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| lemonade kid |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 20:47:01
One of my favorite efforts by Gene. He covers himself, covers favorite artists and writes some new ones.
Get it if you can!! There have been several reissues and the covers change every time...but my original (just below) vinyl on Tacoma is a treasure!
RAIN SONG...possibly one of the best...EVER!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re8KayihrYY
"Feel A While Lot Better!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEnfGpWKPtM
"Something About You Baby"...a new one at the time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze8EeJP6Yvw
"Mr Tambourine Man"...somehow more touching that the Byrds ever achieved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X34myQMWuyY&feature=related
"If You Could Read My Mind"...tip o' Gene's hat to Gord.
and a very nice cover...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj21GwxL0k4&feature=relmfu
A must for Clark fans...rocker, J9, rw & all the Gene fans here?!
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
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| rocker |
Posted - 19/04/2012 : 21:55:25
You know it's too bad that there apparently isn't anyone who can "organize" all that prolific output. I'd figure perhaps a family member of real close friend could do it, someone with an understanding of him and his work. Of course there are a few of his records out but there are gems as we can hear hiding all over the place. Beats me why this is all happening. |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 13/04/2012 : 23:12:46
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Originally posted by captain america and billy
Up until my recent purchase of a Byrds DVD documentary,I never knew Gene Clark was such a good and fairly prolific tunesmith.
"Fairly" is an understatement! He started as the ONLY writer for the BYRDS and raked in all the royalties...the others did not like that. Gene drove a Porsche while the rest walked-it to buy a taco or two for supper.
He is very prolific! Many MANY unreleased tracks on bootlegs out there!
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
--Richard Brautigan, Trout Fishing in America |
| captain america and billy |
Posted - 13/04/2012 : 19:54:24
Up until my recent purchase of a Byrds DVD documentary,I never knew Gene Clark was such a good and fairly prolific tunesmith. |
| rocker |
Posted - 13/04/2012 : 14:42:59
You know I believe Gene thought of himself more as a solo artist than part of a group but it looked as if he liked to collaborate at times. As the years have passed, I regret that perhaps he didn't get involved with Chris Hillman's Desert Rose Band. In a way I could see why since DRB was in a little different direction that what he'd normally do. But it would have been interesting what kind of songs he could have wrote for them and then they'd play. If only... |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 11/04/2012 : 20:57:58
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Originally posted by lemonade kid
What a fine paring!!
The Fantastic Expedition Of Dillard & Clark
Is it me?
I've always thought it looks like Gene & Doug are passing a doobie between them.
Something from their next effort...not Gene's favorite. He left after, but some fine tunes remained!
POLLY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTEk7gfg_W8
Through The morning Through The Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Unw_SKH6VU
Just BRILLIANT!
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
--Richard Brautigan, Trout Fishing in America |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 11/04/2012 : 18:59:36
What a fine paring!!
The Fantastic Expedition Of Dillard & Clark
Train Leaves Here This Morning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSrDtl-3eJs&feature=related
The Radio Song & DOn't Come Rollin'...worth a second listen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi341PWDfC0
Dillard & Clark was a country rock duo which featured ex-Byrds member Gene Clark and bluegrass banjo player Doug Dillard. The group was formed in 1968, shortly after Clark departed The Byrds, and Dillard left The Dillards. They were backed up by, among others, Bernie Leadon, Chris Hillman, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Byron Berline, Michael Clarke, and Laramy Smith.
THE ALBUM...
The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark is a country rock album by Dillard & Clark. The album was recorded in 1968, shortly after Clark departed The Byrds for the second time, and Dillard left The Dillards. The album is hailed by critics and musicians as a masterpiece of the country rock genre.
1. "Out on the Side" (Clark) 3:49
2. "She Darked the Sun" (Clark, Leadon) 3:10
3. "Don't Come Rollin'" (Clark, Dillard, Leadon) 3:49
4. "Train Leaves Here This Morning" (Clark, Leadon) 3:49
5. "With Care from Someone" (Clark, Dillard, Leadon) 3:49
6. "The Radio Song" (Clark, Leadon) 3:01
7. "Git It On Brother" (Lester Flatt) 2:51
8. "In the Plan" (Clark, Dillard, Leadon) 2:08
9. "Something's Wrong" (Clark, Dillard) 2:57
The following bonus tracks have been included on CD reissues of the album:
* "Why Not Your Baby" (Clark) 3:41
* "Lyin' Down the Middle" (Smith, Clark) 2:17
* "Don't Be Cruel" (Elvis Presley, Otis Blackwell) 1:53
Personnel
* Gene Clark - guitar, harmonica, vocals
* Doug Dillard - banjo, fiddle, guitar
* Bernie Leadon - banjo, bass, guitar, vocals
* Chris Hillman - mandolin
* Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar
* Jon Corneal - drums
* Michael Clarke - drums
* David Jackson - bass, piano, cello, vocals
* Byron Berline - fiddle
* Donna Washburn - guitar, tambourine, vocals
* Donald Beck - mandolin, fretted dobro
* Andy Belling - harpsichord
Production
* Producer: Larry Marks
* Recording Engineer: Dick Bogert
* Art Direction: Tom Wilkes
* Photography: Guy Webster
* Liner notes: Bob Garcia
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
--Richard Brautigan, Trout Fishing in America |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 11/04/2012 : 18:50:26
Dillard & Clark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi341PWDfC0
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
--Richard Brautigan, Trout Fishing in America |
| rocker |
Posted - 11/04/2012 : 14:20:40
Mr Tambourine Man...jaysus...Oh Gene nails it doesn't he???..incomparable...soaring...God bless rock...and GC |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 21:09:49
"Your Fire Burning"....a brilliant demo by the Firebyrd!
this runs so DEEP!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNX5lGsmAnI&feature=related
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
--Richard Brautigan, Trout Fishing in America |
| lemonade kid |
Posted - 10/04/2012 : 20:55:52
In this, the final solo album released before Gene Clark's untimely death at age 46, he once again proved his talents as a superior singer and songwriter. In original songs ranging from the haunting "Rain Song" to the cowboy narrative "Rodeo Rider" to the semi-mystical "Blue Raven" Clark demonstrates his range and versatility as a sensitive, soulful songwriter. He also revisits his early career (as co-founder of The Byrds) by providing new versions of two songs from The Byrds first album, "Mr. Tambourine Man," this time in an extended, piano-driven version, and "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better," written by Clark and recognized as a classic rock song. All in all, highly recommended for anyone who likes soulful folk-rock or country-rock. --amazon
If only people would listen , they would clearly see this is , next to the incomparable "No Other"& "wHITE lIGHT", gENE Clark's finest of work!!!A most satisfactory album , and enjoyable to experience over & over again!!Vanessa, and The Raven is blue are absolute classics, and the whole album is a favourite of mine!Only "No Other" beats this as his all-time best work !Buy!!Gene , we miss your excellent music& voice SO, so much!!! --amazon
Not everybody's favorite Gene Clark (some hate it), but I love it!
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He created his own Kool Aid reality and was able to illuminate himself by it.
--Richard Brautigan, Trout Fishing in America |
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