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The Great Santa Barbara Oil Slick

John Fahey · 2004

76 min · 17 tracks · blues

A reflective tapestry of American folk blues, blending intricate guitar work with poignant storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introduction 0:12
  • 2 When the Springtime Comes Again Standout 9:48
  • 3 Joe Kirby Blues 3:45
  • 4 Requiem for Mississippi John Hurt Standout 4:19
  • 5 When the Catfish Is in Bloom 7:56
  • 6 Fahey Blows His Nose 0:46
  • 7 Intro to ‘Lion’ / Challenges to Quitting Cigarettes 1:02
  • 8 Lion 5:15
  • 9 Dance of the Inhabitants of the Palace of King Philip XIV of Spain 5:32
  • 10 View East from the B&O Railroad Viaduct and the Riggs Road Intersection 5:38
  • 11 On the Sunny Side of the Ocean 3:31
  • 12 The Great Santa Barbara Oil Slick Standout 6:37
  • 13 In Christ There Is No East or West 2:48
  • 14 Announcement 0:40
  • 15 The Death of the Clayton Peacock 4:35
  • 16 The Revolt of the Dyke Brigade 4:01
  • 17 Magruder Park 9:52

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