ANYMORE FOR ANYMORE [BONUS DISC]

By Ronnie Lane & Slim Chance
Released June 2003

REVIEW

Ronnie Lane certainly chose an apt name for his post-Faces combo, Slim Chance. He only enjoyed one solo hit -- the rootsy yet boisterous "How Come," which made the U.K. Top Ten in 1974. "The Poacher" looked to become his second, if the BBC cameramen's union hadn't gone on strike when Lane and company had been booked to appear on Top of the Pops. Lane's brand of "hobo-billy" reflected his life with an equal dash of hard luck and humor. He could pursue a folksier direction than he'd had room to explore in the Faces, and that side certainly shines on Anymore for Anymore, with "Don't You Cry for Me" -- bolstered by a strong Jimmy Jewell sax hook -- as well as "The Poacher"'s rejection of personal power for its own sake. Lane didn't draw only on his rock & roll roots, however; "Amelia Earhart" affectionately salutes the doomed '30s aviatrix with a musical nod to that period. He also showed a fascination for British music hall rooty-toot-toot ("Bird in a Gilded Cage"), gospel ("Bye & Bye [Gonna See the King]"), and simple folk (the Dillards' "Roll on Babe"). Of course, Lane's good-natured rowdiness meant that he couldn't resist a good knee-slapper when the temptation arose; "Chicken Wired" fits the bill aptly, with an infectious "chick-chick-chicken" chorus that'll stick to its listeners like the proverbial fly paper. (Lane evidently thought so, too; it appeared again on the Mahoney's Last Stand soundtrack.) Anyone who only casts him as a tragic figure needs to hear that song. New Millennium's reissue appends seven bonus tracks, such as acoustic takes of "How Come" and "The Poacher," and alternate tries of key tracks like "Amelia Earhart." They're not especially revelatory, but do provide an interesting context for collectors. Ronnie Lane may not have meant much at the Top 40 box office, but his influence remains as broad as ever, and this album's a must-own blueprint. [This version of the album includes an additional CD of bonus material.] ~ Ralph Heibutzki, All Music Guide

 

TRACKS

1	Careless Love	Traditional	4:11
2	Don't You Cry for Me	Lane	4:30
3	(Bye & Bye) Gonna See the King	Lane	5:51
4	Silk Stockings	Lane/Westlake	1:50
5	Poacher	Lane	3:45
6	Roll on Babe	Adams	3:23
7	Tell Everyone	Lane	3:02
8	Amelia Earhart	McEnery/McPhali	3:40
9	Anymore for Anymore	Lane/Lambert	3:44
10	Bird in a Gilded Cage	Von Tilzer	1:08
11	Chicken Wired	Lane	4:28
12	How Come [Acoustic Version]	Lane/Westlake	4:18
13	Poacher [Different Vocal Mix]		3:36
14	Roll on Babe [Remix]	Adams	3:32
15	Anymore for Anymore [Alternative Version][Alternate Take]	Lane/Lambert	3:50
16	(Bye & Bye) Gonna See the King [Remix]	Lane	4:24
17	Amelia Earhart [Alternative Version][Alternate Take]	McEnery/McPhali	3:50
18	Anymore for Anymore [Rare & Exclusive 'Ibiza 1972']		4:07
19	Give Me a Penny	Lane	3:00
20	Tin & Tambourine	Lane/Lambert	4:19
21	You Never Can Tell	Berry	5:09
22	Little Piece of Nothing	Lane	2:25
23	Winning with Women	Lane/Lambert	4:13
24	Rat's Tails	Lane/Lambert	3:05
25	Only You	Lane	3:59
26	Three Cool Cats	Leiber/Stoller	3:09
27	Richmond [Home Demo]	Lane	3:04
28	You're So Rude	McLagan/Lane	3:23
29	From the Late to the Early	Wood/Lane	2:54
30	How Come	Lane/Westlake	3:17
31	'Joyride' (Steppin' & Reelin')	Lane	8:20
32	Nobody's Listening	Lane	8:39
33	One for the Road	Lane	7:27
34	Innocence Lost	Lane	10:28