Charlie Haden Family & Friends – Rambling Boy
Charlie Haden Family & Friends – Rambling Boy
A heartfelt and deeply personal collection, Rambling Boy brings together bassist Charlie Haden with members of his family and a wide circle of musical friends, exploring the roots of American folk, country, gospel, and traditional song. Rather than a conventional jazz recording, this album reflects Haden’s lifelong connection to folk traditions and the music of his upbringing.
Across these performances, simplicity and sincerity take centre stage. From Appalachian standards like “Wildwood Flower” and “Old Joe Clark” to the poignant “The Fields of Athenry” and the reflective “Is This America? (Katrina 2005),” the album blends personal history with cultural memory. The arrangements are understated, allowing the songs - and the stories behind them - to carry their own emotional weight.
Warm, unpretentious, and deeply human, Rambling Boy stands as both a musical family portrait and a tribute to the enduring power of traditional song.
Tracklist:
- Single Girl, Married Girl – 2:38
- Rambling Boy – 2:58
- 20/20 Vision – 4:16
- Wildwood Flower – 3:35
- Spiritual – 6:14
- Oh, Take Me Back – 2:19
- You Win Again – 3:12
- The Fields Of Athenry – 7:30
- Ocean Of Diamonds – 3:38
- He’s Gone Away – 4:32
- A Voice From On High – 4:16
- Down By The Salley Gardens – 4:30
- Road Of Broken Hearts – 2:29
- Is This America? (Katrina 2005) – 3:48
- Tramp On The Street – 4:57
- Old Joe Clark – 4:06
- Seven Year Blues – 2:41
- Old Haden Family Show – 1:43
- Oh Shenandoah – 3:49
CD Details
| Label | EmArcy Records |
| Catalogue Number | 0602517791657 |
| Year of Release | 2008 |
| Country of Pressing | Europe |
| Decade | 2000's |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | CD |
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