Follow the Lights
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Follow the Lights is an EP
by Ryan Adams and The Cardinals released October 23, 2007. The EP contains three new songs and four live studio recordings, including a cover of "Down in a Hole
" by Alice in Chains
. It was produced by then-Cardinals member James Candiloro.
The EP features a re-recorded version of the song "Blue Hotel", which originally appeared on Willie Nelson
's Songbird
album. "This Is It" was previously recorded for Rock n Roll, "If I Am a Stranger" for Cold Roses
, and "Dear John" – which was co-written by Ryan Adams and Norah Jones
– for Jacksonville City Nights
.
Follow the Lights debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200
chart, selling about 19,000 copies in its first week, and reached number 16 in Italy.
In the UK, Follow the Lights was released as Everybody Knows, with the titular "Everybody Knows" from Easy Tiger
included as an extra track. In Germany, the EP is not available individually, but was added as a bonus disc to a limited edition reissue
of Easy Tiger.
The album cover is a photograph taken by guitarist Neal Casal
.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by Ryan Adams and The Cardinals released October 23, 2007. The EP contains three new songs and four live studio recordings, including a cover of "Down in a Hole
Down in a Hole
"Down in a Hole" is a single from Alice in Chains' album Dirt . It is the fourth song on most pressings of the album and twelfth on others...
" by Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
. It was produced by then-Cardinals member James Candiloro.
The EP features a re-recorded version of the song "Blue Hotel", which originally appeared on Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
's Songbird
Songbird (Willie Nelson album)
Songbird is an album by Willie Nelson released by Lost Highway Records on October 31, 2006. It was produced by contemporary country rock musician Ryan Adams. Adams, along with his band The Cardinals, performed on the album’s eleven tracks...
album. "This Is It" was previously recorded for Rock n Roll, "If I Am a Stranger" for Cold Roses
Cold Roses
-Performers:* Ryan Adams – Vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, piano* J.P. Bowersock – Electric guitar* Cindy Cashdollar – Steel guitar, resonator guitar, vocals* Brad Pemberton – Drums, vocals...
, and "Dear John" – which was co-written by Ryan Adams and Norah Jones
Norah Jones
Norah Jones is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actress.In 2002, she launched her solo music career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album Come Away With Me, which was certified a diamond album in 2002, selling over 20 million copies...
– for Jacksonville City Nights
Jacksonville City Nights
Jacksonville City Nights is the seventh studio album by American alternative country singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, released on September 27, 2005 on Lost Highway. The album is Adams' second with The Cardinals, and the second in a trilogy of albums released in a seven-month timespan during 2005. By...
.
Follow the Lights debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart, selling about 19,000 copies in its first week, and reached number 16 in Italy.
In the UK, Follow the Lights was released as Everybody Knows, with the titular "Everybody Knows" from Easy Tiger
Easy Tiger
Easy Tiger is the ninth studio album by Ryan Adams released on June 26, 2007 on the Lost Highway label. Although the album is attributed solely to Adams, Easy Tiger features The Cardinals as his backing band, with Adams stating: "The only real concept of this record was complete and utter...
included as an extra track. In Germany, the EP is not available individually, but was added as a bonus disc to a limited edition reissue
Reissue
A reissue is the repeated issue of a published work. In common usage, it refers to an album which has been released at least once before and is released again, sometimes with alterations or additions....
of Easy Tiger.
The album cover is a photograph taken by guitarist Neal Casal
Neal Casal
Neal Casal is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and photographer who has maintained an acclaimed solo career as well as playing guitar for The Cardinals.-1990 - 1999:...
.
Track listing
Personnel
- Ryan AdamsRyan AdamsDavid Ryan Adams is an American alt-country/rock singer-songwriter, from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Initially part of the group Whiskeytown, Adams left the band and released his first solo album Heartbreaker in 2000...
— guitars, banjo, vocals - Brad PembertonBrad PembertonBrad Pemberton is an American drummer, primarily known for his role in Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. Pemberton previously played in Iodine , and was a member of Adams' touring band The Pinkhearts. He is currently touring with Brendan Benson.-Discography:-References:...
— drums, percussion - Chris FeinsteinChris FeinsteinChristopher Todd Feinstein was an American musician, producer, writer and collaborator from Nashville, Tennessee....
— bass - Jon GraboffJon GraboffJon Graboff is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Between 2005 and 2009, he was a member of The Cardinals, primarily as a pedal steel guitarist...
— pedal steel, vocals - Neal CasalNeal CasalNeal Casal is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and photographer who has maintained an acclaimed solo career as well as playing guitar for The Cardinals.-1990 - 1999:...
— guitars, vocals, cover photograph - James Candiloro — piano, keyboards, producer, recording ("Follow the Lights" & "My Love for You is Real"), mixing
- Jason Wormer — recording
- Clifton Aleen — recording assistant
- Brendan Dekora — mixing assistant
- Bob LudwigBob LudwigBob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. His name is credited on the covers of albums released across the world, and he has won numerous awards....
— mastering - Philip Andelman — live photo
- Andy West — design