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Lyricist: Utah Phillips.
Personnel: Utah Phillips (spoken vocals).
Liner Note Authors: John "BJ John" Smith; Joe Hickerson; Utah Phillips.
Recording information: Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (02/1988); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (02/1988); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (02/1988); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (02/1988); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (02/1988); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (02/1988); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (02/1988); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (02/1988); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (02/1988); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (02/1988); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (02/1988); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (02/1988); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (03/1981); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (03/1981); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (03/1981); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (03/1981); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (03/1981); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (03/1981); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (03/1981); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (03/1981); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (03/1981); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (03/1981); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (03/1981); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (03/1981); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (03/1990); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (03/1990); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (03/1990); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (03/1990); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (03/1990); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (03/1990); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (03/1990); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (03/1990); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (03/1990); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (03/1990); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (03/1990); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (03/1990); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1973-08/1997); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1973-08/1997); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1973-08/1997); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1973-08/1997); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1973-08/1997); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1973-08/1997); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1973-08/1997); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1973-08/1997); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1973-08/1997); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1979); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1979); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1979); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1979); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1979); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1979); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1979); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1979); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1979); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1979); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1979); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1979); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1989); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1989); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1989); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1989); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1989); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1989); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1989); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1989); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1989); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1989); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1989); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1989); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (08/1997); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (08/1997); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (08/1997); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (08/1997); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (08/1997); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (08/1997); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (08/1997); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (08/1997); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (08/1997); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (08/1997); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (08/1997); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (08/1997); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (11/1991); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (11/1991); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (11/1991); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (11/1991); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (11/1991); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (11/1991); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (11/1991); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (11/1991); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (11/1991); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (11/1991); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (11/1991); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (11/1991); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (11/1992); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (11/1992); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (11/1992).
Photographer: Steve "Clean" Stone.
Utah Phillips has become an American folk institution -- or is that an anti-institution? A former union organizer, he might not be well known in the greater scheme of music, but he's certainly worth this four-CD, 61-track box set. What makes it especially fascinating is the fact that each of the cuts is accompanied by Phillips' reflections on the pieces, whether performed by him or others. He's as much a raconteur and philosopher as songwriter. With its mix of live, studio, and unreleased performances, it justifies calling itself definitive, whether on the topical "Talking N.P.R. Blues," which excoriates not only the corporatization on public radio, but also the attitudes of the FCC. He can be funny, he can be serious, but whatever tack he takes, he makes his point concisely and effectively. He's lived a hobo's life, been there and done that, a symbol of America that's fast disappearing, a time where the ideas of Mark Twain helped define a growing nation. He's known the drifters, the characters, the politicians. Some he's liked, some he's loathed. But along the way he's lived and acted for his conscience and written some fine songs, such as "Yellow Ribbon" and the title cut. For anyone who's a fan of his work, this is a must-have purchase. But even for those less familiar with his canon, it's a vital peek into America as it was, and in some small corner, still is. Hopefully he'll be around for many years to come, remaining an inspiration to a younger generation of troubadours, celebrating people and loudly criticizing what needs to be criticized. ~ Chris Nickson
Personnel: Utah Phillips (spoken vocals).
Liner Note Authors: John "BJ John" Smith; Joe Hickerson; Utah Phillips.
