His debut album, alive on arrival, did fairly well, but his second scored him a bona. Steve forbert releases limited edition remastered vinyl. Digitally remastered and expanded two cd edition of steve forbert s 1979 gold album jackrabbit slim. Here you can buy and download music mp3 steve forbert. Digitally remastered and expanded two cd edition of steve forberts 1979 gold album jackrabbit slim. On his second record, jackrabbit slim steve nailed a song he had been working on for a long time. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This set includes a remastered version of the original album and a bonus cd of session outtakes and live tracks. Jackrabbit slim is the second album by singersongwriter steve forbert. You are swept along by the i cant contain myself vocal and the surging melody. It includes his biggest hit single, romeos tune, which peaked at no. Jz 36191 on the labels and at the top of the spine.
Although jackrabbit slim was steve forbert s bestselling album, containing his only top 40 hit, romeos tune, and his only other chart single, say goodbye to little jo, it took nemperor formerly part of cbs, now part of sony 17 years to put it out on cd on september 3, 1996. Recorded at quadrophonic sound, nashville mixed at cbs recording studios, new york and at quadrophonic sound, nashville printed in holland printed inner sleeve barcode and other identifiers. Album jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary. As a result, he had one kidney removed, received chemotherapy and today is cancer free. You can buy latest album compromised 2015 steve forbert. At around this time critics hailed forbert as the new bob dylan because of a similar vocal timbre and thoughtful songwriting. Stream jack rabbit slim by steve forbert and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises goin down to laurel steve forbert jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition. He is best known for his song romeos tune, which reached no. Forbert recently played fan favorites from jackrabbit slim with his band the new renditions at the siriusxm studio for outlaw country and is set to embark on an east coast tour in january.
The song, although dedicated to the memory of florence ballard on the sleeve of the album jackrabbit slim, is not about supremes singer ballard who died in 1976. In retrospect, however, it is a spirited, rollicking collection on which forbert sounds increasingly comfortable fronting a. Forbert even appeared opposite cyndi lauper in her music video for girls just wanna have fun. The front cover of jackrabbit slim encourages such comparisons with its simplicity. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Steve has been incredibly prolific over the years, and each of his albums and shows is different. Listen to your favorite songs from jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition by steve forbert now. Jackrabbit slim is full of songs that are among forbert s most enduring. Recording success vaulted steve onto a broader musical stage, touring the u. Steve forbert jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition. Jackrabbit slim, released the following year hot on the heels of its predecessor. Steve forbert born samuel stephen forbert, december, 1954 in meridian, mississippi is an american singersongwriter. Forbert notes dark bluepurple epic labels with script logo. Come by and pick up a copy of the special 40thanniversary vinyl edition of steve s classic album jackrabbit slim.
Listen online 12 songs from live in lexington 2014 steve forbert. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc romeos tune steve forbert steve forbert jack rabbit slim. Good time charlies got the blues written by danny okeefe, road canon music llcwarnertamerlane publishing corp bmi video by thomas parr listen to steve forbert. Alive on arrival, jackrabbit slim 35th anniversary edition. Listen now go unlimited start your 30day free trial. Singersongwriter steve forbert had his first major hit in 1979 when he was only 25 years old, shortly after moving to new york city from his hometown of meridian, miss where he had been working as a truck driver thirtyplus years later, hes still writing acclaimed songs and has released 14 studio albums, including a grammynominated tribute to another. And that speaks of his greatness more than anything can. Twelve bonus cuts between the two albums complete the portrait of the young man in the late 70s, with poor boy, oh camille, and lonesome cowboy bills song making the case for. Alive on arrivaljack rabbit slim steve forbert allmusic. Romeos tune by steve forbert, released 16 march 2020 singersongwriter steve forbert had his first major hit in 1979 when he was only 25 years old, shortly after moving to new york city from his hometown of meridian, miss where he had been working as a truck driver thirtyplus years later, hes still writing acclaimed songs and has released 14 studio albums, including a grammynominated. Eventually he generated enough buzz to score a record deal, getting tagged as one in a line of new dylans for his raspy voice and lyrical folkrock approach. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc goin down to laurel steve forbert steve forbert alive on arrival. Romeos tune explodes with dizzying exuberance and joy. Steve forbert, like nick lowe and southside johnny, is an artist i have enormous fondness.
Forbert s tribute to jimmie rodgers, any old time, was nominated for a 2004 grammy in the best traditional folk category. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Jackrabbit slim alive on arrival 35th anniversary edition. The best of steve forbert 1993 young, guitar days 2001 rock while i can rock. First pressings included a bonus onesided 7inch single of the oil song. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. Singersongwriter steve forbert hailed from mississippi, but came to new york in the 70s, which at the time was still the home of a vital folk scene.
One of forberts most beloved albums, jackrabbit slim includes his hit single romeos tune. His music standing the test of timefor generations. Most popular songs and chords of steve forbert yalp. Find steve forbert discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. It sounds as good as it did before, thanks both to forbert s excellent songwriting also included.
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