The South Coast of Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The South Coast of Texas |
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | Los Angeles, CA | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Rodney Crowell | |||
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The South Coast of Texas is the fourth studio album by Guy Clark. He was a famous singer and songwriter from Texas. This album was released in 1981.
A studio album means the songs were recorded in a special studio. Many talented musicians helped Guy Clark make this album.
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About the Album
This album features many guest artists. Some of these include Ricky Skaggs, Rosanne Cash, and Vince Gill. They are all well-known musicians.
Rodney Crowell produced the album. A producer helps guide the recording process. They make sure the music sounds great.
Famous Songs from the Album
Some songs from this album became very popular. Ricky Skaggs later had a hit song called "Heartbroke". Rodney Crowell also had a hit with "She's Crazy for Leavin'". Both of these songs are on The South Coast of Texas.
The Songs on the Album
Here is a list of all the songs you can find on The South Coast of Texas. Guy Clark wrote most of them himself. He also wrote some with Rodney Crowell.
- "Who Do You Think You Are"
- "Crystelle"
- "New Cut Road"
- "Rita Ballou"
- "South Coast of Texas"
- "Heartbroke"
- "The Partner Nobody Chose" (written by Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell)
- "She's Crazy for Leavin'" (written by Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell)
- "Calf-Rope"
- "Lone Star Hotel"
Who Played on the Album?
Many skilled musicians helped create the music for this album. Here are some of the people who played instruments or sang.
- Guy Clark – He sang the main vocals and played guitar.
- Richard Bennett – He played guitar, concertina, triangle, and lap steel guitar.
- Rodney Crowell – He played guitar and sang background vocals.
- Hank DeVito – He played guitar and pedal steel guitar.
- Emory Gordy – He played guitar, bass, mandolin, and piano.
- Glen D. Hardin – He played keyboards.
- Larrie Londin – He played drums and percussion.
- Frank Reckard – He played guitar.
- Ricky Skaggs – He sang background vocals.
- Rosanne Cash – She sang background vocals.
- Vince Gill – He sang background vocals.
Album Achievements
Albums often appear on music charts. These charts show how popular an album or song is. The South Coast of Texas had one song that did well on the charts.
- In 1981, the song "The Partner Nobody Chose" reached number 38. This was on the Billboard Country singles chart.
