Sanford Clark - They Call Me Country [Full Album]

[@behopp]

1) The Fool 0:00 2) Shades 2:37 3) They Call Me Country 5:28 4) Climbin' The Walls 8:12 5) Step Aside 10:26 6) Once Upon A Time 12:37 7) It's Nothing To Me 14:45 8) Look Out Floor 17:13 9) The Big Lie 19:10 10) Callin' All Hearts 21:09 11) Big Big Day Tomorrow 23:03 12) Black Jack County Chain 25:24

[@justinreedflynn]

Thank you friend!

[@BIGT-gs6te]

Solid

[@graysonjd5624]

Thank ya “buddy!”

[@catinahat6231]

Very much appreciated! Tip of the hat to you!

[@sandraraub9389]

Fool

[@tylerlee7711]

If you don't like country music, now you do.

[@bold810]

And they're welcome, too. 👍 😊

[@joseadan13m]

This man is criminally underrated, hate that this isn’t on Spotify, this album needs to be appreciated more!

[@micmac09]

The crooner rocker Richard Hawley is a big fan of Sanford Clark.

[@nativerocker13]

Just now got hep to him on Spotify

[@hellstryker9638]

Fuckin spotify…. Lol buy the album you cheap fuck

[@wg8561]

Never really heard of Sanford Clark till yesterday. Yotube recomended it's nothing to me. Now it's something to me.

[@zebediahgammack6354]

Check out Eddie Noack especially Psycho. I believe he wrote It's Nothing to Me.

[@senephrenosil]

​@@zebediahgammack6354it's my understanding that piece was first performed (if not written altogether) by one Loy Clingman, though an Eddie noack recording of It's Nothing to Me would be a damn good listen. Dolores by Noack is another amazing single deserving of a listen

[@LBJMVP3]

@@zebediahgammack6354 Eddie Noack didn't write It's Nothing to Me. That was written by Leon Payne. Great song writer and also the original writer of Psycho, I'm pretty sure.

[@zebediahgammack5108]

​@LBJMVP3 You are correct! Leon Payne did write those. I forgot about him for a minute. I think he was blind as well. I think Psycho was written about the chicken coop child murders from the early 1900's in rural LA.

[@TheLoserNerds]

I came across this album through Lee Hazlewood, I listen to it this afternoon (9th July 2024) in a wet cold Ireland, and I tell you, this is the best album I've listened to in such a long time...

[@truthoverfacts9254]

RIP Sanford Clark (October 24, 1935 - July 4, 2021)

[@maebliss344]

Man…I was wearing out his tracks last year! Had no idea he passed around that time, holy smokes…RIP

[@kevinkershaw1209]

The psychedelia of 1968 + outlaw country. What a perfect period piece. The first and last of its kind.

[@fionnreilly8590]

K Dog perfect summary. Immense album.

[@Daniel_Delayne]

Absolutely nothing psychedelic on this platter

[@DeadManVidya]

@@Daniel_Delayne It's quite a psychedelic sound for the time it was created.

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

I think he accidentally alienated his Audiance with some of the psych vibes but it makes sense in the bigger scheme of Americana,etc. He had vision and wasn't willing to diviate from it.

[@jaredlizzshared5995]

@@catinahat6231 Sorry but you're wrong. This is psychedelic in the 1960s sense. When describing something as psych country it's more about the production a la Lee Hazelwood. 60s psych isn't about like trippy soundscapes and trippy guitar solos. Popsike is "psychedelic" in the same way this is

[@NonceKillaz]

In my opinion this is the most underrated country album of all time.

[@junkiejackflash]

Agreed! This random outlaw country compilation album popped up in my reccomended, and I heard of this guy, and I can't believe he didn't/doesn't have more recognition.

[@kevinkershaw1209]

That’s right, buddy.

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

I suspect it alienated mainstream mainstream Country Artists with a bit of a "Hippie" influence. Which of course,goes along very well with the rootsy,folk feeling of the album.

