My sister just reminded me that today is Gram Parsons' birthday. She and I have always been fans of Gram Parsons; so it was nice that she IM'd to remind me of his birthday!
Happy Birthday Gram; and thanks for all the wonderful music!
Here's a little Gram (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4oLlg6FxXs) for ya'. Don't do it all at once. It's a twofer, so don't quit too early. The second tune is one of my all time favorites; back when I used to try to sing, I loved singing this song.
Here's a song that my old band wrote about Gram, which also turned out to the title track to our CD:
http://tinyurl.com/35kbw86 (http://tinyurl.com/35kbw86)
Yes, he had a few reckless habits.
Edwin, I like that tune . I like the musicianship all around. All good players . Your chops tie it together just right. Love that steel player too .
Wolf; I'm thinking that's Barry Sless, who's also played with Phil Lesh, David Nelson, and many others.
Well that's why my ears must have been telling the brain YES !
Edwin, What Bass were you playing in the recording?
(Message edited by sonicus on November 06, 2010)
That was Barry on the steel and Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth playing fiddle. I was playing my modified '67 Starfire.
It was a really fun record to make! I didn't the bass was represented as well as it could have, but it's not a bass-centric record.
Live from Northern Quebec medley - thanks Dave! I recall playing in a hotel in Fort Coulonge, Quebec, and one of the patrons obligingly broke a glass during the intro to Hickory Wind...it was, well, fantastic.
Always loved that album.
Rick
Rick; cool story!