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This selection spans the ten years of band hopping by Gram Parsons, in which he radically bent each band's direction- and country rock- to his artistic will, with his eventual departure from each. As the headings suggest, the songs- self-penned, co-written or covers- were supposedly chosen as best or most important collaborations of Gram during his ten-year career. Strange how Brass Buttons and She are featured here, since they have only Gram on vocals. $1000 Wedding and In My Hour of Darkness with Emmylou Harris could have replaced them more fittingly. It's good to have the early self-pennedmore… original Zah's Blues with the Shilohs however.Gram frequently subjects himself to second position. Alone however he delivers with an unashamedly open sentimentality that leaves one wandering if he is going to loose track or make it to the song's end. In Hot Burrito #1 (I'm your Toy), he leaves no space to breathe. Return of the Grievous Angel and Love Hurts with Emmylou are simply enough, perfect. It's quite revealing to have The Christian Life, a Byrds' cover of a Louvin Brothers song included. Together with Hickory Wind on Sweetheart of the Rodeo, these interpretations were fit for Gram- no one else but him. With regards to Wild Horses then, no one knows what was Gram's share in its creation and how he cut it with the Burrito Brothers before the Stones. This is a handy collection of important Gram collaborations and his direct influence on these bands and music. Unfortunately, the inner notes are quite shabby and do not focus on the songs themselves. Not that one needs much convincing who is the master here. Whatever these tracks may tell you, do not miss GP/Grievous Angel, if you haven't done so already, where Gram turns classic country standards and originals into perfect cut gems. There is the "best of Gram Parsons!"

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Gram Parsons - Warm Evenings Pale Mornings and Bottled Blues 1963-1973 (1993) Retail CD

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