The Long Ride


The Long Ride is an album by the American folk musician Ramblin' Jack Elliott, released in 1999. It was nominated for a Grammy Award, in the "Best Traditional Folk Album" category.
Guests include Dave Van Ronk, Tom Russell, and Maria Muldaur.

Reception

Bobby Reed of No Depression wrote that the "duet renditions of old folk tunes are the real meat of this Americana meal... Elliott’s limited vocal range and spare guitar playing, along with the song’s running time of 7-and-a-half minutes, make for a long, rocky close to this uneven album."

Track listing

  1. "Connection" – 3:09
  2. "Cup of Coffee" – 6:16
  3. "Ranger's Command" – 3:30
  4. "Pony" – 3:23
  5. "St. James Infirmary" – 3:20
  6. "Picture from Life's Other Side" – 5:03
  7. "East Virginia Blues" – 3:59
  8. "The Sky Above and the Mud Below" – 6:15
  9. "Take Me Back and Try Me One More Time" – 3:27
  10. "Now He's Just Dust in the Wind" – 4:33
  11. "True Blue Jeans" – 2:31
  12. "Diamond Joe" – 3:17
  13. "With God on Our Side" – 7:30

    Personnel

  • Ramblin' Jack Elliott – vocals, guitar
  • Roy Rogers – guitar, slide guitar, pedal steel guitar
  • Dave Van Ronk – vocals, guitar
  • Tom Russell – vocals
  • Maria Muldaur – vocals
  • Dave Alvin – guitar, vocals
  • Norton Buffalo – harmonica
  • Jimmy Sanchez – drums
  • Joe Craven – banjo, fiddle, mandolin
  • Bruce Gordon – accordion
  • Andrew Hardin – guitar
  • Derek Jones – bass
Production notes:
  • Roy Rogers – producer
  • Allen Sudduth – engineer, mixing
  • Gene Cornelius – assistant engineer
  • Cindy Pascarello – design
  • Curtis Martin – artwork, photography, cover photo
  • Jan Currie – photography, cover photo