The Man I Left Behind is a three vinyl LP set of 33 original ballads by Larry Towell about photography and the places he’s photographed.
Towell is accompanied by musicians and friends including Jeff Bird of the Cowboy Junkies; Mike Stevens, who was a regular contributor to the Grand Ole Opry; Anne Lindsay who tours with Blue Rodeo and Jim Cuddy; Gwen Swick of Quartette, and many others. Includes field recordings and anecdotes.
“Larry Towell is one of the few songwriters today who carries on the courageous tradition of Woodie Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Phil Ochs.” Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary). Published in 2023 by GOST books. All songs written, arranged and produced by Larry Towell