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The Legend of Jesse James

The Legend of Jesse James
Jesse James album cover.jpg
Studio album by various artists
Released 1980
Recorded 1979
Genre country
Label A&M
Producer Glyn Johns
The original CD cover.
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Allmusic 4/5 stars

The Legend of Jesse James is a 1980 country music concept album by various artists singing songs by English songwriter Paul Kennerley, based on the story of American Old West outlaw Jesse James.

The album features Levon Helm singing the role of Jesse James, Johnny Cash as Frank James, Charlie Daniels as Cole Younger and Emmylou Harris as Jesse James' wife, Zerelda James. Other artists included Rosanne Cash, Rodney Crowell and Albert Lee.

The album was re-released in 1999 in a two-for-one package with Kennerley's 1978 concept album, White Mansions, about the Confederate States of America.

The album art was painted by noted comic book artist Howard Chaykin.

All songs by Paul Kennerley


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