Looks at Life
John Hartford · 1967
30 min · 13 tracks · bluegrass music
A whimsical blend of bluegrass and folk that captures the essence of rural Americana with playful storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful storytelling with humor
- concise journey with peaks
- for sunny afternoons
- whimsical vibes for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of long epics
- prefer serious, heavy themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, 'Looks at Life' was John Hartford's debut album, introducing his unique style combining bluegrass with folk influences. At this point, Hartford was transitioning from a songwriter for other artists to a performer in his own right, setting the stage for his innovative approach to American roots music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Doc Watson· Tim O'Brien· Tony Rice
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Reckon 1:18
- 2 Today 3:11
- 3 A Man Smoking a Cigar 1:59
- 4 Untangle Your Mind 2:02
- 5 Like Unto a Mockingbird 2:46
- 6 I Shoulda Wore My Birthday Suit 1:48
- 7 The Tall Tall Grass 2:20
- 8 Front Porch 1:56
- 9 Eve of My Multiplication 1:47
- 10 When the Sky Begins to Fall 3:42
- 11 Corn Cob Blues 2:31
- 12 Minus the Woman 2:47
- 13 Jack's in the Sack 2:02
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