Backing Vocals – Diane Holmes, Mary GaffneyBacking Vocals, Arranged By – Raun MacKinnonBass – Hugh MacDonaldDrums, Tambourine – Steve MosleyElectric Guitar – Steve BurghElectric Guitar [Solo], Vocals – Steve GoodmanPiano, Organ – Jeff GutcheonTenor Saxophone – Jim Rothermel
3:20
2
Unemployed
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanClarinet – Jim RothermelCornet – Peter EcklundPiano – Jeff Gutcheon
2:21
3
Between The Lines
Bass – Sid SimsDobro – Lew LondonDrums – Steve MosleyFiddle – Kenny KosekGuitar [Archtop] – Steve BurghGuitar [Archtop], Vocals – Steve GoodmanMandolin – Jethro BurnsPiano – Jeff Gutcheon
3:23
4
Death Of A Salesman
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanBanjo – Winnie WinstonBass – Sid SimsDrums – Steve MosleyFiddle – Kenny KosekHarmonica – Saul BroudyMandolin – Lew London
2:47
5
Banana Republics
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanBass – Sid SimsDrums – Steve MosleyElectric Guitar – Steve BurghElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Jeff GutcheonRecorder, Synthesizer [ARP Strings] – Jim RothermelTimbales – Tom Radtke
3:45
6
The Glory Of Love
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve Goodman
2:05
7
Roving Cowboy (Ballad Of Dan Moody)
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanBacking Vocals – Bill SwoffordBanjo, Pedal Steel Guitar – Winnie WinstonBass – Sid SimsDrums – Steve MosleyElectric Guitar – Steve BurghHarmonica – Saul BroudyPiano – Jeff GutcheonVocals [Chorus] – Jim Post
4:36
8
Can't Go Back
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Steve BurghBacking Vocals – Diane Holmes, Mary GaffneyBacking Vocals, Arranged By – Raun MacKinnonBass – Hugh MacDonaldDrums – Steve MosleyElectric Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanPiano, Clavinet – Jeff Gutcheon
3:25
9
Old Fashioned
Acoustic Bass – John FrigoArranged By [Strings], Conductor – David AmramCello – Lenore GlazerDrums – Tom RadtkeElectric Guitar, Guitar [Archtop] – Steve BurghElectric Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanTenor Saxophone – Jim RothermelViola – Harold KlatzViolin [1st] – Elaine SkorodinViolin [2nd] – Ruth Goodman
3:03
10
That's What Friends Are For
Acoustic Bass, Violin – John FrigoAcoustic Guitar, Vocals – Steve GoodmanDrums – Tom RadtkeGuitar [Archtop] – Steve BurghMandolin – Jethro BurnsPiano – Jeff Gutcheon
4:16
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
RPJ-011CD
Steve Goodman
Words We Can Dance To (CD-ROM, Album)
Red Pajama Records
RPJ-011CD
US
1998
7E-1061
Steve Goodman
Words We Can Dance To (LP, Album, San)
Asylum Records
7E-1061
US
1976
RPJ-011 CD
Steve Goodman
Words We Can Dance To (CD, Album)
Red Pajamas Records
RPJ-011 CD
US
1998
7E-1061
Steve Goodman
Words We Can Dance To (LP)
Asylum Records
7E-1061
US
Unknown
7ES 1061
Steve Goodman
Words We Can Dance To (LP, Album)
Asylum Records
7ES 1061
Canada
1976
Credits
Art Direction – Glen Christensen
Co-producer – Steve Burgh
Design – Anne Garner
Engineer [1st], Mixed By – Barry Mraz
Engineer [2nd] – Hank Neuberger
Management – Al Bunetta Management
Mixed By – Hank Neuberger (tracks: B5)
Photography By – David Goodman
Producer – Steve Goodman
Notes
"CTH" on labels denotes a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute pressing.
"SXT" scribed in runouts denotes metal process at Santa Maria, and Terre Haute press.
Includes single-sheet lyric insert.
Barcodes
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): 1S XS 7E 1061 A CSM SXT CTH B
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): 1XS 7E 1061 B CSM SXT CTH 2B6
Pressing Plant ID: CTH
Companies
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum Records
Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum Records
Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
Produced For – Red Pajamas Productions
Recorded At – Chicago Recording Company
Mixed At – Chicago Recording Company
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute