This is the debut album from a singer-songwriter who rose from the streets of New York.
Forbert's straightforward lyrics and simple acoustic guitar-driven arrangements embody the sincerity of 1970s folk rock. "Goin' Down To Laurel" vividly depicts urban loneliness and hope, evoking empathy. The album's appeal lies in its storytelling and familiar melodies, reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen.
A:
1)
Goin' Down To Laurel
2)
Steve Forbert's Midsummer Night's Toast
3)
Thinkin'
4)
What Kinda Guy?
5)
It Isn't Gonna Be That Way
B:
1)
Big City Cat
2)
Grand Central Station, March 18, 1977
3)
Tonight I Feel So Far Away From Home
4)
Settle Down
5)
You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play
Bass - Hugh McDonald
Design - Ed Lee
Drums, Tambourine - Barry Lazarowitz
Engineer - Glenn Berger
Engineer [Associate Engineer] - Charles Clifton
Lead Guitar - Steve Burgh
Pedal Steel Guitar - Harvey Shapiro
Photography By [Back Photo] - David Gahr
Photography By [Front Photo] - Danny Fields
Piano, Organ - Robbie Kondor
Producer - Steve Burgh
Producer [Assistant] - Candice Smith (2)
Technician [Technical Assistance] - Bruce Maddocks
