• Gram Parsons - GRIEVOUS ANGEL |
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Gram Parsons

Gram Parsons - GRIEVOUS ANGEL |

Gram Parsons - GRIEVOUS ANGEL |

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Description

2 LP's on 1 CD: GP (1973)/GRIEVOUS ANGEL (1974).
Personnel: Gram Parsons (vocals, acoustic guitar); Barry Tashian (vocals, guitar); Emmylou Harris, Barry & Holly Tashian (vocals); Bernie Leadon (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dobro); Herb Pedersen (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); James Burton (electric guitar, dobro); Al Perkins , Buddy Emmons (steel guitar, pedal steel guitar); Alan Munde (banjo); Byron Berline (mandolin, fiddle); Harold Battiste, Jr., Hal Battiste (baritone saxophone); Glen D. Hardin (piano, organ); Steve Snyder (vibraphone, background vocals); Stephen Snyder (vibraphone); Emory Gordy (bass instrument); Sam Goldstein, John Guerin, N.D. Smart II, Ron Tutt, Ronnie Tutt (drums); Mitch Gordon, Phil Kaufman, Lewis Morford, Joe Doe, Ed Tickner, Jane Doe, Kim Fowley, Tom Bahler, Linda Ronstadt, Ron Hicklin (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Hugh Davies.
Audio Remixer: Hugh Davies.
Liner Note Authors: Marley Brant; John Delgato.
Recording information: Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Wally Heider Studio 4.
Director: Glen D. Hardin.
Photographer: Barry Feinstein.
In the pursuit of what he labeled "Cosmic American Music," Gram Parsons--with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and as a solo artist--helped invent country-rock, forever changing the relationship between the two genres. GP, released in 1973, and GRIEVOUS ANGEL, released posthumously in 1974, are the only two studio albums on which Parsons served as the lone bandleader. With the help of Elvis Presley's backing band and a then unknown singer named Emmylou Harris on harmony vocals, Parsons wrapped up bluegrass, honky tonk, traditional country, R&B, and rock & roll in one delicious package.
Compiled here on one CD, both GP and GRIEVOUS ANGEL are packed with country-rock classics like the character sketch ballad "She," the boot-tapping "That's All It Took," and the irresistibly rocking "Big Mouth Blues," while "Return of the Grievous Angel" is an all-time Parsons gem and one of his most beautiful duets with Harris. The albums flow together perfectly, with the strength of the songwriting and musicianship guaranteeing no missteps along the way (even the covers of "Love Hurts" and a rave-up version of the Louvin Brothers' "Cash on the Barrellhead" sparkle). In addition to its status as one of the quintessential, defining documents of country-rock, GP/GRIEVOUS ANGEL is still a beautiful, satisfying listen decades after its release.

  • Genre: Rock
  • Format: CD
  • Released: 1990-03-22
  • Format: CD
  • Genre: ROCK
  • Released: 1990-03-22

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  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

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