OFFERINGS INCLUDE VINYL REISSUE OF DEBUT ALBUM ON THE TRACK AND FIRST-EVER RELEASE OF LONG WAY FROM HOME
Third Man Records is proud to announce the forthcoming releases of jazz and roots legend Leon Redbone's debut album On the Track and Long Way From Home, the never-before-released earliest known recordings of the mysterious performer. The news of the Third Man releases follows the recent announcement of Leon Redbone's retirement from both public appearances and recording.
On the Track – Leon Redbone's debut LP – was originally issued on Warner Brothers Records in 1975 and will be reissued exclusively on vinyl by Third Man Records. Long Way From Home was recorded in 1972 by Dave Benders for WBFO Radio at the University of Buffalo and features some of the earliest known Leon Redbone recordings. Long Way From Home was never released commercially and will finally be available in CD, LP and digital formats for all to enjoy. Specific release dates for the two offerings are forthcoming, but in the meantime, peruse the track listings below.
ABOUT LEON REDBONE
Redbone’s career has spanned over four decades and began with his earliest performances on the folk festival and club circuit. His numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Saturday Night Live and other outlets catalyzed his rise to international recognition. Over the ensuing years he has appeared throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Japan and released thirteen albums of his unique music, a panoply of early music styles that he delivered with his singular laconic idiosyncratic style.
A true champion of early American ragtime, blues and jazz, Leon Redbone has spent a lifetime preserving that musical tradition while exposing successive generations to a rich musical heritage of which they might not otherwise have become aware.
On the Track Tracklisting:
Sweet Mama Hurry Home or I'll Be Gone
Ain't Misbehavin'
My Walking Stick
Lazybones
Marie
Desert Blues (Big Chief Buffalo Nickel)
Lulu's Back in Town
Some of These Days
Big Time Woman
Haunted House
Polly Wolly Doodle
Long Way From Home Tracklisting:
1. Looked Down the Road
2. Mother Queen of My Heart
3. T B Blues
4. Don't Let It Bother You
5. Marie
6. Me and the Devil
7. If I Had a Possession Over Judgement Day
8. Mississippi Blues
9. Kind Hearted Woman
10. Love Letters
11. Hurry Home
12. Jailhouse Blues
13. Walking Stick
14. Catman
15. Gamblin' Barroom Blues
16. My Good Gal's Gone
17. Yodelling Cowboy
18. Bootleg Rum Dum Blues
That background is the wall to the expanded novelty room… It has an old fashoin listening booth and a Third Man Fan Art Exhibit… Catch it while you can!
Any update on this release date?
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Its just really good to see the guy is still around and able to appreciate the revival of his sound as a sort of vindication that doing something right and well is what makes it of indelible quality… Rag on!
I need a new copy of On the Track since it was in one box of albums that through moves over the years disappeared along the way…listening on online to that voice of Leon’s – so rich, so deep, crooning along a lazy river’s gravel bed of timeless melodies. Playing a jazzy old rag or blues, blowing his mouth trumpet, picking his guitar with finesse and timing as perfect as his sly wit behind those shades… Deadpanning it, Tin Pan Alley Man.. playin it.
i smell a hell of a vault package….
great photo and i am thrilled about this announcement! You are the greatest Jack White
Swoon!
Its true… Such an awesome surprise!!! Now if we can just get a closer look at those pants that Jack is wearing…. The dapper and the dandy would be as sweet as candy…. I love everything about this journey into quality… Now where’s my walkin stick??? Leon said it right, “You can have my hat but please lay off my cane!!!”
“My man Leon! " as said by my now deseased Father. He was one of his favorites and I grew up listening to Leon but have never had his music on hand to play. This is a great surprise and treat, the day after my birthday! Thank you Jack & TMR for reminding me of sweet childhood memories. I will look forward to this vinyl!!!