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| Gram Parsons & The Legends |  "Reel tape" | |
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- Rip it up - What'd I say (R. Charles) - Let it be me (Everly) - Misery - 6-5-4-3-2-1 Musicians: Gram Parsons, Jon Corneal, Gerald "Jesse" Chambers & Jim Stafford "Rip it up" was released on the CD "Gram Parsons: Under your spell again"! Note: This is the only live recording in this recording list because it's the earliest known Gram Parsons live recording with "The Legends" from the Hi-Time television show!
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| Gram Parsons sessions in Auburndale |  "Unreleased" | |
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Sessions in Auburndale with hired session musician Bobby Braddock. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Bobby Braddock ... Note: Bobby Braddock wrote the George Jones hit "He stopped loving her today"! |
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| Gram Parsons sessions with Jon Corneal | "Unreleased" | |
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- Pam - Joan - ... Musicians: Gram Parsons, Jon Corneal ... Note: Recorded in a tiny studio inside "Casswin Music" in Lakeland! |
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| Gram Parsons at Garrison's home recording studios |  "Acetate" | |
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- Racing myself with the wind (Race between me and the wind) - Big country Musicians: Gram Parsons ... Note: Unreleased single recorded at Garrison's home recording studios! Maybe this version of "Big country" is available on the "Gram Parsons: The early years mini CD - Limited edition"!
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| Gram Parsons & The Shilos recording in Chicago | Unreleased | |
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The Shilos record five or six songs in Chicago
- Julie Ann Musicians: Gram Parsons, Paul Surrat, Joe Kelly & George Wrigley
Note: These recordings from Chicago are lost history!
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| Gram Parsons' Dick Weissman studio recordings |  "Reel tape" | |
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Gram Parsons' recordings with folk singer Dick Weissman! A set of 7 songs was recorded with Gram Parsons at a studio called "Musicmakers" on West 57th Street in Manhattan. Musicians: Gram Parsons & Dick Weissman on guitar.
- I just can't take it anymore
Note: These recordings are lost to history or ......
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| Gram Parsons & The Shilos |  "The early years, Vol. 1" | |
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These songs were recorded at Bob Johnes University, a religious collge in Greenvill, South Carolina. The tape was made so the group could send it to recording companies in hopes of a contract. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Paul Surrat, Joe Kelly & George Wrigley.
- I may be right
These songs were released on the album "Gram Parsons: The early years, Vol. 1"!
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| Gram Parsons & The Shilos "The Derry Down" | "Unreleased" | |
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On December 20, 1964, Winterhaven businessman Bob Parsons opened the Derry Down. The English-themed teen club's primary purpose was to give his stepson, Gram Parsons, a performance venue for his folk band "The Shilos". Musicians: Gram Parsons, Paul Surrat, Joe Kelly & George Wrigley.
- Oh didn't they crusify my Lord These live recordings are unreleased!
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| Gram Parsons recordings March 13th 1965 |  "Another side of this life" | |
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Gram Parsons guitar & vocals.
- Zah's blues These songs were released on the CD "Gram Parsons: Another side of this life"!
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| Gram Parsons' Dick Weissman home recordings |  "Early years box set" | |||||||
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Demos recorded at Dick Weisman's home in his living room on a Uher tape recorder.
- The great silke These songs were released on the "Gram Parsons: Early years box set"!
Gram Parsons' Dick Weissman home recordings September 65 |
 "The early years mini CD"
Demos recorded by Dick Weissman, September 1965 in New York City. |
- Another side of this life These songs were released on the "Gram Parsons: The early years mini CD"!
Gram Parsons & The Like |
"Early years box set"
RCA demo recordings made in New York. |
Musicians: Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Ian Dunlop, Mickey Gauvin & Tom Snow.
- I just can't take it anymore Note: "The Like" (aka the Tinkers) were Gram's expermimental band from his few months in late 65 at Harvard University.
"I just can't take it anymore" & "November nights" were released on "Gram Parsons: Early years box set" and
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| Brandon DeWilde feat. Gram Parsons & The Like | "Early years box set" | |
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Brandon DeWilde cut several songs with Gram Parsons & The Like. Brandon had already secured a recording contract with RCA Records, and Gram Parsons & The Like became in effect his backup band. Listen to "Together again", it becomes clear that Brandon's country vocal style would completely influence and literally change Gram's way of singing. Musicians: Brandon DeWilde, Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Ian Dunlop, Mickey Gauvin, Tom Snow & Buddy Lucas on harmonica.
