An American Trilogy
Mickey Newbury · 2011
161 min · 41 tracks · country music
A reflective journey through American life, blending country storytelling with poignant melodies and heartfelt emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye — This track encapsulates the emotional weight of love and loss, showcasing Newbury's ability to convey vulnerability through simple yet powerful lyrics.
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33rd of August / When the Baby in My Lady Gets the Blues — Serving as a centerpiece on the album, this song blends whimsical imagery with profound melancholy, illustrating Newbury's unique narrative style that defies conventional country tropes.
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Good Morning Dear — With its warm melodies and intimate lyrics, this track highlights Newbury's skill in crafting relatable moments of tenderness within the complexities of relationships.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- reflective storytelling moments
- wave-like pacing flows
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'An American Trilogy' is one of Mickey Newbury's later albums, coming after a long hiatus from the studio since the 1990s. It showcases his mature songwriting style and deep connection to traditional American themes, affirming his legacy as a pioneering figure in country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Write a Song a Song / Angeline 7:12
- 2 She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye 3:59
- 3 I Don't Think Much About Her No More 5:47
- 4 T. Total Tommy 4:08
- 5 33rd of August / When the Baby in My Lady Gets the Blues 9:06
- 6 San Francisco Mable Joy 6:48
- 7 Looks Like Baby's Gone 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 An American Trilogy 4:53
- 2 How Many Times (Must the Piper Be Paid for His Song) 5:55
- 3 Interlude 1:34
- 4 The Future's Not What It Used to Be 4:30
- 5 Mobile Blue 3:05
- 6 Frisco Depot 3:40
- 7 You're Not My Same Sweet Baby 3:50
- 8 Interlude 1:09
- 9 Remember the Good 3:05
- 10 Swiss Cottage Place 3:11
- 11 How I Love Them Old Songs 3:48
Disc 3
- 1 Heaven Help the Child 5:16
- 2 Good Morning Dear 5:15
- 3 Sunshine 4:02
- 4 Sweet Memories 3:48
- 5 Why You Been Gone So Long 3:25
- 6 Cortelia Clark 5:10
- 7 Song for Susan 4:31
- 8 San Francisco Mabel Joy 5:32
Disc 4
- 1 If You Want Me to I'll Go 3:37
- 2 Sunshine 3:03
- 3 Sad Satin Rhyme 3:14
- 4 Why You Been Gone So Long 3:20
- 5 I Don't Wanna Rock 1:55
- 6 Let Me Stay Awhile 2:25
- 7 Flower Man 4:10
- 8 Good Morning Dear 2:14
- 9 On Top of Old Smokey 3:27
- 10 Interlude: How Many Times (Must the Piper Be Paid for His Song) 2:03
- 11 Better Days 3:20
- 12 How I Love Them Old Songs 2:10
- 13 I Don't Wanna Rock 2:28
- 14 I Don't Want Me No Big City Woman 2:07
- 15 You're Not My Same Sweet Baby 4:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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