God Willin' & the Creek Don't RiseFor the 19th-century journalistic origin of the American pseudo-rustic expression, "God willing and the creek don't rise", see Michael Quinion, "WorldWideWords": "God willing and the creek don’t rise" is singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne's fourth full-length release, which was released on August 17, 2010.
The record is credited to "Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs". This is the first time that LaMontagne has released music in collaboration with other artists, within the context of a band.
It is the first album that was completely produced by LaMontagne. The music was recorded in a period of two weeks at LaMontagne's home in Massachusetts.Simpson, Dave (September 3, 2010). "Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs: God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise". The Guardian. Retrieved on October 7, 2010.
On December 1, 2010, the album was nominated for two Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Folk Album, which it won. The song "Beg Steal or Borrow" was nominated for Song of the Year.
Track listing
Personnel Ray LaMontagne collaborated with the following musicians on this album:Jurek, Thom. [ "God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise > Overview"]. Allmusic. Retrieved on October 7, 2010. Ray LaMontagne – vocals and acoustic guitar on all tracks, harmonica on tracks 8, 9 and 10 Jennifer Condos – bass on all tracks except track 9 Jay Bellerose – drums on all tracks except tracks 5 and 9 Eric Heywood – pedal steel guitar on tracks 2, 3, 4 and 5, acoustic guitar on tracks 6, 7 and 8, electric guitar on tracks 1 and 10 Greg Leisz – electric guitar on tracks 1 and 4, pedal steel guitar on tracks 3 and 6, acoustic guitar on track 5, lap steel guitar on track 8, electric baritone guitar on track 2, banjo on track 7, acoustic resonator steel guitar and mandola on track 10 Patrick Warren – keyboards on track 6 Ryan Freeland – accordion on track 8 Technical Ray LaMontagne – producer Ryan Freeland – recorder and mixer Michael McDonald – management Megahn Foley – art direction and design Mark Seliger – portrait photography Tobias LaMontagne – still photography Jay Bellerose – additional photography Sarah Sousa – additional photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2010) Peak position
Year-end charts Chart (2010) Position US Billboard 200 177 US Top Rock Albums (Billboard) 45
Certifications
References
External links
Billboard review of Gossip in the Grain