‘Breakfast in New Orleans, Dinner in Timbuktu’ is a remarkable 1999 album by Bruce Cockburn that invites listeners to reflect on the past while embracing the future. This album serves as a travelogue, drawing inspiration from both familiar landscapes and the social realities of developing nations.
Through poignant lyrics, Cockburn explores the intricate dynamics of relationships and spiritual mysticism. The album features impressive vocals from renowned artists, including Jonell Mosser, who lends her voice to the hit single ‘Last Night of the World’, and Margo Timmins from Cowboy Junkies on the sultry track ‘Mango’. Most notably, Lucinda Williams contributes to four songs, delivering an emotionally charged performance in ‘Isn’t That What Friends Are For?’.
The tracklist includes:
- When You Give It Away
- Mango
- Last Night of the World
- Isn’t That What Friends Are For?
- Down to the Delta
- The Embers of Eden
- Blueberry Hill
- Let the Bad Air Out
- Look How Far
- Deep Lake
- Use Me While You Can
This is not just an album; it’s an experience that captures the essence of travel music and the spirit of Canadian music albums for sale. Get ready to immerse yourself in Bruce Cockburn’s unique sound and insightful storytelling.
Dr. Elizabeth Welch (verified owner) –
I absolutely love Bruce Cockburn’s Breakfast in New Orleans. The mix of travel music and deep lyrics is simply mesmerizing!
Jill Kennedy (verified owner) –
Dinner in Timbuktu is a must-have for any fan of Canadian music albums for sale. Cockburn’s storytelling is unmatched!
Susan Graves (verified owner) –
The 1999 albums from Bruce Cockburn, especially the tracks on Breakfast in New Orleans, have been on my playlist for years. Truly timeless!