I was cleaning up my CD collection the other day in the hopes of selling off some of the ancillary shit I’ve acquired through the years. And I came across one of the best reader gifts I’ve ever received, which I hadn’t listened to in two years. The Warrior of Light known as Old Man Neill sent me this CD — complete with bitchin’ artwork — along with one of the most supportive, friendly notes one could possibly receive. The CD was a kind gesture — totally unnecessary, of course — that meant more than I could say. The music contained herein probably isn’t for everyone, but the idea is to present the whole thing as it was made for me without picking and choosing what I thought were the best tunes while leaving the rest aside. Although I’m sure it wasn’t his intention, Old Man Neill’s creation stands on its own as a unique work of art, and it deserves to be presented as such.
In lieu of a Sunday Mix Tape this week, here’s “Smart Music For Smart People,” an old-timey compilation by Old Man Neill.
01. Allen Brothers – Maybe Next Week Sometime
02. Chuck Bullock – Blue Moon
03. Wingy Manone – Getting Some Fun Out Of LIfe
04. Joe Werner – Memory Of Mother
05. Swan Silvertones Singers – I Want To Rest
06. Jesse Rodgers – Hummin’ To My Honey
07. Joe Fingers Carr – Ivory Rag
08. Gene Gifford & His Orchestra – New Orleans Twist
09. Jimmy Bowen – Ever Loving Fingers
10. Sons Of The Pioneers – Lie Low Little Doggies
11. Ann Cole – Are You Satisfied?
12. Leonard C. Fulwilder – Dalton Roundup
13. Lon Gold – I Can’t Get Over A Girl Like You
14. Wingy Manone – Paper Doll
15. Cowboy Copas – Gragic Romance
16. Paul Whiteman (Vocals by Bing Crosby) – There Ain’t No Sweet man That’s Worth The Salt Of My Tears
