Karen Dalton
It's So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You The Best (LP)
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Karen Dalton's 1969 Capitol debut is finally back in print! Light in the Attic is thrilled to present a brand new edition of this heart-wrenching & bluesy introduction to the intoxicating world of Dalton and her deep well of musical secrets.
World-weary and filled with the blues, Dalton’s unsurpassed interpretive depth and emotional range were like no other. Recorded for Capitol in 1969, It’s So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You The Best spans generations of classic American songwriting–covering classics by Lead Belly, Fred Neil, and Tim Hardin. While no longer with us in the physical, Karen’s growing musical presence is stronger than ever and worthy of re-examination by both the converted and the uninitiated alike. This new re-release serves as the definitive, all-analog version of Dalton’s stunning debut, featuring remastered audio from the original Capitol masters, the original 1969 artwork in an expanded gatefold jacket, unseen photos by album photographer Joel Brodsky, and an essay interviewing Karen’s friends and music collaborators, from album producer and bassist Harvey Brooks to musician Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders.
My favorite singer in the place was Karen Dalton. She had a voice like Billie Holiday’s and played the guitar like Jimmy Reed.” – Bob Dylan
Features new all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, direct from the original analog tapes
Pressed at RTI
Includes liner notes by Brian Barr
Featuring unseen photos by legendary photographer Joel Brodsky
LP housed in an expanded gatefold jacket
Format
Originally released on Capitol Records, 1969. Recorded live in Studio A, The Record Plant, New York City, 1969.
Features new all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, direct from the original analog tapes
Pressed at RTI
Includes liner notes by Brian Barr
Featuring unseen photos by legendary photographer Joel Brodsky
LP housed in an expanded gatefold jacket
From Obi strip:
World weary and filled with the blues, Dalton’s unsurpassed interpretive depth and emotional range was like no other. Recorded for Capitol in 1969, “It’s So Hard To Tell…” spans generations of classic American songwriting—covering classics by Leadbelly, Fred Neil, and Tim Hardin. This new re-release serves as the definitive all analog version of Dalton’s stunning debut, featuring re-mastered audio from the original Capitol masters, the original 1969 artwork in an expanded gatefold jacket, unseen photos by album photographer Joel Brodsky, and an essay interviewing Karen’s friends and music collaborators—from album producer and bassist Harvey Brooks to musician Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders.
Release notes
Originally released on Capitol Records, 1969. Recorded live in Studio A, The Record Plant, New York City, 1969. Features new all-analog mastering by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, direct from the original analog tapes Pressed at RTI Includes liner notes by Brian Barr Featuring unseen photos by legendary photographer Joel Brodsky LP housed in an expanded gatefold jacket From Obi strip: World weary and filled with the blues, Dalton’s unsurpassed interpretive depth and emotional range was like…
| 1 | Little Bit Of Rain | 2:30 | |
| 2 | Sweet Substitute | 2:40 | |
| 3 | Ribbon Bow | 2:55 | |
| 4 | I Love You More Than Words Can Say | 3:30 | |
| 5 | In The Evening (It’s So Hard To Tell Who’s Going To Love You The Best) | 4:29 | |
| 6 | Blues On The Ceiling | 3:30 | |
| 7 | It Hurts Me Too | 3:05 | |
| 8 | How Did The Feeling Feel To You | 2:52 | |
| 9 | Right, Wrong Or Ready | 2:58 | |
| 10 | Down On The Street (Don’t You Follow Me Down | 2:17 |
- Karen Dalton
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Banjo
- Dan Hankin
- Acoustic Guitar
- Dave Krieger
- Art Direction
- Harvey Brooks
- Electric Bass
- Kim King
- Electric Guitar
- Brian Barr
- Liner Notes
- Gary Chester
- Percussion
- Joel Brodsky
- Photography By, Cover
- Nick Venet
- Producer
- Kevin Gray
- Remastered By
