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Lifeline

Rick Fielding

Born in Montreal, Rick Fielding spent much of his early career touring through the bars and clubs of northern Ontario. In towns of all sorts, he collected experiences that helped inform his work. Lifeline presents these experiences, seamlessly interspersed alongside traditional folk songs, and skillfully performed by Fielding on an astounding nine instruments—guitar, 12-string, steel guitar, octave guitar, mandolin, mandola, banjo, lap dulcimer, and bass.

Track Listing

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So Long, Charlie / Jim's Polka Rick Fielding 05:19  
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Pitman Blues Rick Fielding 03:14  
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If Jesus Was a Picker Rick Fielding 04:18  
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Alouette / La Bastringue Rick Fielding 03:40  
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Bachelor's Hall Rick Fielding 02:44  
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Obray's Fancy Rick Fielding 02:06  
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Lifeline Rick Fielding 04:05  
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Company Town Rick Fielding 02:52  
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Docherty's Jig / Stairsteps Rick Fielding 02:15  
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Wild Goose Rick Fielding 04:28  
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Margins of My Neighborhood Rick Fielding 04:43  
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Hutchison's Ramble Rick Fielding 01:26  
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Birth of Robin Hood Rick Fielding 05:06  
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Angus Fraser Rick Fielding 03:57  
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Handful of Songs Rick Fielding 03:54  
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Rag, Eh? Rick Fielding 01:33  
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Old Time Riverman Rick Fielding 04:02  
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Voices of Struggle Rick Fielding 03:46  
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Same Old Song Rick Fielding 02:54