Recording information: Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (02/1988); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (02/1988); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (02/1988); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (02/1988); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (02/1988); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (02/1988); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (02/1988); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (02/1988); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (02/1988); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (02/1988); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (02/1988); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (02/1988); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (03/1981); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (03/1981); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (03/1981); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (03/1981); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (03/1981); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (03/1981); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (03/1981); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (03/1981); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (03/1981); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (03/1981); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (03/1981); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (03/1981); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (03/1990); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (03/1990); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (03/1990); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (03/1990); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (03/1990); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (03/1990); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (03/1990); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (03/1990); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (03/1990); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (03/1990); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (03/1990); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (03/1990); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1973-08/1997); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1973-08/1997); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1973-08/1997); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1973-08/1997); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1973-08/1997); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1973-08/1997); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1973-08/1997); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1973-08/1997); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1973-08/1997); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1973-08/1997); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1979); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1979); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1979); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1979); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1979); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1979); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1979); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1979); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1979); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1979); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1979); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1979); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (04/1989); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (04/1989); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (04/1989); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (04/1989); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (04/1989); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (04/1989); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (04/1989); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (04/1989); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (04/1989); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (04/1989); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (04/1989); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (04/1989); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (08/1997); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (08/1997); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (08/1997); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (08/1997); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (08/1997); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (08/1997); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (08/1997); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (08/1997); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (08/1997); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (08/1997); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (08/1997); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (08/1997); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (11/1991); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (11/1991); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (11/1991); Holstein's, Chicago, IL (11/1991); KCUR, Kansas City, MO (11/1991); Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA (11/1991); Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife, Washington D (11/1991); Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife, Washington, (11/1991); Somebody Else's Troubles, Chicago, IL (11/1991); Tucson Folk Music Society Concert (11/1991); University Of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (11/1991); World Theater, St. Paul, MN (11/1991); Cherry Tree, Philadelphia, PA (11/1992); Flying Whale Studios, Grass Valley, CA (11/1992); Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, CA (11/1992).
Photographer: Steve "Clean" Stone.
Utah Phillips has become an American folk institution -- or is that an anti-institution? A former union organizer, he might not be well known in the greater scheme of music, but he's certainly worth this four-CD, 61-track box set. What makes it especially fascinating is the fact that each of the cuts is accompanied by Phillips' reflections on the pieces, whether performed by him or others. He's as much a raconteur and philosopher as songwriter. With its mix of live, studio, and unreleased performances, it justifies calling itself definitive, whether on the topical "Talking N.P.R. Blues," which excoriates not only the corporatization on public radio, but also the attitudes of the FCC. He can be funny, he can be serious, but whatever tack he takes, he makes his point concisely and effectively. He's lived a hobo's life, been there and done that, a symbol of America that's fast disappearing, a time where the ideas of Mark Twain helped define a growing nation. He's known the drifters, the characters, the politicians. Some he's liked, some he's loathed. But along the way he's lived and acted for his conscience and written some fine songs, such as "Yellow Ribbon" and the title cut. For anyone who's a fan of his work, this is a must-have purchase. But even for those less familiar with his canon, it's a vital peek into America as it was, and in some small corner, still is. Hopefully he'll be around for many years to come, remaining an inspiration to a younger generation of troubadours, celebrating people and loudly criticizing what needs to be criticized. ~ Chris Nickson
Tracks:
Disc 1:
1 - Songbook Introduction
2 - Utah on "The Telling Takes Me Home"
3 - Telling Takes Me Home
4 - Utah on "Yuba City"
5 - Yuba City
6 - Utah on "All Used Up"
7 - All Used Up
8 - Utah on "Frisco Road"
9 - Frisco Road
10 - Utah on "Queen of the Rail"
11 - Queen of the Rails
12 - Utah on "Wabash Cannonball/Tolono"
13 - Wabash Cannonball/Tolono
14 - Utah on "Weepy Doesn't Know"
15 - Weepy Doesn't Know
16 - Utah on "Funeral Train"
17 - Funeral Train
18 - Utah on "Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia"
19 - Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia
20 - Utah on "Phoebe Snow"
21 - Phoebe Snow
22 - Utah on "He Comes Like Rain"
23 - He Comes Like Rain
24 - Utah on "The Soldier's Return"
25 - Soldier's Return
26 - Utah on "Touch Me"
27 - Touch Me
28 - Utah on "If I Could Be the Rain"
29 - If I Could Be the Rain
Disc 2:
1 - Utah on "Starlight on the Rails"
2 - Starlight on the Rails
3 - Utah on "Talking N.P.R. Blues"
4 - Talking N.P.R. Blues
5 - Utah on "John D. Lee"
6 - John D. Lee
7 - Utah on "Dancers"
8 - Dancers
9 - Utah on "Dog Canyon"
10 - Dog Canyon
11 - Utah on "Look For Me in Butte"
12 - Look For Me in Butte
13 - Utah on "Goodnight Loving Trail"
14 - Goodnight Loving Trail
15 - Utah on "Daddy, What's a Train?"
