Released 30 years ago
Lulled by the Moonlight
Mickey Newbury · 1996
72 min · 17 tracks · country music
A serene blend of country storytelling and introspective balladry, evoking a nostalgic landscape of memories and dreams.
Top tracks — play these first
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Amen for Old Friends — This track highlights Newbury's lyrical depth, celebrating camaraderie with a haunting melody that underscores nostalgia and loss. Its emotional weight serves as a fitting tribute to lasting friendships.
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Three Bells for Stephen — Opening the album, this song establishes the reflective tone throughout, using vivid imagery and a gentle narrative style that draws listeners into Newbury's world of recollections.
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Sailor Sailor — This track showcases Newbury's storytelling prowess by weaving themes of longing and adventure into a melodic journey that resonates deeply with the listener’s imagination.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on quiet evenings
- interludes that invite contemplation
- patient storytelling with emotional depth
- serene melodies for introspective moments
- warm background for relaxed gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Lulled by the Moonlight is Mickey Newbury's final studio album, coming after a long hiatus from recording. By this time, he was already recognized for his influential songwriting in the country genre, with earlier works like Looks Like Rain solidifying his reputation in the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Townes Van Zandt· Guy Clark· John Prine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Three Bells for Stephen 4:37
- 2 East Kentucky 5:20
- 3 Captured in Blue 4:55
- 4 Just Another Lovely Day 2:55
- 5 Blue Sky Shining Down the Tracks (interlude) 4:01
- 6 Freight Train Howlin' Into the Sky (interlude) 4:12
- 7 Shades of '63 3:58
- 8 Amen for Old Friends 4:35
- 9 Genevieve 4:47
- 10 Sailor Sailor 4:23
- 11 What Will I Do (In the Dead of the Night) Black Butte Thunderstorm (interlude) 4:40
- 12 Ramblin' Blues 6:01
- 13 Workin' Man 3:02
- 14 The Future Is Not What It Used to Be/B.B.'s Madison, TN New Orleans Jazz Ensemble (interlude) 6:37
- 15 Time Was 4:22
- 16 Silver Moon 3:04
- 17 Safe Harbour 1:28
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