Ramblin' Boy
| Ramblin' Boy | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | Mastertone Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Length | 50:19 (reissue) | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Paul Rothchild | |||
| Tom Paxton chronology | ||||
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Ramblin' Boy is the debut album by American folk singer-songwriter Tom Paxton, released in 1964.[1]
History[edit]
Ramblin' Boy is referred to as Paxton's debut album, since it was his first album released on a major record label (Elektra Records), although he had previously released a live album recorded at The Gaslight Cafe in Greenwich Village entitled, I'm the Man That Built the Bridges (which was released on the small Gaslight label in 1962).[2]
Three songs from Ramblin' Boy were frequently covered by other artists – the title song, "I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" and "The Last Thing on My Mind". The latter song remains one of Paxton's most well-known compositions.
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Music critic Steven Leggett of Allmusic commented in his review that the album sounds "rather dated these days" due to the topical issues of the songs. He also writes: "What keeps 'Ramblin' Boy' from being just another period piece from the 1960s are a trio of songs in which Paxton swings away from trying to be relevant and brings a kind of restless and romantic self-analysis to the table. 'The Last Thing on My Mind', 'Ramblin' Boy', and 'I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound' all exhibit a classic, timeless appeal simply because they work to the positive side of emotional ennui."[1]
Reissues[edit]
- Ramblin' Boy was reissued on CD by Collectors' Choice in 2002 and 2008.
- Ramblin' Boy was reissued on CD by Elektra in 2005.
Track listing[edit]
All songs by Tom Paxton unless otherwise noted.
- "A Job of Work" – 2:44
- "A Rumblin' in the Land" – 2:59
- "When Morning Breaks" – 2:55
- "Daily News" – 2:17
- "What Did You Learn in School Today?" – 1:44
- "The Last Thing on My Mind" – 3:05
- "Harper" – 2:52
- "Fare Thee Well, Cisco" – 3:04
- "I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" – 3:41
- "High Sheriff of Hazard" (Paxton, Traditional) – 2:10
- "My Lady's a Wild Flying Dove" – 3:11
- "Standing on the Edge of Town" – 1:43
- "I'm Bound for the Mountains and the Sea" – 3:04
- "Goin' to the Zoo" – 2:29
- "Ramblin' Boy" – 3:59
Personnel[edit]
- Tom Paxton – vocals, acoustic guitar
- Barry Kornfeld – banjo, second acoustic guitar, harmonica
- Felix Pappalardi – guitarrón
- Jac Holzman - production supervisor
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Leggett, Steven. "Ramblin' Boy > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved June 22, 2011.
- ^ Collector's Choice reissue line notes. Richie Unterberger. 2002
