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All artwork plus the discography 
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Lefty Frizzell - Life's Like Poetry  [12 disc st]
Bear Family
BCD 15550
1992

Tracklist : 

CD 01

01. I Love You A Thousand Ways
02. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time
03. Shine, Shave, Shower (It's Saturday)
04. Cold Feet
05. Don't Think It Ain't Been Fun Dear
06. When Payday Comes Around
07. My Baby's Just Like Money
08. Look What Thoughts Will Do
09. My Baby's Just Like Money
10. You Want Everything But Me
11. I Want To Be With You Always
12. Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)
13. How Long Will It Take (To Stop Loving You)
14. Always Late (With Your Kisses)
15. Mom And Dad's Waltz
16. You Can Go On Your Way Now
17. Treasure Untold
18. Blue Yodel #6
19. Travellin' Blues
20. My Old Pal
21. Blue Yodel #2
22. Lullaby Yodel
23. Brakeman's Blues
24. My Rough And Rowdy Ways
25. I Love You (Though You're No Good)
26. It's Just You (I Could Love Always)
27. (Darling Now) You're Here So Everything's Alright
28. I've Got Reasons To Hate You


CD 02

01. I Love You (Though You're No Good)
02. Don't Stay Away (Till Love Grows Cold)
03. It's Just You (I Could Love Always)
04. (Darling Now) You're Here So Everything's Alright
05. If You Can Spare The Time (I Won't Miss The Money)
06. A King Without A Queen
07. Forever (And Always)
08. I Know You're Lonesome (While Waiting For Me)
09. Lost Love Blues
10. That's Me Without You
11. Send Her Here To Be Mine
12. Lost Love Blues
13. That's Me Without You
14. I Won't Be Good For Nothin'
15. If I Lose You (I'll Lose My World)
16. I'm An Old Man (Trying To Live While I Can)
17. You're Just Mine (Only In My Dreams)
18. I'll Try
19. (Honey, Baby, Hurry) Bring Your Sweet Self Back To Me
20. Time Changes Things
21. All Of Me Loves All Of You
22. California Blues (Blue Yodel #4)
23. Never No' Mo' Blues
24. We Crucified Our Jesus
25. When It Comes To Measuring Love
26. Sleep Baby Sleep
27. (I'm) Lonely And Blue



CD 03

01. Before You Go, Make Sure You Know
02. Two Friends Of Mine In love
03. Hopeless Love
04. Then I'll Come Back To You
05. The Tragic Letter (The Letter That You Left)  [with Wayne Raney]
06. Two Hearts Broken Now  [with Wayne Raney]
07. You Can Always Count On Me  [with Wayne Raney]
08. I've Been Away Way Too Long  [with Wayne Raney]
09. Run 'Em Off
10. The Darkest Moment (Is Just Before The Light Of Day)
11. You're Too Late
12. My Little Her And Him
13. I Love You Mostly
14. You're There, I'm Here
15. Let It Be So
16. Mama!
17. Making Believe
18. Moonlight, Darling And You
19. I'll Sit Alone And Cry
20. A Forest Fire (Is In Your Heart)
21. Sweet Lies
22. Your Tomorrows Will Never Come
23. It Gets Late So Early
24. I'm Lost Between Right And Wrong
25. Promises (Promises, Promises)
26. My Love And Baby's Gone
27. Today Is That Tomorrow (I Dreamed Of Yesterday)
28. First To Have A Second Chance



CD 04

01. These Hands
02. You Can't Divorce My Heart
03. Treat Her Right
04. Heart's Highway
05. I'm A Boy Left Alone
06. Just Can't Live That Fast (Anymore)
07. The Waltz Of The Angels
08. Lullaby Waltz
09. Glad I Found You
10. Now That You Are Gone
11. From An Angel To A Devil
12. Lover By Appointment  [with Johnny Bond]
13. Sick, Sober And Sorry  [with Johnny Bond]
14. No One To Talk To (But The Blues)  [with Shirley Caddell]
15. Is It Only That You're Lonely
16. Mailman Bring Me No More Blues
17. You've Still Got It
18. Tell Me Dear
19. To Stop Loving You (Means Cry)
20. The Torch Within My Heart
21. Time Out For The Blues
22. I Love You A Thousand Ways
23. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time
24. I Want To Be With You Always
25. Mom And Dad's Waltz
26. (Darling) Let's Turn Back The Years
27. You Win Again
28. Why Should I Be Lonely
29. Signed, Sealed And Delivered
30. Nobody Knows But Me



CD 05

01. If You're Ever Lonely Darling
02. Silence
03. Release Me
04. Our Love's No Bluff
05. You're Humbuggin' Me
06. She's Gone
07. Cigarettes And Coffee Blues
08. I Need Your Love
09. My Bucket's Got A Hole In It
10. I Love You A Thousand Ways
11. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time
12. Mom And Dad's Waltz
13. I Want To Be With You Always
14. Always Late (With Your Kisses)
15. If You're Ever Lonely Darling
16. Sin Will Be The Chaser For The Wine
17. Knock Again, True Love
18. The Long Black Veil
19. One Has-Been To Another
20. Farther Than My Eyes Can See
21. My Blues Will Pass
22. Ballad Of The Blue And Grey
23. That's All I Can Remember
24. So What! Let It Rain
25. What You Gonna Do, Leroy?
26. I Feel Sorry For Me
27. Heaven's Plan
28. Looking For You



