This has been the Summer of Gene Clark. A summer of self reflection, sailboats, and savage weekends on mountain tops and remote islands. Clark was a sage. The Byrds prolific songwriter from 1964 to 1966, his catalogue of recognized songs is immense.
The song "Some Misunderstanding" is off of the brilliant 1974 album No Other. The album came about behind a second chance effort by David Geffen to help revive Clark's stumbling career (although his solo contributions from the late 60's through the mid-70's are still mind blowing). The production is soaring. The songwriting impeccable. The content dark and brooding.
Spend some time with Gene Clark. A true superbeast.
2 comments:
Gene calls to mind Syd Barret's solo work, Madcap Laughs and Barret. Also, David Bowie's first album, the self-titled, David Bowie. All excellent. Part psychedelic, part space folk. Both artists offer a naturally aspirated trip worth investing in.
The Uncs.
A great singer songwriter. I also suggest his earlier works with the Gosdin Brothers, and of course the Byrds.
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