Search - Jonathan Edwards :: Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboy

One of the Best Ever

07/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I never owned this particular album, but had all of his others. I ordered it on the strength of the other reviews and my belief that one can never go wrong with JE. I have been searching for years to find all his works on CD, so had to have this one. This one is a gem! JE is unique in his sound and the versatility of his talent. From the mournful ballads to the rollicking honky-tonk sound, this is an artist who truly loves his craft. I find that over the years many of his songs are still my favorites and even the memory of them brings about a longing to give a listen. Thank goodness Atlantic records released this wonderful album. I hope they will continue by reissuing "Have Yourself a Good Time For Me", "Rocking Chair", and "Sailboat." This particular album, however, is truly a delight to listen to. Any JE fan will not be disappointed with this one!"

Wonderful stuff

04/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jonathan Edwards is a fine musician (wonderful ability on guitar,mandolin and harmonica), a fine songwriter and a fine performer, as will be obvious to anyone who listens to this CD. His enjoyment of his craft is so completely honest that the listener cannot fail to perceive this, thus increasing one's appreciation all the more. Every song in this collection is undeniably appealing, whether it's a ballad, bluegrass "toe-tapper" or something really fun and novel like Mr. Edwards' interpretation of the old Mills Brothers standard, "Paper Doll." I first heard "Longest Ride" 30 years ago on a "progressive rock" radio station of all places, absolutely loved the melody and freewheeling style of it, and never forgot it. I'm very happy to have caught up with this song again, along with these other songs I had not heard performed by Mr. Edwards before, but will surely enjoy often--the sound is superb on this remastered recording! Bill Keith on banjo is another reason to own this recording. Wonderful stuff!"

A Heartfelt, Personal Album That Can Warm The Soul!

M. McKay | Downey, CA United States | 01/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My mother had the original vinyl of this album when I was a child and I used to love pulling it out of her collection and look at it. It got destroyed due to me handling it to death..as I did with all her other records. I replaced all of my mothers LPs in my late teens except for this one. It came as a total shock to be browsing through my favorite CD outlet in Downey when I came across the newly released CD of it! I bought it immediately.



"Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboy" is one of the best albums of the singer/songwriter era you're ever going to hear. Released in 1972 it got no promotion due to the fact that it had no single like "Sunshine" to give it some backup. This album is even better than his debut and a perfect accompaniment for a trip in your car. The songs mold together so perfectly you'd think you were listening to a "concept" album...and it is in it's own way. All the tracks are beautiful and Edwards is a total virtuoso on the mouth harp...the harmonica. Check out his playing on "Morning Train" and "Sugar Babe." "That's What Our Life Is" closes the album perfectly and will bring tears to your eyes. For any fan of early '70s folk this album is an unexpected gem!"