Willis Alan Ramsey - Willis Alan Ramsey Album

Tracklist

1	Muskrat Candlelight	3:18
2	Northeast Texas Women	5:43
3	Goodby Old Missoula	4:53
4	Wishbone	2:42
5	Boy From Oklahoma	3:54
6	Satin Sheets	2:32
7	The Ballad Of Spider John	4:16
8	Painted Lady	3:02
9	Watermelon Man	3:25
10	Geraldine And The Honeybee	2:15
11	Angel Eyes	3:07

Credits

• Accordion, Arranged By [Strings] – Nick DeCaro (tracks: A1)
• Bass – Carl Radle (tracks: A5), Leland Sklar (tracks: B3), Tim Drummond (tracks: B1), Willis Alan Ramsey (tracks: A2-A4, B5)
• Cello – Cathy Pruitt (tracks: B4)
• Design – Good Time Graphix
• Drums – Jim Keltner (tracks: A5), Kenny Buttrey (tracks: B1), Russ Kunkel (tracks: B3), Waller Collie (tracks: A3, A4)
• Drums, Vocals – Waller Collie (tracks: B5)
• Electric Guitar – Robert Aberg (tracks: A4)
• Engineer – Bob Potter (tracks: B5), Elliot Mazer (tracks: B1), Peter Nicholls (tracks: A2, A6), Robin Hood Brians (tracks: A3, A4, B2), Wayne Dailey (tracks: A1, A5, B3, B4)
• Fiddle – Dusty Rhoades (tracks: B1), Tim Self (tracks: B5)
• Guitar – Eddie Hinton (tracks: B1), Willis Alan Ramsey (tracks: A1-A3, A5, A6, B1-B5)
• Guitar, Vocals – Charles Perrino (tracks: B5)
• Harmonica – Willis Alan Ramsey (tracks: A3)
• Pedal Steel Guitar – Red Rhodes (tracks: A5, B3)
• Photography By, Artwork – Bill Matthews
• Piano – John Harris (tracks: B1), Larry Steelman (tracks: A4)
• Producer – Denny Cordell
• Producer, Composed By, Vocals, Written-By – Willis Alan Ramsey
• Remix – Al Schmitt
• Saxophone – Ernest Watts
• Slide Guitar – Robert Aberg (tracks: B2)
• Vibraphone, Electric Piano – Leon Russell (tracks: A2, A5)

Notes

Original first pressing on Shelter with their "Superman" logo manually blacked out on the A/B sides.
Textured outer and inner sleeves.

Extra help from Ron Burnham, Austin, Texas.
Special thanks to Leon Russell, J.J. Cale, and Elliot Mazer.
Also to Gregory Allman for his encouragement.

Barcodes

• Matrix / Runout (Runout [Side A]): SW1-8914 - Z - 3
• Matrix / Runout (Runout [Side B]): 2-8914 - Z - 3
• Other: Superman Logo blacked out
• Matrix / Runout (Alt. Runout [Side A]): SW1-8914 - Z - 3
• Matrix / Runout (Alt. Runout [Side B]): SW2-8714 2-8914-Z-3
• Matrix / Runout (Alt. Runout [Stamped]): 2
• Matrix / Runout (Alt. Runout [Side B, Stamped]): ✲

Companies

• Recorded At – Beautiful Sounds, Memphis, TN.
• Recorded At – Skyhill Studios
• Recorded At – Robin Hood Studios
• Recorded At – Sunset Sound
• Recorded At – Quadraphonic Sound Studios
• Remixed At – Sunset Sound
• Copyright (c) – Wishbone Music
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Wishbone Music
• Distributed By – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Published By – Wishbone Music
• Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles

Album

Willis Alan Ramsey is the sole studio release by the Texas songwriter Willis Alan Ramsey. The album's genre is hard to categorize with touches of country, country rock, folk, and folk rock. The tunes range from the reflection and regret of The Ballad of Spider John to a heartfelt tribute to Woody Guthrie on Boy from Oklahoma. It was recorded on Leon Russell's Shelter label in 1972, and Russell sat in on piano, keyboards, and vibraphone. Other guest musicians include: Carl Radle, Jim Keltner, Red. Loveland, Colorado - Willis Alan Ramsey is pleased to announce that he has secured funding to complete his long awaited follow-up album, with the working title Gentilly. Final pre-production began in early March, and he plans to release the new record in the coming year. Over 40 years after the release of his wildly influential self-titled album on Leon Russells seminal Shelter Records, Willis Alan Ramsey returns to touring in advance of a long-anticipated follow-up. Ramseys debut in 1972 earned scores of accolades from artists ranging from The Allman Brothers to Shawn Colvin. Willis Alan Ramsey. He released the critically acclaimed album, Willis Alan Ramsey, in 1972 on the Shelter jigsaw puzzles for free Home. Willis Alan Ramsey, 1972. Ballad of Spider John, 04:18. Muskrat Love Muskrat Candlelight, 03:23. Willis Alan Ramsey: American singersongwriter, a cult legend among fans of Americana and Texas country. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in Dallas, Texas. Ramsey graduated from Highland Park High School in 1969, and was a prominent baritone in the school's Lads and Lassies Choir. In his senior year, he played a leading role in the musical Carousel. He released the critically acclaimed album, Willis Alan Ramsey, in 1972 on the Shelter label. The album included Muskrat Candlelight which was covered by America in 1973 and by Captain & Tennille in 1976. Angel Eyes, Northeast Texas Women, Watermelon Man и другие песни. Listen free to Willis Alan Ramsey Willis Alan Ramsey Ballad Of Spider John, Muskrat Love Muskrat Candlelight and more. 11 tracks 39:07. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the Alan Ramsey. Birthdate: Born March 5, 1951 Birthplace: Birmingham, AL. Willis Alan Ramsey performing in Austin, Texas on April 17, 2015. The songwriter released his first and only album in 1972, and is said to be preparing his second. Gary MillerGetty Images hide caption. toggle caption. Gary MillerGetty Images. Album 1972 11 Songs