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The Unbelievable Guitar and Voice of Jerry Reed

Jerry Reed · 1967

29 min · 12 tracks · folk · rock & roll · bluegrass music

A dazzling showcase of fingerstyle guitar and charismatic storytelling anchored in country roots.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of playful storytelling
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • for a sunny drive
  • charismatic guitar showcases throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek deep emotional explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 1, 1967, this album was Jerry Reed's third studio effort, coming shortly after his breakout hit 'Guitar Man'. At this point in his career, Reed began to solidify his reputation as a virtuoso guitarist and engaging performer, blending elements of country, rockabilly, and pop.
Stylistic neighbors
Chet Atkins· Gordon Lightfoot· John Prine

Tracklist

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

  • 1 It Don't Work That Way 2:15
  • 2 Guitar Man 2:25
  • 3 You're Young and You'll Forget 2:45
  • 4 Woman Shy 2:13
  • 5 I Feel for You 2:56
  • 6 Take a Walk 2:31
  • 7 Love Man 2:32
  • 8 If I Promise 2:29
  • 9 U.S. Male 2:25
  • 10 Long Gone 2:26
  • 11 If It Comes to That 2:18
  • 12 The Claw 1:56

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