The Circle Game

by Tom Rush

The Circle Game cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: April 1968
  • Label: Elektra
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 52:01
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Transitioning smoothly from his traditional acoustic repertoire to a lushly orchestrated electric backing, the influential folk singer delivered a career-defining masterpiece. The album is incredibly historically significant for introducing the world to the masterful songwriting of then-unknowns Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor through pristine, definitive cover versions.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, male-vocals, acoustic, folk, melodic, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Tin Angel (3:27)
  2. Something in the Way She Moves (3:31)
  3. Urge for Going (5:51)
  4. Sunshine Sunshine (3:00)
  5. The Glory of Love (2:27)
  6. Shadow Dream Song (3:27)
  7. The Circle Game (5:17)
  8. So Long (3:04)
  9. Rockport Sunday (4:37)
  10. No Regrets (3:51)
  11. Instrumental Coda (0:42)
  12. Something in the Way She Moves - Single Version (3:31)
  13. Urge for Going - Single Version (3:37)
  14. The Circle Game - Take One (5:34)

Credits

  • Tom Rush - primary artist, concept by, written-by
  • Bob Bushnell - bass guitar
  • Joe Mack - bass guitar
  • Jonathan Raskin - bass guitar, classical guitar
  • Paul Harris - conductor, arranged by, keyboards
  • Bernard Purdie - drums
  • Herbie Lovelle - drums
  • Richie Ritz - drums

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