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'''''Tryin' To Start Out Clean''''' was the debut album released by Canadian singer-songwriter [[Willie P. Bennett]] and was released as an [[LP album]] by [[Woodshed Records]] in [[1975 in music|1975]]. The album was recorded and mixed at Thunder Sound, [[Toronto]], January-February, 1975.
| name = Tryin' to Start Out Clean
| type = studio
| artist = Willie P. Bennett
| cover =Tryin' to Start Out Clean.jpg
| alt =
| released = February 1975
| recorded = January–February 1975
| venue =
| studio = Thunder Sound, Toronto,
| genre = [[Country music]], [[Bluegrass music|Bluegrass]]
| length =
| label = Woodshed Records
| producer = [[David Essig]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = [[Hobo's Taunt]]
| next_year = 1977
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Tryin' to Start Out Clean
| type = studio
| single1 = White Line
| single1date = 1969
}}
}}
'''''Tryin' To Start Out Clean''''' was the debut album released by Canadian singer-songwriter [[Willie P. Bennett]] and was released as an [[LP album]] by his own label, [[Woodshed Records]] in [[1975 in music|1975]] (WS-004).<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/willie-p-bennett-mn0001312809 "Willie P. Bennett"] ''Allmusic'' biography by Frank Eisenhuth</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Canadian Review|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5oYFAAAAMAAJ|volume=Issues 2-6|year=1976|publisher=Pomeroy, Carter.|page=42}}</ref> The album was recorded and mixed at Thunder Sound, [[Toronto]], January–February, 1975,<ref name="Schneider2010">{{cite book|author=Jason Schneider|title=Whispering Pines: The Northern Roots of American Music... from Hank Snow to the Band|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=c--zNXu1v74C&pg=RA1-PT162|date=15 December 2010|publisher=ECW Press|isbn=978-1-55490-552-2|page=1}}</ref> after Bennett had been playing for some time with his bluegrass group, the Bone China Band.<ref>[https://exclaim.ca/music/article/willie_p_bennett_1951-2008 "Willie P. Bennett: 1951-2008"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Jason Schneider. Feb 26, 2008</ref> He promoted the songs from the album during his solo performances.<ref>[https://issuu.com/imprintuw/docs/1977-78_v18-n28_chevron "Great Coffee Houses Without FED Support"]. ''The Chevron'', January 13, 1978</ref>


The album contains one of Bennett's best-known songs, "Music In Your Eyes", which was performed live and recorded by Canadian folk icon [[Stan Rogers]], amongst others.
The album contains one of Bennett's best-known songs, "Music In Your Eyes", which was performed live and recorded, separately, by Canadian folk icons [[Stan Rogers]] and his brother [[Garnet Rogers]], amongst others. "White Line" was first released as a single in [[1969 in music|1969]]. In 2014, Canadian musician, Peter Thompson, released his album Music in Your Eyes which features Thompson's cover as the opening track.


It was released in remastered form on [[compact disc]] in [[2001 in music|2001]] by [[Vancouver]]-based Festival Records. In [[2003 in music|2003]] it was re-released in a limited edition by Japanese label Seymour, in an LP-style slipcase.
Bennett re-released the album on [[compact disc]] in [[2001 in music|2001]]. The album was digitally remastered by Paul Reiemens at [[Grant Avenue Studios]] in Hamilton, Ontario and released on Bennett's independent label, Bnatural Music. In [[2003 in music|2003]] it was re-released by Japanese label Air Mail Archive (AIRAC-1038), as part of their "Canadian Singer Songwriters Series Vol. 2", in an LP-style slipcase. However, this edition was mastered from a vinyl LP.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Side one
Side one


#"Driftin' Snow" - 2:42
# "Driftin' Snow" - 2:42
#"White Line" - 4:26
# "White Line" - 4:26
#"Me and Molly" - 3:34
# "Me and Molly" - 3:34
#"Don't Blame Your Blues on Me" - 2:04
# "Don't Blame Your Blues on Me" - 2:04
# "Country Squall" - 1:15<ref name=nd>"Willie P. Bennett: Squirrel of the Radio". {{cite book|title=No Depression|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gTFLAAAAYAAJ|volume=Issues 13-16|year=1998|publisher=No Depression|page=32}}</ref>
#"Country Squall" - 1:15
#"In a Prayer" - 3:46
# "In a Prayer" - 3:46


Side two
Side two


#"My Pie" - 2:58
# "My Pie" - 2:58
#"Music in your Eyes" - 5:28
# "Music in your Eyes" - 5:28
#"Willie's Diamond Joe" - 3:41
# "Willie's Diamond Joe" - 3:41<ref name=nd />
#"Down to the Water" - 4:20
# "Down to the Water" - 4:20
#"Tryin' to Start out Clean" - 3:40
# "Tryin' to Start out Clean" - 3:40
#"Driftin' Snow (Reprise) / Sault Creek III" - 1:50
# "Driftin' Snow (Reprise) / Sault Creek III" - 1:50

⚫
All words and music by [[Willie P. Bennett]], copyright Teoc Music.