[@DERAILED98]

Are you related to Jeffery

[@biggusdickus9240]

@@DERAILED98 you know he didn't kill himself.

[@c.f9448]

This album is perfect. Not one bad track.

[@augustus63]

Nice pic.

[@applescruff1969]

Hard to argue with that.

[@magnum73]

Rest in Peace, Buddy. Sanford is so underrated and I wish more people knew about this gem of an album.

[@BuddyGreenbloom]

Sanford is one of my biggest influences. He and Waylon. I grew up in Phoenix. :)

[@ioanvlad4008]

Found this album today on vinyl for about two bucks. This was my lucky day. Great album!

[@johnstill1451]

GREAT to know...I bought it in 1964...in London...such a rich voice!!!

[@ioanvlad4008]

​@@johnstill1451 Nice! But I believe the album came out in 1968. Anyway, did you pick the album randomly from the store or what? He was never really a popular musician or anything like that. In recent years he achieved a cult following and the prices for his music went up. So, when I was searching through a big pile of generic records and got to this, I said to myself "Jackpot! Hard work pays off" :)

[@thomasdupont7186]

For saying such things You guys are clearly black men right ?

[@ioanvlad4008]

​@@thomasdupont7186 I'm not, why's that? Only black men listen to great country music or what? :D

[@thomasdupont7186]

Well it's a pretty known fact black bands are the best at country. I know it because i'm a french enthusiast... By the way this riff is clearly stolen from howlin'wolf...

[@scottm.58]

I picked this album at random from my record store on RSD and holy cow I struck gold. This album is a masterpiece. Every song is an absolute ear worm! Clever lyrics. Catchy tunes. Dark moments and absolute outlaw psych. Thanks for posting! Amazing album here.

[@BuddyGreenbloom]

It's my heritage. I'm so stoked it's lasted. Duane Eddy. Lee Hazelwood. Waylon Jenninings and the roots of rockabilly and outlaw country.

[@heimdog2623]

Fabulous pick.🍺

[@mnmountainman9343]

They call me country 😎👍some day I'll be a star ✌

[@HuwDouglasEvans]

Man, these arrangements are NUTS ... In a good way!

[@phylthyphyl7176]

This music , It's nothing to me, is so great that I don't have words to express how much I like it.

[@BuddyGreenbloom]

Its so TIMELESS

[@kaygee4104]

RIP Sanford Clark "oh well that's life, or it was, it's nothing to me"

[@psykovillainstyle]

Loy clingman!!!!

[@psykovillainstyle]

I love jim reeves version also!!

[@freebirdmcchester8257]

2022 brought me this greatness I'd never heard of before. 🤙🍻

[@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197]

I have never heard him before...what a great voice! Best regards from a country music brazilian fan.

[@kevinkershaw1209]

One of the best country albums of all time. What a hidden gem. Thanks, youtube!

[@DissentingDogLevi]

This would have a parental advisory if it came out today. Sanford is a G

[@carsonwyatt8915]

It’s honestly amazing he got away with a song that talks about killing an officer of the law. Lol

[@alexthrill1386]

R.I.P Sanford Clark

[@HankHooray]

Even better! It's produced by Lee Hazlewood

[@johnnyguitar7921]

ohh, i imagined,,,

[@Mike583]

@@johnnyguitar7921 are you THE JOHNNY GUITAR,the one with the great singing voice that sang those great western ballads? Have Gun Will Travel,etc.?

[@donniebobb74]

The fool is a dead giveaway 😁

[@garretthunterhodges]

Lee hazlewood is Gold!

[@vdog22100]

immediately my favorite country album of all time

[@rush1er]

Discovered this mighty musician for myself last night... have NOT stopped listening

[@dixieboy5689]

One of the best singers and backup bands there ever was.

