This was a pretty massive record for Jerry Reed so buying t for $2.40 was a no brainer. I originally planned on putting this album on the blog earlier but I think I was too country heavy the month I originally selected it so it fell into the unused pile. This month, I found myself tired of listening to records so I picked this one from the pile to save me some time as I already had the songs downloaded.
The 70’s were a great time for Mr Reed, starring with Burt Reynolds in movies and releasing over twenty albums. This was his biggest success, released in 1971 and reaching #2 on the Country charts, #45 overall. The title track was the single from the album but was a massive hit, staying #1 on the Country chart for five weeks as well as cracking the overall Top 40 at #9. Reed would win a Grammy for his efforts. It was also referenced in his appearance on Scooby Doo which I am sure I posted on a prior Reed post.
The cover boasts the inclusion of the hit single “Amos Moses” which was also on his earlier album Georgia Sunshine. It was a decent hit for Reed but not as big as the title track. The back cover describes it as a slow starter but that the label has always had faith in Reed. It was also used in Grand Theft Auto’s San Andrea soundtrack.
Overall, this is a good little album. The two fore-mentioned tracks alone make it worth buying. There is also a lot of good country tunes as well as decent covers of Dylans’ “Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right” and Mel Tillis’ “Ruby, Don’t Take You Love To Town”.
For a sample, I went with “Big Daddy” which showcases a little of Reed’s guitar prowess (at least I am guessing it is Reed. Why wouldn’t it be?).
Great little record. Satisfactory.