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An American Trilogy

Mickey Newbury · 2011

161 min · 41 tracks · country

A reflective journey through country sounds, layered with poignant storytelling and rich emotional depth.

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
In 2011, Mickey Newbury released 'An American Trilogy' as a culmination of his decades-long career, showcasing his evolution as a songwriter. This album came nearly 40 years after his breakthrough in the late 1960s with hits like 'Sweet Memories' and marked a return to recording after a long hiatus.
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