Randy Scruggs Discography
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 Randy ScruggsCrown of Jewels Release Date 1998 06 23 Label Warner Bros. Rating:  Randy Scruggs says that recording this CD was more like "directing a movie than actually making an album." He produced and played guitar on every track, wrote a few songs, arranged a couple, sang on a few more, and, most importantly, assembled the all-star cast that makes this album such a joy to listen to. Almost every song here is an outstanding example of a producer's clear vision perfectly executed. The pairing of Emmylou Harris and Iris DeMent on the Carter Family classic &"Wildwood Flower" is a match made in heaven, and Travis Tritt sounds great backed vocally by Harry Stinson and Sam Bush on a mostly acoustic version of the Pure Prairie League's &"Amie." Another highlight is the Steve Goodman song &"City of New Orleans" with John Prine and an outstanding backup chorus. Bruce Hornsby sings his own song about a hard-luck beauty queen, &"Crown of Jewels," and even Joan Osborne sings on the rocking &"Passin' Through." It's a testament to Randy Scruggs' producing genius and acoustic guitar talent that this album is not just a collection of exceptional tracks, but a cohesive package. Maybe Scruggs isn't really a director but the host of a party -- one of the greatest country parties held in a recording studio since Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Vol. 2. And Scruggs was the master of ceremonies that time, too. Brian Wahlert, Rovi |
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Soldier's Joy [Instrumental] | Traditional | 2:49 |
| 2 | It's Only Love | Carpenter, Scruggs | 3:35 |
| 3 | I Wanna Be Loved Back | Conley, Scruggs | 3:58 |
| 4 | Amie | Fuller | 4:32 |
| 5 | Travel On [Instrumental] | Scruggs | 4:08 |
| 6 | City of New Orleans | Goodman | 4:55 |
| 7 | Wildwood Flower | Traditional | 3:46 |
| 8 | Lonesome Ruben | Scruggs | 3:07 |
| 9 | Passin' Thru | Cash, Scruggs | 5:14 |
| 10 | My Secret Life | Cash, Scruggs | 4:22 |
| 11 | Crown of Jewels | Hornsby | 4:39 |
| 12 | Both Sides Now | Mitchell | 2:50 |
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