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GRAM PARSONS LYRICS Compiled by Robin Dunn & Chrissie Van Varik

GRAM PARSONS LYRICS Compiled by Robin Dunn & Chrissie Van Varik

Compiled by Robin Dunn & Chrissie van Varik.

As performed in principal recordings (or demos) by or with Gram Parsons or, in the case of Gram Parsons compositions, performed by others. Gram varied, adapted or altered the lyrics to non-Parsons compositions; those listed here are as sung by him. Gram’s birth name was Ingram Cecil Connor III. However, ‘Gram Parsons’ is used throughout this document. Following his father’s suicide, Gram’s mother Avis subsequently married Robert Parsons, whose surname Gram adopted. Born Ingram Cecil Connor III, 5th - 19th September 1973 and credited as being the founder of modern ‘country-rock’, Gram Parsons was hugely influenced by and included a number of their in his live and recorded repertoire – most famously ‘’, a truly wonderful rendition with a young . He also recorded ‘Brand New Heartache’ and ‘Sleepless Nights’ – also the title of a posthumous – and very early, in 1967, ‘When Will I Be Loved’. Many would attest that ‘country-rock’ kicked off with The Everly Brothers, and in the late sixties the album Roots was a key and acknowledged influence, but that is not to deny Parsons huge role in developing it. Gram Parsons is best known for his work within the country genre but he also mixed , folk, and rock to create what he called “Cosmic American Music”. While he was alive, Gram Parsons was a cult figure that never sold many records but influenced countless fellow musicians, from to . Gram Parsons came from a wealthy Florida family who provided him with a trust fund. He was thus never a ‘struggling artist’, sometimes causing difficulty with his musical associates. Nevertheless, he had a troubled childhood and family background - including depression, divorce, and suicide, which created a -long sense of insecurity that he channelled into his creative output. It ultimately lead to his own untimely death. He was the grandson of John Snivley, who owned roughly one-third of all the citrus fields in Florida, and the son of ‘Coon Dog’ Connor, who owned a box-making factory in Waycross, . As a child, Gram Parsons learned how to play the . Aged 9 he saw perform at his school and decided to become a musician. When he was 12, his father committed suicide, and the family moved in with his grandparents in Winter Haven, Florida. A year after the move, his mother married Robert Parsons; Gram was then adopted by his stepfather and legally changed his name to Gram Parsons. As a young teenager, Gram Parsons began playing in the local rock & roll bands The Pacers, and The Legends. In 1963, he formed a folk group, The Shilos, who performed throughout Florida and cut several demos. Forays into City’s included appearances at . On the day he graduated from high school his mother, an alcoholic, died of poisoning. Gram Parsons enrolled at Harvard to study theology but spent only one semester there. Meanwhile, he formed the International Submarine Band (ISB) with John Nuese, Ian Dunlop and drummer Mickey Gauvin and they moved to 1966. The group spent a year in New York, developing a heavily country-influenced rock & roll sound and cutting two unsuccessful singles for . moved to in 1967; their terrific debut album, , was released in early 1968 on ’s LHI , but by the time it appeared in stores, the ISB had already disbanded. There are suggestions that Don Everly was involved in the recording, even adding some vocals, but it has never been verified and his voice cannot readily be identified on any tracks. Around the time the ISB dissolved, Gram Parsons met , the bassist for the Byrds, who were rebuilding their line-up. Hillman recommended that Parsons join the ranks. Gram Parsons did and was largely responsible for the group’s shift towards with . It was originally planned to feature Parsons’ lead vocals, but as he was still contractually obligated to LHI, his voice had to be stripped from the final version. It has been restored on latr releases. Gram Parsons spent only a few months with the Byrds, leaving in autumn 1968 because he refused to tour South Africa - allegedly due to his opposing apartheid. Chris Hillman left the band shortly after and the duo formed The Flying Burrito Brothers in late 1968. Pedal steel guitarist “Sneaky” Pete Kleinow and bassist completed the band’s line-up and they recorded 1969’s THE GUILDED PALACE OF SIN. Although it only sold a few thousand copies, the band gained a cult following - mainly composed of musicians, including the Rolling Stones. Gram Parsons became close friends with and reintroduced the guitarist to country music, including Everly Brothers tracks. Gram Parsons had experimented with drugs and alcohol before he met Richards, but in 1969 he dived deep into substance abuse, supported with his sizable trust fund. The Burritos were booked as the opening act for the Rolling Stones at the infamous Altamont Music Festival. During 1969 Gram Parsons provided overdubs for an Everly Brothers session (22nd April 1969) for ‘I’m On My Way Home Again’ - along with on and on drums and (double-tracking). It is not known whether Gram Parsons contributions were vocal or instrumental; it is doubtful they ended up on the final cut. Don Everly reputedly taught Gram ‘Sleepless Nights’ in 1969. The hastily produced was released April 1970; by the time of its release Gram Parsons had already left the band. It is notable for its take on Jagger/Richards’ ‘Wild Horses’ – the first recording released of this famous . Gram Parsons was inspired to cover it on hearing an advance tape of the album. Jagger agreed to the cover, as long as it was not issued as a single. Gram Parson’s influence on the Stones can be seen in their more country flavoured songs, such as ‘Country Honk’, ‘Dead Flowers’ and of course ‘Wild Horses’. Shortly after, Gram Parsons recorded a handful of songs with producer (Doris Day’s son) but failed to complete the album; the tapes are long lost. He then spent much of his time either hanging out with the Rolling Stones or ingesting large amounts of drugs and alcohol; frequently, he did a combination of the two. In 1971, Gram Parsons toured with the Rolling Stones in England and attended the recording of the band’s Exile on Main Street. He returned to Los Angeles late 1971 to write material for an impending solo album. He met Emmylou Harris through Chris Hillman, and he asked her to join his backing band; she accepted.

