Up a Lazy River (album)
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| Up a Lazy River | ||||
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Label | August/Private Music | |||
| Producer | Beryl Handler, Leon Redbone | |||
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Up a Lazy River is an album by the American musician Leon Redbone, released in 1992.[1][2] Redbone supported the album with a North American tour.[3] The first single, "Play Gypsy Play", was a minor radio hit in France.[4] "Bittersweet Waltz" first appeared on an episode of the television show Life Goes On.[5]
The album was produced by Beryl Handler and Redbone.[6] Redbone wrote three of its songs.[7] Dr. John played keyboards on "When Dixie Stars Are Playing Peek-a-Boo" and other tracks.[8][9] Cindy Cashdollar played dobro on the album; Alfredo Pedernera contributed on bandoneon.[10][11] "Gotta Shake That Thing" is a cover of the Papa Charlie Jackson song.[10] "You're a Heartbreaker" is a version of the song made famous by Elvis Presley.[12] "At the Chocolate Bon Bon Ball", a ragtime tune, was performed as a tango.[13]
