Author Topic: Gram (Read 144 times)

David Houck · « **on:** November 05, 2010, 07:57:34 PM »

My sister just reminded me that today is Gram Parsons' birthday. She and I have always been fans of Gram Parsons; so it was nice that she IM'd to remind me of his birthday!

Happy Birthday Gram; and thanks for all the wonderful music!

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2010, 08:15:26 PM »

Here's a little Gram for ya'. Don't do it all at once. It's a twofer, so don't quit too early. The second tune is one of my all time favorites; back when I used to try to sing, I loved singing this song.

edwin · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2010, 11:15:10 PM »

Here's a song that my old band wrote about Gram, which also turned out to the title track to our CD:

http://tinyurl.com/35kbw86

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2010, 11:27:07 PM »

Yes, he had a few reckless habits.

sonicus · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2010, 11:41:48 PM »

Edwin, I like that tune . I like the musicianship all around. All good players . Your chops tie it together just right. Love that steel player too .

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2010, 07:17:37 AM »

Wolf; I'm thinking that's Barry Sless, who's also played with Phil Lesh, David Nelson, and many others.

sonicus · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2010, 07:52:51 AM »

Well that's why my ears must have been telling the brain YES !

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2010, 08:33:25 AM »

Edwin, What Bass were you playing in the recording?

(Message edited by sonicus on November 06, 2010)

edwin · « **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2010, 09:59:57 AM »

That was Barry on the steel and Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth playing fiddle. I was playing my modified '67 Starfire.

It was a really fun record to make! I didn't the bass was represented as well as it could have, but it's not a bass-centric record.

hankster · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2010, 09:00:39 PM »

Live from Northern Quebec medley - thanks Dave! I recall playing in a hotel in Fort Coulonge, Quebec, and one of the patrons obligingly broke a glass during the intro to Hickory Wind...it was, well, fantastic.

Always loved that album.

Rick

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2010, 06:59:36 AM »

Rick; cool story!