"This CD was produced with Kris Kristofferson in the early 70's. It has some of the wistful folk music overtones of that era. This is not a CD for the Garth Brooks fans out there...Billy Joe's music is deeper, with a sharp edge to it. It lacks the fire of the much more recent "Tramp on your Street" but if you like REAL C & W - like it's still heard in the little honkey-tonks and bars and down at the Eagle's Lodge on Saturday night, buy this one!"
Old Five and Dimers Like Me
B. J. Drwenski | Great Falls, Montana United States | 06/23/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this CD as a whim after I heard Willy Nelson say Billy Joe Shavers describes it best when he said,"movement is the closest thing to being free." Being the lover of a well tuned phrase it perked a curiousity to hear more of him.From the minute I first played it I new I would love it all....there really are no words adequate to describe how pleasing and easy to listen to his style is.You can sing along from the get go and makes an excellent companion on long car trips."
The real mccoy.
fluffy, the human being. | forest lake, mn | 03/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"okay folks, round up all your toby keith, vince gill, and garth brooks cds, take 'em down to the goodwill and leave them there. then get yourself some real country genius. billy joe shaver is about as good a place as any to start your new, more rewarding life."
Some of the best song writing
Douglas R. Isenberg | NC | 11/21/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Most of these songs were done by Waylon Jennings on Honky Tonk Heros, so having heard Jennings sing these, I have to say that some of the songs on this album are slightly over produced for Shaver's voice. Still you can't find any better lyrics... "Jesus Christ, what a man"."
Shaver, up Close
Retired With a Book | Connecticut | 08/11/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Excuse my word-play, but Billy Joe Shaver inspires it. I enjoyed Waylon Jennings renditions, and was a Kris Kristofferson fan already, but the song that hooked me forever was "I Been to Georgia on a Fast Train" as he does it on this album. His wit and charm are powerful. "Serious Souls" is a delight. Fans of the late Stephen Bruton will enjoy his guitar throughout the album, but "Bottom Dollar" showcases his playing and Billy Joe's Texan roots charm. I'm enjoying his new work, but for newcomers-give this a listen and you'll be pleased."