[@BuddyGreenbloom]

Y'all need to follow Charley Crockett and me. We're keeping this alive. I'm the Vice President of the Arizona Chapter of the Western Music Association. Its a real honor to live in this legacy. :)

[@concars1234]

Charley Crockett is my favourite current country singer going. You guys just keep playing we'll listen up in Canada

[@spiffy8576]

This guy definitely deserves to be more widely known. This stuff is good.

[@guygenius138]

Trust me, you need this album in your life, Buddy!

[@glennjohnson8170]

Glenn Johnson Back listening to this again!!Brilliant album and totally agree that this man was totally underrated.Thanks for uploading this album.

[@caseareanjohnson9258]

I was scrolling through Sirius radio and came across his song the fool I was feeling it

[@Mike583]

Unbelievable, until just a few minutes ago, I'd only heard The Fool,the original version, played occasionally on the radio. Then I just found Still As The Night a few minutes ago,love it! Now I've just found this album you posted,thank you! I'm surprised because growing up,dad only listened to country music on the radio & I can't remember hearing any of these songs being played!♡

[@BuddyGreenbloom]

Both versions are AMAZING. This record was stemmed in Phoenix and overdubbed in LA at United Recording (then known as United Western Recorders). :D Its the same studio Michael Jackson cut Thriller at with Quincy Jones. Serious history. Arizona unfortunately has torn down every great studio they ever built. They've torn down 90'% of their historical legacy. Old Tucson hangs on with a wing and a prayer, but its falling to disrepair. The sad fact in Arizona is the highest and best use for most land is golf, strip malls or strip clubs. If you can do all three you're Michael Pollack. And if you get that joke, you're from Phoenix.

[@danielrosic2960]

Still As The Night is great, I’ve heard a couple other great Sanford Clark songs thanks to KZbin, I Know I’m Not in Kansas (or something) and Go On Home

[@toddy6940]

Best Country Album ever

[@Mike583]

Best country album ever? Really?

[@Theyounggiants113]

red headed stepchild this album is sick, but there are probably 100s of better country albums. Hell, Porter Wagoner got a SONG that’s stronger and weirder than this whole album.

[@rightweaponry908]

Love this album, I can just imagine JJ Cale digging this

[@josefk5659]

100%

[@nicholasbentley7351]

My thoughts exactly

[@atxatxatxatx]

Finally got a copy of this record. It's something to me.

[@heimdog2623]

If you got 27 minutes and 14 seconds.. this could possibly be the best album available in that time frame

[@TroijanSkinhead]

Thank you. Thank you very much

[@baracatjr]

Thank you very much! I love this album!

[@baracatjr]

Thanks for sharing this reacord! It is fantastic, much more than just "country".

[@nejczupan]

This music talks to me on a deep level

[@days2embrace]

Amazing record i first heard of Stanford Clark from a "beating on the bars outlaw country compilation and the first song i heard of his was "nothing to me " so when i found this album i was completely floored by it !! Amazing record for sure

[@RUSTY4.7]

Whole album gives you goosebumps and makes your hair stand up. Every single track is a certified banger.

[@mayhemburzum3861]

Manaus Amazonas Brasil 🇧🇷 🇺🇸 Um abraço para todos amantes da música BLUE rock country. 🔫

[@snakewhitcher4189]

You know what's great this album is that there's to breaks between songs.

[@BuddyGreenbloom]

It's a concept album before concept albums were called concept albums.

[@1920sBuffaloGuy]

My god, I can't believe I haven't discovered this music until now.

[@robertwalker4680]

Quite the inspiration mr Clark is. Singin some of it all but notably the outlaw sound of some songs

[@MadMan731]

Gonna listen to this album, buddy.

[@ModMokkaMatti]

@red headed stepchild makes no difference to me, what that outcome is.

[@MadMan731]

@red headed stepchild It freaking rules. Buddy.

[@jayimperator8088]

Better upvote it.. buddy.

[@MadMan731]

@@jayimperator8088 I did, buddy.

