JERRY JEFF WALKER - 1972 - VINYL VERSION - GONZO MIX REMASTER

This Jerry Jeff Walker vinyl record from 1972 started it all. Recorded mostly live in Austin, TX and New York, this LP epitomizes the sound of the 'Outlaw Country' movement happening in South Texas in the early 70's. Everyone knows his record 'Viva Terlingua', released the following year and mostly recorded live at Luckenbach, TX but this self-titled record is equally great. In fact, it's a prime example of Jerry Jeff's mantra - Ragged but Right - and it stands the test of time as one of his best albums. The audio and images in this video are from my personal copy of this album, for personal use and commentary only. Up until recently, this entire album had never really been available on any streaming platforms, and I presume that is due to some sort of legal entanglements with the master recordings. However, in the weeks following Jerry Jeff's passing, this album, has appeared on Spotify. My original intent with this 'remastered' version was to use Audacity software to boost the audio levels and make them more equalized. It’s an aggressive mix so it get a little ‘hot’ in some areas, but the end result is a version of this record that has a much higher volume levels... plus this version has the vintage feel because you can still hear the subtle 'cracks and pops' of a vinyl record. THIS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR LISTENING TO THE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS. (GIVE UMG & GEFFEN THEIR MONEY BY PURCHASING OR STREAMING THIS MUSIC ON PLATFORMS WHERE IT'S AVAILABLE) The original master seems to be very loud in some areas, and very quiet in others - and with a uniformly low overall volume level, almost as if the mastering of the original recording had been rushed. I’m no sound expert - but I dig this record immensely and have for decades. It deserves a re-issue and a proper listen. Why it’s become somewhat forgotten is beyond me. In my opinion, it is one of the brightest spots in Jerry Jeff’s entire discography, yet it’s been swept under the rug somehow. I hope this vid stays on here but have a bad feeling the legal hawks are gonna descend upon this and take it down... again... Until then, enjoy! Tracks: 00:00 Hill Country Rain 04:23 Charlie Dunn 07:47 That Old Time Feeling 7:47 12:29 Her Good Lovin' Grace 15:30 Hairy Ass Hillbillies 18:53 David & Me 23:47 L.A. Freeway 28:30 Curly & Lil 33:03 That Old Beat Up Guitar 38:41 When I Had You 43:44 Moon Child 46:58 The Continuing Saga Of The Classic Bummer Or Is This My Free One-Way Ticket To Cleveland? Personnel: Vocals, Guitar - Jerry Jeff Walker with Lead Guitar – Craig Hills Bass – Ben Caruso Violin – Mary Egan Guitar, Violin – David Bromberg, Larry Packer Pedal Steel Guitar – David Cook, Herb Steiner Pedal Steel Guitar, Dobro, Electric Guitar – Patterson Barrett Drums – Andy Newmark, Jim Richmond, Michael McGarry Acoustic Guitar – Michael Murphey Blues Harp – Mickey Raipheld Blues Harp, Mandolin – Jonathan "Doc" Simons Organ, Bass, Backing Vocals – Bob Livingston Organ, Piano, Backing Vocals – Gary Nunn Piano – Jeff Dufine, Raun MacKinnon Backing Vocals – Ellen Kearney, Joanne Vent (Re) Mixed at Electric Lady Studios. I do not own the rights to this music. © 1972 UMG Recordings Inc. ℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1972 UMG Recordings, Inc. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. #JerryJeffWalker #Gonzo #Remastered