High Cumberland Jubilee
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High Cumberland Jubilee is the second album
by American
popular music singer-songwriter
Jimmy Buffett
. It was produced by Travis Turk, recorded in 1971
, and initially released in 1976
on Andy Williams
's small Barnaby Records
label as BR/6014. Parts of the album were rereleased in various compilations until the album was issued in its entirety on compact disc
by Varèse Sarabande
in June 1998.
Due to its limited appeal, long periods out of general release, and stylistic differences with the rest of Buffett's work, High Cumberland Jubilee (along with the similar Down to Earth
) was often not considered part of the chronology of Buffett albums by fans or even Buffett himself and it was his final album with Barnaby just before his signing with Dunhill
and the recording of his 1973 breakout album, A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean
.
Following the lackluster sales of Down to Earth, Barnaby Records claimed that the masters to High Cumberland Jubilee were lost. The masters were finally found and the album was released in 1976 after Buffett's popularity had risen but the album is still sometimes referred to Buffett's "lost album."
).
The 1998 re-release of the album contained an additional track, "High Cumberland Dilemma," which was recorded for but not included on the original album.
. "In the Shelter," which originally appeared on this album, was later re-recorded by Buffett, first for 1977's Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
when it was released as a single, and in 2002 for the greatest hits compilation Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
making it (with "The Captain and the Kid") one of only two of his songs with three different studio versions. "Livingston's Gone to Texas" was also re-recorded for the 1974 Living & Dying in ¾ Time. The version on High Cumberland Jubilee is played faster without country stylings and contains an extra verse not in the 1974 version.
The folk-rock style of music and lyrics on Down to Earth and High Cumberland Jubilee differ greatly from Buffett's subsequent output. There is less of the country music
feel and little of the gulf and western, Key-West-influenced sound and themes that have defined his musical career. Allmusic reviewer William Ruhlmann notes that "this is not the freewheeling Jimmy Buffett of 'Margaritaville,' but rather a thoughtful folk-rock singer/songwriter of the early '70s, earnestly strumming an acoustic guitar over a rhythm section and singing lyrics of social consciousness with sly references to drugs."
There were no single
s released from the album.
Side B:
Album
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by American
United States
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popular music singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett
James William "Jimmy" Buffett is a singer-songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is best known for his music, which often portrays an "island escapism" lifestyle. Together with his Coral Reefer Band, Buffett's musical hits include "Margaritaville" , and "Come Monday"...
. It was produced by Travis Turk, recorded in 1971
1971 in music
-Events:*February 1 – after months of feuding in the press, Ginger Baker and Elvin Jones hold a "drum battle" at The Lyceum.*February 8 – Bob Dylan's hour-long documentary film, Eat the Document, is premièred at New York's Academy of Music...
, and initially released in 1976
1976 in music
-January–February:*January 5 – Former Beatles road manager Mal Evans is shot dead by Los Angeles police after refusing to drop what police only later determine is an air rifle....
on Andy Williams
Andy Williams
Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams is an American singer who has recorded 18 Gold- and three Platinum-certified albums. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a TV variety show, from 1962 to 1971, as well as numerous television specials, and owns his own theater, the Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri,...
's small Barnaby Records
Barnaby Records
Barnaby Records was an American record company founded by singer Andy Williams in 1963 with his purchase of soon-to-be-liquidated Cadence Records....
label as BR/6014. Parts of the album were rereleased in various compilations until the album was issued in its entirety on compact disc
Compact Disc
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by Varèse Sarabande
Varèse Sarabande
Varèse Sarabande is an American record label, distributed by Universal Music Group, which specializes in film scores and original cast recordings. It aims to reissue rare or unavailable albums as well as newer releases by artists no longer under a contract...
in June 1998.
Due to its limited appeal, long periods out of general release, and stylistic differences with the rest of Buffett's work, High Cumberland Jubilee (along with the similar Down to Earth
Down to Earth (Jimmy Buffett album)
Down to Earth is the first album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was produced by Travis Turk and was initially released in 1970 on Andy Williams's small Barnaby Records label as Z 30093...
) was often not considered part of the chronology of Buffett albums by fans or even Buffett himself and it was his final album with Barnaby just before his signing with Dunhill
Dunhill Records
Dunhill Records was started by Lou Adler, Al Bennett, Pierre Cossette and Bobby Roberts in 1964 as Dunhill Productions, originally for the purpose of releasing Johnny Rivers recordings on Imperial Records. It became a record label in 1965 and was distributed by ABC Records...
and the recording of his 1973 breakout album, A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean
A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean
A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean is the third album by American popular music singer–songwriter Jimmy Buffett and the first major-label album in Buffett's Don Gant-produced "Key West phase"...
.
Following the lackluster sales of Down to Earth, Barnaby Records claimed that the masters to High Cumberland Jubilee were lost. The masters were finally found and the album was released in 1976 after Buffett's popularity had risen but the album is still sometimes referred to Buffett's "lost album."
Alternate versions
A rare original variation has "Bend a Little" replacing "England" on side two (a repeat from side one, but with a slightly different mix), and "Ace" replacing and "Travelin' Clean." Also, "High Cumberland Jubilee" continues to the end rather than fading out like on standard version of the album (but this mix is used on Before The BeachBefore the Beach
Before the Beach is a compilation album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It includes the entire original releases of his first two albums, Down to Earth and High Cumberland Jubilee except for "The Christian?" and "Ain't He a Genius" but with the addition of "High...
).
The 1998 re-release of the album contained an additional track, "High Cumberland Dilemma," which was recorded for but not included on the original album.
