The Pursuit of Happiness

by The Beat Farmers

The Pursuit of Happiness cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Curb
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:59
  • Community rating: 3.21/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Caren Abrams, Nicky Hopkins, Steve Berlin, Joey Harris, Dave Jerden, Jerry Raney, Joyce Rooks

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Operating at the raucous intersection of country traditionalism and punk rock energy, the San Diego quartet delivered a highly spirited third album. 'The Pursuit of Happiness' pairs twangy, southern-fried guitar licks with the band's famously boisterous, barroom-brawl aesthetic. The recording captures the gritty, unpretentious essence of the American roots-rock revival.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Hollywood Hills (4:21)
  2. Ridin' (4:08)
  3. Dark Light (4:08)
  4. Make It Last (4:04)
  5. Key To The World (3:25)
  6. God Is Here Tonight (3:40)
  7. Big Big Man (3:58)
  8. Elephant Day Parade (2:44)
  9. Rosie (2:23)
  10. Texas (3:26)
  11. Big River (2:36)

Credits

  • The Beat Farmers - primary artist
  • Caren Abrams - backing vocals
  • Joyce Rooks - backing vocals
  • Rolle Love - bass guitar [lead and rhythm]
  • TLC Productions, Inc. - other [marketing]
  • Nicky Hopkins - piano
  • Country Dick Montana - typography [lettering], vocals, drums, piano, accordion, lead guitar
  • Jerry Raney - vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, harp, written-by, drums

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