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Lyle Lovett
His Large Band
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Blues Walk - Lyle Lovett, Brown, Clifford [Ja
2. Here I Am
3. Cryin' Shame
4. Good Intentions
5. I Know You Know
6. What Do You Do/The Glory of Love - Lyle Lovett, Hill, Billy
7. I Married Her Just Because She Looks Like You
8. Stand by Your Man - Lyle Lovett, Sherrill, Billy [Pr
9. Which Way Does That Old Pony Run
10. Nobody Knows Me
11. If You Were to Wake Up
12. Once Is Enough

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CD Details

All Artists: Lyle Lovett
Title: His Large Band
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 2
Label: Mca Nashville
Original Release Date: 1/23/1989
Re-Release Date: 10/25/1990
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop
Styles: Americana, Today's Country, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 076742226329, 076742226312

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band remains the big man's most ambitious album in many ways. A smart split is effected, and not only between styles--the horn-driven swing of the first half backs the record's wittiest, slyest songs, while the country-folk numbers are among Lovett's most pensive. He's not so mournful that he can't raise an eyebrow at heartache, though: try "I Married Her Just Because She Looks Like You." --Rickey Wright

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Member CD Reviews

Felicia J. (FMJ) from THORNTON, CO
Reviewed on 6/10/2008...

Half swing and half traditional country, "Lyle Lovett & His Large Band" is another stellar effort from this unique singer-songwriter. Francine Reed contributes wonderful vocals for the duet "What Do You Do/The Glory of Love," which is an album highlight along with "Crying Shame," "Good Intentions" and "Which Way Does That Old Pony Run."

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Denise P. from TWIN LAKE, MI
Reviewed on 9/11/2006...

great cd

CD Reviews

Mind Expanding, Format Bending, Truly Amazing

Larry Glickman | 08/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was the first Lyle Lovett music I had ever heard, and I now own every one of his CD's. With a couple of hints that one day he would move in this direction on his earlier discs, he does what few artists, if any, have ever done before. He successfully mixes big band, soul and blues music...with country music!Has this ever been done before? If it had been done before, I had never heard it. In a truly courageous manner, Lyle opens this CD with the track "Blues Walk", an instrumental. Then, the next few songs are a wonderful array of blues and soul music serving as an excellent showcase for his songwriting talents and the amazing musicians he has backing him up in his "Large Band".There is love, confusion, and humor...and then all of sudden, Lyle lets loose with a version of "Stand By Your Man". Hearing him sing this song, you would think it was written for a man. With this song, the rest of the disc (save for the last song) is all traditional country music. The transition makes sense. The mix of the soul and country songs make sense. The themes travel seamlessly throughout the entire disc. Do yourself a favor and buy this disc. Lyle Lovett is one of those artists who, when he is gone, people will finally realize what they have been missing. He has one of the best voices in music today, his songwriting is at once humorous, touching, heartwarming and sad, and his "Large Band" is a collection of the finest musicians working today."

If you by this album you will become a lifetime fan!

Darren Burton | Ogden, Utah United States | 10/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This man can do it all! He writes the most clever lyrics, composes his own music, and can hop from one musical genre to another effortlessly. He has an incredible voice and impeccable timing when delivering his subtle lyrics. This is not your twangy country, and it is not the 50's rock sounding country of today. I saw Lyle Lovett in concert and was blown away. He has 12 excellent musicians that tour with him and they are so tight! Lyle Lovett has a big band sound on about half his songs, then goes into blues on one, then throws in a gospel song to grab your attention, and then will do a twangy county song just so it is impossible to pin him into a category. You have to listen to his music to understand because there is no adequate way to explain the incredible combination of his music and lyrics except to say it is like a breath of fresh air."

If you like jazz with intellect............

Darren Burton | 06/20/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Lyle Lovette is one of my very favorite artist of any kind. I didn't know he was classified as country for a long time. He can write lyrics you MUST listen to (and then laugh). I know he loves his country roots, but he is one of the rare artist who can combine the talent of good music & actual story telling. Which is what a melody is supposed to do anyway. Try it and you'll love him."

TRADITIONAL AND TRANCENDENTAL AT THE SAME TIME

Scott T Mc Nally | ORLANDO, Fl USA | 02/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Lovett is quite an oddity. He can perform traditional Country music better than any of the Nashville ilk, but his real strength is his hybrid of Texas Swing, Big Band and R&B. He is routinely snubbed by the Nashville establishment, but manages to win a Grammy nearly every year. He doesn't play by the established rules of Country(rules that would have Ernest Tubbs spinning in his grave) and more than likely doesn't care much for Nashville anyway. This album really shows his diversity. It's all here. Everything from Country to R&B and Big Band and just about every combination of all of those rolled up into one number. From the sly, droll humor of "Here I Am" to the achingly beautifull "If You Were To Wake Up" you just can't lose. Don't ever pass up the opportunity to see him perform with his phenomenal band."

Lovett's Best

Lucas O'Bryen | Chicago, IL | 07/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This, in my opinion, is Lyle Lovett's best album. It's the one I lend out when I introduce people to his music, and it's the one I'm the most anxious to get back so I can listen to it again. The album has a perfect mix of his styles. Don't like country? Listen to the first half. Not into blues? Listen to the second. The lyrics on this album are about as clever as they ever get, and the music is even more addictive. Also, this is the first album with Francine Reed as a featured soloist. Buy it and be careful who you let borrow it."