Best of the Vanguard Years

by Jerry Jeff Walker

Overview

Jerry Jeff Walker's Best of the Vanguard Years collection includes some of his finest songwriting for Circus Maximus as well as his early solo efforts. This album features two versions of his ballad "Fading Lady," one recorded with Circus Maximus and one with the players Walker worked with in Nashville while recording his solo album Driftin' Way of Life. Best of the Vanguard Years also features songs like "Trying to Live Right," "Negative Dreamer Girl" and "No Roots in Ramblin'," which hint at the influence Walker would have on country and folk-rock groups for years to come. ~ Heather Phares

Product Details

Release Date:	03/23/1999
Label:	Vanguard
UPC:	0015707953221
Rank:	89243

Tracks

1. Driftin' Way of Life
2. Mr. Bojangles
3. Louise
4. Morning Song to Sally
5. Come Outside, Believe in It
6. People Play Games
7. Hansel and Gretel
8. Fading Lady
9. Mixtures
10. Shell Game
11. North Cumberland Blues
12. Let It Ride
13. Dust on My Boots
14. Old Road
15. Gertrude
16. Ramblin', Scramblin'
17. No Roots in Ramblin'
18. Trying to Live Right
19. Lost Sea Shanty
20. Oops I Can Dance

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jerry Jeff Walker   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Gary White   Vocals,Bass
Wayne Moss   Guitar
Charlie McCoy   Harmonica
Norbert Putnam   Bass
Nicolette Larson   Vocal Harmony
Mike Auldridge   Dobro
David Bromberg   Guitar
Pete Wade   Dobro
Kenny Buttrey   Drums
Harold Rugg   Guitar (Steel)
David Briggs   Piano,Harpsichord
Peter Troutner   Guitar,Vocals,Tambourine
Bob Bruno   Organ,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (12 String)
David Scherstrom   Drums

Technical Credits

Tom Vickers   Producer,Compilation Producer
Captain Jeff Zaraya   Compilation Engineer
Jerry Bradley   Engineer
Paul Siebel   Composer
Jerry Jeff Walker   Composer
Jack Lothrop   Producer
Randy Poe   Liner Notes
David Gahr   Photography
Dan Elliot   Producer