Description:
For the first time on CD, Raven presents a definitive multi-label compilation from Chip Taylor. Born James Voight (brother of actor Jon Voight, uncle of Angelina Jolie), Chip Taylor is an artist just begging for anthology. This collection examines the New York singer songwriters work from 1971 to 1979 -- 23 essential tracks culled from eight albums originally released by Buddah, Warner, Columbia and Capitol -- a fertile period that found him accepted as a peer of Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and John Prine and a prime architect of the burgeoning genre Americana. His songs are bound by a common thread of intelligent, visionary writing and performance in a roots style that has stood the ultimate test of time. Best known for the worldwide hits he wrote for others -- Angel of the Morning, Wild Thing, I Cant Let Go, I Can Make It With You, Any Way You Want Me and Try Just a Little Bit Harder -- Taylors solo recordings are just as impressive. Starting with three tracks by his early 70s trio Gorgoni Martin & Taylor and moving through his seminal country rock solo albums, this collection features his own version of the perennial Angel of the Morning, Top Five Country hit Son of a Rotten Gambler plus his biggest chart hit (#28) Early Sunday Morning. Taylor continues to tour with an active musical profile and has given his blessing to this project. Complete with detailed liner notes, numerous period photos and superb quality audio. TRACK LISTING Gorgoni Martin & Taylor 1. Sweet Dream Woman 2. I Can Make You Cry 3. I Cant Let Go Chip Taylor 4. Angel Of The Morning 5. Home Again 6. You Didnt Get Here Last Night 7. (I Want) The Real Thing 8. I Wasnt Born In Tennessee 9. Son Of A Rotten Gambler 10. (The Likes Of) Louise 11. I Read It In Rolling Stone 12. 101 In Cashbox 13. Funny Songs 14. Early Sunday Morning 15. Here Again 16. Same Ol Story 17. Sleepy Eyes 18. Big River Chip Taylor With Ghost Train 19. The Gambler 20. Somebody Shoot Out The Jukebox 21. Hello Atlanta Chip Taylor 22. Something Young 23. Some Tell The Truth
