The Legend of Jesse James
1980 concept album written by Paul Kennerley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Legend of Jesse James is a 1980 country music concept album written by English songwriter Paul Kennerley, based on the story of American Old West outlaw Jesse James.
The Legend of Jesse James | ||||
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Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Label | A&M | |||
Producer | Glyn Johns | |||
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The album features Levon Helm singing the role of Jesse James, Johnny Cash as Frank James, Charlie Daniels as Cole Younger and Emmylou Harris as Jesse James' wife, Zerelda James. Other singers featured included Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell and Albert Lee.
The album was re-released in 1999 in a two-for-one package with Kennerley's 1978 concept album, White Mansions, about the Confederate States of America.
The album art was painted by noted comic book artist Howard Chaykin.[2]