River of Time

by The Judds

Overview

Six years after their debut, the Judds were still cranking out the hits, albeit with a funkier, grittier sound that brought electric pianos and Hammond B-3s into the mix. Using the same basic team that had made their career the monstrously successful thing it was, talent like guitarists like Carl Perkins, Mark Knopfler, and Roy Huskey, Jr. augment River of Time. That said, it seems like the funkier and less traditionally "country" the Judds became, the wider their appeal. Album to album, their singles still seemed to resonate with country audiences the most. River of Time boasted two number singles, the plaintive country of "Young Love" and the rockabilly shuffle of Perkins' "Let Me Tell You About Love" with Perkins kicking it on guitar. Naomi Judd is also featured here as a prominent songwriter with her partner, John Jarvis, on the title track, "Cadillac Red," and the closer, "Guardian Angel." There is a stunning cover of Boudleaux Bryant's "Sleepless Nights" that equals the Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris version. And Knopfler's "Water of Love" was stretching it for the Judds, but in its sultry outlaw country feel and the author's guitar snaking around Wynonna's voice, nocturnal and mysterious, it's the most seductive tune on the set. The strutting country boogie of "Cadillac Red" and the shuffling swinging honky tonk of "Do I Dare" are infectious. "Guardian Angel," which Naomi wrote with Jarvis and Don Schlitz, bears the latter's unmistakable imprint. Having written "The Gambler" for Kenny Rogers, Naomi's story is made elegant by a heartbreakingly beautiful melody and refrain. River of Time is another ace in the Judds' hands. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	02/25/2003
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187878228

Tracks

1. One Man Woman
2. Young Love (Strong Love)
3. Not My Baby
4. Let Me Tell You About Love
5. Sleepless Nights
6. Water of Love
7. River of Time
8. Cadillac Red
9. Do I Dare
10. Guardian Angel

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Judds   Primary Artist
John Jarvis   Guest Artist,Piano
Carl Perkins   Guest Artist,Guitar (Electric)
Mark Knopfler   Guest Artist,Guitar (Electric)
Sonny Garrish   Pedal Steel,Guitar (Steel),Dobro
Farrell Morris   Percussion
Eddie Bayers   Drums
Kirk "Jelly Roll" Johnson   Harmonica
Roy M. "Junior" Husky   Bass
Bobby Ogdin   Organ,Piano
Craig Nelson   String Bass
Jack Williams   Bass (Electric)
Don Potter   Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Mark Casstevens   Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic)
Roy Huskey Jr.   Slap Bass
Quitman Dennis   Clarinet

Technical Credits

Glenn Meadows   Mastering
Carl Perkins   Composer
Felice Bryant   Composer
Mark Knopfler   Composer
Jim McKell   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Mike Reid   Composer
Senor McGuire   Photography
Don Schlitz   Composer
Mary Hamilton   Design,Art Direction
Brent Hamer   Mixing,Engineer
Kent Robbins   Composer
Boudleaux Bryant   Composer
Craig Bickhardt   Composer
John Jarvis   Composer
Mack David   Composer
Don Potter   Leader
John Barlow Jarvis   Composer
Naomi Judd   Composer
Brent Maher   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer
Steve Jackson   Engineer
Teena Marie   Composer
Paul Kennerley   Composer