Bird Named Yesterday/Talk [Original recording remastered, Best of]

Bobby Bare (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

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Audio CD (Feb 11 2008)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Original recording remastered, Best of
Label: Omni
ASIN: B000HOMTE4
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #15,213 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #68 in Music > Country > Traditional Country > Nashville Sound

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1. A Bird Named Yesterday
2. Recitation
3. Somebody Bought My Old Home Town
4. Recitation
5. Ode To The Little Brown Shack Out Back
6. Recitation
7. The Day The Saw Mill Closed Down
8. Recitation
9. The Air Conditioner Song
10. Recitation
11. I've Got A Thing About Trains
12. Recitation
13. The Old Gang's Gone
14. Recitation
15. They Covered Up The Old Swimming Hole
16. The Church In The Wildwood
17. A Bird Named Yesterday (Chorus Only)
18. Passin' Through
19. You Can't Stop The Wild Wind From Blowing
20. Got Leavin' On Her Mind
See all 36 tracks on this disc

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Album Description

Bobby Bare is, in some ways, a deceptive artist. His smooth, beguiling baritone and accomplished Countrypolitan productions sometimes tend to overshadow the fact that he is an artist of immense substance. Two of his most impressive country-concept albums are presented here, lovingly restored and remastered from the original RCA Victor master tapes, with a number of rare and poignant extra tracks. "A Bird Named Yesterday" was originally issued in 1967 and is, quite simply, stunning. Through humour, stark portraiture and heartfelt ballads Bobby Bare places himself in direct opposition to the ill winds of the modern world. "Somebody Bought My Old Hometown" is probably the closest Nashville has ever come to an anti-corporate diatribe and "They Covered Up the Old Swimming Hole" is a rant against the urban sprawl disguised as charming hick nostalgia. Smooth as silk, wise and warm, but with the dark heart of a Hillbilly Anarchist Provocateur, "A Bird Named Yesterday" is a revelation! "Talk Me Some Sense" is a brooding, nihilistic work, announced by a lonesome harmonica wail and over-brimming with lost souls and desperation. Recorded in 1965 (and released in 1966), it is as troubled (and confused) as the times it was borne from. "Passin' Through", "You Can't Stop the Wild Wind from Blowing" and "Heaven Help my Soul" all cast Bare as a loner, buffeted from town to town, in search of the things he can never find. Most tracks make their first appearance on CD including a number of very rare "45" only cuts! A mighty and compelling collection. First time on CD! Deluxe collectors 16 page full colour package featuring original LP artwork and exclusive liner notes. All tracks are remastered 2006 from the original master tapes! Compiled and curated by noted musician (Snog, Soma, Black Lung) and film composer David Thrussell.

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Deluxe Collectors 16 Page Package featuring Original LP Artwork and Exclusive Liner Notes. All Tracks Are Remastered 2006 from the Original Master Tapes! Compiled and Curated by Noted Musician (Snog, Soma, Black Lung) and Film Composer (The Hard Word Etc.) David Thrussell. Most Tracks Make their First Appearance on CD Including a Number of Very Rare "45" Only Cuts!

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Amazon.com: 4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real value for money, Jan 11 2007

By Dr.Lee - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Bird Named Yesterday/Talk (Audio CD)

This a real value for money CD comprises two of Bobby Bare's earlier albums "Bird Named Yesterday" and "Talk Me Some sense" plus 7 extra bonus tracks.
"Bird Named Yesterday" undoubtedly is the very first concept album. It is also my favourite Bobby Bare album. The very nostalgic story songs suit Bobby Bare laid back voice and style 100%. Makes you want to hear the songs over and over again. The tunes are all very easy to like and sing-along to.
The chorus by veteran chorus group Anita Singers really add quality to the songs.
The songs from "Bird Named Yesterday" are excellent and each telling a different favourite past such as the "Old Swimming Hole", "The Old Home Town", and "I've Got a Thing about Train". "The Old Gang's Gone" and "Air Conditional Song" are my two favourites in this CD full of memories. The more you listen to it, the more you will want to hear it over and over again. It will just grow on you. That I can guarantee you!
Songs from the album "Talk Me Some Sense" are mainly Folk-Country songs which Bobby Bare was a pioneer after his hit "500 Miles Away From Home". Bobby Bare did excellent version of Bob Dylan's "It Ain't Me Babe" and also Johnny Cash's hit "The Long Black Veil". "Little Bit Later On Down the Line" and "Heaven Help My Soul" are two songs worth mentioning.
This CD also includes 7 extra bonus tracks which are not usually available on compilation CD of Bobby Bare such as the two nice hit singles, "Town That Broke My Heart" and "Sandy Crying Again". Buy it and you shall not be disappointed.

4.0 out of 5 stars Respectful treatment of a Nashville legend, July 16 2008

By Eugene J. Casey - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Bird Named Yesterday/Talk (Audio CD)

This is how non-greatest hits collections should be presented: complete with liner notes, good sound and due respect. Bobby Bare was a progressive in a town that routinely shortchanges its heritage. The "Bird" album is as GREEN as country music gets. Some hits here too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bobby at his best, Feb 6 2008

By R. Berryman "RMB" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Bird Named Yesterday/Talk (Audio CD)

Bobby Bare was at the peak of his career when he cut these two albums (on this one CD). Not only is his singing excellent, but the production and arranging is top-notch "Nashville Sound", when Chet Atkins was RCA's Music Director. On "A Bird Named Yesterday", a concept album, Bobby takes us back to times which are sadly gone forever, and creates musical images almost as vivid as a color video! On "Talk Me Some Sense", Bobby takes on some of the songs of the late 1960's, giving them better renditions than most of the originals, assisted by super arranging. This is a wonderful album, and if you've ever liked Bobby Bare, you'll love this. I also recommend "Lullabies, Legends, and Lies", in the same genre.

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