[@bright1948light]

I've never heard of him before and I love his voice and songs, I don't understand why his songs and style of singing were never promoted more.

[@blairdegrass6180]

This guy was wayyyyy out there

[@someonewithballs]

This is great shit. Your right pretty different then anything I've heard.

[@alexcastle9126]

So he was a wavy nigga

[@Mike583]

@@alexcastle9126 what a dumbass statement, fuckn idiot!

[@andylane3739]

Oh Robert, just roll with it

[@DegenTrader69]

LITT

[@bold810]

Sanford Clark wins Summer 2024. 🎉

[@93033x]

cool. desert jams

[@jpm8414]

Thank you Sanford Clark!

[@MadMan731]

Pure excellence. I had no idea he was still alive.

[@BlazRa]

I think he's dead

[@MadMan731]

@@BlazRa Huh he died in July. Shame.

[@vinatapes]

This album rules

[@josemarcosguimaraes7717]

The hard back guitar soo cool!!!

[@punkrockgigs]

FOR ANYONE DIGGING THIS ITS BEEN REISSUED ON OPAQUE BLUE LP 1000 COPIES ONLY ! From the original master tapes as well.

[@wessebren4474]

Posted on another sanford video, but I love this guy! I just discovered his work recently and imo it's the best country I've ever heard

[@wessebren4474]

The guitar work is brilliant

[@Jus10Giraffney]

@@wessebren4474 absolutely

[@mattgodwin9023]

Mike Judge should do a "Tales from the Tour Bus" of this guy. He seems so underated like Blaze Foley.

[@beechnut79]

This singer was also the first to record “Houston”, which later became a hit for Dean Martin.

[@kakotadelsur]

Gracias por compartir semejante tesoro

[@stevenotte3447]

Between yer cactus and a cottonwood, I've been there, just the same thanks !

[@TroijanSkinhead]

Mafia Vegas cowboy's in the 60s. What I imagine in a convertible cadillac whiskey bent and hellbound

[@7425park]

Pretty interesting. Country/Popular with the backing arrangements something like Nancy Sinatra or Dean Martin.

[@stevepszybyla3838]

produced by lee hazlewood,like he done duets and musics for nancy sinatra too,so the production is similar,yeah,listen to lee hazlewood :dark in my heart

[@ModMokkaMatti]

@@stevepszybyla3838 LH is grossly underated and appreciated. I attempt to enlighten the uniformed as best I can.

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

a bit Psych. Maybe Psych Folk?

[@vancej.5686]

Cosmic Country!

[@mattgodwin9023]

I found the sound I was always looking for

[@axehound3718]

Best record ever? Up there!👆

[@MOTOMINING]

So weird and wonderful! I love it!

[@mayoman8565]

Good songs for sure

[@MeshuggahDave.]

the way the guitar lick became a harmonica was sick.

[@johnnyguitar7921]

sounds a lot like lee hazlewood, thanks for posting whole album, cheers

[@qotsarule7]

shades is lee hazelwood isnit it?

[@johnnyguitar7921]

@@qotsarule7 in that song it reaaally sounds like his style, but i dont think its him,,,, one of the songs reminds me of "the boots are made for wlaking",,,, maybe this guy was a way for Lee to get some music out without breaching contracts etc

[@qotsarule7]

@@johnnyguitar7921 nah I mean Shades is a Lee Hazelwood song! Or at least they both did a version don;t know who wrote it.

[@garretthunterhodges]

This album was produced by Lee

[@tvrmx]

Every song on this album is good.

[@johnstill1451]

SO TRUE!!!

[@DegenTrader69]

this guy is the excision of his days

[@garybravo]

CD Ebay 14 bucks. I'm in love

[@lisahatfield4512]

RIP Uncle Sandy.

[@FreakinAwesome1789]

Amazing, pretty unique.

[@stanthonyspray]

A reissue cassette just came out from the Numero Group! Great shit!

