Analogman Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 from billboard.com November 14, 2006, 11:15 AM ET Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Elvis Costello and George Jones are among the artists pitching in on country legend Charlie Louvin's first new album in more than a decade. The self-titled 12-track set will arrive Feb. 20 via Tompkins Square Records and be supported with an extensive tour. Louvin, who turns 80 in July, recorded the album earlier this year in Nashville with producer Mark Nevers. Also contributing to the sessions were Will Oldham, Tom T. Hall, Bobby Bare Sr., Marty Stuart, The Clean's David Kilgour and members of Lambchop, Superchunk, Bright Eyes and Clem Snide. The repertoire encompasses Louvin Brothers songs plus tracks long associated with the Carter Family, the Monroe Brothers and Jimmie Rogers. The album also includes a Charlie-sung tribute to his late brother and collaborator, Ira. The Louvin Brothers remain a towering influence over country music; a Universal South tribute album, "Livin', Lovin', Losin' -- Songs of the Louvin Brothers," won the 2004 Grammy for best country album. Here is the track list for "Charlie Louvin": "Must You Throw Dirt in My Face," featuring George Jones"Great Atomic Power," featuring Jeff Tweedy"Blues Stay Away From Me," featuring Bobby Bare Sr., Tom T. Hall and Marty Stuart"The Christian Life," featuring Eef Barzalay"When I Stop Dreaming," featuring Elvis Costello, Mac McCaughan and Pete Cummings"Waiting for a Train," featuring George Jones and Marty Stuart"Kneeling Drunkard's Plea," featuring Alex McManus"Worried Man Blues," featuring Bobby Bare Sr., Kurt Wagner and Marty Stuart"Grave on the Green Hillside," featuring Marty Stuart and Tift Merritt"Knoxville Girl," featuring Will Oldham and Marty Stuart"Ira," featuring Marty Stuart"My Long Journey Home," featuring David Kilgour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nonlinear Nonfiction Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 i'll put that on my calendar... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dontknownuthin Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 wonder if they asked jay farrar to do it first... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 wonder if they asked jay farrar to do it first... why do you wonder that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nonlinear Nonfiction Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 why do you wonder that? yeah, why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 why do you wonder that? yeah, why? makes sense to me. Jay sang it on No Depression Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 it says FEATURING jeff tweedy... maybe jay's there too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 it says FEATURING jeff tweedy... maybe jay's there too He must be the one moping behind that one guitar line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 makes sense to me. Jay sang it on No DepressionOh, okay - thanks. My lack of Uncle Tupelo trivia is showing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks for the info. And for the young'uns, go buy "No Depression." NOW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 kurt wagner and jeff tweedy? awesome... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peqger Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 "Atomic Power" was on March 16-20, 1992, though. Go buy that one too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Truth - I own them all. But thanks for the suggestions anyway. You can count me as one of those people who prefers the Tweedy sound to the Farrar sound. No big deal, no disrespect to Farrar, it's just the way it turned out for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nonlinear Nonfiction Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Truth - I own them all. But thanks for the suggestions anyway. You can count me as one of those people who prefers the Tweedy sound to the Farrar sound. No big deal, no disrespect to Farrar, it's just the way it turned out for me. Me too, although I f'n' love Son Volt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'm thinking that since Tweedy sang the harmony part on Atomic Power, he was asked to do so on this version, and agreed. That would be my guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nonlinear Nonfiction Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Let's be honest...they asked Tweedy to do it because when it comes down to it: Tweedy is the man of the decade...not Farrar. You can't argue the fact that Tweedy will help sell more albums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mchchef1 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 "Blues Stay Away From Me"Is that the song Mark Knopfler does on the Notting Hillbillies album?Freakin' great song, album, artist etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Costello and Tweedy/Wilco seem to be on every project/tribute these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I saw Charlie Louvin and Emmylou Harris (among others good and bad) at the Friday Night Opry in Nashville last night. They both did good, though Emmylou's backing band Kennedy-Rose made me want to hurl myself off the balcony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I guess there is really no end to these types of albums... LouieB Costello and Tweedy/Wilco seem to be on every project/tribute these days.I guess that was my second thought... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oceanman Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Graet article A-Man.This is a must show to a few of my friends.Who from Clem Snide is on this?I just got into them and in love! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thisyearsgirl Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Graet article A-Man.This is a must show to a few of my friends.Who from Clem Snide is on this?I just got into them and in love! eef barzalay is clem snide's lead singer and main songwriter. eef's presence on this album excited me for sure, but costello and tweedy on the same album? sounds like my personal heaven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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