''Beggar's Oil'' is an EP by

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singer and guitarist

Kelly Joe Phelps Kelly Joe Phelps (October 5, 1959 – May 31, 2022) was an American musician and songwriter. His music has been characterized as a mixture of delta blues and jazz.Ann Powers, ''The New York Times'', February 9, 2000. Career Kelly Joe Phelps grew ...

, released in 2002.

History

''Beggar's Oil'' was recorded at

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s from Feb 6 - Feb 13, 2001, during the same sessions that produced '' Sky Like a Broken Clock''. Phelps' first releases were essentially his voice and the voice of his slide guitar. He assembled a band and put aside the slide guitar to focus on his fingerpicking style. "Lass of Loch Royale (If I Prove False to Thee)" was recorded live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA on November 20, 1999. The title track is the same as found on ''Sky Like a Broken Clock''.

Reception

Music critic Chris Jones of the

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Folk/Country Reviews wrote "Simply, this record brings us true tales from the barren outposts of the human heart. A genuine original."

Track listing

All songs written by Kelly Joe Phelps except "Lass of Loch Royale (If I Prove False to Thee)" (Traditional). #"Beggar's Oil" #"Tommy" #"Don Quixote's Windmill" #"Frankenstein Party of Three: Your Table is Ready" #"Beggar's Oil" (band arrangement) #"Lass of Loch Royale (If I Prove False to Thee)"

Personnel

*Kelly Joe Phelps - vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, slide guitar *Larry Taylor - bass *Billy Conway - drums, percussion *Tom West - Hammond organ *Dinty Child - pump organ, accordion *David Henry - cello *Jim Fitting - harmonica

Production

*Produced by George Howard *Engineered by David Henry *Mixed by George Howard and David Henry *Mastered by Jeff Lipton *Track 6 recorded by Dave Nielsen and mixed by Julie Rix

References

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External links

Discography at Kelly Joe Phelps official web site.
2002 EPs Kelly Joe Phelps albums Rykodisc EPs Albums recorded at Long View Farm