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'By The Time I Get To Phoenix' is the greatest torch song ever written. Jimmy Webb has been blessed with the emotions and artistic talent of the great lyricists. --Frank Sinatra
One of the most innovative and musically proficient songwriters of our generation. --Billy Joel
Jimmy Webb is a master of this era, of today. --Michael Feinstein
One of the most innovative and musically proficient songwriters of our generation. --Billy Joel
Jimmy Webb is a master of this era, of today. --Michael Feinstein
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Recorded in Nashville with a stunning group of multi-platinum legends, this newly recorded collection of some of the greatest songs in pop and country music history features Jimmy Webb and friends at their most romantic, poignant, lyrical, and inspiring. Each track stands alongside (and in some cases, surpasses) the beloved original hits. The music is contemporary, yet classically timeless. The arrangements serve the songs, and the incredible vocal performers who collaborate with Jimmy of the album of his lifetime. The critical acclaim composer Jimmy Webb has received during his more than forty years of success is as remarkable as the accomplishments they honor: Webb is the only artist to ever receive Grammy awards for music, lyrics and orchestration; he is a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame; and, according to BMI, his 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix', (sung on the new album in duet with Glen Campbell - the first time the two have ever recorded together) has been the third most performed song in the last fifty years. Webb's 'Wichita Lineman' (performed here with Billy Joel and Jerry Douglas) has been listed in the Top Fifty of MOJO Magazine's worldwide survey of the best one hundred singles of all time, and was singled out in the Oct/Nov 2001 issue of Blender as 'The Greatest Song Ever'. On 'Just Across The River, Jimmy also shares the mike with Mark Knopfler on the classic 'Highwayman'. Linda Ronstadt, who has recorded a multitude of Webb songs throughout her recording career, included four of his efforts on her double platinum album, 'Cry like A Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind'. She's on board here for a heartwarming, intimate closing duet on 'All I Know', the Webb standard made famous by Art Garfunkel. And that's just the beginning. As a performer Jimmy has released numerous critically-acclaimed albums over the years, earning distinguished reviews in all of the major publications, and unqualified praise following his appearances in concert halls and top cabaret venues. But he has never attempted a project like 'Just Across The River, where his singing and songwriting is celebrated by the collaborations of his peers, like Jackson Browne and Willie Nelson, as well as artists who have revered his music for years, like Lucinda Williams, Michael McDonald, and Vince Gill. There has never been a songwriter like Jimmy Webb. And there has never been an album of his songs like Just Across The River!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What a wonderfully warm and rewarding listen this album is, undoubtedly Webb's best as a performer and the one I'd recommend as a starting point for anyone interested in hearing this great songwriter interpret some of his greatest songs. The record's producer Fred Mollin decided to take Webb back to his southern roots and record the album in Nashville, focusing on the Americana side of Webb's output and putting the songs in a C&W framework, so there's 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix', 'Wichita Lineman', 'Galveston' and a song from the 80s previously recorded by Arlo Guthrie entitled 'Oklahoma Nights'. Other famous songs featured include 'Do What You Gotta Do', 'All I Know' and 'Highwayman'. No expense has been spared with a stellar list of guest artists either sharing lead vocals or singing harmony parts. These include Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, Billy Joel, Mark Knopfler and, inevitably, Glen Campbell. There's only one new song on the album but it's a real stunner called 'Where Words End'. I say `new' but it was actually written for and recorded by Johnny Rivers last year when his 93 year old mother passed away, and very moving it is too. Maybe it's the presence of all those great singers that inspired him but I've never heard Webb sound better. His voice has probably dropped an octave and a half since the 70s and he now sounds very comfortable within his new range. One thing Webb has always had is a knack with a good song title and 'If you see me getting smaller (I'm leaving)' and 'I was too busy loving you', are both included. A five star album if ever there was one and my album of the year so far.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Jimmy Webb songs have been skillfully sung by all the greats, but when he sings them himself with the greats it puts a whole new spin on his songs.
I thought the James Taylor/Carole King collaboration was the best thing to happen in music this year, but in my opinion Jimmy Webb has just pipped them to the post with this CD.
The arrangements are so richly arranged that they make some of the songs sound completely new even though they're 40+ years old now - not an easy feat to accomplish. And of course, Jimmy Webb lyrics are superb. This CD is the full package.
My favourite tracks are the Wichita Lineman with Billy Joel, If You See Me Getting Smaller with Willie Nelson, I Was Too Busy with J.D. Souther and All I Know with Linda Ronstadt.
If you're reading this Jimmy Webb, please give us more!
I thought the James Taylor/Carole King collaboration was the best thing to happen in music this year, but in my opinion Jimmy Webb has just pipped them to the post with this CD.
The arrangements are so richly arranged that they make some of the songs sound completely new even though they're 40+ years old now - not an easy feat to accomplish. And of course, Jimmy Webb lyrics are superb. This CD is the full package.
My favourite tracks are the Wichita Lineman with Billy Joel, If You See Me Getting Smaller with Willie Nelson, I Was Too Busy with J.D. Souther and All I Know with Linda Ronstadt.
If you're reading this Jimmy Webb, please give us more!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What an excellent album.If you are remotely interested in the works of Jimmy Webb this is one to have.Great arrangements, instumentally very interesting, and (mostly) inspired collaborations.
The track with Willie Nelson is as good a version of a great song as you are likely to hear.
The track with Willie Nelson is as good a version of a great song as you are likely to hear.
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A masterpiece !
I have played this album to death since getting it - there are just so many wonderful songs on it !
Jimmy Webb's voice is incredibly expressive and the arrangements are... Read more
Jimmy Webb's voice is incredibly expressive and the arrangements are... Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. J. Sanderson
Washed up
I bought this CD because I was due to see Jimmy Webb at a concert in Norwich. 'Middle of the road' is not my favourite style, but as Jimmy and I are about the same age, I needed to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mike
Just Across The River
I was recommended this by a friend. Although it is a good album, I don't think it's as good as some of his other work. Notably Ten Easy Pieces.
Published 19 months ago by Robert Pye
class !!!
AS A FAN FOR **** YEARS, I WAS DELIGHTED TO FIND A 'NEW' ALBUM BY ONE OF THE MOST
INDIVIDUAL SINGER-SONGWRITERS OF MY GENERATION. Read more
INDIVIDUAL SINGER-SONGWRITERS OF MY GENERATION. Read more
Published 21 months ago by P. E. Pentelow
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