California Dreaming
February 17, 2009
A musical ode to California
http://www.divshare.com/download/6573926-7ab
There was a thread on a message board which invited readers to suggest songs from the late 60s and early 70s that were devoted to the beatification of the state of California. This spun the hamster wheel that fuels my brain since there were so many odes to the apex and aftermath of free love and hallucinogens. Some of these songs embrace the innocence of bursting through social norms, others pay tribute to the majestic scenery of its cities and rural enclaves while others bemoan the loss of innocence in the wake of addiction and the realization that love is anything but free. Anyhow, I figured that I would share my contribution here. Here is the tracklisting that I intended, but somehow my upload rearranged its order. Anyway you slice it, it is still a delicious pie.
Sir Douglas Quintet-Menocino
Moby Grape-Hey Grandma
John Phillips-Topanga Canyon
Guy Clark-LA Freeway
Terry Melcher-Beverly Hills
Neil Young-Revolution Blues
Shirl Milete-Love Child
Robert Charlebois-California
Mickey Newbury-San Francisco Mable Joy
Michael Nesmith-Hollywood
Lee Hazlewood-LA LAdy
Laura Nyro-California Shoeshine Boys
Jim Ford-Working My Way to Los Angeles
Jack Nitzsche-Lower California
Jesse Colin Young-Ridgetop
Flatlanders-San Francisco Bay Blues
Flying Burrito Bros-Sin City
David Crosby-Tamalpais High(At about 3)
Terry Allen-Cortez Sail
Mickey Newbury-Frisco Depot
