The Very Best of Tom Rush: No Regrets

by Tom Rush

Overview

Columbia/Legacy's The Very Best of Tom Rush: No Regrets is the first comprehensive overview ever assembled of Tom Rush, one of the finest interpretive singers, and singer/songwriters, of the folk revival. The disc begins with "San Francisco Bay Blues," from his 1962 debut, Tom Rush at the Unicorn, and concludes with "River Song," a previously unreleased song recorded for the compilation in November 1998. Between those two tunes are 15 songs that touch on each of his albums. Since it's only a single-disc, 17-track compilation, there are inevitably some fan favorites missing, but what's most impressive about No Regrets is that it nevertheless conveys the scope of his career and accomplishments. Almost all of his major moments are here -- "On the Road Again," "Galveston Flood," "Joshua Gone Barbados," "No Regrets," "Lost My Driving Wheel" -- and while they're not sequenced in straight chronological order, they nevertheless capture the spirit of Rush and his music. The end result is a terrific compilation -- a perfect introduction for neophytes and a welcome reminder of Rush's talents for longtime fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/05/1999
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0886978775429

Tracks

1. San Francisco Bay Blues
2. Mobile-Texas Line
3. Panama Limited; Panama Limited\Special Streamline
4. On the Road Again
5. Galveston Flood
6. Joshua Gone Barbados
7. Urge for Going
8. No Regrets
9. Lost My Drivin' Wheel
10. Child's Song
11. Merrimac County
12. Kids These Days
13. Mother Earth
14. Ladies Love Outlaws
15. The Dreamer
16. Jamaica, Say You Will
17. River Song

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tom Rush   Primary Artist,Vocals,Vocal Harmony,Guitar (Acoustic)
David Bromberg   Guest Artist,Dobro
Rupert Holmes   Guest Artist,Vocals,Conductor
Carly Simon   Guest Artist,Vocals
Shawn Colvin   Guest Artist,Vocals
George Devens   Percussion
Fritz Richmond   Washtub Bass
Gary Mallaber   Drums,Vocals
Marc Cohn   Vocals
Paul Griffin   Organ
Allan Schwartzberg   Drums
Ed Logan   Sax (Tenor)
Joe Mennonna   Piano
Jeff Baxter   Pedal Steel,Guitar (Electric)
Robin Batteau   Violin
Shawn Pelton   Drums
David Buskin   Piano
Paul Armin   Viola,Violin
Trevor Veitch   Vocals,Dulcimer,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Dean Adrian   Vocals
Eric Lilljequist   Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Jonathan Raskin   Bass
Andrew Smith   Drums
Paul Harris   Vibraphone
Andrew Love   Sax (Tenor)
Bill Lee   String Bass
Bill Stevenson   Piano
Bobby Gregg   Drums
Herb Lovelle   Drums
Jack Hale   Trombone
James Mitchell   Sax (Baritone)
Duke Bardwell   Bass
Elliott Randall   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
John Leventhal   Bass,Harmonium,Percussion,Guitar (Electric)
Leon Pendarvis   Piano,Fender Rhodes
Wayne Jackson   Trumpet
Kathryn Moses   Flute
Bob Boucher   Bass
Al Kooper   Guitar (Electric)
David Darling   Cello
Bruce Langhorne   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Mark Spector   Producer
Dave Marsh   Liner Notes
Tim Smith   Artist Coordination
Howard Fritzson   Art Direction
Jon Sievert   Photography
Trevor Veitch   Composer
Elliott Landy   Photography
Sandy Speiser   Photography
Beth Middleworth   Design
David Wiffen   Composer
David Gahr   Cover Photo,Photography
Mickey Dobo   Photography
Mike Cimicata   Packaging Manager
Paul Rothchild   Producer
Paul Harris   Producer
Steven Berkowitz   A&R,Producer,Compilation Producer
Jackson Browne   Composer
Ed Freeman   Producer,Horn Arrangements
John Duffey   Composer
Eric Kaz   Composer
Eric Von Schmidt   Composer
Lee Clayton   Composer
John Leventhal   Producer
Leroy Carr   Composer
Joni Mitchell   Composer
Jesse Fuller   Composer
Mark Wilder   Mastering
Rupert Holmes   String Arrangements
The Memphis Horns   Horn Arrangements
Murray McLauchlan   Composer
Tom Rush   Composer,Producer,Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Bukka White   Composer
Al Quaglieri   Producer,Compilation Producer
David Briggs   Producer