Parsons, Gram – Last Roundup: Live 1973

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New Vinyl Record – Parsons, Gram – Last Roundup: Live 1973

In early 1973 Gram Parsons embarked on a tour to promote his recently released first solo album GP. Gram put together a pretty great band, including the then unknown Emmylou Harris as his singing partner. The shows were somewhat uneven at first, but by midtour the band started to find its groove. One show stood out to pedal steel player Neil Flanz-The 3rd night at the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia. Neil felt that this was the best show of the tour and requested a copy of the soundboard recording. He saved it for almost 40 years when it was acquired by Amoeba Music for a future Gram release. It then disappeared in the Amoeba vault for another 10 years before it was rediscovered when Amoeba moved to a new location in LA. It turns out Neil was right. This is Gram and Emmylou at their finest. And its the next to last club date ever of Gram and the Fallen Angels. A 50 year old soundboard cassette offers some unique challenges, but thanks to the efforts of some of the worlds best archival sound restoration engineers, the beauty and energy of Gram, Emmy and the band shine through. For all of those who never got to experience Gram live, this is the closest well ever get to being there. First new Gram solo material in 40 years. First live Gram solo club appearance ever released Recorded 3/16/73 Bijou Cafe Philadelphia . initive 2LP performance in its original sequence. 19 Songs-Includes versions of Sin City, Love Hurts & Drug Store. Truck Drivin Man Band includes Emmylou Harris on Vocals. 11×17 Gram poster included Cover features long lost Gram and Emmylou motorcycle photo.