I used to think I hated country music; it was for hicks.
Then I discovered Gram and my whole perspective changed.
The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of the Rodeo.”
The Flying Burrito Brothers’ first two albums.
The Stones’ “Wild Horses” and “Dead Flowers” were no doubt influenced by Gram hanging around at Nellcote.
And his solo work (especially with Emmylou Harris); “Grievous Angel” is a masterpiece.
We probably don’t have a Nudie Suit cult, “Far Away Eyes” or alt-country without Gram.
Gone way too soon at the age of 26.
Cosmic American Music for the kids.
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