Any fans of Nils Lofgren out there? (1 Viewer)

[KeithH]

I bought The Sopranos Peppers & Eggs SACD set a couple of weeks ago, and while I am very impressed with the entire song selection musically and sonically, a song that really impresses me is Nils Lofgren's "Black Books". I like the song, and it sounds great on the SACD. I had heard of Lofgren before buying this SACD set, but I don't know his music. Are there any fans out there? Seeing as I like "Black Books", what other of Lofgren's works might I like? Could you point me to specific CDs? Thanks in advance.

 

[Rachael B]

Keith, the first Crazy Horse, self-titled, album with Nils and Ry Cooder as quest players is very, very good. None of their other albums hold a candle to it. Nils and Ry never played with them again either. Crazy Horse went back to being Neil Young's back-up band, although they put out a couple of other albums over the years. Get it, you won't regret it! Nils' BEGGARS DAY first appeared on Crazy Horse. Best wishes!

 

[KeithH]

Rachael, thanks for the input. I'll have to check out the Crazy Horse album.

 

[Rachael B]

Keith:

Crazy Horse - (6438-2) Reprise/Warner Archives

the players:

Ralph Molina > drums

Billy Talbot > bass

Jack Nitzche > piano

Danny Whitten > guitar

Nils Lofgren > guitar

Ry Cooder > slide guitarr on DIRTY DIRTY, CROW JANE LADY & I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT

Gib Gilbeau > fiddle on DANCE DANCE DANCE

the songs:

GONE DEAD TRAIN < defines heavy country rock IMO.

DANCE DANCE DANCE < Neil Young tune

LOOK AT ALL THE THINGS

BEGGAR'S DAY < by Lofgren, best song on the album IMO.

I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT < nice slide

DOWNTOWN

CAROLAY

DIRTY DIRTY < go Ry go! great slide

NOBODY < Lofgren song just average

I'LL GET BY

CROW JANE LADY

Keith, you can also get Nils Lofgren and Grin albums. I don't know if all of them are out on CD though...? I have a few of them on vinnyl. Crazy Horse is a real diamond in the rough! Best wishes!

 

[KeithH]

Rachael, thanks for the excellent info. Much appreciated. I'll have to check out this CD.