Live at Montezuma Hall
18 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of storytelling and soulful melodies that encapsulate the essence of American folk and country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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An American Trilogy — This track stands out as a powerful medley that weaves together themes of Americana, showcasing Newbury's ability to evoke deep emotional responses through his storytelling.
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San Francisco Mabel Joy — The song captures a bittersweet narrative about love and loss, highlighting Newbury's lyrical prowess and his knack for vivid character painting.
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Heaven Help the Child — This track delivers a haunting examination of childhood innocence and the harsh realities of life, illustrating Newbury's depth as a lyricist.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through song
- nostalgic reflections on life
- intimate moments of connection
- laid-back listening for evenings
- engaging narratives with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hits over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Live at Montezuma Hall' was released in 1973, Mickey Newbury was transitioning from being a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a recognized performer. This album followed his earlier success with 'Looks Like Rain' and showcased his unique ability to merge poignant lyrics with a captivating live performance atmosphere.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark· John Prine
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heaven Help the Child
The verse shifts into a stark reflection on lost innocence, contrasting the carefree nature of childhood with grim societal truths.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 How I Love Them Old Songs
- 2 Heaven Help the Child
- 3 Earthquake
- 4 Cortelia Clark
- 5 I Came to Hear the Music
- 6 San Francisco Mabel Joy
- 7 Bugger Red Blues (The Truck Song)
- 8 How Many Times (Must the Piper Be Paid for His Song)
- 9 An American Trilogy
- 10 Please Send Me Someone to Love
- 11 She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye
Disc 2
- 1 Write a Song a Song / Angeline
- 2 She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye
- 3 I Don't Think Much About Her No More
- 4 T. Total Tommy
- 5 33rd of August / When the Baby in My Lady Gets the Blues
- 6 San Francisco Mabel Joy
- 7 Looks Like Baby's Gone
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