A Tribute to Steve Goodman - VA (1989)

A Tribute to Steve Goodman culls the contents of a live performance at the Arts Crown Theatre by a variety of artists. While not every song here was recorded or written by Goodman, the concert is more a testament to the great affection these performers felt for Goodman and his music, and that sentiment comes through regardless of what's being played on stage. Performers include John Prine, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Arlo Guthrie, Richie Havens, Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg, Jethro Burns, Fred Holstein, and Bryan Bowers, among many others.
: ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide


01. Souvenirs - John Prine
02. Blues That Steve Taught Me - Ed Holstein
03. Face on the Cutting Room Floor - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
04. Gentle on My Mind - John Hartford
05. I Will Not Be Your Fool - David Bromberg
06. The Lady Is a Tramp - Jethro Burns
07. I Can't Sleep - Bonnie Koloc
08. California Promises - The Lincoln Park Pirates - (featuring Jim Rothermel)
09. All Over the World - Arlo Guthrie
10. City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
11. Thanksgiving Song, The - Fred Holstein
12. Satisfied Mind - Bryan Bowers
13. Angel From Montgomery - Bonnie Raitt & John Prine
14. My Old Man - John Prine
15. I Don't Wanna Know - Richie Havens
16. The Water Is Wide - David Amram
17. Cockroaches on Parade - Harry Waller
18. The Dutchman - Michael Smith
19. Please Don't Bury Me - John Prine





Steve Goodman was a special performer and songwriter. His unassuming manner, sterling musicianship, sense of humor and exquisite songwriting made him a standout both in concert and in the studio. This concert is a fine tribute from artists who loved him. From his bosom buddy John Prine comes John's "Souvenirs," Steve's great "My Old Man," and a marvelous teaming with Bonnie Raitt on John's "Angel From Montgomery." Ed Holstein who was one of Steve's good friends does "Blues That Steve Taught Me" that's hilarious. One of my favorite Chicago singers is Bonnie Koloc who does a great bluesy rendition of Steve's "I Can't Sleep" with her crystal clear voice gracing each note. Other notables are John Hartford doing his "Gentle On My Mind" and Arlo Guthrie on "All Over the World" and his great hit that Steve wrote, "City of New Orleans" with its sunny "Good morning, America, how are you?" chorus. The number of musicians here like Richie Havens, David Bromberg, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the exquisite Jethro Burns attests to the high regard so many had for Steve. : ~ Amazon Customer Comment


07. I Can't Sleep - Bonnie Koloc is the pick of the tracks for me.