Disc: 6

01. Stranger
02. A Few Steps Away
03. Forbidden Lovers
04. Just Passing Through
05. That Reminds Me Of Me
06. Don't Let Her See Me Cry
07. Through The Eyes Of A Fool
08. James River
09. Preview Of Coming Attractions
10. Lonely Heart
11. What Good Did You Get (Out Of Breaking My Heart)
12. When It Rains The Blues
13. I'm Not The Man I'm Supposed To Be
14. Saginaw, Michigan
15. There's No Food In This House
16. The Rider
17. The Nester
18. I Was Coming Home To You
19. Hello To Him (Goodbye To Me)
20. I Can Tell
21. Make That One For The Road A Cup Of Coffee
22. 'Gator Hollow
23. It Costs Too Much To Die
24. She's Gone, Gone, Gone
25. Running Into Memories Of You
26. Confused
27. How Far Down Can I Go


Disc: 7

01. It's Bad (When It's Thataway)
02. I Don't Trust You Anymore
03. A Little Unfair
04. Woman Let Me Sing You A Song
05. Preparations To Be Blue
06. Stranger
07. Love Looks Good On You
08. Mama
09. It's Hard To Please You
10. You Don't Want Me To Get Well
11. Writing On The Wall
12. I Just Couldn't See The Forest (For The Trees)
13. I'm Not Guilty
14. It Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Guy
15. Everything Keeps Coming Back (But You)
16. Heart (Don't Love Her Anymore)
17. You Don't Have To Be Present To Win
18. My Feet Are Getting Cold
19. Is There Anything I Can Do
20. The Old Gang's Gone
21. A Song From A Lonely Heart
22. You Gotta Be Puttin' Me On
23. There In The Mirror
24. Get This Stranger Out Of Me
25. Money Tree
26. Hobo's Pride


Disc: 8

01. When The Rooster Leaves The Yard
02. Anything You Can Spare
03. Only Way To Fly (original vocal)
04. Only Way To Fly (laughing version)
05. A Prayer On Your Lips Is Like Freedom In Your Hands
06. Little Old Wine Drinker Me
07. A Word Or Two To Mary
08. Almost Persuaded
09. Have You Ever Been Untrue  [with June Stearns]
10. If You've Got The Money, I've Got the Time  [with June Stearns]
11. When The Grass Grows Green Again
12. The Marriage Bit
13. I'll Remember You
14. Wasted Way Of Life
15. Keep Them Flowers Watered While I'm Gone
16. An Article From Life
17. Blind Street Singer
18. Honky Tonk Hill
19. My Baby Is A Tramp
20. She Brought Love Sweet Love
21. Watermelon Time In Georgia
22. I Must Be Getting Over You
23. Out Of You
24. It's Raining All Over The World
25. There's Something Lonely In This House
26. Three Cheers For The Good Guys
27. An Article From Life  [undubbed]
28. Honky Tonk Hill  [undubbed]


Disc: 9

01. Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboy
02. What Am I Gonna Do
03. Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)
04. You Babe
05. This Just Ain't No Good Day For Leavin'
06. Down By The Railroad Track
07. Let Me Give Her The Flowers
08. If I Had Half The Sense (A Fool Was Born With)
09. Somebody's Words
10. Lucky Arms
11. True Love Needs To Be In Touch
12. My House Is Your Honky Tonk
13. I Buy The Wine
14. If She Just Helps Me Get Over You
15. Falling
16. Railroad Lady
17. I Can't Get Over You To Save My Life
18. I Never Go Around Mirrors (I've Got A Heartache To Hide)
19. That's The Way Love Goes
20. She Found The Key
21. I Wonder Who's Building The Bridge
22. My Wishing Room
23. I'm Gonna Hang Out My Mind Today
24. Sittin' And Thinkin'
25. I Love You A Thousand Ways
26. I'm Not That Good At Goodbye
27. Yesterday Just Passed My Way Again
28. Life's Like Poetry


Disc: 10

01. Darling I'm Missing You  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
02. I'll Never Cry Over You  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
03. My Confession  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
04. I Hope You're Not Lonely When I'm Gone  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
05. My Baby And My Wife  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
06. Its All Over Now  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
07. Worried Mind  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
08. Maiden's Prayer  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
09. I'm Wasting My Life Away  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
10. You Nearly Lose Your Mind  [Ray Patterson Demo - 1946]
11. If You've Got The Money (I've Got The Time)  [Demo - 1950's]
12. Lost Love Blues  [Demo - 1950's]
13. Just Can't Live That Fast (Any More)  [Demo 1 - 1950's]
14. Just Can't Live That Fast (Any More)  [Demo 2 - 1950's]
15. Honey Baby  [Demo - 1950's]
16. Please Be Mine, Dear Blue Eyes  [Demo - 1950's]
17. I'm Yours If You Want Me  [Demo - 1950's]
18. I'll Be A Bachelor 'Til I Die  [Demo - 1950's]
19. Yesterday's Mail  [Demo - 1950's]


