Crossing the Tracks is the debut album by American banjoist Béla Fleck, released in 1979.

Crossing the Tracks
Studio album by Béla Fleck
Released	1979
Studio	The Mixing Lab, Newton, Massachusetts; Pete's Place, Nashville
Genre	Americana, bluegrass, folk, jazz
Label	Rounder
Producer	Béla Fleck
Béla Fleck chronology
Crossing the Tracks (1979) Natural Bridge (1982)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Reception

"Excellent mix between bluegrass and jazz, original songs and traditional pieces, all done with a bright and joyful élan, this album is a perfect springboard to his coming solo efforts."[2]

Track listing

1. "Dear Old Dixie" (Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs) – 2:39
2. "Inman Square" (Fleck) – 4:00
3. "Texas Barbeque" (Fleck) – 3:59
4. "Growling Old Man and the Grumbling Old Woman" (Traditional; arranged by Fleck) – 1:41
5. "Spain" (Joaquín Rodrigo; arranged by Chick Corea) – 7:12
6. "Crossing the Tracks" (Fleck) – 3:38
7. "Spring Thaw" (Fleck) – 2:27
8. "How Can You Face Me Now" (lyrics: Andy Razaf; music: Fats Waller) – 4:54
9. "Twilight" (Fleck) – 2:01
10. "Frosty Morning" (Traditional; arranged by Fleck) – 2:58
11. "I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow" (Traditional; arranged by Fleck) – 2:26

Personnel

• Béla Fleck – banjo, arrangements
• Bob Applebaum – mandolin
• Russ Barenberg – guitar
• Sam Bush – fiddle
• Mark Schatz – bass

with:

• Jerry Douglas – dobro on "Dear Old Dixie" and "Spain"
• Pat Enright – vocals on "How Can You Face Me Now" and "Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow"
• Randy Sabien - fiddle on "Twilight"

References