In November 1969, “A&M” label released “Rock Salt & Nails”, the debut Steve Young album. It was recorded in 1969, at “A&M Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Tommy LiPuma.
Personnel:
- Steve Young – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Don Beck – guitar
- James Burton – guitar, dobro
- Bernie Leadon– unverified guitar
- Gram Parsons– organ, unverified guitar
- Gene Clark– harmonica, unverified guitar
- David Jackson – bass
- Chris Ethridge– bass
- Richard Greene– fiddle
- Meyer Sniffin – fiddle
- Hal Blaine– drums
- Bob Thompson – string arrangements
- Dick Bogert – recording
- Tom Wilkes – art direction
- Barry Feinstein – front cover photography
- Jim McCrary – back cover photography
- Jim McCrary, Steve Young – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Young, except where noted:
- That’s How Strong My Love Is – Roosevelt Jamison
- Rock Salt and Nails – Utah Phillips
- I’m a One-Woman Man – Johnny Horton, Tillman Franks
- Coyote – Peter La Farge
- Gonna Find Me a Bluebird – Marvin Rainwater
- Love in My Time
- Seven Bridges Road
- Kenny’s Song – Kenny Austin
- Holler in the Swamp
- Hoboin’ – traditional, arranged by Steve Young
- My Sweet Love Ain’t Around – Hank Williams