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By summer 1972 Gram Parsons had assembled a band that included Emmylou Harris, guitarist , bassist Rick Grech, Barry Tashian, Glen D. Hardin, and Ronnie Tutt - and asked to produce. Haggard turned him down; Haggard’s engineer, Hugh Davis, became the producer. G.P. was released late 1972 to good reviews but poor sales. Following the release of G.P., Gram toured with his backing band, The Fallen Angels. They then recorded his second - and great - album, , completed by the end of the summer. Gram Parsons celebrated by taking a vacation near National Monument in , where on 19th September 1973 he overdosed on and tequila. Although rushed to the Yucca Valley Hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was due to be flown back to New Orleans for a private family funeral but Gram Parsons’ road manager, , stole the body from Los Angeles Airport, carried it back the Joshua Tree desert, where he cremated it. Kaufman claimed it had been Gram Parsons’ wish.

The list is in strict alphabetical title order. Generally the lyrics used are from the first or definitive version of the song. Variations with significant differing versions are included or noted. Omitted verses from an original non-Gram Parsons compositions are shown in dark blue as are notes, information and currently ‘missing/unreleased’ tracks. The bracketed date (with a ‘?’ if uncertain/unknown) following the title denotes the year of first recording or release. Future editions will include more information on the recordings etc.

The list is updated as new information comes to light. Many recordings are available as downloads and/or appear on YouTube. In a very few cases it is very difficult to detect from the recording precisely what is being sung, in which case, queries/gaps or alternative suggestions are included in blue and/or indicated by ??.

NB: The lyrics below are, as far as possible, ‘as performed’ and are reproduced for amusement only and not for commercial gain. Ownership and copyright remain with the original composer(s) and/or publishers. These lyrics are for your personal use only. We will not, and you must not, gain commercially from this listing.

BANDS etc:  The Pacers (1959-60)  The Legends (1960-61)  The Rumors (1961)  The Village Vanguards (1962)  The Shilohs (1963-65)  The Like (1967) (comprising students at the Berklee School of Music)  The International Submarine Band (1966-68)  The Byrds (1968)  The Flying Burrito Brothers (1968/70)  Solo thereafter (1970/73)

ALBUMS:  SAFE AT HOME - The International Submarine Band (recorded 1967; released 1968)  SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO - The Byrds (1968)  - The Flying Burrito Brothers (1968)  BURRITO DELUXE - The Flying Burrito Brothers (1969)  GP (1973)

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POSTUMOUS ALBUM RELEASES (NB: There are also numerous compilations):  GRIEVOUS ANGEL (1974)  SLEEPLESS NIGHTS - Gram Parsons and The Flying Burrito Brothers (1976)  THE EARLY YEARS - The Shilohs’ tracks 1963-6 (1979)  GRAM PARSONS AND THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE - including Emmylou Harris (1982) [Recorded for broadcast 13th March 1973; it was recorded at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York.]  ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE: THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965-1966 (2000)  SACRED HEARTS & FALLEN ANGELS - THE GRAM PARSONS ANTHOLOGY (2001)  THE COMPLETE REPRISE SESSIONS - GP & GRIEVOUS ANGEL plus alternate takes etc. (2006)  GRAM PARSONS ARCHIVES VOL 1: LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969 - GP with The Flying Burrito Brothers (2007)  HOT BURRITOS - ANTHOLOGY 1969-1972 - The Flying Burrito Brothers [Original Recordings Remastered]  GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS (2010) Excellent box set comprising all The Shilohs’ tracks plus many other Gram Parsons demos and other recordings. Also includes a 180 gram vinyl LP of the 1979 Shilohs album.  A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (2017) Box set of seven discs of GP influences, live Byrds and Flying Burroto Brothers shows (previously available but better quality) and live tribute recordings.