- Together again The only song released is "Together again" on the "Gram Parsons: Early years box set"!
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| Gram Parsons & The Like - recorded in NYC, 1965 (?) | "Unreleased" | |
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Ian Dunlop remembered that these recordings were Gram Parsons & The Like. It was a cosy evening in the living room of a friend in New York. They listened to the radio to various channels and one gospel channel played "It's me Oh Lord". They fooled around, recorded with a common tape recorded, but only to listen later if there was something useful on it.
- In the evening (when the sun goes down) This recording session is unreleased!
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| Gram Parsons recordings December 26th 1965 | "Another side of this life" | |
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Gram Parsons guitar & vocals.
- Wheel of fortune These songs were released on the CD "Gram Parsons: Another side of this life"!
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| Gram Parsons recordings April 18th 1966 |  "Reel tape" | |
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Gram Parsons guitar & vocals.
- Codine These songs were released on the CD "Gram Parsons: Another side of this life"!
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| The International Submarine Band "Ascot single" |  "Ascot single" | |
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The International Submarine Band: Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Mickey Gauvin & Ian Dunlop.
- The Russians are coming Released on single!
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 THE INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE BAND |
October 1966 |
The International Submarine Band "Columbia single" |  "Colubmbia single" |
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The International Submarine Band: Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Mickey Gauvin & Ian Dunlop.
- Sum up broke Released on single and on various CDs!
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| Gram Parsons recordings December 1966 | "Another side of this life" | |
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Gram Parsons guitar & vocals.
- Codine These songs were released on the CD "Gram Parsons: Another side of this life"!
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| The International Submarine band | "Unreleased" | |
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Recorded at "Gold Star" studios in Hollywood! Musicians: Gram Parsons, Ian Dunlop, Mickey Gauvin & John Nuese
- Hooked (lead vocals by Ian Dunlop) |
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| The International Submarine band |  "Unreleased" | |
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Recorded at "Gold Star" studios in Hollywood for the movie "The Trip" Produced by Hugh Maskela. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Ian Dunlop, Mickey Gauvin & John Nuese - Lazy days Note: The International Submarine Band were briefly featured miming but their own music was not included in the movie! |
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| The International Submarine Band "LHI single" |  "LHI single" | |
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Recorded at "Western Recorders" Studio 3 in Hollywood, CA.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Jon Corneal
- Blue eyes
Note: According to Jon Corneal they attempted four songs with the intention of releasing a single,
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| Gram Parsons demo recorded in NYC, 1967 |  "GP & The FBB" | |
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From Jimmie Seiter's archive! - When will I be loved Released as special bonus track on "Gram Parsons Archives Vol 1" - "Gram Parsons with The Flying Burrito Brothers: Live at the Avalon Ballroom 1969"!
Note: "Amoeba Records" wrote: " ... and look for more cool stuff from Jimmie's vault in upcoming archive volumes"! |
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| Brandon DeWilde & The International Submarine Band | "Early years box set" | |
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Musicians: Brandon DeWilde, Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Ian Dunlop, Mickey Gauvin.
- Do right woman Both songs released on the "Gram Parsons: Early years box set"!
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 THE INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE BAND |
| The International Submarine Band "Safe At Home" album |  "Safe at home" | |
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Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, John Nuese, Bob Buchanan, Jon Corneal & Chris Ethridge.
- Blue eyes Note: An outtake "Knee deep in the blues" from these sessions was later released on various CDs!
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1968 |
The Byrds "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo" album |  "Sweetheart of the rodeo" |
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Produced by Gary Usher.
Musicians: Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons &Kevin Kelley.
Original album tracks:
Note: Many years later the "originals" versions with Gram's deleted voice were released! |
 THE BYRDS |
| Eddie Tickner sponsored sessions | "Unreleased" | |
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Eddie Tickner sponsored sessions with Gram Parsons, Clarence White, Gene Parsons, Gib Guilbeau & Chris Hillman.