[@psykovillainstyle]

Looking at the comments all yalls lagging!!! One of the best! Look into the songs he covered!

[@timothybuttitta6012]

thanks

[@jugheister]

Love it

[@lordmanatee439]

You're in Peyote Country now boy

[@akakizz]

It's interesting to hear how many times the "Smokestack Lightning" riff gets re-used. I'm pretty sure Lynard Skynard also borrows it too.

[@rindijkwel3512]

A shitload of music was inspired in the blues.

[@AsianTheDomination]

Primitive by the cramps. Its Dark by the baboons

[@jarirusi]

Thanks !

[@jacobtheebruce]

classic

[@WocklessGamingforAnimeMoms]

Feels like its got a sort of Acid Rock undertone.

[@levirankins8306]

acid rock is an amalgamation music, you’ve found one of the building blocks

[@RodeoRecords]

Perfection

[@hottakeco-op2510]

Bangers

[@patrickparr3331]

Nice music boys. Even layhee is on board I rock

[@rjmyrah2857]

Fuck man I’ve hated county music but this is so beautiful

[@GLISTZEN]

Wow!! Hurts so relatable! ( °

[@PhilipBern]

Wish they had him on streaming services

[@melodys6140]

First I've heard of this album. Good songs here, although I prefer the original rock n roll version of The Fool by Sanford and It's Nothing To Me by Jim Reeves.

[@jedimindtricks87]

This album makes me want to get a 68 cadillac and drive through the desert.

[@lornebain3831]

two thumbs up...

[@Johntheslothking]

Not having this album is the only time Spotify's let me down.

[@vdog22100]

they're also missing a few Ernest Tubb albums where he was on tour, truly fantastic

[@airkreep]

Hell Yeah!

[@alexcastle9126]

I fux with it

[@devinmccanna645]

Album covers that go hard:

[@starcreatureuniversalvibra8012]

RIP

[@Cwright386]

Can you please tell me where to get this at. I've only found one other channel with this version of the fool on it. Can't find on the internet anywhere. Not Amazon. Literally nowhere. Any chance you can give me some help here?

[@cobraface79]

Numero group is finally repressing this classic.

[@paynsiclesproductions9316]

You can hear Waylon in Fool :)

[@scottconnors8419]

Love that fuzztone...funny how fuzz was in country music before hippies n stoners got ahold of the fffuuuzzzz tone....maestro fz1 changed history of music..1st commercial portable fuzz unit...in pedal form...

[@matthewatwood3360]

You talk like hippies didn't listen to country music, cowboys didn't smoke weed, & guitar players all over didn't fiddle around with their gear to get that buzz.

[@natekiz]

This came out during peak psychedelic era, late 60s.

[@andreegross]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmGYnHSgpM2reJo

[@Blkout88]

Anyone know of any other obscure country albums with a dark tone like this one? I've already heard your usual suspects like david allan coe, lee hazlewood, eddie noack, just wondering if any country fan extraodinare can expand my knowledge on this great period of music.

[@samellis1298]

Alot of Colter Wall's Imaginary Appalachia stuff is kind of dark. He isn't super obscure though; might be someone to check out regardless. Just put out a fresh new album even.

[@user-lk6yd3fe2s]

I agree...check out Colter Wall and Charlie Crockett for newer music. Johnny Paycheck put out an album about the same time period around 1968 called Jukebox Charlie And Other Songs That Make The Jukebox Play...has a similar vibe....enjoy!

[@BroadcastsFromPoorFarm]

Waylon Jennings period from about 1971 through 1974 is all pretty much a homage to this type of sound. He’s on fuzz guitar throughout much of this Sanford album here.

[@jonwalts2763]

Loy Clingman

[@stilldo4052]

Honorable mention Hank 3 - also Unknown Hinson. Also Those poor bastard. Also Hank Wilson. Also 1965 version of sixteen tons.

[@johnhoward6262]

this is a perfect album