Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute (1997)

About this title: Because it was assembled with more care than most tribute records, The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute is better than most tributes, yet it is still far from perfect. Bob Dylan assembled the record as the first release on his Egyptian record label, and his presence is felt. The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers is filled with A-level artists, including Dylan, Van Morrison, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bono, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Alison Krauss, Dwight Yoakam and Jerry Garcia, in his last recorded studio performance. All these artists demonstrate affection for Rodgers, yet about half ... read more

Tracks:

1. Dreaming with Tears in My Eyes [Rodgers/O'Neal]
2. Any Old Time [Rodgers]
3. Waiting for a Train [Rodgers]
4. Somewhere Down Below the Mason Dixon Line [Rodgers/Ryan]
5. Miss the Mississippi and You [Rodgers/Halley]
6. My Blue-Eyed Jane [Rodgers/White]
7. Peach Pickin' Time in Georgia [Rodgers/McMichen]
8. In the Jailhouse Now [Rodgers]
9. Standin' on the Corner [Blue Yodel No. 9] [Rodgers/Alley]
10. Hobo Bill's Last Ride [Rodgers/Vaughn]
11. Gambling Bar Room Blues [Rodgers/Lovell]
12. Mule Skinner Blues [Rodgers]
13. Why Should I Be Lonely? [Rodgers]
14. T for Texas (Blue Yodel No. 1) [Rodgers]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.