Dogs in Heaven

by Pete Anderson

Overview

Dogs in Heaven is Pete Anderson's second solo outing on his own Little Dog Records label. His debut effort in 1994, Working Class, played down his country music association and emphasized his Americana roots. Dogs in Heaven seemingly picks up where Working Class left off. This time without the steady hand of producer Dusty Wakeman, Anderson still pulls off some spectacular moments. Throughout, his guitar playing is perfection; he is vocally akin to Tom Waits, which lends itself well to songs such as the Duane Jarvis co-write "110 in the Shade," which is an evocative blues number, as is "Feels Like Mississippi," written by Anderson and Kostas. For good rockin', Anderson proves himself on "Chalene" and the infectious "For You." His instrumental title track is also notable, as is his cover of the Motown hit "Ain't That Peculiar," a nod to his Detroit roots. With his usual band, Taras Prodaniuk, Skip Edwards, and James Christie in tow, this is another fine example of Anderson's eclectic musical style. ~ Jana Pendragon

Product Details

Release Date:	04/08/1997
Label:	Little Dog Records
UPC:	0731453464322
Rank:	140103

Tracks

1. Better Way
2. Dogs in Heaven
3. Ain't That Peculiar
4. 110 in the Shade
5. Henry Fate
6. Feels Like Mississippi
7. Sherry
8. Charlene
9. For You
10. A Big Mistake

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pete Anderson   Primary Artist,Bass (Electric),Banjo,Guitar,Vocals
Taras Prodaniuk   Bass,6-String Bass
James Cruce   Drums
Skip Edwards   Accordion,Keyboards
Julia Waters   Vocals (Background)
Beth Andersen   Vocals (Background)
Tommy Funderburk   Vocals (Background)
Jim Christie   Drums
Greg Smith   Saxophone
Donny Gerrard   Vocals (Background)
Lee Thornburg   Trumpet,Trombone
Maxine Willard Waters   Vocals (Background)
Greg "Frosty" Smith   Saxophone
Tempo   Percussion

Technical Credits

Mark Kuchner   Assistant Engineer,Engineer
Taras Prodaniuk   Group Member,Associate Producer
Bob Gaudio   Composer
Kostas   Composer
Skip Edwards   Group Member
Barry Conley   Engineer
Gary White   Arranger,Producer
Robert Rogers   Composer
Julia Waters   Musician
Warren "Pete" Moore   Composer
Michael Dumas   Engineer,Producer
Beth Andersen   Musician
Eddy Schreyer   Mastering
Tommy Funderburk   Musician
Duane Jarvis   Composer
Jeff Robinson   Assistant Engineer
Judy Clapp   Mixing
Pete Anderson   Composer,Group Member
Jim Christie   Group Member
Henry Diltz   Photography
Ted Wright   Design,Artwork,Illustrations
Donny Gerrard   Musician
Lee Thornburg   Musician,Horn Arrangements
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Marvin Tarplin   Composer
Maxine Willard Waters   Musician
Greg "Frosty" Smith   Musician
Suzanne Weekes   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Elijah Bradford   Engineer
Barbara Hein   Executive Producer
Scott Hutchison   Composer