Tunesmith: The Songs of Jimmy Webb
Jimmy Webb · 2003
155 min · 46 tracks · country
A lush collection of heartfelt melodies showcasing Webb's lyrical mastery and rich storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lively sing-along moments
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- heartfelt storytelling and melodies
- for reflective afternoons
- nostalgic vibes with rich narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Tunesmith: The Songs of Jimmy Webb' was released in 2003, Jimmy Webb had already established himself as a prominent songwriter known for his hit songs from the 1960s. This album serves as a retrospective, highlighting his extensive catalog and reaffirming his influence in the country music genre amidst a time when he was less in the mainstream spotlight.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Glen Campbell· John Denver· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Love Years Coming 2:47
- 2 I Keep on Keeping On 2:27
- 3 The Worst That Could Happen 3:05
- 4 How Sweet It Is 2:36
- 5 Up, Up and Away 2:37
- 6 The Girl’s Song 1:49
- 7 Tunesmith 3:07
- 8 Requiem: 820 Latham 3:08
- 9 Magic Garden 2:24
- 10 Galveston 2:38
- 11 Just Another Piece of Paper 2:08
- 12 MacArthur Park 7:24
- 13 If Ships Were Made to Sail 2:36
- 14 Where Does Brown Begin? 4:34
- 15 Song Seller 3:32
- 16 Clowns Exit Laughing 3:11
- 17 When It Was Done 3:43
- 18 She Never Smiles Anymore 3:09
- 19 Do What You Gotta Do 4:02
- 20 Honey Come Back 4:19
- 21 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 4:21
- 22 My Christmas Tree 3:18
- 23 Didn’t We 2:47
- 24 Mixed‐Up Girl 2:29
Disc 2
- 1 P.F. Sloan 4:01
- 2 Wichita Lineman / By the Time I Get to Phoenix 4:17
- 3 All My Love’s Laughter 3:23
- 4 The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress 3:05
- 5 Parenthesis 2:51
- 6 The Name of My Sorrow 4:37
- 7 The Old Man at the Fair 3:37
- 8 Met Her on a Plane 3:35
- 9 All I Know 2:25
- 10 5:30 Plane 3:56
- 11 Cheap Lovin’ 4:19
- 12 Everybody Gets to Go to the Moon 4:17
- 13 She Moves, Eyes Follow 3:59
- 14 Oklahoma Nights 3:23
- 15 The Highwayman 3:02
- 16 Himmler’s Ring 2:30
- 17 Lost Generation 3:19
- 18 The Last Unicorn 3:43
- 19 Where’s the Playground, Susie? 2:30
- 20 Wichita Lineman 3:15
- 21 You Can’t Treat the Wrong Man Right 3:31
- 22 Adios 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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