With most of Jimmie?s Roulette material available, it?s a little bit of a mystery to us as to why two of his four charting albums have never come out on CD, but it?s a mystery we?re more than happy to render moot! Jimmie s... more »igned with A&M in 1967 and recorded these two records for them before his career was derailed by an accident on the San Diego Freeway (another mystery); they stand as his final artistic statements, a pair of adult pop gems. We?ve added notes to their 21 tracks?a 'Collectors? Choice Music' exclusive!« less
With most of Jimmie?s Roulette material available, it?s a little bit of a mystery to us as to why two of his four charting albums have never come out on CD, but it?s a mystery we?re more than happy to render moot! Jimmie signed with A&M in 1967 and recorded these two records for them before his career was derailed by an accident on the San Diego Freeway (another mystery); they stand as his final artistic statements, a pair of adult pop gems. We?ve added notes to their 21 tracks?a 'Collectors? Choice Music' exclusive!
CD Reviews
THIS CD IS FULL OF GREAT SONGS!!!!!!!!
gary s gordon | oklahoma city, oklahoma United States | 02/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"when i was in college, i bought "child of clay", and i still have this somewhat rare vinyl 33 rpm record.....all the songs are very good, but one stood out 35 years ago: a song called "i'll say goodbye", written by rod mckuen......it's a gorgeous ballad and is still as fresh and beautiful now as it was all those years ago......check out this CD.....in my opinion, it is jimmie rodgers' most exquisite, sophisticated performance..........."
Well worth the long wait
J. B Brent | Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA | 07/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"CHILD OF CLAY (A&M SP 4130) was released in 1967 and WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND (SP 4187) in 1969, and this is the first time in over 20 years since either has been available. The wait has been agonizingly long but rewarding nonetheless. Both albums demonstrated Mr. Rodgers' growth as an artist from his earlier pop/country late '50s hits, especially the socially conscious "Child of Clay." Many memorable melodic numbers, including "Windmills," "I'll Say Goodbye" and "My Love is a Wanderer" can be found on this set.
A third set on A&M, TROUBLED TIMES (SP 4242) from 1970, did not chart but would be worthy of reissue, because Rodgers wrote most of the songs and the album was ahead of its time (preceding the singer-songwriter era).
After leaving A&M he released a double album, YESTERDAY AND TODAY (one LP of vintage hits and another of new material) in 1978 and had an occasional single on the country charts. It would be great if all of his many fine performances were available again soon."
One Great Album and One So-So Album
Gerald J Reynolds | Stevenson Ranch, Ca United States | 04/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The 5 stars are for the excellent "Child Of Clay" LP from 1967. If you know Jimmie Rodgers only for tunes like "Honeycomb" and "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine', "Child Of Clay" shows what the man was capable of when given some great material and matching production. Best cuts: "The Lovers", "Pass Me By", "Today" and "My Love Is A Wanderer". The follow-up LP, "Windmills Of Your Mind", is also included."
One of the finest singers of all time
Maria Olsson | Maria, Sweden | 06/30/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"First of all, to me Jimmie Rodgers is one of the finest singers of all time. It's no wonder he was one of the first to discover the lyrics and the music of Rod McKuen.
He sings so mellow yet so strong and understand a lyric like no other singer. It's a mistery they haven't released all his DOT recordings...
He's a much better deal than most singers around today.
Compare his recordings of "Cycles" or "Suzanne" with anyone. Even Frankie recording of "Cycles" was left miles behind... Maria of Sweden"
Talk about nostalgia
arden | Portland, OR | 06/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I too have the old Child of Clay vinyl album which must be thin in spots from being played continuously in college. I think "Today", "My love is a wanderer" and "I believed it all" are exquisite renditions; beautifully orchestrated. This is such an extremely mellow, good mood inspiring album that I'm thrilled to have on CD!"
Track Listings (21) - Disc #1