TJ McFarland - Rosenbum's Gin

Rosenbum's Gin by TJ McFarland caught my eye and made me pick up this CD was the fact that guitar guy Waddy Watchel is on the record. Watchel has played with the likes of Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks and Warren Zevon. 'Waddy was brought in by Pride Hutchison, one of the producers. Pride has worked with Waddy on projects in the past and thought Waddy the perfect fit for the type of record we were making,' wrote TJ.

For you purists, TJ sort of wrote the title track with Vassar Clements, utilizing a previously written Clements' piece. 'It's a haunting tune - When I began conceptualizing and writing thelyrics for Rosenbum's Gin I chose Vassar's melody for the choruses of the song. Vassar was pleased with the result and gave his blessing not long before his battle with cancer began to take its toll earlier this year.' ~ Americana Roots

Listen to samples:

• You Loved Me When
• Bullhorns on a Cadillac
• Emmy
• Wherever's After Crazy
• Ride This Train
• Rosenbum's Gin
• They
• Sweet Little Melody Jane
• Getaway
• Marilyn's Eyes
• Out Of The Blue