Information/Write-up
Released May 21, 2021
Both hailing from Canada, Cat Clyde and Jeremie Albino are cut from the same musical cloth that fuses together elements of folk, blues, Americana, and soul. The result is a sound that exudes heart and a nostalgic feeling of days gone by. As fans of classic old school singers and storytellers like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Michael Hurley, that same compelling quality is seen in both their musical styles. When the pandemic hit and gigs were put on hold (among them,Telluride for Jeremie and Edmonton Folk Fest for Cat), it allowed both artists to focus on their craft, individually and collaboratively. The album features 2 original songs (“Been Worryin’” and “Tried and Cried”) and 7 covers of some of their favorite artists.
In 2018 when Cat and Jeremie met, there was an instant bond when they discovered their music tastes uncannily aligned. They both grew up listening to many of the same records and admired many of the same musicians. Clyde explains, “It’s nice to share that love of listening to something a hundred times and never getting sick of it. As a musician you travel around a lot and meet a lot of people, but when you meet someone that has a hunger for the same type of musical food, it’s really special.” Cat and Jeremie realized almost immediately that they wanted to collaborate.
Clyde decided to visit Albino’s country house in 2019. At the time they were both working on their own albums – that year Albino put out his first record, Hard Time, and Clyde released her second album, Hunters Trance – and they had been doing a lot of touring. It was a much-needed break from the pressure, and they were really able to let loose. Their morning routine consisted of playing a good record with breakfast and in the evening an all-night jam fest. An adapted cover of Blind Willie McTell’s blues classic “You [Was] Born To Die,” was recorded at Albino’s farm during that trip, and that was the tune that inspired them to create an entire record of songs they love by artists they admire. Choosing the songs came organically, as they dug into their collective music brains, sharing the pieces they have always loved. Though they both became busy again, there was always a lingering feeling that they needed to finish this album idea, and 2020 presented them with the time to carry through. While this past year sidelined a lot of plans for musicians, Cat and Jeremie hope that by getting together to make this album, their fans can connect to their love of life, close friendship, and great songs that were written long ago yet still feel relevant for these times.
Produced by Cat Clyde, Jeremie Albino, and Strummer Jasson at SecondPrize Studio
Mixed by Taylor Carroll at Bear Creek Studio in Woodinville, WA
Mastered by Robert Nation at EMAC Studios
Cat Clyde - Vocals, Guitar
Jeremie Albino - Vocals, Guitar
Strummer Jasson - Drums
Wes Martin - Bass
1. You Were Born to Die
Written by Willie McTell. New English lyric adaptation by Cat Clyde
© Ernest B. McTell Publishing Designee. All Rights Administered by Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP)
2. Been Worryin’
Written by Jeremie Albino and Cat Clyde
Jeremie Albino Music (SOCAN), and Bon Chien Publishing (SOCAN)
3. Hello Stranger
Written by A.P. Carter
Peer International Corporation (BMI)
4. Freight Train
Written by Elizabeth Cotten
Figs D Music (BMI) obo itself and Sanga Music Inc (BMI) c/o Concord Music Publishing
5. Tried and Cried
Written by Cat Clyde
Bon Chien Publishing (SOCAN)
6. It Hurts Me Too
Words and Music by Melvin London
©1957 (Renewed 1985) Conrad Music (BMI)/ Lonmel Publishing Inc.,
All Rights Administered by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.
Used By Permission. All Rights Reserved.
7. What Am I Living For
Written by Art Harris and Fred Jay
Unichappell Music Inc. (BMI) and Tideland Music Publ. Corp. (BMI)
All rights administered by Unichappell Music Inc.
8. Girl From The North Country
100% Universal Tunes (SESAC) obo Bob Dylan
©1963 Universal Tunes. All rights controlled and administered by Universal Tunes
9. Pastures Of Plenty
Written by Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. & TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc. (BMI)
Musicians
Cat Clyde: vocals, guitar
Jeremie Albino: vocals, guitar
Wes Martin: bass
Strummer Jasson: drums
Songwriting
‘You Were Born To Die’: Willie McTell
‘Been Worryin’’: Cat Clyde, Jeremie Albino
‘Hello Stranger’: A.P. Carter
‘Freight Train’: Elizabeth Cotten
‘Tried And Cried’: Cat Clyde
‘It Hurts Me Too’: Mel London
‘What Am I Living For’: Arthur Harris, Fred Jay
‘Girl From The North Country’: Bob Dylan
‘Pastures Of Plenty’: Woody Guthrie
Production
Produced by Cat Clyde, Jeremie Albino, Strummer Jasson at SecondPrize Studio
Mixed by Taylor Carroll at Bear Creek Studios
Mastered by Robert Nation at Emac Studios
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