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One Night

Greg Brown · 1983

74 min · 18 tracks · traditional folk music

A tapestry of folk storytelling woven with gentle melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect on everyday life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle storytelling for quiet moments
  • introspective reflections on everyday life
  • wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
  • for late-night listening
  • exploratory themes of place and

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1983, Greg Brown released 'One Night' as his fifth album, following the critical acclaim of 'The Iowa Waltz' in 1981. This album marked a period of artistic maturation for Brown, as he began to solidify his reputation in the American folk scene while also incorporating rock elements into his sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dream On 6:03
  • 2 Canned Goods 4:12
  • 3 Every Street in Town 3:48
  • 4 Flat Stuff 3:46
  • 5 introduction to 'Downtown' 2:13
  • 6 Downtown 3:22
  • 7 Heart of My Country 3:54
  • 8 Butane Lighter Blues 2:21
  • 9 Banjo Moon 7:10
  • 10 Waiting 5:51
  • 11 Ships 2:54
  • 12 You Don't Really Get Me 4:50
  • 13 introduction to 'On Records...' 1:24
  • 14 On Records, The Sound Just Fades Away 4:09
  • 15 Love Is a Chain 3:17
  • 16 Ella Mae 4:49
  • 17 All the Little Places Around the Town 5:35
  • 18 Never Shine Sun 4:15

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