- Audio Cassette (7 Sep 1993)
- Format: Import
- Label: Virgin Records Us
- ASIN: B00000EF6S
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Road Ode | |||
| 2. I'm Alright | |||
| 3. Five Years Old | |||
| 4. Your Mother and I | |||
| 5. Westchester County | |||
| 6. He Said, She Said | |||
| 7. Christmas Rap | |||
| 8. Suddenly It's Christmas | |||
| 9. Thanksgiving | |||
| 10. Fine Celtic Name | |||
| 11. T.S.M.N.W.A. | |||
| 12. Some Balding Guys | |||
| 13. Swimming Song | |||
| 14. Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder | |||
| 15. Happy Birthday Elvis | |||
| 16. Fabulous Songs | |||
| 17. Unhappy Anniversary | |||
| 18. I'd Rather Be Lonely | |||
| 19. Just Say No | |||
| 20. April Fool's Day Morn | |||
See all 24 tracks on this disc
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Folk music is supposed to be the sound of people describing their own lives and communities, but how many of the countless folk singers from the suburbs sing about private schools and country club dances? Loudon Wainwright III does. Country clubs are too easy a target for anger, so on this live album, Wainwright pokes fun at the absurd customs of "Westchester County" where he grew up. He's a very funny guy, and the album's 19 songs (not to mention the between-song patter) wring new laughs out of such well worn subjects as Christmas, swimming pools, Elvis Presley, and sex. Wainwright isn't much of a singer, and he's less of a guitarist, but he's a clever wordsmith with a real knack for pushing the inherent absurdity of common situations out into the open. Career Moves is divided between unaccompanied songs and those performed with fiddler/mandolinist David Mansfield and banjoist Chaim Tannenbaum. Six of the songs have never been released on an album; the other 13 are drawn from all phases of a 25-year career. All in all, the album makes a good introduction to Wainwright for newcomers and a fine summary for old fans. --Geoffrey Himes
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album marked my introduction to Loudon Wainwright and what an introduction. I first came across the album by accident in a
bargain bucket in Our Price and was just bowled over by the album; time has not diminished that opinion. It is akin to having front row seats at a dream Loudon concert with a heady mix of beautiful and poignant songs and self-deprecating humorous numbers, all held together with some wonderful audience interaction.
bargain bucket in Our Price and was just bowled over by the album; time has not diminished that opinion. It is akin to having front row seats at a dream Loudon concert with a heady mix of beautiful and poignant songs and self-deprecating humorous numbers, all held together with some wonderful audience interaction.
Just fantastic.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First saw Loudon Wainwright III on the Whistle Terst in 1986 when he sang 'Hard Day on the Planet'. I was 17 at the time and a thrash metal fan but I was so hooked by this performer and his lyrics that I bought the tape of @More Love Songs'. From that moment I have tracked down everythin he has done and have an appreciation of his performing life although in Father Daughter Dialogue he suggests that this persona is just for his audience. This CD is a great introduction to Loudon and some standout tracks are: 'Thanksgiving', They've spelled my name wrong again and 'April Fool's Day Morn. Touchingly beautiful one moment then car crash honesty the next...a must have for anybody's collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Loudon Wainwright has the ability to make you laugh out loud one minute and want to cry the next. He writes songs with a unique blend of humour and pathos, and this live album is totally engaging from start to finish. Almost as good as actually being at one of his gigs, and a great starting point for listeners who are hearing him for the first time. 'The Acid Song' is a highlight as he doesn't perform it live often. Buy it now!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Career Moves is Tops
Having listened to many live albums over the years this one has got to be amongst the best. Loudon is on form throughout and can in turns be amusing and melancholy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Reas
You Cannot Be Serious!
This is not a review of the Disc - which speaks for itself in it's beauty and brilliance - more of a mini-rant against the Amazon reviewer. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2009 by I. Waters
My favourite album ever
This is a fantastic album, barley a day goes by when I don't listen to at least one of the tracks. I first heard of Loudon on Judd Apatows Knocked Up. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2009 by Mary Ellen O. Keeffe
Loudon live & kicking
Loudon at his best, live. This album always puts a smile on my face, particular favourites being Road Ode and He Said, She Said. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2008 by Krussti
How is this so cheap?
A simply wonderful album. Moments of wry humour mixed with songs of real pathos, in the true sense of the word. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2005
Whimsical, parodic folk
The live format of this recording works really well; the listener is brought right into the bar in the Catskills (or thereabouts) to enjoy the humour and melody of this long... Read more
Published on 28 July 2004 by Trevor Stafford
A Most Moving Career
What to say about such a complete album, ooooops Compact Disc.... Having recently come back to Loudon Wainwright after a time without his warm, cutting, telling lyrics, Career... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2004 by Mr M J Tostevin
Just like being a his concert.
Loudon's wit is as sharp as his lyrics in this live recording. A perfect mixture of light hearted and not so light hearted songs. If you were not a fan before, you will be now.
Published on 15 Feb 2001
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