Although jackrabbit slim was steve forbert s bestselling album, containing his only top 40 hit, romeos tune, and his only other chart single, say goodbye to little jo, it took nemperor formerly part of cbs, now part of sony 17 years to put it out on cd on september 3, 1996. Little stevie orbit was seen as a disappointment at the time of its release because it did not generate a hit single on the order of romeos tune, and thus failed to consolidate the commercial success steve forbert had achieved with his second album, jackrabbit slim. Forbert even appeared opposite cyndi lauper in her music video for girls just wanna have fun. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jackrabbit slim produced by john simon, who once manned controls for the bandnails a grand sound that still lets forbert s brilliant narratives shine through. Listen now go unlimited start your 30day free trial. Recorded at quadrophonic sound, nashville mixed at cbs recording studios, new york and at quadrophonic sound, nashville printed in holland printed inner sleeve barcode and other identifiers. Digitally remastered and expanded two cd edition of steve forberts 1979 gold album jackrabbit slim.
You are swept along by the i cant contain myself vocal and the surging melody. It sounds as good as it did before, thanks both to forbert s excellent songwriting also included. The song, although dedicated to the memory of florence ballard on the sleeve of the album jackrabbit slim, is not about supremes singer ballard who died in 1976. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Find steve forbert discography, albums and singles on allmusic. First pressings included a bonus onesided 7inch single of the oil song. Steve forbert releases limited edition remastered vinyl.
Good time charlies got the blues written by danny okeefe, road canon music llcwarnertamerlane publishing corp bmi video by thomas parr listen to steve forbert. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc goin down to laurel steve forbert steve forbert alive on arrival. His debut album, alive on arrival, did fairly well, but his second scored him a bona. His music standing the test of timefor generations. Singersongwriter steve forbert hailed from mississippi, but came to new york in the 70s, which at the time was still the home of a vital folk scene. The opening track, romeos tune which became steve s greatest hit and a genuine top 40 attraction propelled this album to gold status. Alive on arrivaljack rabbit slim steve forbert allmusic. You can buy latest album compromised 2015 steve forbert. Alive on arrival, jackrabbit slim 35th anniversary edition.
Forbert recently played fan favorites from jackrabbit slim with his band the new renditions at the siriusxm studio for outlaw country and is set to embark on an east coast tour in january. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Listen online 12 songs from live in lexington 2014 steve forbert. Listen free to steve forbert jackrabbit slim romeos tune, the sweet love that you give and more. Eventually he generated enough buzz to score a record deal, getting tagged as one in a line of new dylans for his raspy voice and lyrical folkrock approach. Jackrabbit slim by steve forbert 201021 steve forbert. In retrospect, however, it is a spirited, rollicking collection on which forbert sounds increasingly comfortable fronting a. Recording success vaulted steve onto a broader musical stage, touring the u. It includes his biggest hit single, romeos tune, which peaked at no. Listen to your favorite songs from jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition by steve forbert now.
Album jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary. Steve forbert born samuel stephen forbert, december, 1954 in meridian, mississippi is an american singersongwriter. Steve forbert jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition. Jackrabbit slim is full of songs that are among forbert s most enduring. Steve forbert download all folk songs steve forbert.
And that speaks of his greatness more than anything can. He is best known for his song romeos tune, which reached no. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition.
Steve forbert jackrabbit slim vinyl mp3 album download. Jackrabbit slim is the second album by singersongwriter steve forbert. One of forberts most beloved albums, jackrabbit slim includes his hit single romeos tune. Here you can buy and download music mp3 steve forbert. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Steve forbert, like nick lowe and southside johnny, is an artist i have enormous fondness. On his second record, jackrabbit slim steve nailed a song he had been working on for a long time. This set includes a remastered version of the original album and a bonus cd of session outtakes and live tracks.
Jackrabbit slim, released the following year hot on the heels of its predecessor. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc romeos tune steve forbert steve forbert jack rabbit slim. As a result, he had one kidney removed, received chemotherapy and today is cancer free. Forbert s tribute to jimmie rodgers, any old time, was nominated for a 2004 grammy in the best traditional folk category. Forbert notes dark bluepurple epic labels with script logo. Jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition steve forbert. At around this time critics hailed forbert as the new bob dylan because of a similar vocal timbre and thoughtful songwriting. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises goin down to laurel steve forbert jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition. Stream jack rabbit slim by steve forbert and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
The best of steve forbert 1993 young, guitar days 2001 rock while i can rock. Romeos tune explodes with dizzying exuberance and joy. Digitally remastered and expanded two cd edition of steve forbert s 1979 gold album jackrabbit slim. Jz 36191 on the labels and at the top of the spine. Twelve bonus cuts between the two albums complete the portrait of the young man in the late 70s, with poor boy, oh camille, and lonesome cowboy bills song making the case for.
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