Making this CD was like giving birth! I hope you enjoy it. Special thanks to Mighty Baby for the cover photo. Love, -Betsy
Larry Williams & Johnny “Guitar” Watson with Kaleidoscope – Nobody – If you’re driving on a nice day with the windows down you’ll belt this one out no matter what. Yes, even the extremely corny hippie breakdown! Squares just don’t understand his bag, that’s why they put him down.
Lee Hazelwood – No Train to Stockholm – From the “Cowboy in Sweden” film soundtrack.
Chris Darrow – Cocaine Lil – A cautionary tale for kids.
The Screaming Gypsy Bandits – Path of Light – These days, Caroline Peyton sings for Disney movies like The Little Mermaid, and Mark Bingham produces gospel and R&B bands in New Orleans. But in 1968, Caroline performed songs like this topless in Bloomington, Indiana gymnasiums, while Bingham played guitar like Richard Thompson behind her.
Bongwater – The Drum – Bongwater’s version of this Slapp Happy song is even better than the original.
These Trails – Rapt Attention – To play at your next Wicca event.
The Pacific Rim Dulcimer Project – Living in the Country – These dudes love dulcimer.
Jerry Yester – Love Lie Down – WARNING: If you put this on a mixed tape for a girl you fancy, and you tell her “This song makes me think of you,” the girl will fall irreversibly in love with you and her love will last f-o-r-e-v-e-r. Be careful!!!
Ellen McIlwaine – Can’t Find My Way Home – Gorgeous cover of Blind Faith by Cambridge, Mass folkie lady.
The Famous Jug Band – Can’t Stop Thinking About It – A good one!
The Byrds – Full Circle – WARNING: Sticks in your head big time.
Sandy Denny – Ballad of Easy Rider – Sandy Denny’s voice and Richard Thompson’s guitar are like old friends on this Byrds cover.
Townes Van Zandt – I’ll Be Here in the Morning – A drink of water in the desert.
Dale Hawkins – L.A., Memphis, and Tyler, Texas – A good one!
Small Faces – Eddie’s Dreaming – The best Small Faces stuff is pre-Stewart. Steve Marriott sings like a bird.
Michael Hurley – Midnite Rounder – Snocko rides again. This tune is from the Snockgrass album.
The Bunch – My Girl the Month of May – Some folks from Fairport Convention got together, called themselves “The Bunch,” and covered a few golden oldies, including this one by Dion. It’s extremely fun to walk in place like the R. Crumb “Keep on Truckin” guy while listening to this. Try it!
John & Beverly Martyn – John the Baptist – A hymn for non-believers. Nick Drake wanted Beverly Martyn to leave John Martyn and marry him instead, but she said no.
Dillard & Clark – Out on the Side – I once had a staring contest with a deer while listening to this song.
Mickey Jupp’s Band – Heather on the Hill – Yup Jupp.
Michael Chapman – Among the Trees – I saw this guy live once. If you ever get the chance, see him live.
Linda Lewis – What Are You Asking Me For? – Britain’s Minnie Ripperton.
The Youngbloods – Sugar Babe – Another one to sing along with in the car. Windows down!
The Kaleidoscope – Life Will Pass You By – What a song should be.
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band – High Coin – A Van Dyke Parks joint.
The Jim Kweskin Jug Band – Turn the Record Over – The what?
