Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I

by Leon Russell

Hank Wilson's Back Vol. I cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1973
  • Label: Shelter
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:10
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Adopting the alter-ego of Hank Wilson, the legendary session pianist and songwriter delivered a heartfelt, raucous tribute to classic country and bluegrass music. Supported by a phenomenal cast of Nashville veterans, the record affectionately reimagines traditional honky-tonk standards with a loose, distinctly rock and roll swagger. The project successfully bridged the gap between the rock counterculture and the rich heritage of American roots music.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms, Parts 1 & 2 (4:25)
  2. She Thinks I Still Care (4:28)
  3. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (3:10)
  4. Sail My Ship Alone (2:36)
  5. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) (2:49)
  6. Six Pack To Go (2:20)
  7. Battle Of New Orleans (2:38)
  8. Uncle Pen (2:15)
  9. Am I That Easy To Forget (2:35)
  10. Truck Drivin' Man (2:11)
  11. The Window Up Above (3:24)
  12. Lost Highway (2:18)
  13. Goodnight Irene (4:01)

Credits

  • Hank Wilson - arranged by [musical]
  • Charlie McCoy - backing vocals, harmonica
  • David Briggs - backing vocals, piano
  • Dianne Davidson - backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Melba Montgomery - backing vocals
  • Millie Kirkham - backing vocals
  • Ray Edenton - backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Harold Bradley - bass guitar

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