BOOTLEGS & DOWNLOADS (Quite a lot of duplication across various bootlegs):  YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS - mixture of Fallen Angels, Flying Burrito Bros., live tracks plus a demo with .  (2011) - 2-CD compilation studio and live tracks by Gram Parsons with the Legends, ISB, Byrds, Flying Burrito Bros and Fallen Angels.  FLYING BURROTO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO - CD and download recording of the 8th June 1969 show at the Palomino Club, North Hollywood, C.A. Some downloads include recordings from 6th June.  COSMIC AMERICAN MUSIC (1995) aka THE LOST RECORDINGS (2003) - rehearsal tracks (of variable sound quality) from 1972.  THE HIGH LONESOME SOUND OF FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - download of concert at The Seattle Pop Festival (tracks 1-15) 27th July 1969 and non-Parsons tracks (16-21) recorded at Wynona, Minnesota, May 1970.  THE FLYING BURROTO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969 (ditto above) - live recording; quality not great. Releaed on Keyhole.  GRAM PARSONS AND THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE - inc Emmylou Harris; various downloads of the final 1973 concerts at Oliver’s, Boston, M.A. Released on Sandoz.

BOOKS ON GRAM PARSONS:  by Ben-Fong Torres. Publised 1991.  GRAM PARSONS by . Published 1998.  GOD’S OWN SINGER by Jason Walker. First published 2002. Revised edition 2011.  GREVIOUS ANGEL by Jessica Hundley with Polly Parsons. Published 2005.  TWENTY THOUSAND ROADS by David N. Meyer. Published 2008.  BREAKFAST IN NUDIE SUITS by Ian Dunlop. Published 2011.  CALLING ME HOME: GRAM PARSONS & THE ROOTS OF by Bob Kealing. Pub’ 2012.

OTHER RELATED BOOKS:  TIMELESS FLIGHT: THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF THE BYRDS by . Published 1980.  THE BYRDS: TIMELESS FLIGHT REVISTED - THE SEQUEL by Johnny Rogan. Published 1998.  SO YOU WANT TO BE A ROCK’N”ROLL STAR: THE BYRDS DAY-BY-DAY 1965-73 by Christopher Hjort. Published 2008.  BYRDS: REQUIEM FOR THE TIMELESS: VOL 1 by Johnny Rogan. Published 2011.  BYRDS: REQUIEM FOR THE TIMELESS: VOL 2 (Lives of , Michael Clarke, , Gram Parsons, Clarence White & ) by Johnny Rogan. Published 2017.  HOT BURRITOS: THE TRUE STORY OF THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS by John Einarson with Chris Hillman. Pub’ 2008.  LIFE by Keith Richards. Published 2010.

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AIN’T NO BEATLE, AIN’T NO (1972) (Gram Parsons) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972. The Mersey is the river that runs by Liverpool, England.

Ain’t no Beatle, ain’t no Rolling Stone Ain’t no Beatle and I ain’t no Rolling Stone The South is my country Waycross, Georgia is my home

Well you can ferry ‘cross the Mersey Even try to take a train You can take a ferry ‘cross the Mersey You can try to take a train But you may never see no action Though I’d do my thing

If you take a trip to England with your hair all down your back I can save you lotsa trouble, step inside my southern shack

Ain’t no Beatle, ain’t no Rolling Stone The South is my country Waycross, Georgia is my home

Ain’t no Beatle and I ain’t no Rolling Stone I ain’t no Beatle, ain’t no Rolling Stone South is my country Waycross, Georgia is my home

You can ferry ‘cross the Mersey You can try to take a train You can ferry ‘cross the Mersey You might try to make a train You may never see no action Though I’d do my thing

If you take a trip to England with your hair all down your back I can save you lots-a troubles, step inside my southern shack

I ain’t no Beatle, ain’t no Rolling Stone The South is my country Waycross, Georgia is my home

ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES (1968) (Kevin Kelley) A master take recorded with The Byrds for the 1968 album SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO but not included on the final album. Roger McGuinn - /banjo/vocals; Chris Hillman - electric bass//acoustic guitar/vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - lead vocal/drums. Available on the Columbia/Legacy 2003 edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include, Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal ; Clarence White - ; - banjo//acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - ; Earl P. Ball and - piano.

