Album Notes

Rick Harrington’s debut album will leave you anything but bored. This eclectic assortment of well-crafted and superbly performed songs covers nearly all the musical bases. The title song, "You Can’t Just Sit There," is a folk-rock portrayal of the true-life adventure of Larry Walters (the man who one day decided to see if he could be lifted by a host of weather balloons tied to his lawn chair). "Ain’t Life Grand" is a fun blues-rock tune about being content whatever your circumstances. Emily’s bluesy vocals and Rick’s lead guitar really stand out on this one. Steel guitar and mandolin are featured in "Bertram Harris," a kind of new grass/country/jam song addressing the cruel consequences and regrets of a life of addiction. "Sleeveless" is a rock-jazz portrayal of the tragic pride and carelessness of youth. This song features some excellent saxophone and conga playing as well as a very strong vocal performance by Emily Truncellito. The "Tractor Song" is an amusing, pure country, statement of the reliability of a tractor over a woman. The steel guitar work is a real highlight on this track. "Mister Smooth" is an instrumental, smooth jazz piece showcasing some impressive saxophone, guitar and piano interplay. "Reach for Me" is a delicate love song, assisted by subtle finger-picking guitar and tasteful piano. "Midnight Highway" is a driving rock song featuring some tight breaks and nice lead guitar work. Inspired by the Biblical book, Ecclesiastes, "What About You" is an acoustic, piano-featured song pondering the nature and meaning of life. "The Love of Many" is a beautifully written arrangement of acoustic guitar, cello and piano telling a heart-warming story of adoption. The delicate finger-picking guitar and cello on "Daddy’s Love" appropriately assist in telling of the helplessness a parent can feel in a cruel and unpredictable world. Emily’s sweet vocals in a "Place so Still" beautifully express the vivid picture of an abandoned farm and the profound reality it brings to light. This entire album is well worth a listen.