Gypsy Songman by Jerry Jeff Walker - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Gypsy Songman isn’t so much a retrospective as an opportunity to accompany Jerry Jeff Walker as he tours his life. Buoyed by plinking piano and spry mandolin, “Gypsy Songman,” “Pass It On,” “Got Lucky Last Night," and “Driftin’ Way of Life” are the result of Walker’s peculiar blend of bluegrass and Old West saloon music. He later grew into the Texas phase: “Railroad Lady,” “Hill Country Rain,” and “Jaded Lover,” which perfect his inimitable mix of sweetness and gristle. Because many of these versions are quite faithful to the original tracks, some fans seeking the original recording of “Mr. Bojangles” could be confused. It didn’t help that in 1999 Walker released an autobiography called Gypsy Songman and yet another compilation of rerecordings of his classic songs—again under the same title. Fans should appreciate the 1986 Gypsy Songman for what it is: an invitation to sit with Walker in a relaxed and nostalgic setting, delivering his old songs as though he and the band were set up in your living room.

1. Gypsy Songman

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

2. Pass It On

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

3. Got Lucky Last Night

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

4. Railroad Lady

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

5. Jaded Lover

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

6. Long Afternoons

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

7. Cadillac Cowboy

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

8. Charlie Dunn

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

9. Driftin' Way Of Life

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

10. David & Me

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

11. Mr. Bojangles

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

12. Layin' My Life On The Line

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

13. Hands On The Wheel

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

14. Borderline

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

15. My Old Man

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

16. Then Came The Children

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

17. Django's Lullaby

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

18. She Knows Her Daddy Sings

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

19. Hill Country Rain

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Primary Artist: Jerry Jeff Walker; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

19 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 7 minutes and 1 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

14/19 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/19 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Country, Rock, Honky Tonk, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Bluegrass

Label

Tried & True Music

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 5, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

829410794183