All night long Sittin’ here at home all alone Daylight comes Creepin’ in on me, bringing me nothing

And all I have are memories About the time I thought you loved me And all I have are memories About the time you stayed with me

All day long Sittin’ by the phone waitin’ for a ring Darkness comes Sleepin’ here again tonight

And all I have are memories

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About the time I thought you loved me And all I have are memories About the time you stayed with me

And all I have are memories About the time I thought you loved me And all I have are memories About the time you stayed with me

All night long All I have are memories

ALL THE THINGS (1970) (Roger McGuinn, ) Track of the Byrds’ 1970 album UNTITLED. Gram provided backup vocals on this song.

See the sun how bright it is, it never was before See the sun it shines right through my door but no one’s there I see warm smiles I never gave, reflecting in the air All the things I want today, all the things I

See the earth how sweet it smells, I don’t know how it feels See the earth it slips beneath my heels as I pass through I see tears that I never shed in every drop of dew All the things I want today, all the things I wasted on the way

Hear the sky the songs I could have played Too busy talking to prove that I was not afraid

See this dried up broken straw a-turning into rock See this dried up broken straw forgot and left behind I see deeds that I never done are flowing in the wine All the things I want today, all the things I wasted All the things I want today, all the things I wasted All the things I want today, all the things I wasted on the way

ALMOST GROWN (1973) () Performed/recorded as part of ‘Encore Medley’ at the end of the radio broadcast performed/recorded as part of GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS album. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/; Neil Flanz - ; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/; Emmylou Harris - vocals & guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest - Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

You know I’m doing all right in school They ain’t said I broke no rules I ain’t never been in love I don’t fool around too much Don’t bother us, leave us alone Anyway, we’re almost grown

Yeah Party days Party days Party days Party days Whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-oh Party days

Gonna get myself another job (Party days) I don’t hang around with no mob (Party days) Gonna get out of this goddamn town (Party days) Gonna get married and settle down (Party days) Don’t bother us, leave us alone (Whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-oh) Anyway, we’re almost grown

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Whoooo

Party days Party days Party days Party days Whoa, whoa, whoa-oh-oh Party days

ANGELS REJOICED LAST NIGHT, THE (1973) (/) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS released in 1976 – a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks: Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks (of which this is one) the musicians are: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; – mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. Originally recorded by in August 1958 and released November 1959 on their album .

A house not a home Was a picture Satan painted For sweet little sister and me Our daddy would frown While mother was praying His heart was so hardened That he would not believe

In anger he’d swear His voice cold and loud His Sundays were spent Out with the gamblin’ crowd I’ve never seen my daddy Inside the house of God For Satan held his hand Down the path of sin he trod

Not long ago Our circle was broken When God called on mother one night

In a voice sweet and low Her last words were spoken Asking our daddy to raise her children right

The angels rejoiced in heaven last night I heard my daddy pray Dear God make it right He was smiling and singing With tears in his eyes While mother with the angels Rejoiced last night While mother with the angels Rejoiced last night

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ANOTHER PLACE, ANOTHER TIME (Sometimes mistakenly listed as WALK THAT ROAD) (1969) (Jerry Chestnut) The Flying Burrito Brothers live at the Palomino Club, 6th June 1969. Can be found on various bootlegs including UNDER YOUR SPELL AGAIN. Also on THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS – SADDLE UP THE PALAMINO!

One by one They're turning out the lights I’ve been feeding that old jukebox Just to hold you tight

Guess it’s for the best I just played my last dime Heard you whisper we’ll meet again Another place, another time

Chairs are stacked, all over the tables And it’s closing time they say I could wait right here forever If they’d only let me stay

Guess it’s for the best I just played my last dime Heard you whisper we’ll meet again Another place, another time

Won’t that room of mine Be a lonely place to be After I’ve been holding you So close to me

Won’t that old stairway Be a little hard to climb To a lonely night to wait for Another place, another time

Now – won’t that old room of mine Be a lonely place to be After I’ve been holding you So close to me

Won’t that old stairway Be a little hard to climb To a lonely room to wait for Another place, another time

Omitted verse: Any place would be much better Than that old lonely room of mine And a sleepless night waiting for Another place another time

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ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE (1965) (Fred Neil) Although recorded in 1965 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. NB: On the chorus, GP appears to sing...’And there’s another side to this life’ rather than the original ‘That’s another side of this life’. There is also a solo version recorded September 1965 in New York City by Dick Weissman. It can be found on the Sierra Records mini CD, THE EARLY YEARS.

