The Ballad of Calico
The First Edition · 1972
60 min · 19 tracks · rock music
A vibrant tapestry of Americana, blending rock and country with storytelling lyrics that evoke the spirit of the Wild West.
Top tracks — play these first
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Calico Silver — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of nostalgia and longing, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of life in the West.
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The Way It Used To Be — With its reflective lyrics, this song captures the essence of yearning for simpler times, resonating deeply with listeners grappling with change.
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Madame De Lil And Diabolical Bill — This narrative-driven song showcases the band's storytelling prowess, weaving a tale that embodies the whimsical yet dark elements of frontier life.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sunrise Overture 2:47
- 2 Calico Silver 2:32
- 3 Write Me Down (Don’t Forget My Name) 2:39
- 4 The Way It Used To Be 3:33
- 5 Madame De Lil And Diabolical Bill 3:26
- 6 School Teacher 3:54
- 7 Road Agent 3:18
- 8 Sally Grey’s Epitaph 3:25
- 9 Dorsey, The Mail‐Carrying Dog 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 Harbor For My Soul 2:47
- 2 Calico Saturday Night 5:25
- 3 Trigger Happy Kid 3:48
- 4 Vachel Carling’s Rubilator 4:35
- 5 Empty Handed Compadres 2:15
- 6 One Lonely Room 2:50
- 7 Rockin’ Chair Theme 0:45
- 8 Old Mojave Highway 3:56
- 9 Man Came Up From Town 3:54
- 10 Calico Silver (Reprise) 1:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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