John Hartford
John Hartford · 1969
34 min · 14 tracks · bluegrass music
A captivating blend of bluegrass, folk, and whimsical storytelling woven through intricate banjo melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, contemplative listening sessions
- whimsical storytelling elements
- wave-like pacing dynamics
- interludes for reflection
- captivating melodic intricacies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, this was John Hartford's self-titled debut album, following his rise as a prominent figure in the bluegrass scene. At this point, Hartford was transitioning from a successful career as a songwriter in Nashville to becoming an influential solo artist known for his distinctive banjo style and narrative songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doc Watson· Tim O'Brien· Tony Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dusty Miller Hornpipe and Fugue in A Major for Strings, Brass and 5-String Banjo 2:10
- 2 I've Heard That Tearstained Monologue You Do There by the Door Before You Go 3:48
- 3 The Collector 3:28
- 4 A Short Sentimental (interlude) 1:10
- 5 Mr. Jackson's Got Nothing to Do 2:47
- 6 Open Road Ode 2:35
- 7 Little Piece in D 2:57
- 8 The Poor Old Prurient Interest Blues 2:43
- 9 The Wart 0:55
- 10 Railroad Street 2:20
- 11 Another Short (But Not So Sentimental) (interlude) 0:44
- 12 Orphan of World War Two 2:42
- 13 The Little Old Lonesome Little Circle Song 1:47
- 14 I Didn't Know the World Would Last This Long 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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