Ruthann Friedman – A Hurried Life – Lost Recordings (2006)
Beautiful lost recordings from California folksinger Ruthann Friedman — probably best known as the author of The Association’s hit “Windy”, but a heck of a great artist on her own! The tracks here are all pulled from Ruthann’s private tapes, and document not only her fantastic (yet under-discovered) talent — but also the fading glimmer of personally crafted folk music as the California scene of the 60s folded into the mainstream of the 70s. Many numbers often have a bit of a jazzy flourish — if not in the guitar, then in the vocal inflections — a style that’s reminiscent of Joni Mitchell at her early best, but much more personal and intimate here. Titles include Friedman’s own take on “Windy”, plus “Sky Is Moving South”, “Looking Glass”, “Silver Bird”, “Between The Lines”, “Typical Sunday”, “Hurried Life”, and “That’s All Right”. -Dustygrooves-
Tracklist:
1. Hurried Life
2. That’s All Right
3. To Treat a Friend
4. Sky Is Moving South
5. Looking Glass
6. Silver Bird
7. Between the Lines
8. I’m Askin’
9. Windy
10. Typical Sunday
11. Southern Comfortable
12. Alone at Last
13. Boy Took a Ticket
14. Method Madness
15. Little Girl Lost & Found
Howdy mama Freak,
Thanks for the Ruthann post. This was on my list of “Maybes”–I saw it on Other Music’s (in NYC) website as a recommendation. Since I was unfamiliar with her, the album faded into the background. WOW! What a spectacular album!!! You reference Joni in your notes, but I now think I dig Ruthann more!
Best,
Ol’ Hank
Great stuff, will buy her other album now.
Hey, just discovered this blog, it’s amazing! I’ll definitely be checking it daily.
Hey, I just discovered this site and I’ll definitely be checking it daily! Could you please repost Fresh Maggots? I’ve literally been searching for that album for a year and a half. Thanks!
isn’t this ‘alone at last’ superb ?
happy discovery for me
isn’t this ‘alone at last’ superb ?
happy discovery for me
Hi!
Thx a lot for this wonderful post.
I do appreciate.
Laruchis.
Sublime gift, dear lady… Sublime gift… Ruthann is a pearl I haven’t listened before. Thank ya for this very precious gift.
Hi: Just a general comment. Want to thank you for all the great posts.
Great blog you have! I just stumbled upon it and will be checking back often, keep up the good worlk
Wauw! Thanks , it’s great.
I recently discovered Ruthann’s “Constant Companion” album and was blown away. This is a great blog – keep up the good work.
Hi…This is Ruthann Friedman. I am very flattered by your terrific review. Ruthann
superb loner folk psych
that is not Ruthann Friedman at all who posted that.
afortunatly..i got one copy of this wonderful Album..this is the best music I ever listened..beautiful songs!!!!!
& Constant Companion is another cool Album….. I love Ruthann Friedman 🙂
Any other music like Ruthann Friedman or similar?
Hi…whoever said this is not me…well it is. Go to my web site and email me and I will respond and let you know this is not some whako… If you like my music there are some new tunes on my myspace page as well as some on my website. You can get to one from the other. Google me and find my OFFICIAL site. And as I said before…if you would like to use a couple of the songs from my albums that are your favorites…please do. It is nice hearing Windy in its original flavor.
Thanks again for the support
ruthann Friedman
If you want there is the link in the web but is difficult to find.
Two great albums of Folk Underground…
Stephanie says
I love playing and listening to music.
I earn money by stacking shelves.!!
“Ruthann Friedman – Lost Recordings (1965-1971)” Great Album.