Austin Roberts - One Night Ann

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Review by Pau Sánchez

One Night Ann by Austin Roberts: A Forgotten Gem That Still Echoes If you’ve never heard of One Night Ann by Austin Roberts, don’t sweat it—most people haven’t. Released in 1970 under Philips Records, this little slice of Folk, World, & Country mixed with Rock vibes flew way under the radar. But man, when you stumble across it, it hits like an old Polaroid picture you didn’t know you needed. Produced by Austin Roberts himself alongside George Tobin, and penned by both Roberts and Tobin, this album feels more like a heartfelt conversation than just another record from the '70s. Let’s talk tracks, because that’s where the magic is. First up, “The Other Side.” This one grabs you right away—not with some flashy intro or over-the-top production but with its raw honesty. It’s got this gentle yet driving rhythm that makes you feel like you're walking down some dusty road at sunset, thinking about all the things you shoulda said but never did. The lyrics are simple, almost too simple, but they stick to your soul like gum on a hot summer day. You know those songs that make you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen? Yeah, this is one of them. And then there’s “One Night Ann,” which comes in two flavors—Mono and Stereo. Honestly, I couldn’t tell ya which version I prefer; they’re both kinda perfect in their own weird ways. The Mono version has this tight, punchy energy that feels urgent, like someone whispering secrets into your ear. Meanwhile, the Stereo cut lets everything breathe a bit more, giving each instrument room to shine. Either way, the melody sticks to your brain like peanut butter on toast. There’s something hauntingly beautiful about how Austin sings it—he doesn’t oversell it, doesn’t try too hard. He just lays it out there, bare and unfiltered, and somehow that makes it even better. What gets me most about this album isn’t just the music—it’s the vibe. Listening to One Night Ann feels like flipping through an old photo album. It’s nostalgic without being sappy, emotional without being overwhelming. And sure, maybe part of why it resonates so much is because it came out in 1970, back when life seemed simpler (or maybe we just romanticize it that way). But honestly? This album could drop tomorrow, and it’d still hit home. Here’s the kicker though—Austin Roberts wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel here. He wasn’t chasing trends or aiming for chart-topping glory. He was just telling stories, plain and simple. And sometimes, that’s exactly what makes art last. So if you ever find yourself digging through crates of vinyl or scrolling endlessly online looking for something real—you know, not polished to death—give One Night Ann a shot. You might just fall in love with it, flaws and all. Oh, and hey, fun fact: rumor has it Austin wrote these tunes while hanging out in LA during some wild times. Makes sense, right? Only in California could someone dream up something this bittersweet and timeless.

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Artist: Austin Roberts
Album: One Night Ann
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
One Night Ann (Mono Version)
One Night Ann (Stereo Version)2:20
The Other Side2:20

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Catalog Numbers

  • 40660
  • DJP-52, 40660

Labels

Philips

Listen online

  • lyssna på nätet
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören
  • ouvir online
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • écouter en ligne
  • online luisteren
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerAustin Roberts, George Tobin
Written-ByA. Roberts, S. Tobin

Notes

Promotional Copy - Not For Sale

About Austin Roberts

American singer songwriter, musician and producer born September 19, 1945 in Newport News, Virginia.

Real Name

    • George Austin Robertson Jr.

Name Vars

  • A Roberts
  • A. Roberts
  • A.Roberts
  • O. Roberts
  • Roberts
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Aliases

  • Georgy

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *One Night Ann* by Austin Roberts has both mono and stereo versions of the title track. It’s like getting two flavors of the same song. Back in 1970, this was a pretty neat touch, especially for listeners who cared about how music sounded on their systems. Folk, rock, and pop blend together in this US release, with Roberts and George Tobin teaming up as producers. Definitely a little gem from that era.