Chris Hillman Tribute Concerts (2001)

About this title: Given his enthusiasm for both the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, it's no wonder that author and musician Sid Griffin is a big fan of Chris Hillman, who was a major figure in both groups; Hillman was also the leader of the Desert Rose Band and is a superb bluegrass instrumentalist, not to mention a sideman who's worked with more fine musicians than you can shake a stick at. Given his background, it wouldn't be hard at all to put together an album's worth of great tunes Mr. Hillman has been involved with in some way, and Sid Griffin has capably proved it with this disc, which compiles ... read more

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. My Uncle [Hillman/Parsons]
3. When the Ship Comes In [Dylan]
4. Summer Wind [Hill/Hillman]
5. Draft Morning [Crosby/Hillman/McGu]
6. Older Guys [Hillman/Parsons/Lea]
7. Time Between [Hillman]
8. Wheels [Hillman/Parsons]
9. The Lost Highway [Payne]
10. Sin City [Hillman/Parsons]
11. Cody, Cody [Hillman/Parsons/Lea]
12. Brand New Heartache [Bryant/Bryant]
13. The Girl With No Name [Hillman]
14. I Am a Pilgrim [Traditional]
15. The Fallen Eagle [Stills]
16. So You Want to Be a Rock & Roll Star [Hillman/McGuinn]
17. You Ain't Going Nowhere [Dylan]

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