Buckley, Tim - Merry-Go-Round at the Carousel CD
SKU
28-OWSY7.2
Tim Buckley on vocals and 12-string guitar
John Miller on bass
David Friedman on vibraphone
Carter C.C. Collins on percussion
“This is the most important Tim Buckley release since Dream Letter, featuring a singular performance with a jazz-rock lineup that calls to mind Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks. Buckley, father of Jeff Buckley, made his mark with his Southern California folk-rock sound and four-octave vocal range. But this rich weave of accessible, warm, improvisational music reveals Buckley in a light never before captured on tape, including two newly discovered songs (“Blues, Love” and “The Lonely Life”), early drafts of Buckley classics, and a stunning cover of Fred Neil’s “Merry-Go-Round.”
Recorded by the Grateful Dead’s legendary soundman Owsley “Bear” Stanley, the infamous LSD chemist, this is one of the treasures of his archive.
'Merry-Go-Round at the Carousel' features live performances from June 16 & 17, 1968 at the Carousel Ballroom in San Francisco, CA. This is a significant and rare addition to Tim Buckley’s musical legacy for both the performance and excellent sound quality. The 28-page booklet includes original cover art by Dennis Larkins and liner notes featuring new interviews with bassist John Miller, lyricist Larry Beckett, and Buckley scholar Pat Thomas.”
- LabelOwsley Stanley
- UPC711574919529