Track Listing
1. Daddy Played the Banjo
2. Pitkin County Turnaround
3. Hoedown At Alice's
4. Late For School
5. Tin Roof
6. Words Unspoken
7. Pretty Flowers
8. Wally On the Run
9. Freddie's Lilt
10. Saga of the Old West
11. Clawhammer Medley
12. Calico Train
13. Banana Banjo
14. Blue River Waltz
15. Crow, The
16. Calico Train - (remix)
| Details | | Producer: | John McEuen | | Distributor: | Universal Distribution | | SPAR Code: | n/a |
Album Notes
Personnel: Steve Martin (banjo).
Audio Mixer: Nick Sevilla.
The banjo has been a major player in Steve Martin's act since his earliest days of stand-up. Back in the era of wild 'n' crazy guys and arrows through heads, the comedian's bluegrass breakdowns seemed just another puzzle piece to his absurdist shtick. However, four decades into a career of comedy, movies, novels, and memoirs, Martin proves his banjo love no passing fancy on his dead-serious 2009 musical debut, THE CROW. It's a somber yet fun affair that ranges from rollicking instrumentals like "Hoedown at Alice's" and "Tin Roof" (on which he is joined by fellow comedian-musician Eugene Levy) to the rich country balladry of "Pretty Flowers" (featuring Dolly Parton & Vince Gill in gentle duet). The only time Martin regresses to silliness comes on "Late for School," a dizzying, sweet, and downright hilarious narrative of a dash to beat the opening bell told from the frantic schoolboy's perspective.
Editorial Reviews
Martin showcases his fine five-string talents on instrumentals such as 'Pitkin County Turnaround' and the wistful 'Freddie's Lilt.' -- Grade: B
Entertainment Weekly
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