Gene Parsons: "I can't remember exactly when it was recorded, but Hillman was still in the Byrds and Clarence and I had not yet joined. I think we played some old covers but I don't honestly recall." A pre-Burritos country rock meeting of minds! |
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1968 |
The Flying Burrito Brothers "Gilded Palace of Sin" album |  "The gilded palace of sin" |
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Produced by The Flying Burrito Brothers, Larry Marks & Henry Lewy.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Chris Ethridge & Sneaky Pete Kleinow
- Christine's tune (aka Devil in disguise
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1968 |
The Flying Burrito Brothers "Hot Burrito #1 & # 2" alternate versions |  "Hot Burrito # 1 & # 2" |
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Unreleased alternate versions of The Flying Burrito Brothers' "Hot Burrito # 1" and "Hot Burrito # 2". Produced by The Flying Burrito Brothers, Larry Marks & Henry Lewy.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Chris Ethridge & Sneaky Pete Kleinow
- Hot Burrito # 1
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| The Flying Burrito Brothers "The train song" single |  "The train song" single | |
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Produced by Larry Williamson & Johnny "Guitar" Watson.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Chris Ethridge, Sneaky Pete Kleinow & Michael Clarke
- The train song
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| Gram Parsons demo recorded 1969 | "GP & The FBB" | |
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Gram Parsons' home recording from Jimmie Seiter's archive! - $1000 wedding Released as special bonus track on "Gram Parsons Archives Vol 1" - "Gram Parsons with The Flying Burrito Brothers: Live at the Avalon Ballroom 1969"!
Note: "Amoeba Records" wrote: " ... and look for more cool stuff from Jimmie's vault in upcoming archive volumes"! |
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| Gram Parsons "1969 Home Recordings" |  "1969 Home Recordings" | |
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3 home recordings from 1969 Gram at the piano!
- $1000 wedding
Other recordings on the album are three songs of a 1973 live radio show of Gram & Emmylou! More about it, scroll down to 1973! |
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| The Flying Burrito Brothers "Sound Factory" recordings |  "Honky Tonk Heaven" | |
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Produced by Jim Dickson.
Jim Dickson was signed to produce the next Flying Burrito Brothers album.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Michael Clarke & Bernie Leadon.
- Tonight the bottle let me down All those songs were later released on the album "The Flying Burrito Brothers: Hony Tonk Heaven"!
Note: Another song from those sessions "I shall be released" was released on the best of album "The Flying Burrito Brothers: Farther along". It was found at the end of a long-ignored reel of tape.
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| The Flying Burrito Brothers "Sound Factory" recordings "Acetate" |  "Acetate disc" | |
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Produced by Jim Dickson.
A few songs from the "Sound Factory" recordings (mentioned above) were pressed Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Michael Clarke & Bernie Leadon.
- Together again
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| Gene Clark feat. The Flying Burrito Brothers |  "Gene Clark" | |
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Produced by Jim Dickson.
Recorded at the "Sound Factory", Hollywood, CA. Musicians: Gene Clark (lead vocals), Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Bernie Leadon, Sneaky Pete Kleinow & Michael Clarke - She darked the sun Note: Released on the Gene Clark CD " The lost studio sessions - 1964 - 1982"!
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early 1970 |
Flying Burrito Brothers sessions for "Burrito Deluxe" album | "Unreleased" |
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Produced by Jim Dickson. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Bernie Leadon, Sneaky Pete Kleinow & Michael Clarke.
- $1000 wedding
Note: The Flying Burrito Brothers recorded these songs when initially working on an |
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1970 |
The Flying Burrito Brothers "Burrito Deluxe" album |  "Burrito Deluxe" |
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Produced by Jim Dickson & Henry Lewy.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Michael Clarke & Bernie Leadon
- Lazy days
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| The Terry Melcher produced Gram Parsons album | "Unreleased" | |
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Unreleased Gram Parsons album produced by Terry Melcher for "A & M Records".
Gram & Melcher were thinking up album titles like "These blues have made a nigger out of me" or "Money honey"! Musicians: Gram Parsons, Clarence White, Ry Cooder, Earl P. Ball, Byron Berline, Mary Clayton, Spooner Oldham, Claudia Lennear ...
- White line fever |
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| Gram Parsons recordings produced by Jesse Ed Davis |  "Unreleased" | |
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Unreleased recordings produced by Jesse Ed Davis. Gram Parsons took his own money, went into the studio with Jesse Ed Davis as producer. According to an article in the October 31, 1970 issue of "Record World", is written that Jesse Ed Davis is producing Gram Parsons for A&M. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Jesse Ed Davis, Moon Martin, Clarence White ... Gram cut four or five cuts with Davis:
- Ain't no Beatle, ain't no Rolling Stone
Note: "Ain't no Beatle, ain't no Rolling Stone" & "Kansas city" was pressed as acetate 45 by "DCT". |
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Recorded at Wally Heider studio, Hollywood, CA. produced by Chris Hinshaw and recorded by Cal Frisk! Musicians: Gram Parsons, Chris Ethridge, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Jesse Ed Davis & Larry Knechtel.
