From the sweet to the salacious to the poignant, Maria Muldaur's eponymous, strong debut features savvy studio vets, talented guests, strong tunes, and Muldaur's lissome pipes. The outstanding players include Ry Cooder, David Grisman, Clarence White, and Mac Rebennack, better known as Dr. John. A tasteful guitar solo by the underrated Amos Garrett elevates the charming surprise hit single "Midnight at the Oasis." Although she later gravitated to jazz and gospel, Muldaur's first outing is heavy on songs derived from country and blues. A rousing "Work Song," borrowed from Kate & Anna McGarrigle, is only one of several highlights.
by Mark Allan
1. Any Old Time (Jimmie Rodgers) - 03:45
2. Midnight At The Oasis (David Nichtern) - 03:49
3. My Tennesse Mountain Home (Dolly Parton) - 03:32
4. I Never Did Sing You A Love Song (David Nichtern) - 02:49
5. The Work Song (Kate McGarrigle) - 04:04
6. Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg) (Blue Lu Barker, Danny Barker, J. Mayo Williams) - 02:48
7. Walkin' One And Only (Dan Hicks) - 02:47
8. Long Hard Climb (Ron Davies) - 03:03
9. Three Dollar Bill (Mac Rebennack) - 03:58
10.Vaudeville Man (Wendy Waldman) - 02:41
11.Mad Mad Me (Wendy Waldman) - 03:13
Musicians
*Maria Muldaur - Vocals
*Clarence White - Acoustic Guitar
*Bill Keith - Banjo
*Ry Cooder - Acoustic Guitar
*David Lindley - Hawaiian Guitar
*Andrew Gold - Acoustic Guitar
*David Nichtern – Acoustic, Electric Guitar
*David Grisman - Mandolin
*Dr. John – Keyboards, Horn Arrangements
*Jim Dickinson - Piano
*Mark T. Jordan - Piano
*Spooner Oldham - Piano
*Greg Prestopino - Piano
*James Gordon - Organ
*Chris Ethridge - Bass
*Klaus Voormann - Bass
*Ray Brown - Bass
*Dave Holland - Bowed Bass
*Jimmy Calhoun - Bass
*Tommy Mcclure - Bass
*Freebo - Bass
*Amos Garrett - Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Guitar Solo
*Jim Keltner - Drums
*Ed Shaughnessy - Drums
*John Boudreaux - Drums
*Jim Gordon - Drums
*Chris Parker - Drums
*Jerry Jumonville - Alto Horn, Horn Arrangements
*Artie Butler - Alto Horn, Horn Arrangements
*Nick Decaro - Accordion, String Arrangements
*Richard Greene - Violin
*Larry Packer - Violin, Viola
*Karen Alexander - Vocals
*Gloria Jones - Vocals
*Ellen Kearney - Vocals
*Bettye Lavette - Vocals
*Jessica Smith - Vocals
*Beryl Marriott - Violin
1967 Geoff And Maria Muldaur - Pottery Pie
Related Acts
1972 Nick Gravenites And Mike Bloomfield - Steel Yard Blues (2015 remaster)
1979 Geoff Muldaur And Amos Garrett - Live In Japan
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