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Category Archives: Country Rock
JUBAL – Jubal – (Elektra) – 1972
what Frank is listening to #228 – JUBAL – Jubal – (Elektra) – 1972 When people talk about this record they inevitably mention the fact that Dennis Linde was the bass player in the band. Dennis Linde (commented on … Continue reading
ROGER McGUINN – Roger McGuinn – (Columbia) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #223 – ROGER McGUINN – Roger McGuinn – (Columbia) – 1973 I'm sorry to say I have precious little solo McGuinn material in my collection, whereas I have all the Byrds and a fair smacking … Continue reading
PHIL EVERLY – Star Spangled Springer – (RCA) – 1973
what Frank is listening to #218 – PHIL EVERLY – Star Spangled Springer – (RCA) – 1973 Read the other posts for details on the Everly Brothers background. It is safe to say the Everly Brothers were getting on … Continue reading
CHRIS HILLMAN – Clear Sailing – (Asylum) – 1977
what Frank is listening to #212 – CHRIS HILLMAN – Clear Sailing – (Asylum) – 1977 Anyone even remotely interested in country rock knows Chris Hillman. His PR is not as successful as many others in the genre but he … Continue reading
REDEYE – Redeye – (Pentagram) – 1971
I knew very little about this band, and, after consulting the internet I don't know much more. They do have a wikipedia entry which in toto is: "Redeye was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The … Continue reading
THE BEAU BRUMMELS – Bradley’s Barn – (Warner Brothers) – 1968
The Beau Brummels are a bit of a cause célèbre for fans of 60s US rock. They had a number of hits, made some great records but are largely forgotten by contemporary audiences. This is a pity because when they … Continue reading
GREAT SPECKLED BIRD – Great Speckled Bird – (Ampex) – 1969
I got this for $5 at a sale and it was well worth it, if for no other reason than it is worth more than $5. Money aside it was a Ian & Sylvia side project and I have been … Continue reading
FIREFALL – Clouds Across the Sun – (Atlantic) – 1981
what Frank is listening to #23 – FIREFALL – Clouds Across the Sun – (Atlantic) – 1981 I was expecting country rock – Firefall has links, via members, to The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrds. This though is a … Continue reading
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION – Underdog – (Polydor) – 1979
what Frank is listening to #11 – ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION – Underdog – (Polydor) – 1979 Of course we all know the Atlanta Rhythm Section ("ARS") from op shop bins. They are session musos who made good and they mined the … Continue reading
