Best of the Vanguard Years

At its best, Jerry Jeff Walker's '60s work mined a rich country-rock vein that would later be identified with Gram Parsons's work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and as a solo artist. At its worst (with his psyche-folkin'-delic band Circus Maximus), he tapped a tepid psychedelia one associates with the Association. The contrast between the two musical approaches is startling, but it demonstrates the timelessness of Walker's solo material. This collection brings together all of his seminal 1969 album Driftin' Way of Life, from the Dylanesque comedy of "Ramblin', Scramblin'" to the quiet beauty of "Morning Song to Sally." Best of also includes a previously unreleased demo version of "Mr. Bojangles" (Walker's most famous composition, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band made it a hit several years later) and a smattering of Walker's work with Circus Maximus. Not only is this a fairly thorough look at Walker's early work, it's also a testament to his tremendous artistic growth. --Percy Keegan more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-05-2002; Not that bad folks....; ...however, because it includes several Circus Maximus tracks arranged AROUND the more familiar country/folk offerings from Driftin..., it tends to move the disc in 2 distinct directions and upsets the natural laid back flow.The more I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-12-2001; Good and Bad; This CD collects the two sides of early Jerry Jeff Walker, Walker with the group Circus Maximus, and his first solo release.The music from Circus Maximus is uneven at best and much of it has not aged well. The only memorable song from...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-24-2001; Bruce from San Antonio; I agree with "John from Houston." I was not pleasantly surprised when I first played this CD. However, the more I play it, the more I enjoy it. But you probably have to be a real JJ Walker fan or an eclectic music fan to really enjoy...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-11-2000; A real disappointment.; I was surprised and disappointed with this over-priced CD. Not only is the album devoid of the Texas flavor I had come to know and love, but it seems to be a mish-mash of disparate melodies. Perhaps the die-hard fan will be happy with...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-05-2002; Not that bad folks....; ...however, because it includes several Circus Maximus tracks arranged AROUND the more familiar country/folk offerings from Driftin..., it tends to move the disc in 2 distinct directions and upsets the natural laid back flow.The more I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-12-2001; Good and Bad; This CD collects the two sides of early Jerry Jeff Walker, Walker with the group Circus Maximus, and his first solo release.The music from Circus Maximus is uneven at best and much of it has not aged well. The only memorable song from...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-11-2000; A real disappointment.; I was surprised and disappointed with this over-priced CD. Not only is the album devoid of the Texas flavor I had come to know and love, but it seems to be a mish-mash of disparate melodies. Perhaps the die-hard fan will be happy with...; read full review | report as inappropriate