16 - Daddy, What's a Train?
17 - Utah on "Fly Away"
18 - Fly Away
19 - Utah on "Kid's Liberation"
20 - Kid's Liberation
21 - Utah on "Sing in the Spring"
22 - Sing in the Spring
23 - Utah on "Eddie's Song"
24 - Eddie's Song
25 - Utah on "Shadow Maker"
26 - Shadow Maker
27 - Utah on "She'll Never Be Mine"
28 - She'll Never Be Mine
29 - Utah on "Hood River, Roll On"
30 - Hood River, Roll On
31 - Utah on "Stupid's Song"
32 - Stupid's Song
33 - Utah on "Nevada Jane"
34 - Nevada Jane
Disc 3:
1 - Disc 3 Intro
2 - Utah on "Orphan Train"
3 - Orphan Train
4 - Utah on "Golden Mansions"
5 - Golden Mansions
6 - Utah on "A Ragged Old Man"
7 - Ragged Old Man
8 - Utah on "Collie Wilkins"
9 - Collie Wilkins
10 - Utah on "The Miner's Lullaby"
11 - Miner's Lullaby
12 - Utah on "Wolverine 14 Talking Blues"
13 - Wolverine 14 Talking Blues
14 - Utah on "I Think of You"
15 - I Think of You
16 - Utah on "A Clearing in the Forest"
17 - Clearing in the Forest
18 - Utah on "Rock Salt & Nails"
19 - Rock Salt & Nails
20 - Uah on "Twist and a Pound"
21 - Twist and a Pound
22 - Utah on "Scott's Creek Bluff"
23 - Scott's Creek Bluff
24 - Utah on "Ashes on the Sea"
25 - Ashes on the Sea
26 - Utah on "The Faded Roses of December"
27 - Faded Roses of December
28 - Utah on "Aces, Straights & Flushes"
29 - Aces, Straights & Flushes
Disc 4:
1 - Utah on "Going Away"
2 - Going Away
3 - Utah on "Old Buddy, Goodnight"
4 - Old Buddy, Goodnight
5 - Utah on "Jesse's Corrido"
6 - Jesse's Corrido
7 - Utah on "Pig Hollow"
8 - Pig Hollow
9 - Utah on "Enola Gay"
10 - Enola Gay
11 - Utah on "Larimer Street"
12 - Larimer Street
13 - Utah on "Walking Through Your Town in the Snow"
14 - Walking Through Your Town in the Snow
15 - Utah on "Room For the Poor"
16 - Room For the Poor
17 - Utah on "Trooper's Lament"
18 - Trooper's Lament
19 - Utah on "I Will Not Obey"
20 - I Will Not Obey
21 - Utah on "Ain't It Fine"
22 - Ain't It Fine
23 - Utah on "Killing Ground"
24 - Killing Ground
25 - Utah on "Judas Ram"
26 - Judas Ram
27 - Utah on "Yellow Ribbon"
28 - Yellow Ribbon
29 - Utah on "Rice & Beans"
30 - Rice & Beans
31 - Utah on "Hymn Song"
32 - Hymn Song
1 - Songbook Introduction
2 - Utah on "The Telling Takes Me Home"
3 - Telling Takes Me Home
4 - Utah on "Yuba City"
5 - Yuba City
6 - Utah on "All Used Up"
7 - All Used Up
8 - Utah on "Frisco Road"
9 - Frisco Road
10 - Utah on "Queen of the Rail"
11 - Queen of the Rails
12 - Utah on "Wabash Cannonball/Tolono"
13 - Wabash Cannonball/Tolono
14 - Utah on "Weepy Doesn't Know"
15 - Weepy Doesn't Know
16 - Utah on "Funeral Train"
17 - Funeral Train
18 - Utah on "Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia"
19 - Green Rolling Hills of West Virginia
20 - Utah on "Phoebe Snow"
21 - Phoebe Snow
22 - Utah on "He Comes Like Rain"
23 - He Comes Like Rain
24 - Utah on "The Soldier's Return"
25 - Soldier's Return
26 - Utah on "Touch Me"
27 - Touch Me
28 - Utah on "If I Could Be the Rain"
29 - If I Could Be the Rain
Disc 2:
1 - Utah on "Starlight on the Rails"
2 - Starlight on the Rails
3 - Utah on "Talking N.P.R. Blues"
4 - Talking N.P.R. Blues
5 - Utah on "John D. Lee"
6 - John D. Lee
7 - Utah on "Dancers"
8 - Dancers
9 - Utah on "Dog Canyon"
10 - Dog Canyon
11 - Utah on "Look For Me in Butte"
12 - Look For Me in Butte
13 - Utah on "Goodnight Loving Trail"
14 - Goodnight Loving Trail
15 - Utah on "Daddy, What's a Train?"