Disc: 11

01. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]
02. Look What Thoughts Will Do  [Transcription]
03. Shine, Shave, Shower (It's Saturday)  [Transcription]
04. I Want To Be With You Always  [Transcription]
05. My Baby's Just Like Money  [Transcription]
06. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]
07. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]
08. Why Should I Be Lonely  [Transcription]
09. Ida Red Boogie  [Transcription]
10. I Love You A Thousand Ways  [Transcription]
11. Always Late (With Your Kisses)  [Transcription]
12. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]
13. Cigarettes And Coffee Blues  [Transcription]
14. The Long Black Veil  [Transcription]
15. Chain Gang - Freddie Hart  [Transcription]
16. Desert Blues  [Transcription]
17. Theme & If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]
18. I Want To Be With You Always  [Transcription]
19. My Bucket's Got A Hole In It  [Transcription]
20. Always Late (With Your Kisses)  [Transcription]
21. Make The One For The Road A Cup Of Coffee  [Transcription]
22. Mom And Dad's Waltz  [Transcription]
23. Cigarettes And Coffee Blues  [Transcription]
24. Darling Let's Turn Back The Years  [Transcription]
25. Things  [Transcription]
26. Woodchopper's Ball (Instrumental)  [Transcription]
27. I Want To Be With You Always  [Transcription]
28. Stay All Night  [Transcription]
29. Somebody's Pushing  [Transcription]
30. The Long Black Veil  [Transcription]
31. Mona Lisa - David Frizzell  [Transcription]
32. I Want To Be With You Always  [Transcription]
33. Stay All Night  [Transcription]
34. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]
35. Sunday Down In Tennessee  [Transcription]
36. A King Without A Queen (& Interview)  [Transcription]
37. Mom And Dad's Waltz  [Transcription]
38. Travellin' Blues  [Transcription]
39. If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time  [Transcription]


Disc: 12

01. I'll Make It Up To You  [Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
02. It's Hard To Please You  [Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
03. Too Much Love  [Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
04. My Abandoned Heart  [Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
05. Wait Till I'm Asleep  [Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
06. Not This Time  [with Abe Mulkey - Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
07. Not This Time  [Abe Mulkey Demo - Mid 1960's]
08. Why Didn't You Tell Me Our Love Was Wrong  [Demo 1 - 1950's]
09. Forever (And Always)  [Demo - 1950's]
10. Why Didn't You Tell Me Our Love Was Wrong  [Demo 2 - 1950's]
11. Please Don't Stay Away So Long  [Demo 1 - 1950's]
12. Please Don't Stay Away So Long  [Demo 2 - 1950's]
13. You Have Never Been Known To Be Wrong  [Demo - 1950's]
14. The Reason Why My Heart's In Misery  [Demo - 1950's]
15. Blue Yodel #6  [Demo - 1950's]
16. Just Little Things Like That  [Demo - 1950's]
17. I Love You So  [Demo - 1950's]
18. A Fool's Advice  [Demo - 1950's]
19. When Me And My Baby Go Steppin' Out  [Demo 1 - 1950's]
20. When Me And My Baby Go Steppin' Out  [Demo 2 - 1950's]
21. Lullaby Yodel  [Demo - 1950's]
22. Brakeman's Blues  [Demo - 1950's]





NOTE : This is a re-rip of this box set ripped with EAC 1.3. 
As with other BF box sets, this one contained several typos 
or song titles that were slightly incorrect or misspelled. 
Some examples are : "I'm an Old Old Man (Tryin' To Live While 
I Can)" was mistakenly titled "... (Tryin' To Love While I 
Can." "You Gotta Be Puttin' Me On" was titled "You Gotta Me 
Puttin' Me On." "Things" was titled "The Things We Used To 
Do." Everything has been corrected and now all files are 
titled and tagged correctly.

 
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Life's Like Poetry is a gigantic, 12-disc box set that includes all of Lefty 
Frizzell's recordings for Columbia and ABC, plus early demos, a session with 
Jay Miller, and several radio transcriptions -- everything he recorded between 
1950 and 1975. Certainly, the box is designed for collectors -- no one but the 
most devoted fan could listen to all 330 tracks. Though all of his classic 
material is included, there is also a fair share of mediocre material, including 
some ill-advised attempts at country-pop. Nevertheless, there are gems sprinkled 
throughout the collection and it offers proof of his far-reaching talents and 
influence, as well as demonstrating that several of Lefty's later recordings were 
as worthwhile as his early singles. For any serious fan, it is an indispensible 
collection. 


-- Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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