Songs
All of the songs on High Cumberland Jubilee were written or co-written by Buffett, many with Buzz CasonBuzz Cason
Buzz Cason is an American rock singer, songwriter, producer and author....
. "In the Shelter," which originally appeared on this album, was later re-recorded by Buffett, first for 1977's Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes is the breakthrough 1977 album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The album, his eighth, remains the best-selling album of Buffett's career, and contains his biggest single, "Margaritaville"...
when it was released as a single, and in 2002 for the greatest hits compilation Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection
Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection is a Jimmy Buffett greatest hits compilation album consisting of 2 compact discs and 38 songs. The album is notable for several newly recorded and updated versions of songs considered as classics in his repertoire...
making it (with "The Captain and the Kid") one of only two of his songs with three different studio versions. "Livingston's Gone to Texas" was also re-recorded for the 1974 Living & Dying in ¾ Time. The version on High Cumberland Jubilee is played faster without country stylings and contains an extra verse not in the 1974 version.
The folk-rock style of music and lyrics on Down to Earth and High Cumberland Jubilee differ greatly from Buffett's subsequent output. There is less of the country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
feel and little of the gulf and western, Key-West-influenced sound and themes that have defined his musical career. Allmusic reviewer William Ruhlmann notes that "this is not the freewheeling Jimmy Buffett of 'Margaritaville,' but rather a thoughtful folk-rock singer/songwriter of the early '70s, earnestly strumming an acoustic guitar over a rhythm section and singing lyrics of social consciousness with sly references to drugs."
There were no single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
s released from the album.
Original release
Side A:- "Ace" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:15
- "Rockefeller Square" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:19
- "Bend a Little" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:59
- "In the Shelter" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:36
- "Death Valley Lives" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:40
Side B:
- "Livingston's Gone to Texas" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:49
- "England" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:54
- "Travelin' Clean" (Jimmy Buffett, Lanny Fiel) 3:07
- "The Hangout Gang" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 3:40
- "God Don't Own a Car" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:58
- "High Cumberland Jubilee/Comin' Down Slow" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 5:09
1998 re-release
Varese Vintage VSD-5776- "Ace" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:15
- "Rockefeller Square" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:19
- "Bend a Little" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:59
- "In the Shelter" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:36
- "Death Valley Lives" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:40
- "High Cumberland Dilemma" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 3:32
- "Livingston's Gone to Texas" (Jimmy Buffett) 3:49
- "England" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:54
- "Travelin' Clean" (Jimmy Buffett, Lanny Fiel) 3:07
- "The Hangout Gang" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 3:40
- "God Don't Own a Car" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 2:58
- "High Cumberland Jubilee/Comin' Down Slow" (Jimmy Buffett, Buzz Cason) 5:09
Compilations
Some, most, or all of the songs on High Cumberland Jubilee have been released on a number of compilations authorized by Barnaby Records.- Before the SaltBefore the SaltBefore the Salt is a compilation album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It includes the entire original releases of his first two albums, Down to Earth and High Cumberland Jubilee with the addition of "Richard Frost" to Down to Earth...
(BarnabyBarnaby RecordsBarnaby Records was an American record company founded by singer Andy Williams in 1963 with his purchase of soon-to-be-liquidated Cadence Records....
/JanusJanus RecordsJanus Records was a record label owned by GRT Records, also known as General Recorded Tape. Artists who had hits on Janus included Mungo Jerry, The Whispers, Cymande, Charlie, Al Stewart, Ian Thomas, and Ray Stevens. Chess Records was administered as a division of Janus in the early 1970s...
1979) — included all of the original release plus "High Cumberland Dilemma" - Before the BeachBefore the BeachBefore the Beach is a compilation album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It includes the entire original releases of his first two albums, Down to Earth and High Cumberland Jubilee except for "The Christian?" and "Ain't He a Genius" but with the addition of "High...
(MCAMCA RecordsMCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
1993) — included all of the original release plus "High Cumberland Dilemma" as the last track; was the first CD release of High Cumberland Jubilee material - American Storyteller (Delta 1999) — only included "Livingston's Gone to Texas," "Travelin' Clean," and "God Don't Own a Car" from the original release
- There's Nothing Soft about Hard Times (MadacyMadacy EntertainmentMadacy Entertainment is a company based in Mount Royal, Quebec that publishes DVDs, CDs, and formerly VHS tapes. Most of the products are frequently seen in Walmart, Best Buy and other discount stores in the United States and Canada, often at low retail prices, as compared to releases by major labels...
2000) — only included "Travelin' Clean," "Livingston's Gone to Texas," "God Don't Own a Car," "High Cumberland Jubilee/Comin' Down Slow," and "Rockefeller Square" from the original release - Best of the Early Years (Delta 2000) — the one disk version only included "Rockefeller Square," "Bend a Little," "In the Shelter," "Death Valley Lives," and "The Hangout Gang" from the original release plus "High Cumberland Dilemma"
- Now Yer Squawkin' (Recall 2005) — included all of the original release plus "High Cumberland Dilemma"
Band
- Jimmy Buffett: Vocals, background vocals
- Lanny Fiel: Guitar
- Rick Fiel: Bass guitar
- Paul Tabet: Drums
- Bergen White: Trombone
- Bobby Thompson: Banjo
- Randy Goodrum: Keyboards
- Buzz CasonBuzz CasonBuzz Cason is an American rock singer, songwriter, producer and author....
: Keyboards, background vocals - Don Kloetzke: Background vocals on "Death Valley Lives"