album · May 21, 2025
'Frisco Mabel Joy
Fat Possum RecordsSee this day
countryamericanasinger-songwriter
"Frisco Mabel Joy" is a previously unreleased studio album from 1973, finally seeing the light of day on Fat Possum Records. The recording features Newbury's signature blend of country, soul, and folk influences.
- The album was recorded in 1973 at the Cinderella Recording Studio in Old Hickory, Tennessee, with Newbury producing.
- The release date of May 21, 2025, marks the first official release of these recordings.
- The album was recorded during the same sessions as Newbury's critically acclaimed album *Heaven Help the Child*.
Mickey Newbury was a singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas, known for his richly textured compositions and a string of idiosyncratic hits. In 1973, Newbury was at a commercial peak, having recently scored a Top 40 hit with "American Traces," and was preparing to release his critically acclaimed album *Heaven Help the Child*.
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