David Ackles - David Ackles (1968) (Reissue, 2002)

Artist: David Ackles
Title Of Album:David Ackles
Year Of Release: 1968/2002
Label (Catalog#) : Collectors' Choice Music [CCM-312-2]
Country: USA
Genre: Folk Rock
Quality: FLAC (tracks+cue,log,scans)
Bitrate: Lossless
Total Time: 00:37:51
Total Size 207Mb

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]

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."

Tracks:
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1. The Road To Cairo - 5:16
2. When Love Is Gone - 3:20
3. Sonny Come Home - 2:59
4. Blue Ribbons - 4:37
5. What A Happy Day - 2:14
6. Down River - 3:57
7. Laissez-Faire - 1:36
8. Lotus Man - 2:49
9. His Name Is Andrew - 6:11
10.Be My Friend - 4:48

Personnel:
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David Ackles – piano, vocals
Michael Fonfara – organ
Douglas Hastings – guitar
John Keliehor – percussion
Jerry Penrod – bass guitar
Danny Weis – guitar

All thanks to original releaser