Martin,Bob River Turns The Wheel CD

Originally recorded and released in 1997 this is the first CD on Bob's Riversong Records. The river was important in the manufacturing of cotton goods produced in the mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts where Bob grew up. The town along the river represents a theme running through some of the songs on this recording. The songs depict a broad spectrum of mill town life including hobos catching freight trains, street life, a portrait of Stella Kerouac and much more. Bob Martin-vocals, guitar & harmonica, Ray Brunelle-drums, Kent Allyn-bass, Edie Martin-piano and Bill Martin-guitar. Bill Morrissey, Cormac McCarthy, Jack Write, Anne Marie Martin and Rosie Buesking chorus on "Goin' Home".

1. American Street Dream 2. The River Turns the Wheel 3. Better Than No Luck 4. Silver Rails to Rio 5. Daylight and the Dream 6. Sweet River Days 7. Stella Kerouac 8. Salisbury Beach 9. Sunshine Avenue 10. The Old Worthen 11. Track 11 When Cotton Was King 12. Goin' Home