Description

The self-titled album by the American singer, songwriter, and producer T-Bone Burnett was released on Dot Records in 1986, distributed by MCA Records. The album was recorded live to two-track in four days at Ocean Way Recording in Los Angeles, California; with David Miner producing.

The album track “River Of Love” was covered by Leslie Phillips (a.k.a. Sam Phillips) on her 1987-album The Turning, the first of many Phillips’ albums to be produced by T-Bone Burnett.

In the mid ’80s, MCA Records reactivated the Dot imprint and it seems fitting that T Bone Burnett recorded this country flavoured album for the label. Since the success of the ‘Oh Brother Where Art Thou‘ soundtrack album, Burnett’s name is synonymous with Americana but this album demonstrates how it’s always been part of his musical palate. This mix of original Burnett songs and contributions from other writers features a stripped down production and a live feel for the recording process akin to the earlier Dot recordings. The overall sound is characterised by acoustic and pedal steel guitars, some gentle violin work and Burnett’s distinctive voice, this album is beautifully sparse and uncluttered. Highlights include one of Burnett’s best songs «River Of Love» and the plaintive «No Love At All». [Mike Rimmer, Cross Rhythms]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “River Of Love” – 3:30
A2. “Poison Love” – 2:33
A3. “Shake Yourself Loose” – 3:00
A4. “No Love At All” – 2:54
A5. “Annabelle Lee” – 5:01

Side Two
B1. “I Remember” – 3:39
B2. “Little Daughter” – 3:29
B3. “Oh No Darling” – 3:49
B4. “Time” – 4:59
B5. “Bird That I Held In My Hand” – 3:04

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Dot Records. Re-issued on CD by Dot Records in 1987, featuring three bonus tracks; “I Remember” (Instrumental) (2:21), “Little Daughter” (Instrumental) (3:23) and “Song To A Dead Man” (3:34).

CREDITS. Produced by David Miner. Recorded by Rik Pekkonen, with Steve Mac Millian and Mike Ross second engineering. Original mastering by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Recorded live to two track digital at Ocean Way Recording in June 24, 25, 26, and July 15, 1986.

Musicians: T-Bone Burnett (Guitar, Vocals), David Hidalgo (Eight String, Guitar, Accordian, Vocals), Jerry Douglas (Dobro, Lap Steel), Byron Berline (Fiddle), Billy Swan (Vocals), Jerry Scheff (String Bass), Steve Duncan (Snare Drum).