Ahhhhh Would you like to know a secret Just between you and me I don’t know where I’m goin’ next Don’t know where I’m gonna be

And there’s another side of this life I’ve been livin’ And there’s another side of this life

Well my whole world’s in an uproar-roar The whole world’s upside down I don’t know where I’m going next I guess I’ll just keep bumming round

And there’s another side of this life I’ve been living And there’s another side of this life

Well I think I’ll go to Nashville Down in The ten-cent life I been leadin’ here Bound to be the death of me

And there’s another side of this life I’ve been living And there’s another side of this life

Would you like to know a secret Just between you and me I don’t know where I’m going next Don’t know where I'm gonna be

And there’s another side of this life I’ve been living And there’s another side of this life And there’s another side of this life I’ve been living And there’s another side of this life...

Omitted verse: Well, I don’t know what I’m doing now I have time I don’t know where I go Guess I’ll get me a sailing boat Sail the gulf of Mexico

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APPLE PIE, MOTHER & THE FLAG (1969) (Jack Wilce) Something of an enigma, this Electra Records 7” by Jack Wilce (B-side ‘Ballad Of Baby Browning’). It is believed (and said to be stated by Wilce himself) that Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers were the (uncredited) backing musicians on both sides of this record! Parsons also sings backing vocals on both sides. Gram Parsons - background vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel; Chris Ethridge - bass; James Burton - electric guitar/; - drums. Looking for sense of irony in the lyrics - but without success!

Guess that I’m just old fashioned Well and maybe a little bit shy But when I read the gospel and the golden rule It makes me want to sigh

Well I wish for the days of elation for the nation And praise for the land and the lord When Sunday was a steeple and a supper to remember A ??buggy? that we couldn’t afford Playing the game of tag Apple pie, mother and the flag

I look at the young generation Just a-talking like they know they should not Saying things are different than the way they seem That’s not what they were taught

Well they need a shot of good sense right in the head And a ??flash there??? in their hand And a place to think it over for a good long time The fire of faith must be fed Save them ‘til they gag On apple pie, mother and the flag

Jean de Luz ???, You know that’s where I To a field filled with holy honeysuckle on the wind Watched over by a cross of ply

Yes next to the church that led me from destruction Long hair, myself and today Where the farmer’s still in business and we’re keeping the peace With God and the chief of police And no one’s afraid to brag About apple pie, mother and the flag Apple pie, mother and the flag

APPLE TREE (1970) (Gram Parsons) Performed by on his 1970 album Slim Slo Slider. Musicians on the album are: Larry Knetchel - piano; Gary Illingsworth - piano; Marty Paich & Bob Alciver - horns; - sax; Ron Tutt & - drums; - bass; James Burton - guitars and possibly pedal steel. There is no known recording by Gram Parsons except for a fragment from a 1967 available as a ‘hidden’ track at the end of the CD on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. It was revived by the on their 1995 album Los London.

I used to sit in a big apple tree Welcome the sun as he shone down on me Watch the fruit ripen, smell the land grow Felt the fall rains get colder and turn into snow

And in the summer I’d walk through the trees Roll up my trousers way over my knees Waded a stream ‘til rocks hurt my feet The water was cool and the summer was sweet

Autumn got lonely when harvest came ‘round Green leaves turned golden and fell to the ground Clear nights got colder, with stars bright above And in the winter, I first fell in love

She loved me truly ‘til winter passed by Left without warning and never said why Maybe she’s lonely, needs me somewhere 9

Maybe by summer I won’t even care

A RIVER IS MADE OUT OF RAINDROPS (1965) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

A tree is born, to hold back the flood That comes when it’s full grown A man is born, to bathe in blood Another’s or his own

And all things young and all things small We’ll find innate someday And a river is made out of raindrops That all start to flow the same way

As one man’s scene, is ceaselessly staged In lonely hours of time And one man’s war, is tirelessly raised Within his struggling mind

And every night, finds a reason why To start again the next day And a river is made out of raindrops That all start to flow the same way

A (1967) (Red Hayes/) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal, Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

How many times Have you heard someone say If I had his money I’d do things my way

But little they know ‘Cause it’s so hard to find One rich man in ten With a satisfied mind With a satisfied mind

Money won’t buy back Your youth when you’re old Or a friend when you’re lonesome Or a love that’s grown cold

And the wealthiest person Is a pauper at times Compared to the man With a satisfied mind With a satisfied mind With a satisfied mind Ah, a satisfied mind With a satisfied mind...

