'Uncle Sam' by Norman Blake, from his 1978 album 'Directions'

[@davidgunter6106]

This album! This song! It’s like stepping into a time machine for me. Thank you, Norman.

[@johnl3777]

This on CD, I have it. This song really personifies the depth of Norman's writing. So many songs to choose from but this in the top 5.

[@Ched1952]

I've always loved the haunting quality of this song. I don't understand why it has never been released on CD. The whole album was great.

[@elrioviolino3549]

Sublime song. I used to sing it many, many years ago. Norman is a genius. period.

[@othercenter]

Lovely!

[@qoquaq]

@Ched1952 Thanks for commenting. There's quite a few of his albums not released on CD, all from around the same time as this one. It's a shame, as I'm sure a lot of people would love to hear them.

[@rockradstone]

I have it on CD---got lucky and snagged a copy on eBay. Within minutes I got an email from a guy who missed out. I didn't know it was rare! I believe it was a very limited edition and was discontinued. It was released on Tacoma; it's number is CDP 72826. It is a 'double album' and has both 'Live at McCabes' and 'Directions.' Norman is the GREATEST!

[@qoquaq]

@rockradstone You are very lucky indeed!! My copy is a second hand record, and I was really pleased just to get that. 'McCabes' is a real favorite of mine, his playing on 'nine pound hammer' is stunning.

[@Tertiarygrowth]

my god man, have you never heard "Lost Indian?"

[@dav3fk]

Has norman blake ever played a song that's not depressing?

[@Warbunny20]

Is this the only album that he did "The L&N don't stop here anymore"?

[@qoquaq]

As far as I know it is.