So I've dived into a period of heavy Gene Clark immersion. It's almost like spending time with a distant relative who often appears in the family photo's but you've never really got to know... and it's great when other members of the family turn up to play too.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Genealogical
The Byrds have always jangled in by brain but, until now, I've never opened the door to Gene Clark's solo work. Even with the strong Dylan connection that should have shown the way, it was only a couple of weeks ago that I first dropped the needle on "White Light" and entered a feeling of blissful enlightenment, eventually followed by an urgent sense of needing to make up for lost moments with Gene. Awaiting the arrival of the lp this is lifted from...
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And then you need "Gene Clark with the Gosdin Brothers". Bought mine at Lewis Eady in 1967. "The Rough Guide to Rock" describes "No other" (1974) as "an album of unique beauty". "Untouchable"
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Oh, and Chris Hillman's 1974-ish "Slippin' away" and "Clear Sailin" are worth a listen, too
ReplyDeleteThanks JB. The mention of Lewis Eady brings back memories of music stores of the past. I remember buying my first 45 at Lamphouse in Lower Hutt. Will procure the Hillman lp's. Cheers BK
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