Released September 21, 1992 History
(1992) Career Moves
(1993) Release date 21 September 1992 | Length 46:06 Artist Loudon Wainwright III Genres Folk music, Country blues | |
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Label Charisma Records America, Inc. Producers Loudon Wainwright III, Jeffrey Lesser Similar Little Ship, Last Man on Earth, Final Exam, Grown Man, Fame and Wealth | ||
Loudon wainwright iii people in love
History is the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, released on September 21, 1992 on Charisma Records. The album was recorded following the death of Wainwright's father, Loudon Wainwright Jr.. Regarding his father's death and its influence on History, Wainwright stated that:
Contents
- Loudon wainwright iii people in love
- Song information
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Release history
- Songs
- References
The album featured deeply personal compositions, with a musical style that ranges from talking blues ("Talking New Bob Dylan") to almost pure country rock ("So Many Songs") and modern folk ("The Picture", "Men").
History is often regarded as a breakthrough in Wainwright's career. Allmusic call the album "his masterpiece", and both Bruce Springsteen and Bob Geldof cited it as their favourite album of the year.
Song information
The final track, "A Handful of Dust" is an adaptation of a song written by his father.
"Hitting You" is the fourth song of Wainwright's career dedicated to his daughter Martha Wainwright, and "A Father and a Son" is directed to his son Rufus Wainwright.
Track listing
- "People In Love" – 2:57
- "Men" – 3:35
- "The Picture" – 2:32
- "When I'm At Your House" – 2:31
- "The Doctor" – 4:00
- "Hitting You" – 3:03
- "I'd Rather Be Lonely" – 2:50
- "Between" – 1:27
- "Talking New Bob Dylan" – 3:34
- "So Many Songs" – 3:52
- "4 X 10" – 3:07
- "A Father And A Son" – 3:21
- "Sometimes I Forget" – 5:53
- "A Handful Of Dust" – 3:24
Personnel
Loudon Wainwright III - guitar, vocals
Release history
Songs
1People in Love3:00
2Men3:38
3The Picture2:33