What Are You Listening To?

[Music Head]

from my library (vinyl)



One of those whim purchases, el cheapo from the cut-out bin. Same way I came across Cohen's Songs Of Love And Hate.
Never heard of this guy before or after but damn, he made a fine album here. Sort of a Randy Newman sound, both
music and voice, until he hits those falsetto notes. Great lyrics, music, delivery, four love tracks and nothing I
don't like. Surprised to see allmusic gives this 4 1/2 stars, saying it is "one of the best singer/songwriter
albums of the 1970s", so I'm not alone in my assessment. One notable guest spot, with Cissy Houston doing backing
vocals on a few tracks. Mostly piano based tunes with some very nice strings sparingly used. All original material
except the cover of the Chiffons One Fine Day which gets a mellow interpretation. Think I watched for a follow up
from David Forman that never came. Sure hate to wait seven years to hear this again. In the meantime, put the
headphones on, light one up, close your eyes, and listen to Rosalie and Dream Of A Child. Hope to see you when you
come down.

I LOVE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Endless Waters

Best Track - Rosalie

1) Dream Of A Child ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zleohn6L3ZA
2) Treachery **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-ENyKh9G6I
3) If It Take All Night **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihjYilv8ldA
4) Smokey China Tea ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSKPDksOFIc
5) Endless Waters **
6) Rosalie ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OC8v749fJo
7) One Fine Day **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGKAWYSFWMI
8) When The Comet Comes **
9) Winnsboro, Louisiana ***
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40YViJWKPng
10) The Seven Sisters **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkgYwh6Q9LE
11) The Marriage Of Napoleon **
audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6xDHVr0XY4

3's - 4
2's - 7
1's - 0

Grade - 2.4

so many albums, so little time