- Audio CD (Jun 16 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Sundazed Music Inc.
- ASIN: B0002B16FA
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #179,020 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves |
| 2. Sleeper, Five-By-Two |
| 3. Black Smoke A Blowin’ Over 18 Wheels (That’s Home Sweet Home) |
| 4. Truck Daddy |
| 5. Take Me Home |
| 6. Jackknife |
| 7. A Tombstone Every Mile |
| 8. Born To Be A Trucker |
| 9. I’ll Be Goin’ Home To Momma |
| 10. Piggyback Blues |
| 11. Old Sam |
| 12. Truck Drivin’ Fool |
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4.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Second volume of superb trucker country, Dec 24 2004
By hyperbolium - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Truck Drivin Fool (Audio CD)
Simpson's fourth album reverts to the successful trucker-themed concept of his 1966 debut. And much like the debut, his Bakersfield roots shine through in twangy backings that echo the sound coined by his occasional songwriting partner Buck Owens. As on the debut, Simpson sings of the road's hardships in a matter-of-fact manner that works well with his limited range and adds a convincing note of authority.The album opens with "Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves," Cal Martin's tale of a hard-charging driver on a winding mountain road. Unlike Doye O'Dell's original 1952 waxing, Simpson's is understated, with steel guitar providing the sound a truck hanging on to the curves and an edgy lead guitar to heighten the drama. There's plenty of truckin' lingo (which differs from the kitschy CB buzzwords of 1970s trucker hits) on tunes like "Sleeper, Five-By-Two" and "Jackknife," bringing to mind the mid-60s car-song collaborations of Brian Wilson and Roger Christian.
Though Simpson focuses on the wear-and-tear of the trucker's life on "Born to Be a Trucker" and "Piggyback Blues," there's a lighter, happier side to be found on the Simpson-Owens co-write, "Truck Daddy," and the title track is as contented as a driver on a wide-open road with a full tank of gas. The only real misfire in this collection is a rendition of "A Tombstone Every Mile" whose happy-go-lucky delivery loses the gravity of Dick Curless' original.
Simpson's engaging songs and everyman delivery, his band's twangy arrangements and Ken Nelson's crisp production elevate this far beyond a novelty collection of trucking tunes. Along with Buck Owens classic Capitol albums, this is an essential element of the Bakersfield canon.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Truck Drivin' Fool by Red Simpson, Nov 9 2006
By Ingo Beck - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Truck Drivin Fool (Audio CD)
Continuation of his debut album, so very happy they are in reproduction on CD. Days of a bygone era, where truckers were so admired and Red brings them to life in his music. Get's better the more you listen to it. A classic CD for the country western enthusiast. If you like Junior Brown, you will certainly like this.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truck Drivin' Genius!!, Aug 13 2004
By A & C Jewell - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Truck Drivin Fool (Audio CD)
I first heard this in about 1968 when a friend bought a copy - I loved it then & have tried for YEARS to find it.At last it's re-issued on CD & when it arrived my wife & I played it three times straight off!
It's absolutely wonderful, Red's voice is perfect for this kind of material, his songs are good, & his choice of covers immaculate. The backing on this is perfect Bakersfield, both guitar & steel (musicians uncredited - who are these guys, they're superb!)If you like Country music (before it got sidetracked down a pop alley), you owe it to yourself to get a copy
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