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Paul Siebel - Woodsmoke & Oranges (1970) (Repost)

Certainly a musician’s musician kind of record, Woodsmoke and Oranges ought to have a place on anyone’s shelf. Siebel’s debut is a laid-back set of incredibly strong songs, maybe nothing to knock you out on the first listen, but iron solid in its replay value and a proud, essential piece of any songwriter, folk, or country rock collection. Woodsmoke was recorded on the quick with top-shelf musicians including the fantastic David Bromberg, Richard Greene, and one Weldon Myrick on steel. : ~ Rising Storm

01. She Made Me Lose My Blues

02. Miss Cherry Lane

03. Nashville Again

04. The Ballad of Honest Sam

05. Then Came The Children

06. Louise

07. Bride 1945

08. My Town

09. Any Day Woman

10. Long Afternoons

All songs by Paul Siebel.

Personnel

Paul Siebel - acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, vocals

David Bromberg - dobro, acoustic guitar, electric guitar

Weldon Myrick - pedal steel guitar

Richard Greene - violin

Gary White - bass

Jeff Gutcheon - organ, piano

Don Brooks - harmonica

James Madison - drums

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Jac Holzman's (of Elektra Records) assessment of Paul Siebel proved left: Siebel really didn't have the ambition necessary to make it in show business. That, however, didn't mean he couldn't make a great album, so Elektra matched the songsmith with producer Peter K. Siegel and turned them loose in the studio. With a shoestring budget, the two men gathered a handful of fine musicians -- including guitarist David Bromberg, violinist Richard Greene, and steel guitarist Weldon Myrick -- to record ten Siebel originals quickly.

Despite, or because of, the small budget and lack of time, Siebel and company crafted an incredible record that still sounds vibrant 30 years after the fact. Woodsmoke and Oranges begins with three gems, the up-tempo "She Made Me Lose My Blues," the jazzy "Miss Cherry Lane," and the road song "Nashville Again." Everything works in harmony here -- Siebel's songs, the vocals, and the sparkling, multi-layered arrangements. In fact, throughout the album, the arrangements seem to push the singer forward to deliver taut, heartfelt performances. The slower ballads equal the upbeat material, with nods going to "Louise" and "Long Afternoons." Like John Prine, Siebel is a singer/songwriter who has serious things on his mind, but doesn't forget to write memorable melodies to accompany the words. Although he'd never outdo his work on Woodsmoke and Oranges, few artists ever craft an album this good.

: ~ Ronnie D. Lankford Jr.

Big thanks to OP Wilbest/Bearwil, the source of so much good Americana.

A couple more PS albums to come.

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