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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