HEARTS AND FLOWERS OF HORSES KIDS & FORGOTTEN WOMEN 1968 RURAL FOLK PSYCH SHRINK

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"HEARTS AND FLOWERS- OF HORSES - KIDS - AND FORGOTTEN WOMEN"

1968 Capitol ST-2868 label

The condition of cover is M- STILL IN THE SHRINK WRAP with a round cut-out hole in the upper right corner (see photos), no seam splits or writing.  The condition of the disc is VG+ with light sleeve scuffs noted, plays through nicely.

The  HEARTS  AND  FLOWERS who released two scarce and highly collectible Los Angeles California rural edged electrified folk-rock records in the late 60?s in the range of the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield as well as Lewis & Clark Expedition. Both of their albums are highly rated, some think Of Horses, Kids and Forgotten Women from 1968 is their crowning achievement. Larry Murray, Dave Dawson and Rick Cunha had made up the first lineup of Hearts and Flowers, all coming from an early to mid 60?s folk mindset. In the summer of '67 they released Now Is The Time For…. to critical acclaim. By the time of their second album Bernie Leadon of Eagles, Flying Burrito Brothers, and Dillard & Clark fame had replaced Rick Cunha. Second Hand Sundown Queen, When I Was A Cowboy, Legend Of Ol’ Tenbrookes and the beautiful Extra Extra medley are classy, early rural folk rock songs that have definitely stood the test of time well. The sound here is very close to the quieter moments on Buffalo Springfield’s "Last Time Around" or even the Beau Brummels on their fabulous "Triangle" album. "Ode To A Tin Angel" is the album’s undisputed classic. Tin Angel is a multilayered psychedelic epic that never forsakes Hearts and Flowers love for Americana.   Hearts and Flowers never received their due because the music they created was ahead of it’s time.   Long before The Eagles and The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Hearts & Flowers were turning on the crowd down at The Troubadour in Hollywood, and they were so far ahead of their time. This little trio of rural edged-rock & rollers combined the best of the two styles into an inspirational sound and helped make bluegrass music "cool & accecptable" to the hip L.A community. Recorded at the famed Capitol Records Studio during the peak of Vietnamn, student protests, the Sunset Strip riots...the LA music fabric was changing and the music of The Hearts & Flowers reflected that change. Larry Murray, Bernie Leadon, Davis Dawnson and Rick Cunna may not have sold many records..but their genious and spirit influenced bands such as The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Burrito Brothers,  etc.   The Hearts And Flowers were the REAL heros of LA scene....music that really mattered. The Hearts & Flowers were the biggest kept secret in rural rock history.   Interesting note: each band member give their personal thoughts on all track listings - on back cover   Side 1 Now is the Time for Hearts and Flowers Highway in the Wind Second-Hand Sundown Queen She Sang Hymms Out of Tune Ode to a Tin Angel Side 2 When I Was a Cowboy Legend of Tenbrookes Colour Your Daytime Two Little Boys Extra, Extra Rock and Roll Gypsies.

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