Lucky Man

by Hal Ketchum

Overview

Don't be misled by the inner-booklet photo of an earnest-looking Hal Ketchum gazing into the distance next to an ornately inscribed quote where he declares himself "a sculptor of song." Despite this potentially embarrassing gaffe, Ketchum displays considerably more humility and good taste than many of his pop-country contemporaries. There's a fairly high soul quotient here that puts Ketchum more in line with the likes of Jim Lauderdale (or at least Lee Roy Parnell) than with any hat act. The aesthetic credibility of Ketchum's approach is further insured by the production and songwriting efforts of Rodney Crowell. Much of LUCKY MAN is occupied by emotive ballads that draw equally from pop, soul, and country. But when Ketchum latches onto a rocker, as on "Don't Let Go," he eschews the self-conscious boot-scooting approach of so many neo-Nashvillians in favor of an agreeably retro rock & roll feel. In the end, LUCKY MAN finds an agreeable middle ground between new traditionalism and the country mainstream.

Product Details

Release Date:	09/04/2001
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187870727

Tracks

1. (She's Something) You're Everything
2. You Can't Go Back
3. That's How Much You Mean to Me
4. Loving You Makes Me a Better Man
5. Don't Let Go
6. Dreams of Martina
7. She's Still in Dallas
8. Two of the Lucky Ones (And Dolly Parton)
9. Richest Man in Texas
10. Livin' Life Lovin' You
11. Keep Mom & Dad in Love (And Lisa Brokop)
12. She Is

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hal Ketchum   Primary Artist
Lisa Brokop   Guest Artist
Dolly Parton   Guest Artist
Biff Watson   Guitar (Acoustic)
Marcia Ramirez   Vocals (Background)
Paul Leim   Drums
Bekka Bramlett   Vocals (Background)
John Cowan   Vocals (Background)
John Hobbs   Piano,Keyboards
Vince Santoro   Vocals (Background)
Jerry Douglas   Slide Guitar
Brent Mason   Guitar (Electric)
Al Anderson   Guitar (Acoustic)
Harry Stinson   Vocals (Background)
Tony Harrell   Piano
Larry Byrom   Guitar (Acoustic),Gut String Guitar
Jerry McPherson   Guitar (Electric)
Michael Rhodes   Bass
Willie Weeks   Bass
Eddie K.   Vocals (Background)
Timothy L. Schmidt   Vocals
Tim Chewning   Vocals (Background)
Danny Dougmore   Guitar (Steel)
Heath Wright   Vocals (Background)
Andrew Gold   Vocals
Steve Conn   Concertina
Paul Franklin   Guitar (Steel)

Technical Credits

Paul Leim   Producer
Lisa Brokop   Composer,Producer
Rodney Crowell   Composer
Roger Moutenot   Engineer
Jesse Stone   Composer
Jon Davis   Composer
Hal Ketchum   Composer
Will Rambeaux   Composer
Donivan Cowart   Engineer
Steve Marcantonio   Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Greg Wilkinson   Production Assistant
Glenn Sweitzer   Design,Art Direction
Senor McGuire   Photography
Danny Dougmore   Liner Notes
Richard Wold   Composer
Sue Austin   Creative Director