[2025-02-28] Gene Clark And Carla Olson "So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)" (Sunset Blvd)

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:46 pm

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Description
The Americana album that started it all / Newly remastered with 8 bonus tracks / 2 tracks never before on CD.

"It is generally agreed that 'So Rebellious A Lover' was the first Americana album. Before SRAL albums and artists were referred to as country rock, or acoustic or folk." All Music Guide

"A sinewy and exquisitely polished jewel of folk/country that is driven by an abiding sense of care. A record for all times." New York Times

An exquisite pairing of talent, the duo of Carla Olson and Gene Clark apparently came out of casual living room sessions while Clark was preparing for another project. The feeling of spontaneity and closeness of spirit engulfs all of the cuts here. Olson's strident and powerful vocals mesh beautifully with Clark's slightly world-weary, soulful performances. As for the material, both songwriters obviously put their best foot forward here. Olson's "The Drifter" and "Are We Still Making Love" are excellent country-folk outings. Clark contributes one of his finest later compositions, "Gypsy Rider," a multi-leveled song that can easily be viewed as autobiographical. Excellent support is provided by an array of backing musicians, especially Stephen McCarthy (lap steel and dobro) and guest Chris Hillman (mandolin). The only sad thing is that So Rebellious a Lover was to be the only studio effort by the duo before Clark passed away in 1991. This record is important not only for what it is, but for what it could have become.

Tracklist
1. The Drifter
2. Gypsy Rider
3. Every Angel In Heaven
4. Del Gato
5. Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)
6. Fair And Tender Ladies
7. Almost Saturday Night
8. I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito #1)
9. Are We Still Making Love
10. Why Did You Leave Me Today
11. Don't It Make You Want To Go Home
Bonus Tracks:
12. Changes
13. Day For Night
14. Jokers Are Wild
15. Winning Hand
16. Lover's Turnaround
17. Broken Hearts And Broken Dreams
18. Gypsy Rider (Alternative Version)
19. Number One Is To Survive

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

i never "got" gene clark and probably never will.........by far the weakest of the 4 byrd songwriters and singers.IMHO.

Lawrence Talbot · 31 Jan 2007

Thia is one of my favorite 80s albums but...

Quote:

"It is generally agreed that 'So Rebellious A Lover' was the first Americana album. Before SRAL albums and artists were referred to as country rock, or acoustic or folk." All Music Guide

Not sure where they come up with this.

Jay · 12 Jul 2006

Renny wrote:

i never "got" gene clark and probably never will.........by far the weakest of the 4 byrd songwriters and singers.IMHO.

This still baffles me given how similar our tastes are on so much music, especially this type of material. But I believe you are not much of a Dylan fan either.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Jay wrote:

Renny wrote:

i never "got" gene clark and probably never will.........by far the weakest of the 4 byrd songwriters and singers.IMHO.

This still baffles me given how similar our tastes are on so much music, especially this type of material. But I believe you are not much of a Dylan fan either.

you are correct about our similar tastes.

and

you are also correct about dylan too.

and the best part of it all is that i really want to like clark, i've tried, believe me, i've tried.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Feb 22, 2025 3:02 pm

The CD has been pushed back by a week, to February 28th.

In the meantime, a new promo video has been made for the track "Gypsy Rider":

[2025-02-28] Gene Clark And Carla Olson "So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)" (Sunset Blvd)

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