16 - Daddy, What's a Train?
17 - Utah on "Fly Away"
18 - Fly Away
19 - Utah on "Kid's Liberation"
20 - Kid's Liberation
21 - Utah on "Sing in the Spring"
22 - Sing in the Spring
23 - Utah on "Eddie's Song"
24 - Eddie's Song
25 - Utah on "Shadow Maker"
26 - Shadow Maker
27 - Utah on "She'll Never Be Mine"
28 - She'll Never Be Mine
29 - Utah on "Hood River, Roll On"
30 - Hood River, Roll On
31 - Utah on "Stupid's Song"
32 - Stupid's Song
33 - Utah on "Nevada Jane"
34 - Nevada Jane
Disc 3:
1 - Disc 3 Intro
2 - Utah on "Orphan Train"
3 - Orphan Train
4 - Utah on "Golden Mansions"
5 - Golden Mansions
6 - Utah on "A Ragged Old Man"
7 - Ragged Old Man
8 - Utah on "Collie Wilkins"
9 - Collie Wilkins
10 - Utah on "The Miner's Lullaby"
11 - Miner's Lullaby
12 - Utah on "Wolverine 14 Talking Blues"
13 - Wolverine 14 Talking Blues
14 - Utah on "I Think of You"
15 - I Think of You
16 - Utah on "A Clearing in the Forest"
17 - Clearing in the Forest
18 - Utah on "Rock Salt & Nails"
19 - Rock Salt & Nails
20 - Uah on "Twist and a Pound"
21 - Twist and a Pound
22 - Utah on "Scott's Creek Bluff"
23 - Scott's Creek Bluff
24 - Utah on "Ashes on the Sea"
25 - Ashes on the Sea
26 - Utah on "The Faded Roses of December"
27 - Faded Roses of December
28 - Utah on "Aces, Straights & Flushes"
29 - Aces, Straights & Flushes
Disc 4:
1 - Utah on "Going Away"
2 - Going Away
3 - Utah on "Old Buddy, Goodnight"
4 - Old Buddy, Goodnight
5 - Utah on "Jesse's Corrido"
6 - Jesse's Corrido
7 - Utah on "Pig Hollow"
8 - Pig Hollow
9 - Utah on "Enola Gay"
10 - Enola Gay
11 - Utah on "Larimer Street"
12 - Larimer Street
13 - Utah on "Walking Through Your Town in the Snow"
14 - Walking Through Your Town in the Snow
15 - Utah on "Room For the Poor"
16 - Room For the Poor
17 - Utah on "Trooper's Lament"
18 - Trooper's Lament
19 - Utah on "I Will Not Obey"
20 - I Will Not Obey
21 - Utah on "Ain't It Fine"
22 - Ain't It Fine
23 - Utah on "Killing Ground"
24 - Killing Ground
25 - Utah on "Judas Ram"
26 - Judas Ram
27 - Utah on "Yellow Ribbon"
28 - Yellow Ribbon
29 - Utah on "Rice & Beans"
30 - Rice & Beans
31 - Utah on "Hymn Song"
32 - Hymn Song