1968 Orig WHITE LABEL PROMO EXPEDITION OF DILLARD & GENE CLARK = BYRDS BURRITO
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RARE!!! ADVANCED RELEASE WHITE LABEL PROMO
1968 BYRDS LINK ... ADVANCED FIRST PRINT!
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The FANTASTIC EXPEDITION OF
DILLARD & CLARK
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USA ~ (WHITE LABEL PROMO) A&M RECORDS - SP 4158
FINAL COLLECTION COPY!!!
1968 ADVANCED RELEASE WHITE LABEL PROMO
RARE AND SOUGHT 1968 Original printing ... the first LP by Doug Dillard and Gene Clark ... they did what the Burrito Brothers "Sin City" album did - and went right over everyone's head at the time....
In 1965 Missouri-born Gene Clark was riding the crest of unprecedented success and adulation as a member of the Byrds. Anointed as America’s answer to the Beatles, the Byrds topped the charts with folk-rock anthems like “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and “Eight Miles High.” Gene was front and center as tambourine player, singer and principal songwriter for the group. But in early 1966 he flew the Byrds’ coop. A gifted songwriter, expectations ran high for a stellar solo career, but those hopes were dashed when his debut solo album and single both failed to chart. Dropped by Columbia Records the following year, Gene’s career remained in limbo until teaming up with banjo player extraordinaire Doug Dillard. What emerged from a series of informal jam sessions in and around Laurel Canyon was a loose-knit group of pickers seeking to break bluegrass music out of its traditional confines and redefine it in a contemporary country-rock context. The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark is a groundbreaking album that helped define country-rock and set the template not only for that genre but the entire alternative rural rock movements of the ’70s.
This is the exceptional 1968 debut, released on A&M records, from one of the first and finest L.A. country-rock outfits. Comprised of Gene Clark, hot on the heels of his departure from The Byrds and his legendary debut solo release (with the Gosdin Bros.), and Doug Dillard, the virtuosic banjoist/guitarist of the Dillards. Gene Clark is perhaps the most underrated songwriter of the 1960s and this could very well be his finest post-Byrds moment. Featuring help from fellow Byrd Chris Hillman, future Burrito Brother "Sneaky" Pete Kleinow, and future Burrito/Eagle Bernie Leadon, this is an absolutely essential piece of L.A. country-rock history, not to mention an out and out masterpiece. Clark was a demon who wrote like an angel, and at this time he was on a roll, although he kept composing wonderful songs till quite close to his death in 1991.
To say that Douglas Dillard has been to the bluegrass what Eric Clapton has been to rock may be short-changing Dillard. With the ability to play at unbelievable speeds while preserving melody and presenting his own personality, Dillard's 5-string playing stands out even in comparison with the likes of Earl Scruggs and Bela Fleck. Dillard's prior recordings of Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Dueling Banjos, for example, are mind-blowing. But the star of this show is former Byrd Gene Clark, whose Beatlesque melodies combined with Dylanesque lyrics and incredibly emotive vocals (all wrapped in a genuine rural twang) took country-rock to a new creative level. Bernie Leadon's superb contributions as (lead) guitarist, as well as with harmony vocals and help with the songwriting, are a clear indication of why the Eagles would become so successful in the following decade. The foundation of the Eagles was laid here, with superb singing and songwriting, and with virtuoso musicianship. The group was rounded out by Don Beck on dobro and David Jackson on acoustic bass, both excellent bluegrass musicians. Former Byrd Michael Clarke was added to the group to play drums on a few tracks. Andy Belling adds some fascinating harpsicord and fellow Byrd, Chris Hillman, guests as well...
Out On the Side .
She Darked the Sun .
Don't Come Rollin' .
Train Leaves Here This Mornin' .
With Care From Someone .
The Radio Song .
Git It On Brother.
In The Plan.
Something's Wrong.
CONDITION: The cover: rated: VG++ slight (slight!) wear barely starting (contained, looks fine) / back cover "EX" (excellent) very solid, with fresh original colors, no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... PROMO STICKER at bottom center collection worthy rarity ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- with exception of visible light scuff line on first two tracks side 2, plays fine. Entire LP has excellent enjoyable audio. Both WHITE PROMO A&M labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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