Jackrabbit Slim


Jackrabbit Slim is the second album by singer-songwriter Steve Forbert, released in 1979. It includes his biggest hit single, "Romeo's Tune", which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard singles chart. The album rose to No. 20 on the Billboard albums chart. First pressings included a bonus one-sided 7-inch single of "The Oil Song".

Critical reception

The New York Times wrote that the album "fits Mr. Forbert's huskily insinuating folk-rock tenor into a confident, slightly slick country-rock backing."

Track listing

All songs written by Steve Forbert.
  1. "Romeo's Tune" – 3:28
  2. "The Sweet Love That You Give " – 3:35
  3. "I'm in Love with You" – 4:47
  4. "Say Goodbye to Little Jo" – 3:52
  5. "Wait" – 5:31
  6. "Make It All So Real" – 5:54
  7. "Baby" – 4:12
  8. "Complications" – 3:41
  9. "Sadly Sorta Like a Soap Opera" – 3:40
  10. "January 23–30, 1978" – 4:37

Personnel

  • Steve Forbert – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Bobby Ogdin – piano
  • Paul Errico – organ, accordion
  • John Goin – lead guitar
  • Alan Freedman – guitar
  • Roger Clark – drums
  • Gunnar Gelotte – drums
  • Bob Wray – bass
  • Jack Williams – bass
  • Jerry Bridges – bass
  • Mike Leech – bass
  • Bill Jones – saxophone
  • Ron Keller – trumpet
  • Dennis Good – trombone
  • The Shoals Sisters – backing vocals
Production