==Performers/Credits==
⚫
*[[Willie P. Bennett]] – [[Singing|Vocals]]/[[Guitar]]
⚫
*[[Dennis Pendrith]] - [[Bass]]
⚫
*[[Bill Usher]] - [[Drums]] and [[Percussion]]
⚫
*[[Chris Whiteley]] - [[Harmonica]]/[[Trumpet]]
⚫
*[[Ken Whiteley]] - [[Piano]]/[[Organ]]/[[Lead Guitar]] (on "Country Squall")/[[Banjo]] (on "Reprise")
⚫
*[[Ron Dann]] - [[Pedal Steel]]
⚫
*[[Zeke Mazurek]] - [[Fiddle]]
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*[[Dave Essig]] - [[Mandolin]]/[[Rhythm Guitar]] (on "Music In Your Eyes")
⚫
*[[Willie P. Bennett]], Snarlin' Dave Quinn, [[Chris Whiteley]], [[Ken Whiteley]] - [[Background Vocals]]


⚫
All words and music by [[Willie P. Bennett]], C&R 2001 Bnatural Music
⚫
*Produced by [[Dave Essig]].
⚫
*Engineered by Phil Sheridan.


==Personnel==
⚫
* Willie P. Bennett – [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]]
⚫
* Dennis Pendrith - [[Bass guitar|bass]]
⚫
* [[Bill Usher]] - [[drums]], [[percussion]]
⚫
* Chris Whiteley - [[harmonica]], [[trumpet]]
⚫
* [[Ken Whiteley]] - [[piano]], [[organ (music)|organ]], [[lead guitar]] (on "Country Squall"), [[banjo]] (on "Reprise")
⚫
* Ron Dann - [[pedal steel]]
⚫
* [[Zeke Mazurek]] - [[fiddle]]
⚫
* [[David Essig|Dave Essig]] - [[mandolin]], [[rhythm guitar]] (on "Music In Your Eyes")
⚫
* Willie P. Bennett, Snarlin' Dave Quinn, Chris Whiteley, Ken Whiteley - [[Background Vocals|backing vocals]]
;Technical
⚫
* Produced by [[David Essig|Dave Essig]]
⚫
* Engineered by Phil Sheridan
* Recorded and mixed at Thunder Sound, Toronto, January–February 1975


==References==
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 19:42, 6 September 2023

Tryin' to Start Out Clean
Studio album by
Willie P. Bennett
ReleasedFebruary 1975
RecordedJanuary–February 1975
StudioThunder Sound, Toronto,
GenreCountry music, Bluegrass
LabelWoodshed Records
ProducerDavid Essig
Willie P. Bennett chronology
Tryin' to Start Out Clean
(1975) 		Hobo's Taunt
(1977)
Singles from Tryin' to Start Out Clean
  1. "White Line"
    Released: 1969

Tryin' To Start Out Clean was the debut album released by Canadian singer-songwriter Willie P. Bennett and was released as an LP album by his own label, Woodshed Records in 1975 (WS-004).[1][2] The album was recorded and mixed at Thunder Sound, Toronto, January–February, 1975,[3] after Bennett had been playing for some time with his bluegrass group, the Bone China Band.[4] He promoted the songs from the album during his solo performances.[5]

The album contains one of Bennett's best-known songs, "Music In Your Eyes", which was performed live and recorded, separately, by Canadian folk icons Stan Rogers and his brother Garnet Rogers, amongst others. "White Line" was first released as a single in 1969. In 2014, Canadian musician, Peter Thompson, released his album Music in Your Eyes which features Thompson's cover as the opening track.

Bennett re-released the album on compact disc in 2001. The album was digitally remastered by Paul Reiemens at Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton, Ontario and released on Bennett's independent label, Bnatural Music. In 2003 it was re-released by Japanese label Air Mail Archive (AIRAC-1038), as part of their "Canadian Singer Songwriters Series Vol. 2", in an LP-style slipcase. However, this edition was mastered from a vinyl LP.

Track listing

[edit]

Side one

  1. "Driftin' Snow" - 2:42
  2. "White Line" - 4:26
  3. "Me and Molly" - 3:34
  4. "Don't Blame Your Blues on Me" - 2:04
  5. "Country Squall" - 1:15[6]
  6. "In a Prayer" - 3:46

Side two

  1. "My Pie" - 2:58
  2. "Music in your Eyes" - 5:28
  3. "Willie's Diamond Joe" - 3:41[6]
  4. "Down to the Water" - 4:20
  5. "Tryin' to Start out Clean" - 3:40
  6. "Driftin' Snow (Reprise) / Sault Creek III" - 1:50

All words and music by Willie P. Bennett, C&R 2001 Bnatural Music

Personnel

[edit]
Technical
  • Produced by Dave Essig
  • Engineered by Phil Sheridan
  • Recorded and mixed at Thunder Sound, Toronto, January–February 1975

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Willie P. Bennett" Allmusic biography by Frank Eisenhuth
  2. ^ Canadian Review. Vol. Issues 2-6. Pomeroy, Carter. 1976. p. 42. {{cite book}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  3. ^ Jason Schneider (15 December 2010). Whispering Pines: The Northern Roots of American Music... from Hank Snow to the Band. ECW Press. p. 1. ISBN 978-1-55490-552-2.
  4. ^ "Willie P. Bennett: 1951-2008". Exclaim!, By Jason Schneider. Feb 26, 2008
  5. ^ "Great Coffee Houses Without FED Support". The Chevron, January 13, 1978
  6. ^ a b "Willie P. Bennett: Squirrel of the Radio". No Depression. Vol. Issues 13-16. No Depression. 1998. p. 32. {{cite book}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
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