- $1000 wedding Note: Released on the EP "Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels" and also on the Sierra "Gram Parsons - The early years" mini CD".
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| Gram Parsons rehearsals at Byron Berline's house |  "Under Your Spell Again" | |
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Recorded at Byron Berline's house so that Gram could lay down his new songs for two reasons: - Byron's wife Bette did all the "lead sheet" work of songs for Tickner/Dickson so that they could copyright and publish them. In this case for their publishing company with Gram "Wait & See Music". - to send Emmylou Harris these songs so she could learn them for the upcoming recording session in the Summer of 1972. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Byron Berline & Skip Conover.
- How much I lied Released on the CD "Gram Parsons: Under your spell again"! |
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| Gram Parsons "1972 Acoustic Home Recordings" |  "1972 Home Recordings" | |
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Gram Parsons 1972 Home Recordings "acoustic tracks"!
- How much I've lied |
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| Gram Parsons - The rehearsal tapes 1972 |  "Cosmic American music" | |
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Songs from 5 cassettes all date approx. 1972 recorded with a standard condenser mike on a ghetto blaster tapes made so Gram could have some idea how songs, arrangements, vocal lines and harmonies were going to come out later. Recording source and vanues:
The earliest tapes are either from Ric Grech's English home or from various California hotel rooms with Gram, Emmylou, Rick Grech, Barry Tashian. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Ric Grech, Byron Berline, Alan Munde, Barry Tashian.
- Song for you Note: Only for die-hard fans! |
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1972 |
Gram Parsons "GP" album |  "GP" |
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Produced by Gram Parsons & Ric Grech! Recorded at "Wally Heider" studios.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Barry Tashian, James Burton, Buddy Emmons, Al Perkins,
- Still feeling blue Note: On the "Reprise Records" release "Gram Parsons - The complete Reprise sessions" are the Gram albums "GP" & "Grievous angel" with alternate takes, bonus tracks, interviews and radio promos!
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| Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels - Live 1973 |  "Live 1973" | |
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Produced by John M. Delgatto & Marley Brant. Broadcast and recorded live on March 13, 1973 at the Ultra Sonic Recording Studios, Hempstead, NY. Musicians: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, N.D. Smart II, Kyle Tullis, Neil Flanz & Jock Bartley
- We'll sweep out the ashes Note: Promoting "GP" album, The Fallen Angels made their way across the United States leaving satisfied minds and soothed souls everywhere in their wake.
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One set was Clarence White, Gram Parsons, Gene Parsons, Sneaky Pete Kleinow,
Chris Ethridge, Emmylou Harris .... .
This was probably the band what would tour the fall of the "Warner Bros. Records"
world tour with the addition of Skip Battin.
All of them had to promote new albums!
A very short poor quality film survived.
In this clip are scenes used several times, forward and backwards to make a longer clip. Music is from an audience recording.
This is the last public performance given by
Gram Parsons with Clarence White, Gene Parsons and others.
Gram and Clarence had planned to perform and record in the future together
with Gene playing drums and singing vocals.
This clip is country rock history.
| Gram Parsons "Grievous Angel" album |  "Grievous angel" | |
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Produced by Gram Parsons! Recorded at "Wally Heider" studios & "Captiol Records" studios.
Musicians: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Herb Pedersen, James Burton, Al Perkins, Glen D. Hardin,
- Return of the grievous angel
The following tracks were recorded at the same sessions but released later on the album
- Brand new heartache
Note: On the "Reprise Records" release "Gram Parsons - The complete Reprise sessions" are the Gram albums "GP" & "Grievous angel" with alternate takes, bonus tracks, interviews and radio promos! |
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| Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris "1973 live radio show" | "1969 Home Recordings" | |
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1973 live radio show of Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris!