Omitted verses: Once I was winning In fortune and fame Everything that I dreamed for To get a start in life’s game

Then suddenly it happened I lost every dime But I’m richer by far With a satisfied mind

When life has ended 10

And my time has run out My friends and my loved ones Believe there’s no doubt

But there’s one thing for certain When it comes my time I’ll leave this old world With a satisfied mind

A SONG FOR YOU (1972) (Gram Parsons) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle. Also recorded live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. There is a great version by Woody on the GP 2000 tribute album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK - THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

Oh, my land is like a wild goose Wanders all around everywhere Trembles and it shakes till every tree is loose It rolls the meadows and it rolls the nails

So take me down to your dance floor An’ I won’t mind the people when they stare Paint a different colour on your front door And tomorrow we will still be there

Jesus built a ship to sing a song to It sails the rivers and it sails the tide Some of my friends don’t know who they belong to Some can’t get a single thing to work inside

So take me down to your dance floor And I won’t mind the people when they stare Paint a different colour on your front door And tomorrow we will still be there

I loved you every day and now I’m leaving And I can see the sorrow in your eyes I hope you know a lot more than you’re believing Just so the sun don’t hurt you when you cry

Oh, take me down to your dance floor I won’t mind the people when they stare Paint a different colour on your front door And tomorrow we may still be there And tomorrow we may still be there

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BABY WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO (1973) () Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert . It can also be found on YouTube. Also performed live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Forms part of a medley with ‘Bonie Maronie’ and ‘Almost Grown’. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. Mathis James “Jimmy” Reed, 6th September 1925 - 29th August 1976.

You got me runnin’ You got me hidin’ Got me run, hide, hide, run Any way you want me, let it roll Yeah, yeah, yeah You got me doin’ what you want Baby why you wanna let go

You got me hidin’ Got me rollin’ Got me hide, roll, roll, hide Any way you want me, let it roll Yeah, yeah, yeah, ahh You got me doin’ what you want Baby why you wanna let go

Got me in Got me out Got me in, out, out, in Any way you want me, let it roll Yeah, yeah, yeah You got me doin’ what you want Baby why you wanna let go

Omitted verse: Goin’ up, goin’ down Goin’ up, down, down, up Any way you want me, let it roll Yeah, yeah, yeah Got me doin’ want you want Baby what you want me to do

BALLAD OF BABY BROWNING (1969) (Jack Wilce) Something of an enigma, this Electra Records 7” by Jack Wilce (A-side ‘Apple Pie, Mother & The Flag’). It is believed (and said to be stated by Wilce himself) that Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers were the (uncredited) backing musicians on both sides of this record! Parsons also sings backing vocals on both sides. Gram Parsons - background vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel; Chris Ethridge - bass; James Burton - electric guitar, dobro; Jim Gordon - drums.

A boyhood companion Sometimes a friend of mine Got married, the other day

And I heard from back home That they were quite happy But then I overheard someone say

You can never be lucky in life And lucky at love And at the same time Expect to be free Expect to be free

And then I remember The barefooted youngster

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Who ran from the preacher’s command

For keeping the daydream alive About running Through warm, summer sand Warm summer sand

As we grew older As faith would have it He wanted everything that he tried

And the girls that loved him Were never above him And when he finally left each one they cried

You can never be lucky in life And lucky at love And at the same time Expect to run free Expect to be free

So I’m wondering If the friend that I speak of Is now what he was at sixteen

I hope for the sake of his loved ones he’s changed For the better And finally can see Finally can see

That you can never be lucky in life And lucky at love And at the same time Expect to be free Expect to be free

BELLS OF RHYMNEY, THE (1965) (/Idris Davies) As performed with The Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Words from ‘Gwalia Deserta’ by Idris Davies. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Tell me, what will you give me Say the sad bells of Rhymney Is there hope for the future Say the brown bells of Merthyr

And who made the mine owner Say the black bells of Rhondda And who robbed the miners Say the grim bells of Blaina

They will plunder willy-nilly Say the bells of Caerphilly They have fangs, they have teeth Say the loud bells of Neath

Even God is uneasy Say the moist bells of Swansea They will plunder willy-nilly Say the bells of Caerphilly

Throw the vandals in court Say the bells of Newport And all would be well if, if, if, if, if, if, if, if, if Say the green bells of Cardiff

Why so worried, sister why Say the silver bells of Wye And what will you give me Say the sad bells of Rhymney

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Say the bells of Newport And all would be well if, if, if, if, if, if, if, if, if Say the green bells of Cardiff

Why so worried, sister why Say the silver bells of Wye And what will you give me Say the sad bells of Rhymney

And what will you give me Say the sad bells of Rhymney

BIG COUNTRY (1965) (Jay Irwin) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. There is also a solo version recorded September 1965 in New York City by Dick Weissman. It can be found on the Sierra Records mini CD, THE EARLY YEARS MINI CD.

