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''Ramblin' Boy'' is the debut
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Tom Paxton Thomas Richard Paxton (born October 31, 1937) is an American folk singer-songwriter who has had a music career spanning more than fifty years. In 2009, Paxton received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
, released in 1964.


History

''Ramblin' Boy'' is referred to as Paxton's debut album, since it was his first album released on a major
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), although he had previously released a live album recorded at
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entitled, ''I'm the Man That Built the Bridges'' (which was released on the small Gaslight label in 1962).Collector's Choice reissue line notes. Richie Unterberger. 2002
/ref> Three songs from ''Ramblin' Boy'' were frequently covered by other artists – the title song, "I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" and "
The Last Thing on My Mind "The Last Thing on My Mind" is a song written by American musician and singer-songwriter Tom Paxton in the early 1960s and recorded first by Paxton in 1964. It is based on the traditional lament song "The Leaving of Liverpool". The song was rele ...
". The latter song remains one of Paxton's most well-known compositions.


Reception

Music critic Steven Leggett of
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commented in his review that the album sounds "rather dated these days" due to the topical issues of the songs. He also writes: "What keeps 'Ramblin' Boy' from being just another period piece from the 1960s are a trio of songs in which Paxton swings away from trying to be relevant and brings a kind of restless and romantic self-analysis to the table. 'The Last Thing on My Mind', 'Ramblin' Boy', and 'I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound' all exhibit a classic, timeless appeal simply because they work to the positive side of emotional ennui."


Reissues

*''Ramblin' Boy'' was reissued on CD by Collectors' Choice in 2002 and 2008. *''Ramblin' Boy'' was reissued on CD by Elektra in 2005.


Track listing

All songs by Tom Paxton unless otherwise noted. #"A Job of Work" – 2:44 #"A Rumblin' in the Land" – 2:59 #"When Morning Breaks" – 2:55 #"Daily News" – 2:17 #"What Did You Learn in School Today?" – 1:44 #"
The Last Thing on My Mind "The Last Thing on My Mind" is a song written by American musician and singer-songwriter Tom Paxton in the early 1960s and recorded first by Paxton in 1964. It is based on the traditional lament song "The Leaving of Liverpool". The song was rele ...
" – 3:05 #"Harper" – 2:52 #"Fare Thee Well, Cisco" – 3:04 #"I Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound" – 3:41 #"High Sheriff of Hazard" (Paxton, Traditional) – 2:10 #"My Lady's a Wild Flying Dove" – 3:11 #"Standing on the Edge of Town" – 1:43 #"I'm Bound for the Mountains and the Sea" – 3:04 #"Goin' to the Zoo" – 2:29 #"Ramblin' Boy" – 3:59


Personnel

*Tom Paxton – vocals, acoustic guitar *Barry Kornfeld – banjo, second acoustic guitar, harmonica *
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- production supervisor


References

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