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For Immediate Release November 28, 2011

Steve Forbert Reissues Landmark Debut “Alive On Arrival”

On Dec. 6, 2011, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Steve Forbert will reissue and deluxe-ify his landmark debut album, “Alive On Arrival.” The two-disc set will include a newly remastered version of the original recording plus a bonus CD of session outtakes and period live tracks.

Released on CBS Records in 1978, “Alive On Arrival” was heralded by fans and critics alike. Rolling Stone raved that on the album Forbert “attacked his acoustic guitar fiercely, took raw, careening harmonica solos, and sang in a manner nobody had heard before--hoarse, almost whispering at times, but with a sure command of texture and nuance and a sense of high drama.” Paul Nelson, in the Rolling Stone review of the record, said that “Nothing in this world is going to stop Steve Forbert, and on that I’d bet anything you’d care to wager.”

“An album full of earnest tunes about loneliness, self-worth, aspirations and disappointments” (Allmusic), the record offered a first look at Forbert’s colorful mix of spare acoustic introspection and scrappy rock ‘n’ roll and became one of the year’s most acclaimed releases.

30-plus years later, “Alive On Arrival” is still being lauded as a groundbreaking recording. It will be one of a handful included in “Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself,” George Plasketes’ upcoming book on the best debut albums of all time.

A member of the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame since 2006, singer/songwriter Forbert has been a steady, inventive presence on the music scene since his ‘arrival.’ Taking the stance of a compassionate everyman, with a keen eye for detail, Forbert weaves together strands of folk, rock, country and R&B as he delivers his take on life’s trails, tribulations, and discoveries with direct, honest energy and enduring optimism. Best known for his 1980 hit single “Romeo’s Tune,” he has released fourteen studio albums, performs over one hundred concerts a year (songs such as “Goin’ Down To Laurel,” “What Kinda Guy?” and “You Cannot Win if You Do Not Play” from his debut are still staples of the live show) and is currently in the midst of working on a new record to be released in 2012.

A variety of specialty packages will be offered and the CD will only be for sale on Fobert’s website – www.steveforbert.com.

Following is the tracklist for the “Alive On Arrival” re-issue:

Disc One: “Alive On Arrival” (remastered)

1. Goin’ Down To Laurel
   Steve Forbert’s Midsummer Night’s Toast
   Thinkin’
   What Kinda Guy?
   It Isn’t Gonna Be That Way
   Big City Cat
   Grand Central Station, March 18, 1977
   Tonight I Feel So Far Away From Home
   Settle Down
   You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play

Disc Two: Bonus studio and live recordings

1. It’s Been A Long Time (“Alive On Arrival” outtake)
   House of Cards (“Alive On Arrival” outtake)
   Song For The South (“Alive On Arrival” outtake)
   Steve Forbert’s Moon River (“Alive On Arrival” outtake)
   Lonesome Cowboy Bill’s Song (“Alive On Arrival” outtake)
   It’s Been A Long Time (Live at The Other End 12/20/78)
   You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play (“Arriving Live” promo EP)
   Steve Forbert’s Midsummer Night’s Toast (“Arriving Live” promo EP)
   Steve Forbert’s Moon River (“Arriving Live” promo EP)
   Leaves in the Wind (CBGB solo demo recording 1977)
   Goin’ Down To Laurel (Original Meridian, MS demo 1976)

For more information please contact Sue Schrader [sue@blondeambitionpr.com], 262.377.4180.