Poet In My Window

Philo Records, 1986. Originally released by Featherbed Records, 1982.

Tracks

Marilyn Monroe/Neon and Waltzes (2:42)

Heart Of A Miner (3:37)

Julie Anne (3:09)

You Can't Go Home Again (3:58)

October Reasons (3:20)

Wheels (2:45)

Workin' In Corners (4:03)

Waltzing with the Angels (3:04)

Trouble With Roses (2:27)

Tonight I Think I'm Gonna Go Downtown (2:33)

Poet In My Window (2:19)

Running Time: 33:57

Credits and Notes

Producer: Nanci Griffith & John and Laurie Hill for Featherbed Productions

All songs by Nanci Griffith, except "Tonight I Think I'm Gonna Go Downtown" (Jimmie Dale Gilmore and John Reed).

Notable Participants: Eric Taylor (bass).

Reviews & Commentary

Mark E. Ferguson, manager of the Nanci Griffith Mailing List

A gorgeous record; Nanci finds her unique vocal style and delivers a batch of smooth, sweet ballads. There's more of a country feel here, with tasteful pedal steel and drums on a few tracks. Her recurring theme of a solitary life on the road is exemplified in "Workin' in Corners." "You Can't Go Home Again" is one of the most beautiful songs she's ever written. The melodic bass playing of Eric Taylor (Nanci's ex-husband) gives the songs added appeal.