Name: Valley Hi by Ian Matthews
Brand: Ian Matthews
SKU: 081227770167
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

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With ex-Monkee Michael Nesmith at the helm and an array of C&W sidemen on hand, Ian Matthews recorded what is probably his most overtly country album to date, 1973's Valley Hi. The record opens with a pair of tracks -- his own "Keep on Sailing" and the traditional "Old Man at the Mill" -- that had been scheduled to appear on the second release by his former band Plainsong, which Elektra chose to shelve. Matthews then proceeds to cover rarities by Randy Newman and Richard Thompson, whose "Shady Lies" had only surfaced before on an obscure 1969 recording by Fairport crony Marc Ellington, as well as chestnuts by Jackson Browne and country legend Don Gibson. Elsewhere, he delivers terrific versions of Nesmith's tale of friendship turned to love, "Propinquity," and Steve Young's now classic "7 Bridges Road." Matthews' excellent rendition of the latter set the standard for the song, which became a hit in the early '80s for the Eagles, using an identical arrangement. He also added one new original, along with two (including "Keep on Sailing" and "Save Your Sorrows") from the aborted Plainsong release, all three of which rank with his best. Though he has since stated his dissatisfaction with the album, Valley Hi nonetheless remains among Ian Matthews' finest. ~ Brett Hartenbach

1. Keep on Sailing

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Matthews; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

2. Old Man at the Mill

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

3. Shady Lies

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Thompson; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

4. These Days

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Browne; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

5. Leaving Alone

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Matthews; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

6. Seven Bridges Road

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richard Greene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Steve Young; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

7. Save Your Sorrows

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Matthews; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

8. What Are You Waiting For

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Newman
New Man; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

9. Propinquity

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: Michael Nesmith
David Lindley
Andy Roberts; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Michael Nesmith; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

10. Blue Blue Day

by Ian Matthews

Guitar: David Lindley
Andy Roberts
Michael Nesmith; Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Matthews; Main Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Red Rhodes; Performer
Piano: David Barry; Performer
Saxophone: Lyn Dobson; Performer
Violin: Richardgreene; Performer
Vocals: Iain Matthews; Performer
Composer: Don Gibson; Composer
Producer: Michael Nesmith; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

5/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Americana, Singer & Songwriter, Country, Contemporary Bluegrass, Folk-Rock, Rock, Southern Rock, Traditional Folk, Psychedelic, Roots, Country Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Rhino

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1972

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

81227770167

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Valley Hi

1. Keep on Sailing

2. Old Man at the Mill

3. Shady Lies

4. These Days

5. Leaving Alone

6. Seven Bridges Road

7. Save Your Sorrows

8. What Are You Waiting For

9. Propinquity

10. Blue Blue Day

Technical Specifications

Valley Hi

Product information

Release options

1. Keep on Sailing

2. Old Man at the Mill

3. Shady Lies

4. These Days

5. Leaving Alone

6. Seven Bridges Road

7. Save Your Sorrows

8. What Are You Waiting For

9. Propinquity

10. Blue Blue Day

Technical Specifications