by Lindsay PlanerThis CD contains both of Keith Carradine's mid-'70s long-players, I'm Easy (1976) and the follow-up Lost & Found (1978). Although primarily known for his screen appearances and as the son of actor John Carradine, he demonstrated his musical penchant in the Robert Altman film Nashville (1975). He subsequently won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1976 with his composition "I'm Easy." The tune made a decent showing (number 17) on the pop singles charts, scoring him a deal with Asylum Records. As the title would suggest, I'm Easy (1976) included a remake of that hit. The update sticks fairly close to the soundtrack rendering, with a small string section the primary difference. The remainder of the effort featured some strong MOR melodies under the direction of noted jazz musician …  » Read more