Shel Silverstein - I'm So Good I Don't Have to Brag - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

After years of writing sharp, subversive songs for others, Shel Silverstein delivered this rare solo set, capturing his mix of humor, bite and off-kilter storytelling at full strength. Drawn from his Cadet period, the album stands as an essential snapshot of Silverstein's singular voice - bold, unpredictable and entirely his own.

Each track on the album is based on a piece of literature. InchThis album is a tribute to some of the greatest literature ever written, dating from as early as the 1600's, to as recent as the 1970's. These works tap into the dark recesses of the human psyche. You will journey through the horrors of addiction, possession, oppression, alienation, forbidden love, the quest for immortality, the duality of man, and in other words, the things that make life so complex. Our hope is to expose a younger generation to these stories, which are as compelling and relatable today as the day when they were first publishedInch

Shel Silverstein, the great American poet, singer-songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter and author of children's books, became known primarily for his oddball sense of humor and the hit songs he wrote for Johnny Cash Inch(A Boy Named SueInch), Dr. Hook (InchCover of the Rolling StoneInch and many others), Loretta Lynn (InchOne's on the WayInch), Bobby Bare (InchTequila SheilaInch) and had his songs performed by a host of top artists from Judy Collins to My Morning Jacket. Shel developed quite an underground following as a singing artist in his own right and released several albums featuring his unique sense of humor and distinctive gravely voice. Presented here is the original 1966 album InchDrain My BrainInch - showcasing the mercurial Silverstein wit, featuring such classic ditties such as InchHoodoo Voodoo LadyInch and InchThe Grizzly Bear.Inch the band on the album is Shel Silverstein (guitar, vocals); Peter Cosey (guitar); Bryce Roberson (guitar); Louis Satterfield (bass); Gene Barge (tenor saxophone); Maurice White (drums) and Charles Stepney (piano). Finally available in the digital domain, all selections newly remastered.