Tag: Norman Blake

  • Superchunk, Wild Loneliness, 2022 on Merge

    Superchunk, Wild Loneliness, 2022 on Merge

    Twelfth studio album from Superchunk on Merge, the label founded by McCaughan and Ballance back in 1989. Superchunk came out of Chapel Hill in the late 80s and were one of my favorite bands through the 90s. They’ve mellowed a bit but love this album. Guests include Norman Blake, Raymond McGinley, Andy Stack, Mike Mills,…

  • David Bromberg, David Bromberg, 1971 on Columbia

    David Bromberg, David Bromberg, 1971 on Columbia

    To me, David Bromberg is a hidden gem – he’s not exactly unkown, but people don’t realize just how great so much of what he’s recorded is. This was his self-titled debut, including “The Holdup” (cowritten with George Harrison) and (apparently) uncredited Harmonica by Bob Dylan on “Sammy’s Song.” There’s also great versions of “Dehlia,”…

  • Bob Dylan, Nashville Skyline, 1969 on Columbia

    Bob Dylan, Nashville Skyline, 1969 on Columbia

    Produced by Bob Johnston, liner notes by Johnny Cash – Dylan plays here with Nashville musicians including Bob Wilson, Charlie Daniels, Charlie McCoy, Kenny Buttrey, Norman Blake, and Pete Drake. Via Mill No. 5 record fair