Gypsy Angel
Gene Clark, legendary co-founder of the Byrds, died in 1991 at the
young age of 46. After he left The Byrds, Gene had a distinguished solo
career, creating great music but generating low sales. It appears that
now he is begining to get the acclaim he deserves. These recordings
are something of a miracle. Shortly before he died, he gave Carla Olson
tapes of the first eight songs on this CD, for possible inclusion on
the CD they were working on. These, and the the remaining four songs,
were recorded by Gene in his own home, accompanying
himself on 12-string guitar, harmonica, and, on one song, by a friend playing slide guitar. These are either new songs, never before released in any form, or, in a few cases, such as "Gypsy Rider," different versions of songs Gene previously released. This is an excellent CD. It includes some of the best songs Gene ever wrote, such as "Mississippi Detention Camp," "Kathleen," and "Freedom Walk". It is Gene at his most intimate, very soulful, and displaying his deepest emotional concerns. To me, it is comparable to the best of Mickey Newbury or Guy Clark. A must buy for anyone who enjoys brilliant singing and songwritng.
himself on 12-string guitar, harmonica, and, on one song, by a friend playing slide guitar. These are either new songs, never before released in any form, or, in a few cases, such as "Gypsy Rider," different versions of songs Gene previously released. This is an excellent CD. It includes some of the best songs Gene ever wrote, such as "Mississippi Detention Camp," "Kathleen," and "Freedom Walk". It is Gene at his most intimate, very soulful, and displaying his deepest emotional concerns. To me, it is comparable to the best of Mickey Newbury or Guy Clark. A must buy for anyone who enjoys brilliant singing and songwritng.
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