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
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