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Willard / California Bloodlines

John Stewart (Artist, Composer), Russ Kunkel (Performer), Abigale Haness (Performer), Format: Audio CD

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Digitally remastered two-fer reissue.

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Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.4 x 12.6 x 1.09 cm; 110 Grams
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bgo - Beat Goes on
Manufacturer reference ‏ : ‎ 5017261205322
Label ‏ : ‎ Bgo - Beat Goes on
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005J9MN
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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J. Willis

Some Lonesome Picker....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2010

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Featured as a 'lost classic' in Uncut magazine a while back, this was the first that i'd heard of 'California Bloodlines' by John Stewart, who it turns out had made his name as songwriter, notably for 'Daydream Believer', recorded by The Monkees. 'California Bloodlines' was recorded in Nashville sometime in 1969, across the road from Bob Dylan, who was in the middle of making 'Nashville Skyline' and both albums share not only some of the same Nashville sidemen but also a sense of adventure and spirit. Another album that i was reminded of was 'White Light' by Gene Clark. Packed full of great songs, it makes you wonder how something as catchy as 'Omaha Rainbow' didn't capture peoples imagination on it's release. 'Some Lonesome Picker', 'California Bloodlines' and 'Never Goin' Back' are a few of the other standout tracks. It does come across that John Stewart had the time of his life making this album. Also included on this 2CD package is follow up 'Willard' which sadly suffers in direct comparison to 'California Bloodlines'. This time around produced by Peter Asher, it feels too polished and lacks some of that energy. It does contain a few great songs though, such as, 'Belly Full of Tennessee', 'Clack Clack', 'Earth Rider' and 'Julie, Judy, Angel Rain'. I guess that overall though, Uncut weren't that far off the mark, as 'California Bloodlines' is certainly a lost classic.

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Mostly Mozart

Sheer Poetry in the Lyrics and Great Picking in the Studio

Reviewed in the United States on 8 December 1999

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This is a compilation of two very different LPs. "California Bloodlines" is regarded by most of his fans as among John Stewart's best, while many regard "Willard Minus 2" as a failure. I concur in these opinions. Even without the last twelve tracks, however, this CD merits five stars. "Mother Country" shows Stewart's love for and pride in America, things that not a lot of us were showing back in 1969, when it was recorded. "July, You're a Woman" sounds as if the music was inspired by John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind", with which Glen Campbell had recently had a huge hit - and that's no bad thing, particularly with lyrics that are definitely Stewart's own - nobody else writes in that simultaneously lyrical and confessional vein.
"Lonesome Picker" is my favorite song about music, although it's about a whole lot more, as well. In the final line, Stewart writes that "I hope that some lonesome picker will find some healing in this song." I've found a lot of healing in "Lonesome Picker" and many of the other tunes here for a lot of years. I hope that you will, too.

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M. Apsey

California Bloodlines Now a CD!

Reviewed in the United States on 6 March 2000

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As the definitive John Stewart, California Bloodlines (recorded live), has long been one of my favorite memories of the era. I was thrilled when Capitol released the commemorative vinyl issue of this album many years ago.
I gave up trying to vinyl restore two of my favorite "Bloodlines" cuts, "Mother Country," and "Pirates Of Stone County Road," because of the low-volume passages and decided to buy this import.
I wasn't sorry. If you love what John Stewart vinyl added to the music of the 70s, you need this CD.
Consider the more studio-polished "Willard" cuts to be a bonus, but one of the missing two tracks (Great White Cathedrals) was another of my favorites. If you missed the info, "Willard -2" means it's missing two "Willard" tracks.
Nonetheless, California Bloodlines, lying atop the velvet silence of digital audio is a real treat to these aging ears, and was a CD worth both the money, and the short wait for it to arrive.

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oldfolkie

Excellent album from an excellent songsmith,John Stewart

Reviewed in the United States on 26 May 2020

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Thank you so much !! Arrived much earlier than expected,today ! Brought back so many memories

John O. McCauley

A great album by a great artist!

Reviewed in the United States on 27 December 2013

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First off, I have been a great fan of John Stewart for decades. These were two of his best albums, and to get them together like this is a real bonus. He never achieved super-star status, but was extremely popular in the Southwest for decades. He was one of the finest folk-rock singers ever recorded, in my seldom humble opinion. He passed away a few years back, which is a great loss to all who loved him.

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