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Little by Little

Tommy Emmanuel · 2010

83 min · 24 tracks · blues · country · contemporary folk music

A vibrant tapestry of fingerstyle guitar, blending folk, blues, and country influences into a cohesive sonic journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • headphone detail hunting moments
  • playful instrumentals for relaxation
  • immersive storytelling through guitar
  • for afternoon unwind

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Little by Little' marked Tommy Emmanuel's continued evolution as a solo artist following his 2006 album 'Endless Road'. At this point in his career, Emmanuel had already established himself as a virtuoso guitarist and was increasingly recognized for his ability to blend various genres seamlessly.
Stylistic neighbors
Leo Kottke· Chet Atkins· Michael Hedges

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Half Way Home 3:12
  • 2 The Jolly Swagman 3:04
  • 3 Locomotivation 3:15
  • 4 Haba Na Haba (instrumental) 4:06
  • 5 Tears for Jerusalem 4:16
  • 6 Waiting for a Plane 2:43
  • 7 The Fingerlakes 3:21
  • 8 Welsh Tornado 2:40
  • 9 He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother 3:50
  • 10 Mighty Mouse 1:56
  • 11 Ruby's Eyes 3:29
  • 12 Moon River (instrumental) 4:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Jack Magic 1:57
  • 2 Papa George 1:50
  • 3 Haba Na Haba 4:29
  • 4 Tapestry 4:57
  • 5 Mountains of Illinois 3:27
  • 6 The Tennessee Waltz 2:36
  • 7 Country Wide 2:38
  • 8 Moon River 3:46
  • 9 Willie's Shades 5:37
  • 10 Smokey Mountain Lullaby 3:57
  • 11 Guitar Boogie 4:11
  • 12 The Trails 4:08

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata