The Name Above the Title


The Name Above the Title is an album by the folk-rock singer John Wesley Harding, released in 1991. It was his third successive Frank Capra-inspired album title, coming from the director's autobiography.

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that while Harding "brings plenty of talent and originality to this enjoyable and intelligent party, the frequent resemblance to Costello gives what is in fact a fine album a waxy air of familiarity." The Rolling Stone Album Guide considered the album to be marred by "excessive cleverness." Peter Kane in Q described the album as "light-weight Costello... There's still some way to go, but the signs are good."

Track listing

All tracks composed by John Wesley Harding, except where indicated
  1. "Movie Theme" Performed by the Morgans Creek String Ensemble - 0:33
  2. "The World " - 3:24
  3. "Fifty Fifty Split" - 5:22
  4. "The People's Drug" - 3:56
  5. "The Movie of Your Life" - 6:04
  6. "I Can Tell " - 3:27
  7. "Bridegroom Blues" - 4:23
  8. "Save a Little Room for Me" - 4:06
  9. "Anonymous 1916" - 0:58
  10. "The Person You Are" - 3:40
  11. "Long Dead Gone" - 4:26
  12. "The Facts of Life" - 3:15
  13. "Driving in the Rain" - 6:06
  14. "Backing Out" - 3:07
  15. "Crystal Blue Persuasion" - 5:42