Oh, I’m a prisoner of the road And settled I will never be The ones I’ve loved and ones I hate Will never miss my company

I fought hard and sometimes won My fortune’s never come to me I guess I’m glad ‘cause if it did I’d just spend it foolishly

So give me the road and a strong heart to travel with A mind that’s always free I don’t even know if I’ll be back again I got a lotta things to see, to see It’s a mighty big country

Oh, I’ve known girls with fine silk gowns And with them times were always gay But I’ve never found a-one who’s strong enough To hold me down and make me stay

I’ve only slept in border towns This city is no place for me And I’m always thankin’ that Lord above For givin’ me my liberty

So give me the road and a strong heart to travel with A mind that’s always free I don’t know even if I’ll be back again I got a lotta things to see, to see It’s a mighty big country

So give me the road and strong heart to travel with A mind that’s always free I don’t know even if I’ll be back again I got a lotta things to see, to see It’s a mighty big country (mighty big) It’s a mighty big country (mighty big) It’s a mighty big country (mighty big) It’s a mighty big country (mmmmmm) It’s a mighty big country.....

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BIG MOUTH BLUES (1972) (Gram Parsons) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle. Produced by Gram Parsons & Rik Grech. Also performed/recorded as part of the GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Gram Parsons - guitar, vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums, vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar. A live performance is also included on the DVD with The Sierra Records GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Well, I was born in a little bitty tar hut And they called me a man ‘cause I couldn’t keep my big, big mouth shut So what’s the sense of me sitting here leavin’ When any old day I might be even - and Lord knows That New York City’s got a lot to do with it

I wish someday I could find a way To get it out of my brain This dirty old town’s gonna sink right down And I don’t want to go with it Well I wish there was a way that I knew to get even A way to get a-lickin’, a-bobbin’ and a-weavin’ Any ole thing besides goin’ and a-leavin’ You can do on a train

Well I once knew a man who sailed around the world twice He would have made it three but he took a lot of bad advice So you just tell me what’s the sense of me sittin’ here leavin’ When any ol’ day I might get even - and Lord knows New York City’s got a lot to do with it, yeah

I wish someday I could find a way to get it out of my brain This dirty old town’s gonna sink right down And I don’t want to go with it I wish there was a way that I knew to get it done Way to get a-lickin’ and a-bobbin’ and a-weavin’ Any old thing besides goin’ and a-leavin’ You can do on a train Oh, yes!

Well, I once knew a man who sailed around the world twice But his motor cooled down and now he’s deliverin’ ice Tell me what’s the sense of him sittin’ here leavin’ When any old day he might get even - and Lord knows New York City’s got a lot to do with it

I wish someday he could find a way to get it out of his brain This dirty old town’s gonna sink right down And I don’t want to go with it Well I wish there was a way that I knew to get even Way to get a-lickin’ and a-bobbin’ and a-weavin’ And all the things besides goin’ and a-leavin’ You can do on a train Oh, yeah

B. J. BLUES (1968) (Roger McGuinn//Gene Parsons/Clarence White) Instrumental performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

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BLESSING FOR BEING (2000) (Gram Parsons / ) John Nuese, an International Submarine Band member, dug out a notebook of Parsons’ with which he had been entrusted upon Parsons’ death in 1973 and interested country performers Carl Jackson, Jim Lauderdale and Larry Cordle in turning some of its contents into songs though the posthumous collaborators only had half a dozen lyric fragments to work with. In some cases, they wrote new lyrics, and in all cases they composed music in Parsons’ country-rock style. A couple of the songs - ‘L.A. Customs Blues’ and ‘Blurry Slurry Night’ - do have some of Parsons’ style to them. Released on the 2000 album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK - THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

Sometimes I sit and wonder if This is real and this is true Livin’ my one and only love And live it all next to you

Every day I pray A blessing for being ‘Cause livin’ next to you Is a blessing for being

Sometimes the light appears so dim But when you’re near I see again And I have found my place on earth Is next to you in the palm of your hand

Every day I pray A blessing for being ‘Cause livin’ next to you Is a blessing for being

Every day I pray A blessing for being ‘Cause livin’ next to you Is a blessing for

Every day I pray A blessing for being ‘Cause livin’ next to you ‘Cause livin’ next to you Is a blessing for being

BLUE CANADIAN ROCKIES (1968) (Cindy Walker) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/lead vocal; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track, Clarence White - electric guitar; Gram Parsons - piano. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include, Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle, acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano.

