Name: Back To The River by Susan Tedeschi
Brand: Susan Tedeschi
SKU: 060251787671
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

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With a vibrant, versatile voice (sounding at times like an inspired mix of Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt) capable of adding subtle emotional shifts to slow-burning ballads or rocking out with the big boys, Susan Tedeschi burst on the scene at the close of the 1990s like a breath of fresh air in an era of prefab MTV teen idols. Like Raitt, Tedeschi works from a blues base, but she mixes in a strong sense of R&B and gospel, and with Back to the River, her second release for Verve Forecast, she shows that she's really starting to find herself as a songwriter, as well. Tedeschi wrote or co-wrote all but one of the 11 tracks here, and while one could still say these songs are based in her beloved blues, like Raitt, she has branched out from there to become a solid pop artist with a real and accessible vision, and the blues is just the engine under the hood. There are some wonderful moments here, including the big and funky title track, "Back to the River," which Tedeschi co-wrote with swamp pop master Tony Joe White, the sincere and solid "Learning the Hard Way," co-written with Gary Louris of the Jayhawks, and the impressive "Butterfly," which Tedeschi' co-wrote with her husband, Derek Trucks. The lone cover, a marvelous, horn-driven version of Allen Toussaint's "There's a Break in the Road" (originally recorded in 1969 by Betty Harris), fits seamlessly in with the newer material. Then there is Tedeschi's voice, which is a wonderful instrument, strong and hushed by turns, and she carries the full weight of the world's possibilities when she sings, ranging from wounded to determined, delicate to brash, always getting to the emotional center of the song. Tedeschi has already put out some great albums but as she continues to grow as a songwriter, her best work may still be in the future. Meanwhile, Back to the River will serve fans just fine.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo

1. Talking About

by Susan Tedeschi

Background Vocals: Doyle Bramhall Ii
George Drakoulias; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Doyle Bramhall Ii
Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Percussion: George Drakoulias; Performer
Performer: Matt Slocum
Doyle Bramhall Ii
George Drakoulias
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Dave Yoke; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Composer: Doyle Bramhall
Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Composer Lyricist: Doyle Bramhall
Susan Tedeschi; Other

2. 700 Houses

by Susan Tedeschi

Acoustic Guitar: Josh Schwartz; Performer
Background Vocals: George Drakoulias
Maxine Waters
Dave Bianco
Julia Waters; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Alex Budman; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Josh Schwartz
Dave Yoke; Performer
Flugelhorn: Kyle Newmaster; Performer
Guitar: Derek Trucks
Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Slocum; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Composer Lyricist: John Leventhal
Ted Pecchio
Susan Tedeschi; Other
Percussion: George Drakoulias; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Performer: Derek Trucks
Josh Schwartz
Matt Slocum
George Drakoulias
Maxine Waters
Dave Bianco
Julia Waters
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Jeremy Levy
Alex Budman
Dave Yoke
Kyle Newmaster; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Alex Budman; Performer
Trombone: Jeremy Levy; Performer
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Trumpet: Kyle Newmaster; Performer
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Recording Arrangement: Kyle Newmaster; Production
Composer: John Leventhal
Susan Tedeschi
Ted Pecchio; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production

3. Back To The River

by Susan Tedeschi

Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Slocum; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Performer: Matt Slocum
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Dave Yoke; Performer
Composer: Susan Tedeschi
Tony Joe White; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tony Joe White
Susan Tedeschi; Other

4. Love Will

by Susan Tedeschi

Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Maxine Waters
Julia Waters; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Robert Hardt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Brendan O'brien
Doyle Bramhall Ii
Dave Yoke; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Derek Trucks
Tommy Simms
Susan Tedeschi; Other
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Percussion: George Drakoulias
Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Performer: Brendan O'brien
Matt Slocum
Doyle Bramhall Ii
Robert Hardt
George Drakoulias
Maxine Waters
Julia Waters
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Jamie Hovorka
Jeremy Levy
Dave Yoke
Kyle Newmaster; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Robert Hardt; Performer
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Trombone: Jeremy Levy; Performer
Trumpet: Jamie Hovorka; Performer
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Recording Arrangement: Kyle Newmaster; Production
Composer: Derek Trucks
Susan Tedeschi
Tommy Simms; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production

5. Butterfly

by Susan Tedeschi

Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Guitar: Derek Trucks
Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Keyboard: Robert Walter; Performer
Performer: Derek Trucks
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Robert Walter; Performer
Composer: Derek Trucks
Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Engineer: Bobby Tis; Production
Mixing: Derek Trucks
Bobby Tis; Production
Producer: Derek Trucks; Production
Studio Personnel: Derek Trucks
Bobby Tis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Derek Trucks
Susan Tedeschi; Other

