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Album Review: Blue Sky - Night Thunder

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Blue Sky - Night Thunder is one of the great albums completed by cowboy singer Michael Martin Murphey in the '70s, when he was simply known as Michael Murphey and his career was just beginning. He wrote or co-wrote every song on this recording. Fans will find many of their old favorites on this gold album, including his big hit "Carolina in the Pines" and maybe his most popular song of all time, "Wildfire." This album originally appeared on the market in 1975, but was re-released on compact disc in 1990. Murphey first drew plenty of public attention as a songwriter, and earned a name for himself writing songs for country singer Kenny Rogers. Murphey was soon rubbing elbows with artists like John Denver and Willie Nelson. Listeners will spot the influences of many singers on Blue Sky - Night Thunder, but that doesn't cover the sound and talent of the main man behind each song, Michael Martin Murphey. ~ Charlotte Dillon, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Wildfire (Lyrics) Larry Cansler, Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (4:48)
Carolina in the Pines Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (3:57)
Desert Rat Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (3:54)
Wild Bird Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (2:25)
Blue Sky Riding Song Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (3:34)
Medicine Man Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (3:52)
Secret Mountain Hideout Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (4:01)
Without My Lady There Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (2:36)
Night Thunder Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (2:48)
Rings of Life Gary P. Nunn, Michael Martin Murphey Michael Martin Murphey (3:21)

Credits

Richard Dean (Vocals (Background)), Michael McKinney (Vocals (Background)), Michael Martin Murphey (Guitar), Michael McKinney (Bass), Jae Murphy (Keyboards), Richard Dean (Guitar), Tom Scott (Saxophone), Harry Wilkinson (Drums), Michael Martin Murphey (Vocals), Michael Martin Murphey (Piano), Jimmy Ibbotson (Vocals (Background)), Jeff Hanna (Vocals (Background)), John McEuen (Banjo), Sam Broussard (Guitar), Bob Johnston (Producer), Jeff Guercio (Engineer), Michael Martin Murphey (Harmonica), Jerry Mills (Mandolin), Michael Martin Murphey (Performer), Tracy Nelson (Vocals)
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Blue Sky – Night Thunder
Studio album by
Michael Martin Murphey
Released 1975
Genre Country, Cowboy Music
Label Epic
Producer Bob Johnston

Michael Martin Murphey chronology
Michael Murphey
(1973)
Blue Sky - Night Thunder
(1975)
Swans Against the Sun
(1976)

Blue Sky – Night Thunder is the title of Michael Martin Murphey's fourth studio album and is considered one of the seminal albums of his career. Released in 1975, it produced two major hit singles — "Wildfire" and "Carolina in the Pines" — and established him as a major force in mainstream music.[1] [2] [3]

Track listing

  1. "Wildfire"
  2. "Carolina in the Pines"
  3. "Desert Rat"
  4. "Wild Bird"
  5. "Blue Sky Riding Song"
  6. "Medicine Man"
  7. "Secret Mountain Hideout"
  8. "Without My Lady There"
  9. "Night Thunder"
  10. "Rings of Life"

Credits

  • Michael Martin Murphey – vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano
  • John McEuen – banjo
  • Jerry Mills – mandolin
  • Sam Broussard – guitar
  • Richard Dean – guitar, background vocals
  • Jae Murphy – keyboards
  • Tom Scott – saxophone
  • Michael McKinney – bass, background vocals
  • Harry Wilkinson – drums
  • Tracy Nelson – background vocals
  • Jeff Hanna – background vocals
  • Jimmy Ibbotson – background vocals
  • Bob Johnston – producer
  • Jeff Guercio – engineer

References

  1. ^ Michael Martin Murphey Official website
  2. ^ Music Match Guide
  3. ^ Amazon.com

 
 

 

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