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Jerry Jeff Walker was an American country music and folk singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the progressive country and outlaw country music movement, best known for having written the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles". The late '60s and early '70s were an interesting time during which a number of enduring singer-songwriter albums were released, and this album is a prime example.
Originally released in 1969, Five Years Gone is a forward-looking album rooted in late-'60s folk and folk-rock rather than popular country. The poetic, yet sometimes inscrutable, lyrics owe more to Bob Dylan than any Nashville tradition. For this album, Jerry Jeff Walker was joined by some Nashville heavyweights, including Weldon Myrick, Hargus "Pig" Robbins, and Charlie McCoy.
Originally released in 1969, Five Years Gone is a forward-looking album rooted in late-'60s folk and folk-rock rather than popular country. The poetic, yet sometimes inscrutable, lyrics owe more to Bob Dylan than any Nashville tradition. For this album, Jerry Jeff Walker was joined by some Nashville heavyweights, including Weldon Myrick, Hargus "Pig" Robbins, and Charlie McCoy.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1. HELP ME NOW
2. BLUES IN YOUR MIND
3. SEASONS CHANGE
4. ABOUT HER EYES
5. JANET SAYS
6. A DEAD MEN GOT NO DREAMS
SIDE B
1. TRACKS RUN THROUGH THE CITY
2. HAPPINESS IS A GOOD PLACE TO VISIT BUT IT WAS SO SAD IN FAYETTEVILLE
3. COURAGE OF LOVE
4. A LETTER SUNG TO FRIENDS
5. MR. BOJANGLES
6. BORN TO SING A DANCIN' SONG