- Widowmaker
Other recordings on the album are four songs of Gram Parsons' home recordings! |
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| Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels "The Last Roundup" |  "Bijou Cafe" | |
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"Live from the Bijou Cafe in Philadlephia - May 1973
- Flint Hill Special |
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| Emmylou Harris "first album demos" |  "First album demos" | |
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Demos for first Emmylou Harris album (without Gram)
- Norfolk |
 My country rock "dream" group that never happened! |
| The Christmas Spirit - single |  "The Christmas Spirit" | |
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The Christmas Spirit
- Christmas is my time of year Produced and arranged by Chip Douglas
Musicians on "Christmas is my time of year": Chip Douglas (Monkees producer and Turtles member),
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| Jack Wilce single |  "Jack Wilce" | |
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Jack Wilce
- Apple pie, mother and the flag B-side "Ballad of Baby Browning" featured Gram Parsons on background vocals, Sneaky Pete Kleinow's pedal steel, Chris Ethridge on bass, James Burton on electric guitar and dobro, Jim Gordon on drums & Jack Wilce played acoustic guitar and sang lead.
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| Steve Young "Rock, salt & nails" album |  "Steve Young" | |
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Steve Young's "Rock, salt & nails" album produced by Tommy LiPuma
This is Steve Young's debut album.
Musicians: Steve Young, Gram Parsons on piano, James Burton, Gene Clark, David Jackson, Chris Ethridge,
That's how strong my love is / Rock salt and nails / I'm a one-woman man / Coyote / Gonna find me a bluebird / Love in my time
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| Fred Neil "You don't miss your water" |  "Fred Neil" | |
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- You don't miss your water During Gram Parsons' downtime after the Burrito's second record "Burrito Deluxe" he and Neil recorded a wonderfully lugubrious version of the William Bell track "You don't miss your water". Gram had already staked his claim on the song with The Byrds for their iconic album "Sweetheart of the rodeo". However, in this version everything slows down to live in Neil's molasses world. This is also one of the few instances when Gram (here billed as Graham Parsons) shows off his chops, playing wonderfully laconic piano, and singing distinctly tart backing vocals. This song was released on the Fred Neil album "Another side of this life" released 1971.
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| Delaney & Bonnie "Motel shot" album |  "Delaney & Bonnie" | |
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"Motel shot" is the fourth studio album by Delaney & Bonnie, produced by Delaney Bramlett. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after a show - back to the basics.
Musicians: Delaney Bramlett, Bonnie Bramlett, Gram Parsons, Leon Russell, Clarence White, Joe Cocker
Tracks: Where the soul never dies / Will the circle be unbroken / Rock of ages / Long road ahead / Faded love / Talkin' about Jesus Note This happened during a break after the Burrito's "Burrito Deluxe" album.
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1970 |
The Byrds "Untitled" album |  "The Byrds" |
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The Byrds "Untitled" album produced by Terry Melcher & Jim Dickson.
The Byrds: Roger McGuinn, Clarence White, Gene Parsons & Skip Battin. The backing vocals on the song "All the things" included the unheralded presence of Gram Parsons, making his first appearnce on a Byrds album since "Sweetheart of the rodeo".
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| Jesse Ed Davis "!Jesse Davis!" album |  "Jesse Ed Davis" | |
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Jesse Ed Davis "!Jesse Davis! album! Musicians: Jesse Ed Davis, Gram Parsons (backing vocals), Leon Russell, Eric Clapton ...
Tracks: Reno street incident / Tulsa county / Washita love child / Every night is Saturday night / You belladonna you
Note: On Jesse Ed Davis' second album "Ulula" is the song "White line fever". Their are rumors that it's from the Melcher sessions with Davis replacing Gram's lead vocals.
Note: Jesse Ed Davis was a full-blooded Kiowa Indian, Davis played in country star Conway Twitty's band in his native Oklahoma before moving to Los Angeles and quickly picking up session work backing Gary Lewis. |
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| The Rolling Stones "Exile on Main St." album |  "The Rolling Stones" | |
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"Exile on Main St." was the 10th studio album by the Rolling Stones recorded from October 1970 to March 1972. Musicians: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts & Mick Taylor. Produced by Jimmy Miller.
Guests: Al Perkins (steel guitar on "Torn and frayed"), Gram Parsons (background vocals on "Sweet Virginia"), Note. Gram Parsons had an influence on the country music elements of "Exile on Main St.". Gram was in Villa Nellcote with the Stones 1971.
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Kaufman held to his end of the bargain, arriving at L.A. International Airport
to intercept the coffin before it was put on-board a plane.
Kaufman and a friend then drove Parsons' body to the park,
doused it with gasoline and set it ablaze.
A few days later, both men were taken into custody.
However, there was no law against stealing a body, so both men were fined
$750 for stealing the casket and released.
Parsons' remains were eventually sent to Louisiana where he was buried in
the Garden of Memories in Metairie.
 Gram Parsons tombstone! |
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