1998 Bruce Hornsby – Spirit Trail
Spirit Trail is the sixth studio album by American pianist and singer Bruce Hornsby, released by RCA Records as a double CD in 1998. The cover artwork depicts Hornsby’s uncle, Charles Hornsby.
The album blended instrumental tracks with the story-telling, rock, jazz, and other musical forms Hornsby had delved into over his career. Over the two discs, Hornsby wove a tapestry of varied textures, from the fervent spirituality and almost gospel dirge of “Preacher in the Ring, parts I & II,” to the catchy chord progressions of “Sad Moon.”
Spirit Trail has been often mentioned to be one of Bruce Hornsby’s best albums.[citation needed] Several tracks, notably “Fortunate Son”, have since become fan favorites and staples at Hornsby’s concerts.
Tracks
Disc 1
1 King Of The Hill (Bruce Hornsby) 06:19
2 Resting Place (Bruce Hornsby) 04:45
3 Preacher In The Ring Pt. I (Bruce Hornsby) 05:02
4 Preacher In The Ring Pt. II (Bruce Hornsby) 04:48
5 Song C (Bruce Hornsby) 02:47
6 Sad Moon (Bruce Hornsby) 06:33
7 Pete & Manny (Bruce Hornsby) 03:15
8 Fortunate Son (Bruce Hornsby) 04:16
9 Sneaking Up On Boo Radley (Bruce Hornsby) 05:15
10 Great Divide (Bruce Hornsby; John Hornsby) 05:01
Disc 2
1 Line In The Dust (Bruce Hornsby) 04:43
2 See The Same Way (Bruce Hornsby) 05:37
3 Shadow Hand (Bruce Hornsby) 04:17
4 Sunlight Moon (Bruce Hornsby; Mike Mangini) 04:20
5 Listen To The Silence (Bruce Hornsby) 04:34
6 Funhouse (Bruce Hornsby) 04:22
7 Sunflower Cat (Some Dour Cat) (Down With That) (Bruce Hornsby) 03:55
8 Song D (Bruce Hornsby) 02:03
9 Swan Song (Bruce Hornsby) 04:56
10 Variations On Swan Song & Song D (Bruce Hornsby) 03:53
Musicians
| Bass | Jervonny Collier |
| Bass | John Pierce |
| Bass | Skoti Alain Elliott |
| Drums | John Molo |
| Drums | Matt Chamberlain |
| Drums | Shawn Pelton |
| Guitar | Adam Larrabee |
| Guitar | David Bendeth |
| Guitar | Mike Mangini |
| Guitar | Wayne Pooley |
| Guitar | John Leventhal |
| Guitar | Matthew Scannell |
| Bouzouki | John Leventhal |
| Mandolin | Matthew Scannell |
| Organ | JT Thomas |
| Piano | Bruce Hornsby |
| Synthesizer | Bruce Hornsby |
| Clarinet | Bobby Read |
| Flute | Bobby Read |
| Sax | Bobby Read |
| Trombone | Tim Streagle |
| Trumpet | John D’Earth |
| Violin | Ashley MacIsaac |
| Violin | David Mansfield |
| Percussion | Ernesto Laboy |
| Percussion | John Molo |
| Percussion | Matt Chamberlain |
| Percussion | Shawn Pelton |
| Background Vocals | Colette Coward |
| Background Vocals | Debra Henry |
| Background Vocals | Joe Lee |
| Background Vocals | Kyle Davis |
| Vocals | Bruce Hornsby |
Liner Notes
Producer – Bruce Hornsby
Producer – Mike Mangini (Tracks 1-3, 2-4)
Engineer – Wayne Pooley (Tracks 1-1, 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 1-9, 1-10, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7)
Engineer – Skoti Alain Elliott (Tracks 3, 2-4)
Engineer – Mark Needham (Tracks 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 2-1, 2-2)
Engineer (Second) – Sharon Kearney (Tracks 1-3, 2-4)
Mastered By – Tom Coyne
Mixed By – Wayne Pooley (Tracks 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, 1-7, 1-8, 1-9, 1-10, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7)
Mixed By – Skoti Alain Elliott (Track 2-4)
Art Direction, Design – Bruce Hornsby, Kim Biggs
Photography – Danny Clinch
Mastered At Sterling Sound
Phonographic Copyright BMG Entertainment
Copyright BMG Entertainment