Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Been is an album by folk artist "Spider" John Koerner released in 1986. The album was recorded in one evening at Creation Audio studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Reception
In his Allmusic review, music critic Richard Meyer wrote, "Spider John Koerner sings and plays (12-string guitar) with a knowing but commanding casual authority that brings this material to life brilliantly. The music jumps out of the speaker so effortlessly you can appreciate the fun and dark side of these old songs."
Track listing
All songs traditional unless otherwise noted. "Cotton-Eyed Joe" – 0:38 "Sail Away Ladies" – 2:54 "Acres of Clams" – 4:10 "Black Dog" – 3:28 "Froggie Went a-Courtin'" – 4:16 "The Old Chisholm Trail" – 3:22 "The Leather-Winged Bat" – 2:12 "Red Apple Juice" – 3:12 "Worried Rambler" (John Koerner) – 3:58 "What's a Matter with the Mill" – 2:29 "Shenandoah" – 3:02 "The Roving Gambler" – 2:41 "St. James Infirmary" (Joe Primrose, traditional) – 3:08 "Irene" (Lead Belly, Alan Lomax) – 3:00 "Cotton-Eyed Joe (Reprise)" – 0:42
Personnel
"Spider" John Koerner – guitar, harmonica, vocals
John "Mr. Bones" Burrell – percussion
Tony Glover – harmonica on "The Leather-Winged Bat" and "Red Apple Juice" Dakota Dave Hull – guitar Willie Murphy – bass Peter Ostroushko – mandolin Chip Taylor Smith – fiddle Butch Thompson – piano Production notes Dakota Dave Hull – producer Eric Peltoniemi – executive producer Steve Wiese – engineer Gregg Vershay – photography George Ostroushko – artwork, design Marge Ostroushko – assistant producer Dan Corrigan – photography John Hanson – design