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The Long Ride

Ramblin' Jack Elliott · 1999

56 min · 13 tracks · country · traditional folk music

A heartfelt blend of traditional folk storytelling and country melodies echoing with timeless wisdom.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt storytelling for reflection
  • for long drives
  • warm coffee shop ambiance
  • nostalgic tunes for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short, catchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1999, Ramblin' Jack Elliott was a venerable figure in American folk music, having spent decades influencing artists like Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. 'The Long Ride' marked his return to recording after a significant gap since his previous album, showcasing his enduring relevance in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Woody Guthrie· Pete Seeger· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Connection 3:09
  • 2 Cup of Coffee 6:16
  • 3 Ranger's Command 3:30
  • 4 Pony 3:23
  • 5 St. James Infirmary 3:20
  • 6 Picture From Life's Other Side 5:03
  • 7 East Virginia Blues 3:59
  • 8 The Sky Above and the Mud Below 6:15
  • 9 Take Me Back and Try Me One More Time 3:27
  • 10 Now He's Just Dust in the Wind 4:33
  • 11 True Blue Jeans 2:31
  • 12 Diamond Joe 3:17
  • 13 With God on Our Side 7:32

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