Suite: Judy Blue Eyes established Steven Stills as a composer who could take three shorts songs about his ex-girlfriend and form an exquisite suite. On Manassas, each of the double albums four sides consist of a multi-song suite. Below is the track Both of Us (Bound to Lose) that closes the side one -- Suite: The Raven. On this track Stills not only gets to show off his harmony vocal prowess with Chris Hillman, but the song also closes with a fine latin rock movement powered by Joe Lala's percussion. Stills' deft electric lead guitar is on display throughout.
Yep, it was 1972.
(Manassas percussionist and Tampa native Joe Lala passed away this month. This one's in memory of you, Joe.)
Yep, it was 1972.
(Manassas percussionist and Tampa native Joe Lala passed away this month. This one's in memory of you, Joe.)
2 comments:
I had completely forgotten this gem, but as I was listening again, it occurred to me that I have probably written a dozen or more songs that were subconsciously molded by this one. The melody delivered within the first two lines is as strong a hook as there is in rock.
I feel my mind is always building on what I've heard before -- and forgotten.
Thanks for your in-tune comment.
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