The Best of Jim Ringer: The Band of Jesse James

The Best of Jim Ringer: The Band of Jesse James

Editorial Reviews
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Jim Ringer has finally been returned to us, thanks to this recent Rounder compilation. Ringer, who died of hard living in 1992, started out in California string bands, and honky tonk and folk gatherings in the 60s, and his recordings have the sometimes bruisy, sometimes sweet feel of Guthrie, Owens, and Haggard. This set has most of his finest compositions: especially haunting is the drifter's vision "Tramps and Hawkers," an archetypal melody given to a tale of desire and wanderlust, with the sweep and detail of Guthrie's best work. From outlaw to new traditionalist to singer-songwriter, Ringer neither prefigured nor established any important country direction, but his music encapsulates them all. --Ray Francis Kasten

Tracks:

Streamlined Cannonball
Open Door At Home
Good To Get Home
Saginaw, Michigan
Tulsa
Any Old Wind
Rachel
Tramps And Hawkers
New Harmony
The Hubbardville Store
The Band Of Jesse James
Amanda
Dusty Desert Wind
Still Got That Look
Linda's On Her Own
Rank Strangers
Strawberry Roan

Amazon.com

Jim Ringer has finally been returned to us, thanks to this recent Rounder compilation. Ringer, who died of hard living in 1992, started out in California string bands, and honky tonk and folk gatherings in the 60s, and his recordings have the sometimes bruisy, sometimes sweet feel of Guthrie, Owens, and Haggard. This set has most of his finest compositions: especially haunting is the drifter's vision "Tramps and Hawkers," an archetypal melody given to a tale of desire and wanderlust, with the sweep and detail of Guthrie's best work. From outlaw to new traditionalist to singer-songwriter, Ringer neither prefigured nor established any important country direction, but his music encapsulates them all. --Ray Francis Kasten

Customer Reviews:

If You Have not heard Jim Ringer Ya Don't Know what yer missing!.......2007-01-02

Jim Ringer is a fantastic singer/song writer! It is a wonder why he is not more well known. His voice is like no other. This CD is a great starter...you'll want to buy all his albulms! If you like Stan Rogers, Bill Morrisey, or Do Watson, then you'll love Jim, too!