Fervor EP explained
Fervor EP is a 1983 EP by Jason & the Scorchers.[1] [2] Originally released by Praxis, it was expanded and rereleased by EMI the following year.[3]
Production
Ringenberg convinced the band to record Bob Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie" after claiming that he was the author of the song.[4]
Critical reception
The Guardian wrote that the EP was "cleaner and better" than the debut, calling the Dylan cover "a staggeringly exciting version."[5]
Track listing
- "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (Bob Dylan) – 3:09
- "Help There's a Fire" (Jason Ringenberg) – 2:26
- "I Can't Help Myself" (Tim Krekel) – 2:51
- "Hot Nights in Georgia" (Jeff Johnson, Ringenberg) – 2:28
- "Pray For Me, Mama (I'm A Gypsy Now)" (Johnson, Ringenberg) – 3:49
- "Harvest Moon" (Ringenberg) – 3:19
- "Both Sides of the Line" (Ringenberg, Michael Stipe) – 3:47
Personnel
- Jason Ringenberg - guitar, harmonica, vocals
- Perry Baggs – drums, vocals
- Warner Hodges – electric guitar, steel guitar, vocals
- Jeff Johnson – guitar, bass
- Michael Stipe - harmony vocals on "Hot Nights in Georgia"
- Technical
- Terry Manning – producer, engineer
- Charlie Ainley - engineer
- Richard Rosebrough – engineer
- Jack Emerson - executive producer
Notes and References
- Web site: Jason and the Nashville Scorchers . Trouser Press . 23 October 2020.
- Web site: CNN.com - Blazing trails with Jason and the Scorchers - January 31, 2002. www.cnn.com.
- Web site: From Minor to Major. Joe. Sasfy. March 1, 1984. www.washingtonpost.com.
- Web site: Nashville Byline: The Scorcher Turned Farmer. Nashville Scene.
- Web site: Cult heroes: Jason and the Scorchers – the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world. In July 1985. Michael. Hann. April 12, 2016. www.theguardian.com.
