David Ackles (album)
David Ackles is the self-titled debut album of American singer-songwriter David Ackles. Elektra Records later reissued it with new cover art under the title The Road to Cairo.[3] Described by music historian Richie Unterberger as Ackles' "most rock-oriented record",[4] it garnered faint praise from Rolling Stone critic Arthur Schmidt, who complained of thin melodies but who nevertheless described Ackles as "one of the best singers I've ever heard".[5]
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Genre | Singer-songwriter | |||
| Length | 36:51 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | David Anderle, Russ Miller | |||
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| Rolling Stone | positive [1] |
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Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity covered "The Road to Cairo" shortly after the album's release. In the early-1970s, Spooky Tooth and The Hollies would cover "Down River."
Track listing
All songs composed by David Ackles.
- "The Road to Cairo" – 5:16
- "When Love is Gone" – 3:20
- "Sonny Come Home" – 2:59
- "Blue Ribbons" – 4:37
- "What a Happy Day" – 2:14
- "Down River" – 3:57
- "Laissez-Faire" – 1:36
- "Lotus Man" – 2:49
- "His Name Is Andrew" – 6:11
- "Be My Friend" – 4:48
Personnel
- David Ackles – piano, vocals
- David Anderle – producer
- Bruce Botnick – engineer
- Joel Brodsky – photography
- Bob Fisher – audio mastering
- Michael Fonfara – organ
- William S. Harvey – art direction, cover art concept, cover art
- Douglas Hastings – guitar
- John Keliehor – percussion
- Russ Miller – producer
- Jerry Penrod – bass guitar
- Brian Ross-Myring – engineer
- Richie Unterberger – liner notes
- Danny Weis – guitar
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References
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Schmidt, Arthur (28 September 1968). "David Ackles". Rolling Stone. Missing or empty
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- The Road to Cairo at AllMusic
- David Ackles at AllMusic
- Schmidt, Arthur. (September 28, 1968). David Ackles. Rolling Stone. Accessed November 11, 2007.
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