Casey Anderson facts for kids

Charles Henry "Casey" Anderson (born October 5, 1934 – died November 11, 1989) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was known for his blues and folk music. From 1959 to 1976, Casey released ten albums and about fifteen singles. He worked with famous record labels like Elektra and Atco.

Casey Anderson's Life and Music Journey

Casey Anderson was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. His parents were both college teachers. When he was about 11 years old, his family moved to Montgomery, Alabama. There, his parents started working at Alabama State College.

Early Life and College Years

Growing up, Casey loved listening to folk and country music. He didn't start performing until he went to Maryland State College. At college, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar. He was part of small jazz groups. After graduating with a degree in History and Sociology, he went back to Alabama. He worked as a high school teacher. But he also kept singing, performing in local shows and nightclubs.

Becoming a Full-Time Musician

After serving in the Army in Korea, Casey decided to focus on music. He moved to New York City to become a full-time musician. Casey was very talented and could do many things. People said he wrote over 300 songs! He also played 14 different instruments. His music style included country, blues, jazz, and pop.

His first album, Casey Sings Out, came out in 1959. It was released on the Urania label. In 1960, he released Goin' Places with Elektra Records. He also put out a single called "Freedom Rider" in 1961.

Working with Atco Records

Casey then joined Atco Records. His first album with Atco was The Bag I'm In (1962). Many of the songs on this album were traditional folk songs. Casey also performed in popular nightclubs. He appeared on TV shows and did interviews.

In 1964, he released More Pretty Girls Than One. He recorded this album with a group called The Realists. A year later, in 1965, he released a live album. It was called "Live" at the Ice House. His last album with Atco was Blues Is A Woman Gone, also released in 1965. This album's cover featured a photo of Nico, who later became a famous singer. Even though Atco released several singles by Casey, they weren't big hits. However, his first album, Casey Sings Out, was re-released in 1965 as Casey Anderson Sings Folk Songs.

Later Career and Legacy

After leaving Atco, Casey continued to make music. He released The Kind Of Man I Am on the Super Star label. He also put out singles with Reprise and Amos labels. One of these was his version of Bob Dylan's "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" in 1970.

Casey kept performing in clubs and at colleges across the country. In 1974, he released Good Old Boys. This album was a tribute to country music stars like Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. His final album, Passing Time, came out in 1976.

Casey Anderson passed away in November 1989 in Denver, Colorado. He had health problems related to diabetes.

Casey Anderson's Albums and Songs

Here is a list of Casey Anderson's albums and singles.

Albums

• Casey Sings Out (Urania, 1959)
  • reissued as Casey Anderson Sings Folk Songs (Forum Circle, 1965)
• Goin' Places (Elektra, 1960)
• The Bag I'm In (Atco, 1962)
• More Pretty Girls Than One (Atco, 1964)
• "Live" at the Ice House (Atco, 1965)
• Blues Is A Woman Gone (Atco, 1965)
• The Kind Of Man I Am (Super Star, 1965)
• Good Old Boys (Edge, 1974)
• Passing Time (Chelsea, 1976)

Singles

• "Freedom Rider" / "Grim Reaper" (Sutton, 1961)
• "Old Jay Gould" / "Easy Rider" (Atco, 1963)
• "Sweet Sidney" / "Easy Rider" (Atco, 1963)
• "This Little Light of Mine" / "Green Rocky Road" (Atco, 1963)
• "More Pretty Girls Than One" / "San Francisco Bay Blues" (Atco, 1964)
• "Say Yes" / "Blues Is A Woman Gone" (Atco, 1965)
• "Things You Do" / "God Knows I Love You" (Reprise, 1968)
• "Gentle Lovin'" / "Suburbia" (Reprise, 1969)
• "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" / "Monsoon Season Hungries" (Amos, 1970)
• "Sunday Joe" / same (Amos, 1970)
• "The I Love You Waltz" / same (Amos, 1970)
• "Where Will I Find A Place To Sleep This Evening" / same (Greene Mountain, 1973)
• "Good Old Boys" / "California Calico Buckskin Breakdown Band" (Edge, 1974)
• "Country Music Is Alive And Well" / "The I Love You Waltz" (Edge, 1975)
• "Denver Dawg" / same (Edge, 1976)