The Steve Martin Brothers
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| Studio album by Steve Martin | ||
| Released | 1981 | |
| Recorded | 1980 Las Vegas Hollywood | |
| Genre | Comedy | |
| Length | 33:53 | |
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | |
| Producer(s) | William E. McEuen | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Steve Martin chronology | ||
| Comedy is Not Pretty! (1979) |
The Steve Martin Brothers (1981) |
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The Steve Martin Brothers (1981) is Steve Martin's final comedy album. The album was not released on compact disc until Wounded Bird Records leased it from Warner Bros. Records, and released a version in 2006.
Based on the album cover photos, the title of the album refers to the two sides of Martin that are showcased on the album: The Rich Comedian (side one) and the Peace-loving Hippie Banjo player (side two). Although his self-taught banjo playing had been featured on previous albums, it was never showcased until this album.
In an interview with Banjo Newsletter a few years ago, Steve said of this album:
- "There's some really embarrassing stuff on there. By that time I was out of comedy material. I needed to put something on the record. I think I had contract to come up with another record. I really didn't have [enough material for] one; I'd sort of moved on from standup at that point."
This was the only album he brought in other writers to help him with his material, including Saturday Night Live writer Jack Handey. Although he was still a big draw, when this album was released, he announced that he intended to never perform stand-up comedy again.
Despite its poor reception, the album was nominated in 1982 for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
[edit] Side one
Cocktail Show, Vegas - 7:37
- 1. American Photography
- 2. A Scientific Question
- 3. What I Believe
- 4. A Show Biz Moment
Comedy Store, Hollywood - 11:27
- 5. The Real Me
- 6. Love God
- 7. Make the Rent
- 8. The Gospel Maniacs
[edit] Side two
- Sally Goodin' – 1:08
- Saga of the Old West – 2:30
- John Henry – 2:00
- Saga (Reprise) – 1:05
- Pitkin County Turn Around – 1:07
- Hoedown at Alice's – 2:23
- Song of Perfect Spaces – 3:16
- Freddie's Lilt, Parts I and II – 3:47
- Waterbound – 1:16
- Banana Banjo – 1:07
[edit] Credits
- Produced by William E. McKuen
- Mastered by Greg Fulginiti
