Leon Redbone’s 1975 debut album, which recreates American roots music—including early 20th-century Tin Pan Alley music, the blues, jazz, and the music of “hobo” migrant workers—and has captivated many musicians and music lovers, from Bob Dylan to Haruomi Hosono. Featuring songs by Tin Pan Alley’s leading composer Irving Berlin and the “Father of Country Music” Jimmy Rodgers, this album showcases Redbone’s baritone voice and a gently swinging performance. The atmosphere that seems to rise from the speakers is irresistible—a timeless classic loved across generations. (Original Japanese text by Saito)