Just Across the River
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | June 2010 |
| Founder | Jimmy Webb |
| Products | Music album |
Just Across the River represents the twelfth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb, issued in June 2010 through Koch Records. This collection includes thirteen of Webb's timeless compositions, featuring collaborations with distinguished artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Michael McDonald, Mark Knopfler, JD Souther, Vince Gill, and Lucinda Williams.
Critical reception
Thom Jurek of AllMusic commended producer Fred Mollin for bringing together elite Nashville musicians to craft a "stunning sonic experience," predominantly captured live during a two-day session. Noteworthy tracks include "Oklahoma Nights," highlighted by Vince Gill’s tenor harmonies; "Highwayman," where Mark Knopfler’s vocal contribution complements Webb’s performance; "Wichita Lineman," featuring an empathetic duet with Billy Joel; and "P.F. Sloan," distinguished by Jackson Browne’s expressive vocals.
James Hunter from Rolling Stone awarded the album three and a half stars, remarking on Webb's distinctive fusion of ruggedness and majesty, comparing his vocal delivery to "an aged Mustang navigating a perilous yet often breathtaking terrain."
Personnel
- Music
- Jimmy Webb – lead vocals, piano, composer, lyricist
- Fred Mollin – synthesizer, harmonica, percussion, electric guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Knopfler – electric guitar, featured artist
- Johnny A. – electric guitar, featured artist
- Pat Buchanan – electric guitar
- Bryan Sutton – acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin
- John Willis – acoustic guitar, banjo, electric guitar
- John Hobbs – organ, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano
- Jim Hoke – accordion, steel guitar, penny whistle, jaw harp
- Jeff Taylor – accordion
- Jerry Douglas – dobro, featured artist
- Paul Franklin – dobro, steel guitar
- Stuart Duncan – fiddle, mandolin
- Larry Paxton – bass guitar
- Eddie Bayers – drums
- Greg Morrow – drums
- Guest appearances by Glen Campbell, Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, Billy Joel, Matthew McCauley, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, and JD Souther
- Background vocals by Russell Terrell, Tania Hancheroff, Jaime Babbitt, Troy Johnson
- Production
- Fred Mollin – production
- Matthew McCauley – string arrangements and conductor
- Engineering team: Kyle Lehning, Mark Linett, Kerry Cunningham, Casey Wood, Stephen Armstrong, Jared Nugent, Jake Burns, David Stewart
- Jay Frigolleto – guitar engineering
- "Teenage" Dave Salley – overdub engineering
- Greg Calbi – mastering engineer