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GENE PARSONS - KINDLING AND BEYOND [CD]

GENE PARSONS - KINDLING AND BEYOND [CD]

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Recorded between multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons’ membership of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, his 1973 debut solo album ‘Kindling’ is a country rock and bluegrass classic that also features his friend and fellow ex-Byrd Clarence White on several tracks. Parsons demonstrates his versatility by contributing guitar, banjo, pedal steel, harmonica, bass and drums. Acclaimed author of Are You Ready For The Country, Peter Doggett has written the notes for this box and describes ‘Kindling’ as “a joyous collection of bluegrass and country-tinged songwriting on which its star demonstrated a dazzling multi-instrumental virtuosity.” This 5CD set is an essential release for Byrds and country rock fans and also includes Parsons’ second solo album ‘Melodies’ from 1979, an entirely solo live recording ‘I Hope They Let Us In’ that spanned his entire career including versions of Byrds’ favourites ‘Gunga Din’ and ‘Bugler’, plus a batch of mainly unissued 1980s studio recordings that were planned for his third solo album, and fantastic live recordings by the Gene Parsons Band. Gene Parsons played in the band Nashville West with Clarence White before they both joined The Byrds and the pair invented the StringBender in 1967 that changes the pitch of the B string on a guitar to create a pedal steel sound. They played together on The Byrds’ albums ‘Dr. Byrds And Mr. Hyde’ (1969), ‘The Ballad Of Easy Rider’ (1969), ‘(Untitled)’ (1970), ‘Byrdmaniax’ (1971) and ‘Farther Along’ (1971). Parsons’ solo album ‘Kindling’ (1973) also features White. When White died in July 1973 after being hit by a drunk driver, Parsons was devastated and a tour to promote ‘Kindling’ was cancelled and the album initially fell under the radar. Parsons joined The Flying Burrito Brothers and played on their ‘Flying Again’ (1975) and ‘Airborne’ (1976) albums before reverting to a solo career with ‘Melodies’. CD 1 of this box includes Parsons’ two solo studio albums ‘Kindling’ and ‘Melodies’, CD 2 includes the entirely solo live recording ‘I Hope They Let Us In’, CDs 3, 4 and 5 feature live recordings with the Gene Parsons Band and CD 5 is completed with 1980s studio demos for a third solo album.
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Recorded between multi-instrumentalist Gene Parsons’ membership of The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, his 1973 debut solo album ‘Kindling’ is a country rock and bluegrass classic that also features his friend and fellow ex-Byrd Clarence White on several tracks. Parsons demonstrates his versatility by contributing guitar, banjo, pedal steel, harmonica, bass and drums. Acclaimed author of Are You Ready For The Country, Peter Doggett has written the notes for this box and describes ‘Kindling’ as “a joyous collection of bluegrass and country-tinged songwriting on which its star demonstrated a dazzling multi-instrumental virtuosity.” This 5CD set is an essential release for Byrds and country rock fans and also includes Parsons’ second solo album ‘Melodies’ from 1979, an entirely solo live recording ‘I Hope They Let Us In’ that spanned his entire career including versions of Byrds’ favourites ‘Gunga Din’ and ‘Bugler’, plus a batch of mainly unissued 1980s studio recordings that were planned for his third solo album, and fantastic live recordings by the Gene Parsons Band. Gene Parsons played in the band Nashville West with Clarence White before they both joined The Byrds and the pair invented the StringBender in 1967 that changes the pitch of the B string on a guitar to create a pedal steel sound. They played together on The Byrds’ albums ‘Dr. Byrds And Mr. Hyde’ (1969), ‘The Ballad Of Easy Rider’ (1969), ‘(Untitled)’ (1970), ‘Byrdmaniax’ (1971) and ‘Farther Along’ (1971). Parsons’ solo album ‘Kindling’ (1973) also features White. When White died in July 1973 after being hit by a drunk driver, Parsons was devastated and a tour to promote ‘Kindling’ was cancelled and the album initially fell under the radar. Parsons joined The Flying Burrito Brothers and played on their ‘Flying Again’ (1975) and ‘Airborne’ (1976) albums before reverting to a solo career with ‘Melodies’. CD 1 of this box includes Parsons’ two solo studio albums ‘Kindling’ and ‘Melodies’, CD 2 includes the entirely solo live recording ‘I Hope They Let Us In’, CDs 3, 4 and 5 feature live recordings with the Gene Parsons Band and CD 5 is completed with 1980s studio demos for a third solo album.
Track Listing

Monument

Long Way Back

Do Not Disturb

Willin'

On The Spot

Take A City Bride

Sonic Bummer

I Must Be A Tree

Drunkard's Dream

Banjo Dog

Back Again

My Kingdom For A Car

Melodies From A Bird In Flight (For Clarence)

Mama Papa

Won't Last Long

Way Out There

Hot Burrito #1

No Fire Here Tonight

Pastime

Little Jewels (For Lilybet)

Why You Been Gone So Long

Swing Down

Sweet Susannah

Rhumba Man

Gunga Din

Abilene

Bugler

Do Not Disturb

Dark Moon

Willin'

Take A City Bride

Sweet Desert Childhood

Studebaker Story

Banjo Dog

Way Out There

I Must Be A Tree

Blue

You Ain't Going Nowhere

California Blues

Won't Last Long

Mercury Blues

Hickory Wind

Buckaroo

Nashville West / City Bride

How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live

She Caught The Katy And Left Me A Mule To Ride

Why You Been Gone So Long (Rock ‘n’ Roll Style)

Banjo Dog

Diggi Liggi Li

Nuclear Dayz

You Don't Miss Your Water

In My Hour Of Darkness

There Must Be Someone

Why You Been Gone So Long 2 (Bluegrass Style)

Real Life Problems

Swing Down Chariot

Rollin’ In My Sweet Baby’s Arms*

Have You Seen My Baby*

Willin’*

Our Faded Love*

Baby What You Want Me To Do*

In My Hour Of Darkness*

Many Rivers To Cross* STUDIO DEMOS (recorded circa 1984)

You Don’t Miss Your Water*

Swing Down*

Wind And Rain

California Blues*

Lily's Hot Bread

Dark Moon*

Turquoise*

Willin’ (recorded circa 1986)*

Details
  • Genre: Rock
  • Product Type: Audio CD
  • Barcode: 5013929435537
  • Release Date: February 20, 2026
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