Gobias Industries Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I want to get into this laddy meself and need some pointers. I figure that $8.99 for GP/Grievous Angel on Amazon MP3 is a good starting point, but where to go from there? I did a little bit of research on my own, and I've heard about FBB's The Gilded Palace of Sin and the Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo...but that's about it. Thanks! And if you already a big fan of the fellow yourself that's cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 You have it nailed. Gilded Palace, Sweetheart and the two solo albums are the best place to start. International Submarine Band is also worth getting. Gram didn't live long so his body of work is rather slim. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Those live sets that came out last Fall from the Avalon Ballroom April '69 (where the Burritos opened for the Dead) are pretty fine, if you don't mind the somewhat muddy sound quality. I've given them numerous spins and felt no pain. As Lou said, there's just not a ton of stuff by GP out there - but regarding the 'et al' part of your thread title I can't say enough about the early NRPS records. The first LP in particular is one of my very favorite records. Check 'em out if you haven't already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 it might pay to buy the complete reprise sessions instead of the gp/grievous angel cd, just because you get all that plus a lot more - and i assume the sound is better, although i personally don't have it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Safe at Home : International Submarine Band (1968)Sweetheart of the Rodeo : The Byrds (1968)The Gilded Palace of Sin : Flying Burrito Brothers (1969)Burrito Deluxe : Flying Burrito Brothers (1970)GP : Gram Parsons (1973)Grievous Angel : Gram Parsons (1974)Sleepless Nights: Gram Parsons & the Flying Burrito Brothers (1976)Early Years (1963 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 it might pay to buy the complete reprise sessions instead of the gp/grievous angel cd, just because you get all that plus a lot more - and i assume the sound is better, although i personally don't have it.I have it and it sounds fine, I guess. No better or worse than the originals, plus you get a bunch of out-takes that sound sound pretty much like the master takes. So yea, I think it is worth the extra money (used copies are available I am sure.) The live set with the Grievous Angels is also good. Frankly searching out every last outtake is pretty much for fans only. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I love Sweetheart of the Rodeo and have always meant to check out more Gram Parsons. I know he had a profound effect on Emmylou Harris, one of my favorite female singers, and was the inspiration for one of my favorite songs, Boulder to Birmingham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Gilded Palace owns. (Thanks MB) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I love Sweetheart of the Rodeo and have always meant to check out more Gram Parsons. I know he had a profound effect on Emmylou Harris, one of my favorite female singers, and was the inspiration for one of my favorite songs, Boulder to Birmingham.He had more than a profound effect on Emmylou; without Gram there would be no Emmylou, who was a folksinger (and put out a gawd awful album as such). (Actually the rest of the FFB found her first, but he ended up hiring her.) Her backup singing with him on the other hand, may have been what kept him in one piece for as long as he was. In the end I think she pretty much kept him on track musically. Theirs was a complex relationship, but the details of it Emmylou has never discussed. Perhaps some day she will. The live set A-man has on his list of the Grievous Angels highlights her contributions to his group the best. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Bumpity Bump... Just in case some of the newbies can't find this Gram Parsons obsession thread. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I highly recommend the documentary "Grievous Angel", a great overview of Gram. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I highly recommend the documentary "Grievous Angel", a great overview of Gram.Completely agree. Frankly it is the best way to get Gram's life and work in total perspective. Good job by the filmmakers. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 The film was actually called Fallen Angel for those interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Out today: Hot Burritos: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers The guy that wrote this, John Einarson, has written quite a few rock books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miss jayne Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Out today: Hot Burritos: The True Story of The Flying Burrito Brothers The guy that wrote this, John Einarson, has written quite a few rock books. Guess I gotta go to the bookstore today Thanks for the tip...needed a new book to read! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think I got the date wrong - it actually comes out the 30th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miss jayne Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Right on A-man...I love Gram and have read everything up to this.Someday I am going to this: http://www.gramfest.com/ And as a wise man once conveyed to me "don't postpone happiness". So, I'll add the book to the shopping list for this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blureu Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Here's a preview of the book: http://www.nodepression.com/articles.aspx?id=4918 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 That's where I learned about it. Seems like the death of the print magazine has worked out pretty good for those dudes - they send out updates all the time now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 It's really hard not to fall in love with the myth of Gram Parsons. But the fact is, a lot of his songs are great enough to overcome that weight. ... and, really appreciate this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcarlile1 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well, in addition to GP/Grevious Angel, Sweetheart of the Rodeo and Gilded Palace of Sin, I've got Warm Evenings, Pale Mornings, Bottled Blues: 1963-1973, which I like a lot. It pretty much covers his entire career of "hits" on one record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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