Re: OT:GP
Date: September 5, 2006 22:11
I am very intrigued about these sessions w/ Ry, Clarence White, etc produced by Terry Melcher (another recent RIP), & would love to hear them...I do have the new box based on the 2 Warner bros solo albums, and it is beautifully produced. Also the gold disc "Live 1973"...For the early stuff, I also have the Sundazed label's "Other Side of This Life 1965 - 66", the same label's International Submarine Band remaster on vinyl and the picture sleeve repro of a 7" single...The expended edition of Byrds' Sweetheart Of the Rodeo - but not the 2 cd "Deluxe Edition" from a year or 2 ago. Is it worth buying if one has the expanded 2000 cd? I do recall being intrigued by a couple of ISB tracks (early 45) that I dont have, but it looked like a lot of multiple takes of the same songs on disc 2; the Burritos stuff I mentioned, and then the 2005 tribute dvd (produced by his daughter and with Keith & other musician admirers)....One thing about that good but slightly odd 2nd FBB album, despite Gram's soulful vocal, I always found their "Wild Horses" flawed by Michael Clarke's overly busy drumming (which is strange since with the Byrds Clarke could be a solid, understated and tasteful drummer, i.e. "Fifth Dimension," etc). Fave songs on GPOS "Sin City," "Wheels" "Hot Burrito 1 & 2", "Christine's Tune"-- and re the 2nd album, Bernie leadon's (what a name - pronounce like 'led'!) "God's Own Singer" beats the entire Eagles catalog in a mere 2:05. What do you think of the 2nd album? Also has sort of a weird sonic feel to it (maybe the mix?) I cant put a finger on. Another 70/71 outtake I think is very fine is "Green Green Grass Of Home"...