild, Flying Dove | |||
| 6. Goin' To The Zoo | |||
| 7. Ramblin' Boy | |||
| 8. The Willing Conscript | |||
| 9. Lyndon Johnson Told The Nation | |||
| 10. Bottle Of Wine | |||
| 11. Every Time | |||
| 12. Leaving London | |||
| 13. My Son, John | |||
| 14. One Time And One Time Only | |||
| 15. Outward Bound | |||
| 16. Victoria Dines Alone | |||
| 17. All Night LOng | |||
| 18. Forest Lawn | |||
| 19. Whose Garden Was This | |||
| 20. Cindy's Cryin' | |||
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There are few music fans who are not familiar with a Tom Paxton song--whether they know it or not. Paxton emerged from the folk movement of the 1960s and went on to pen a remarkable body of work that has been covered by literally hundreds of singers. Indeed, the songs on this collection, culled from the seven albums he cut from his start on through 1971, include what are now unarguably American standards in the rarefied tradition of Stephen Foster and Woody Guthrie. His lyrical charm and simplicity of melody informs children's songs ("Going to the Zoo", "Marvelous Toy") and hilarious social satires ("What Did You Learn in School Today", "Forest Lawn"). His most memorable songs, though, are the romantic ballads such as the title track, "Ramblin' Boy", and his signature apologia "The Last Thing on My Mind". This album is a perfect Paxton primer, the only quibble being over the songs left off. The breadth of Paxton's early work surely merits a double CD. --John Sutton-Smith
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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Tom Paxton's recording career has been going on for almost half a century now. He still writes, performs and records to the delight of a dedicated following.
However, most of Paxton's fans would argue that his Elektra output - seven albums released between 1964 and 1971 - makes up the core of his most important and influential material.
All of Paxton's Elektra albums haven't yet been re-released on CD [the first four have, as well as an expanded version of his last, live 2-LP set.]
For those who do not want to buy all of these Elektra CD's [or to find good copies of the other Elektra LP's], this generous 27-track collection (close to 78 minutes of music) is a must. The compositions are well-chosen ranging from delightful love and romantic songs to more topical material and to children song.
Tom Paxton voice sounds consistently good, his melodies are often recognisable and his poetry is commendable. Indeed, quite a few of these songs have become, in turn, true standards.
Paxton was always backed by top-notch session players and also benefitted from good arrangements.
Sonically, the CD faithfully reflects Elektra's recording ethos of the time, which means that the recorded sound is very good indeed. This comes as no surprise as Rhino has always received kudos for the way they handle the digital mastering of analogue tapes.
Although the song choice is well-balanced, it leans more towards his earlier acoustic recordings than towards his later, more electric folk-rock tunes. The latter songs, which are less well-known, should come as a nice surprise to those who listen to them for the very first time.
If you appreciate quality folk-songs, and still don't own anything by Tom Paxton - a true master of that genre - then this CD should really prove to be a godsend.
Enjoy.
However, most of Paxton's fans would argue that his Elektra output - seven albums released between 1964 and 1971 - makes up the core of his most important and influential material.
All of Paxton's Elektra albums haven't yet been re-released on CD [the first four have, as well as an expanded version of his last, live 2-LP set.]
For those who do not want to buy all of these Elektra CD's [or to find good copies of the other Elektra LP's], this generous 27-track collection (close to 78 minutes of music) is a must. The compositions are well-chosen ranging from delightful love and romantic songs to more topical material and to children song.
Tom Paxton voice sounds consistently good, his melodies are often recognisable and his poetry is commendable. Indeed, quite a few of these songs have become, in turn, true standards.
Paxton was always backed by top-notch session players and also benefitted from good arrangements.
Sonically, the CD faithfully reflects Elektra's recording ethos of the time, which means that the recorded sound is very good indeed. This comes as no surprise as Rhino has always received kudos for the way they handle the digital mastering of analogue tapes.
Although the song choice is well-balanced, it leans more towards his earlier acoustic recordings than towards his later, more electric folk-rock tunes. The latter songs, which are less well-known, should come as a nice surprise to those who listen to them for the very first time.
If you appreciate quality folk-songs, and still don't own anything by Tom Paxton - a true master of that genre - then this CD should really prove to be a godsend.
Enjoy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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One for the Tom Paxton fans. The songs take me back to my youth so were really purchased as a collection of his early material, that I currently only have on vinyl. Some great material, (along with those that are struggling to survive the passage of time).
A good quality buy, excellent recording and value for money. Good to hear again.
A good quality buy, excellent recording and value for money. Good to hear again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well whether you are an old fan of paxton from the 60's (as I am) or a new one then this will not disappoint. great tracks with some I didn't know. Some good live tracks too and excellent production. Aboiut 40 tracks so good value too.
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