Calling me home : Gram Parsons and the roots of country rock
Title:
Calling me home : Gram Parsons and the roots of country rock
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Publication Information:
Gainesville, Florida : University Press of Florida, c2012.
Physical Description:
288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Cosmic roots -- Legacy versus legend -- Pilgrimage to Waycross -- Like Elvis -- Coon dog's secret -- Gram's domain -- Red coats, pacers, and legends -- The youth center circuit -- High times and earliest recordings -- Folk in the other room -- Shilos and bolles -- Chicago surfinanny -- Senior year and the derry down -- "A country Beatle" -- The Polumbaum photos -- Orlando, New York City -- Staying behind, safe at home -- Vinny's place -- A country Byrd -- The lost Burrito Brother -- Like a bird -- Darkness and light -- Calling me home.
Abstract:
A view of the music and life of Gram Parsons and his influence on country rock.
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