Once in a Very Blue Moon
Nanci Griffith · 1984
38 min · 13 tracks · country · folk
A poignant blend of folk storytelling and country melodies that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, earning Griffith a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994 for a later compilation featuring tracks from it. Additionally, songs like 'Roseville Fair' became staples of her live performances and contributed to her influence on subsequent generations of singer-songwriters.
- Best for
- steady melodic storytelling journey reflective moments of nostalgia short tracks for focused listening
- Context
- Released in 1984, 'Once in a Very Blue Moon' was Nanci Griffith's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Lone Star State of Mind' in 1981. At this point in her career, Griffith was solidifying her place in the Americana music scene, showcasing her unique voice and narrative style that would come to define her work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Cher· Debbie Gibson· Sparks· Harry Nilsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ghost in the Music 2:47
- 2 Love Is a Hard Waltz Standout 3:08
- 3 Roseville Fair Standout 2:56
- 4 Mary & Omie 4:25
- 5 Friend Out in the Madness 2:40
- 6 I’m Not Drivin’ These Wheels (Bring The Prose To The Wheel) 3:16
- 7 Time Alone 1:58
- 8 Ballad of Robin Winter-Smith 3:14
- 9 Daddy Said 2:33
- 10 Once in a Very Blue Moon Standout 2:31
- 11 If I Were the Woman You Wanted 3:53
- 12 Year Down in New Orleans 2:26
- 13 Spin on a Red Brick Floor 2:51
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