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Grievous Angel
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Grievous Angel · After a disorganised tour in the spring and summer of 1973, Gram Parsons recorded his second solo album at Wally Heider Studio 4 in Hollywood, with himself as producer. His singing partner Emmylou Harris and members of Elvis Presley's band, including James Burton and Glen Hardin, played on it. Parsons struggled with heroin and alcohol, but according to the bassist Emory Gordy the sessions were loose and full of energy. Because there was too little new material, he wrote two songs during the recording and used older songs. Shortly after the mixing he died of an overdose.
The record came out in January 1974. It is a blend of country and rock 'n' roll that he called Cosmic American Music. In the duet Love Hurts, Harris has a large role. The album sold poorly, but critics were full of praise. His widow had Harris removed from the front of the sleeve and had one song left off.
Listening
Track list
- 1Return of the Grievous Angel4:26Apple Music ↗
- 2Hearts On Fire3:53Apple Music ↗
- 3I Can't Dance2:24Apple Music ↗
- 4Brass Buttons3:31Apple Music ↗
- 5$1000 Wedding5:05Apple Music ↗
- 6Cash On the Barrelhead / Hickory Wind (Live from Northern Quebec)6:29Apple Music ↗
- 7Love Hurts3:42Apple Music ↗
- 8Ooh Las Vegas3:33Apple Music ↗
- 9In My Hour of Darkness3:49Apple Music ↗
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