Oh, What a Mighty Time
New Riders of the Purple Sage · 1975
37 min · 11 tracks · country rock
A vibrant blend of country rock and folk narratives that captures the spirit of 1970s Americana.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- narrative-driven storytelling sessions
- sing-along moments with friends
- vibrant energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, 'Oh, What a Mighty Time' was the New Riders of the Purple Sage's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Powerglide'. At this point, they were solidifying their place within the country rock genre as they transitioned from being Grateful Dead associates to established artists in their own right.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Gram Parsons· Little Feat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mighty Time 5:09
- 2 I Heard You Been Layin’ My Old Lady 3:22
- 3 Strangers on a Train 2:43
- 4 Up Against the Wall, Redneck 3:12
- 5 Take a Letter, Maria 4:05
- 6 Little Old Lady 2:48
- 7 On Top of Old Smokey 2:58
- 8 Over and Over 3:08
- 9 La Bamba 3:42
- 10 Going Round the Horn 3:32
- 11 Farewell Angelina 2:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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