6. People

by Susan Tedeschi

Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Josh Schwartz; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Derek Trucks
Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Derek Trucks; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Slocum; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Performer: Derek Trucks
Josh Schwartz
Matt Slocum
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Dave Yoke; Performer
Composer: Sonya Kitchell
Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sonya Kitchell
Susan Tedeschi; Other

7. Learning The Hard Way

by Susan Tedeschi

Acoustic Guitar: Josh Schwartz; Performer
Background Vocals: Gary Louris; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Gary Louris; Performer
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Slocum; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Composer Lyricist: Gary Louris
Susan Tedeschi; Other
Percussion: George Drakoulias
Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Performer: Josh Schwartz
Gary Louris
Matt Slocum
George Drakoulias
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Composer: Gary Louris
Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production

8. Revolutionize Your Soul

by Susan Tedeschi

Acoustic Guitar: Josh Schwartz; Performer
Background Vocals: Maxine Waters
Julia Waters
Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Robert Hardt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Derek Trucks; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Percussion: George Drakoulias; Performer
Performer: Derek Trucks
Josh Schwartz
Matt Slocum
Robert Hardt
George Drakoulias
Maxine Waters
Julia Waters
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Jamie Hovorka
Jeremy Levy
Dave Yoke; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Robert Hardt; Performer
Trombone: Jeremy Levy; Performer
Trumpet: Jamie Hovorka; Performer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Recording Arrangement: Jeremy Levy; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Composer Lyricist: John Leventhal
Susan Tedeschi; Other
Composer: John Leventhal
Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production

9. True

by Susan Tedeschi

Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: John Schwartz; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Robert Hardt; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Electric Guitar: Doyle Bramhall Ii
Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Performer: Matt Slocum
Doyle Bramhall Ii
Robert Hardt
Ted Pecchio
Susan Tedeschi
Jamie Hovorka
Jeremy Levy
Dave Yoke
Kyle Newmaster
John Schwartz; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Robert Hardt; Performer
Trombone: Jeremy Levy; Performer
Trumpet: Jamie Hovorka; Performer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Recording Arrangement: Kyle Newmaster; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Composer: Jeffrey Sipe
Ronald Perry
Susan Tedeschi
William Green; Composer
Composer Lyricist: William Green
Susan Tedeschi
Ronald Perry
Jeffrey Sipe; Other

10. There's A Break In The Road

by Susan Tedeschi

Background Vocals: Maxine Waters
Julia Waters; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Alex Budman; Performer
Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Performer: Matt Slocum
Maxine Waters
Julia Waters
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Jeremy Levy
Alex Budman
Dave Yoke
Kyle Newmaster; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Alex Budman; Performer
Trombone: Jeremy Levy; Performer
Trumpet: Kyle Newmaster; Performer
Composer: Allen Toussaint; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Allen Toussaint; Other
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Recording Arrangement: Kyle Newmaster; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production

11. Can't Sleep At Night

by Susan Tedeschi

Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Electric Guitar: Dave Yoke; Performer
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Organ: Matt Slocum; Performer
Performer: Matt Slocum
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Dave Yoke; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Composer: Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mixing: Dave Bianco; Production
Producer: George Drakoulias; Production
Studio Personnel: Dave Bianco; Production
Composer Lyricist: Susan Tedeschi; Other

12. Love Me Don't Hate Me

by Susan Tedeschi

Bass Guitar: Ted Pecchio; Performer
Primary Artist: Susan Tedeschi; Main Performer
Drums: Tyler Greenwell; Performer
Guitar: Susan Tedeschi
Dave Yoke; Performer
Performer: Matt Slocum
Ted Pecchio
Tyler Greenwell
Susan Tedeschi
Dave Yoke; Performer
Piano: Matt Slocum; Performer
Vocals: Susan Tedeschi; Performer
Composer: Susan Tedeschi; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Susan Tedeschi; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Blues

Label

Verve Forecast

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

60251787671

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Notification

Back To The River

1. Talking About

2. 700 Houses

3. Back To The River

4. Love Will

5. Butterfly

6. People

7. Learning The Hard Way

8. Revolutionize Your Soul

9. True

10. There's A Break In The Road

11. Can't Sleep At Night

12. Love Me Don't Hate Me

Technical Specifications

Back To The River

Product information

Release options

1. Talking About

2. 700 Houses

3. Back To The River

4. Love Will

5. Butterfly

6. People

7. Learning The Hard Way

8. Revolutionize Your Soul

9. True

10. There's A Break In The Road

11. Can't Sleep At Night

12. Love Me Don't Hate Me

Technical Specifications