Name: The Crow
Brand: Rounder Select
SKU: 18019
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Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

The Crow

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Album: The Crow
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Daddy Played The Banjo	More Info...	3:20
2)	Pitkin County Turnaround	More Info...	2:27
3)	Hoedown At Alice's	More Info...	3:14
4)	Late For School	More Info...	3:47
5)	Tin Roof	More Info...	2:18
6)	Words Unspoken	More Info...	2:53
7)	Pretty Flowers	More Info...	2:43
8)	Wally On The Run	More Info...	1:37
9)	Freddie's Lilt	More Info...	2:54
10)	Saga Of The Old West	More Info...	3:24
11)	Clawhammer Medley	More Info...	2:16
12)	Calico Train	More Info...	4:47
13)	Banana Banjo	More Info...	2:15
14)	Blue River Waltz	More Info...	2:17
15)	The Crow	More Info...	3:24
16)	Calico Train Instrumental	More Info...	3:10

Album: The Crow
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Daddy Played The Banjo	More Info...	3:20
2)	Pitkin County Turnaround	More Info...	2:27
3)	Hoedown At Alice's	More Info...	3:14
4)	Late For School	More Info...	3:47
5)	Tin Roof	More Info...	2:18
6)	Words Unspoken	More Info...	2:53
7)	Pretty Flowers	More Info...	2:43
8)	Wally On The Run	More Info...	1:37
9)	Freddie's Lilt	More Info...	2:54
10)	Saga Of The Old West	More Info...	3:24
11)	Clawhammer Medley	More Info...	2:16
12)	Calico Train	More Info...	4:47
13)	Banana Banjo	More Info...	2:15
14)	Blue River Waltz	More Info...	2:17
15)	The Crow	More Info...	3:24
16)	Calico Train Instrumental	More Info...	3:10

Performer Notes

Personnel: Steve Martin (vocals, banjo); Dolly Parton, Mary Black, Tim O'Brien, Vince Gill (vocals); John McEuen (guitar, banjo, mandolin, electric bass); Russ Barenberg, Michael Daves (guitar); Jerry Douglas (dobro); Earl Scruggs, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka (banjo); Stuart Duncan (mandolin, fiddle); Matt Flinner (mandolin); Jourdan Urbach (violin); Craig Eastman, Brittany Haas (fiddle); Liam Og O'Floinn (tin whistle, Uilleann pipe); Hans Olson (harmonica); Chris Caswell (accordion, piano); Skip Ward (acoustic bass); Bruce Martin (bodhran, tabla, percussion); David Amram, Kenny Malone (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Nick Sevilla; Nichol s Sevilla.
Liner Note Author: Steve Martin.
Recording information: Acoustic Traveller Studio, Hollywood, CA; Bennett Studios, Englewood, NJ; Cauldron Studio; Dublin, Ireland; Ocean Way Studios, Nsahville, TN.
The banjo has been a major player in Steve Martin's act since his earliest days of stand-up. Back in the era of wild 'n' crazy guys and arrows through heads, the comedian's bluegrass breakdowns seemed just another puzzle piece to his absurdist shtick. However, four decades into a career of comedy, movies, novels, and memoirs, Martin proves his banjo love no passing fancy on his dead-serious 2009 musical debut, THE CROW. It's a somber yet fun affair that ranges from rollicking instrumentals like "Hoedown at Alice's" and "Tin Roof" (on which he is joined by fellow comedian-musician Eugene Levy) to the rich country balladry of "Pretty Flowers" (featuring Dolly Parton & Vince Gill in gentle duet). The only time Martin regresses to silliness comes on "Late for School," a dizzying, sweet, and downright hilarious narrative of a dash to beat the opening bell told from the frantic schoolboy's perspective.

Professional Reviews

Entertainment Weekly (p.67) - "Martin showcases his fine five-string talents on instrumentals such as 'Pitkin County Turnaround' and the wistful 'Freddie's Lilt.'" -- Grade: B