The Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973]

• Artist: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
• Release Date: July 30, 2004
• Total Time: 38:30
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rock

Review

The group's first album is also their most successful rock effort, an ebullient country-rock collection that sounds a lot like the Flying Burrito Brothers of around the same period, with richer production and more of a sense of humor than the Burritos had, and highlighted by some excellent songs ("Country Girl," "Road to Glory," "If You Wanna Get to Heaven"). Randle Chowning's "Country Girl," in particular, is amazing as a harmonica-driven near-twin of the Eagles' "Take It Easy" that you sort of wish ran for ten minutes instead of just three. Steve Cash's jew's harp/harmonica showcase "Chicken Train" brings the band back to its roots. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Country Girl (Lyrics)	Randle Chowning	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:16)
Spaceship Orion (Lyrics)	Larry Lee	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:11)
If You Wanna Get to Heaven (Lyrics)	Steve Cash, John Dillion	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:04)
Chicken Train (Lyrics)	Steve Cash	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:37)
Colorado Song (Lyrics)	Steve Cash, John Dillon	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(5:05)
Standin' on the Rock (Lyrics)	John Dillon	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:54)
Road to Glory (Lyrics)	Randle Chowning	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(4:55)
Black Sky (Lyrics)	Steve Cash	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:08)
Within Without (Lyrics)	Larry Lee	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(4:25)
Beauty in the River (Lyrics)	John Dillon	Ozark Mountain Daredevils	(3:55)

Credits

John Dillon (Percussion), Steve Cash (Harpsichord), Larry Lee (Percussion), Steve Cash (Percussion), Larry Lee (Vocals), Steve Cash (Vocals), John Dillon (Dulcimer), Larry Lee (Drums), Randle Chowning (Harmonica), Jeremy Parkin (Photography), Steve Cash (Harmonica), Kansas Film Works (Photography), John Dillon (Keyboards), Glyn Johns (Producer), David Anderle (Producer), Mike Doud (Design), John Dillon (Vocals), John Dillon (Guitar), Randle Chowning (Vocals), Michael Granda (Vocals), Larry Lee (Guitar), Larry Lee (Keyboards), John Dillon (Guitar (Electric)), Randle Chowning (Guitar), Randle Chowning (Guitar (Electric)), Michael Granda (Bass), John Dillon (Autoharp), Bill Higgins (Photography), Mike Doud (Art Direction), John Dillon (Mandolin), Michael Granda (Percussion), Mike Dempsey (Design), Buddy Brayfield (Keyboards), Randle Chowning (Harp), John Dillon (Fiddle)