RARE SOUGHT 1973 Orig GENE CLARK "ROADMASTER" LTD ED NO USA RELEASE Byrds psych
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RARE & SOUGHT AFTER ~~~ ORIGINAL 1973 FIRST PRESS
Only issued in Holland and very scarce!
..|/\|...............................................|/\|..GENE CLARK
" ROADMASTER "
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Holland - (silver/brown) A&M RECORDS - 27897
TOP COPY !
RARE!!! and sought after ... mint clean vinyl !
Original early '70s first pressing of the "lost" Gene Clark album....Gene Clark was more than the "Dylan" or "Neil Young" that never was...He was the "Gene Clark " that never was. And "Roadmaster" might be the Gene Clark album that never was...
This early '70s original was released by A&M Records as a limited edition - only in Holland - where Gene Clark had a huge cult following...
"Roadmaster" wasn't the album that Gene Clark had intended to release after "White Light" (aka "Gene Clark"). What happened was the "Roadmaster" sessions collapsed admit chaos due to drugs. Evidently Sly Stone came in while Gene wasn't working on the album and ran up the tab in the same studio (with Gene's producer at the helm)causing the project to go over budget (food and drugs contributed as well) and A&M ultimately cancelled the album sessions.
Gene Clark might have been the Byrd that flew the coop too soon but he was essential in establishing the band. As the gorgeous likes "She's the of Kind of Girl", "One In a Hundred" and "Full Circle" all go to show. His best work possesses an intense, introspective poetic lyricism. Accompanied by a laid back combination of Rootsy Folk and savvy 60's Pop-craft. His genius was at invoking an almost opiate, transcendental feel, casting a spell in that moment between reverie and sleep. Sunset & Dusk... Morning & Dawn..."In A Misty Morning" is the epitome of all that.
Gene Clark fans seem mutually agreed on the essentials: Both Dillard & Clark Lp's; "White Light" and the lavishly baroque, "No Other". "Roadmaster" is an unexpected little oasis...And while his enduring legacy and obscurity are both due to his brilliance as much as to his unreliability, brevity has it's value. Though lesser known than his contemporaries, Clark was with up there with the best of his generation. And Roadmaster is a worthy addition to his legacy Highlights are all over the place and include "She's the Kind of Girl" and "One In a Hundred" which are backed by the Byrds (from a shelved 1970 album project) and would have been stand out tracks on any Byrds album.'One In a Hundred' appears on the 'White Light' album in a pared down form (which is very different but also excellent) and was actually recorded after this version. One can only echoe the thoughts voiced by others, what if he'd been allowed to remain with the Byrds?
'Here Tonight'(track 3) was recorded with the 'Flying Burrito Brothers' and is one one the sweetest and most instantly lovable melodies you may ever hear. It's followed by two more high quality Gene Clark originals 'Full Circle Song' (sequestered onto the Byrds reunion album with a slightly shortened title) and the fantastic 'In a Misty Morning' a rural tinged gem. Elsewhere, is the brooding but thrilling "Rough and Rocky;" the rocking vibes of the title track "Roadmaster," and the gentle, tender, intelligent songs, "I Really Don't Want to Know," "I Remember the Railroad," and "Shooting Star." Gene was a mystic, for he speaks directly to our soul.
- She's The Kind Of Girl
- One In A Hundred
- Here Tonight
- Full Circle Song
- In A Misty Morning
- Rough And Rocky
- Roadmaster
- I Really Don't Want To Know
- I Remember The Railroad
- She Don't Care About Time
- Shooting Star
CONDITION: The cover: Rated: near M- and better! Real SOLID COLLECTION COPY with fresh original colors, no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... collection worthy rarity ... very fragile and in great-great condition as posted!
The vinyl: Rated: M- perfect! Plays terrific no surface smooth and clear very enjoyable CLEAN audio ...NO distracting surface problems ... both silver/brown A&M labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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