In the blue Canadian Rockies Spring is silent through the trees And the golden poppies are blooming Round the banks of Lake Louise

Now, oh how my lonely heart is achin’ tonight For that girl I left behind And oh what I’d give if I could be there tonight With the sweetheart who’s waiting for me

In the blue Canadian Rockies Spring is silent through the trees And the golden poppies are blooming Round the banks of Lake Louise

Across the sea they call And on and on a love so true For the Blue Canadian Rockies And the one I love to see And the one I love to see

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BLUE EYES (1967) (Gram Parsons) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals, drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Sometimes I get upset when people treat me bad I don’t have time to think and so I get real mad I pull my hair and find somewhere that I can be alone But when I do I think of you and then I hurry home

Where I’ve got chores to keep me busy A clock to keep my time A pretty girl to love me With the same last name as mine And when the flowers wilt A big old quilt to keep us warm I’ve got the sun to see your blue eyes And tonight you’re in my arms

Sometimes I get unwound when fancy cars drive fast Money don’t get me down but I can’t make it last I bite my nails and if that fails I go get myself stoned But when I do I think of you and head myself back home

Where I’ve got chores to keep me busy A clock to keep my time A pretty girl to love me With the same last name as mine And when the flowers wilt A big old quilt to keep us warm I’ve got the sun to see your blue eyes And tonight you’re in my arms

Sometimes I get unwound when fancy cars drive fast Money don’t get me down but I can’t make it last I bite my nails and if that fails I go get myself stoned But when I do I think of you and head myself back home

Where I’ve got chores to keep me busy A clock to keep my time A pretty girl to love me With the same last name as mine And when the flowers wilt A big old quilt to keep us warm I’ve got the sun to see your blue eyes And tonight you’re in my arms

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BLURRY SLURRY NIGHTS (2000) (Gram Parsons/Mike Ward) John Nuese, an International Submarine Band member, dug out a notebook of Parsons’ with which he had been entrusted upon Parsons’ death in 1973 and interested country performers Carl Jackson, Jim Lauderdale and Larry Cordle in turning some of its contents into songs though the posthumous collaborators only had half a dozen lyric fragments to work with. In some cases, they wrote new lyrics, and in all cases they composed music in Parsons’ country-rock style. A couple of the songs - ‘L.A. Customs Blues’ and ‘Blurry Slurry Night’ - do have some of Parsons’ style to them. Released on the 2000 album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK - THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

Oh, she looked so pretty on that blurry, slurry night Eyeing me while she poured me shots of rye Smilin’ so sweetly, nodding so discreetly She softly asked my name, so I replied

I’m a man of haste and easy livin’ I love to have women by my side I believe in neon angels takin’ everything I need Sweet lovin’, easy livin’, honky tonkin’ till I die

When I finally left the bar room it was raining She said stranger you best come back inside We waltzed to all the sad songs on the jukebox Made love till the early morning light

I’m a man of haste and easy livin’ I love to have women by my side I believe in neon angels takin’ everything I need Sweet lovin’, easy livin’, honky tonkin’ till I die Sweet lovin’, easy livin’, honky tonkin’ till I die

BONIE MARONIE (1973) () Performed/recorded as part of GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Musicians: Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums, vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar.

Well, I gotta girl named Bonie Maronie She’s as skinny as a stick of macaroni Oh, you ought to see her with her blue jeans on Well, she’s not very fat, just skin and bones I love her, she loves me, oh how happy now we can be Making love underneath the apple tree

Well, I told her mama and her papa too Just exactly what I’m gonna do Yeah, I’m gonna marry Bonie on a night in June Rock and roll by the light of the silvery moon I love her, she loves me, oh how happy now we can be Making love underneath the apple tree

She’s my one and only She’s my heart’s desire

She’s a real humdinger She’s a wire

Oh, everybody looks when my baby walks by But they’re not in love they’re just catching the eye I love her, she loves me, oh how happy now we can be Making love underneath the apple tree, yeah

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BRAND NEW HEARTACHE (1973) (Boudleaux & Felice Bryant) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks: Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo, vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks (of which this is one) the musicians were: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar, vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin, fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. Originally recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1957 (with slightly different lyrics). Felice Bryant, 7th August 1925 - 22nd April 2003; Boudleaux Bryant 13th February 1920 - 26th June 1987. Married in 1945, the Bryants started recording records as ‘Bood & Fileece’ and ‘Bud & Betty’ before a full-time songwriting career creating compositions and hits for just about everyone.

A guy moved into town I ain’t seen you around I feel a brand new heartache coming on

It happened once before When a guy moved in next door I feel a brand new heartache coming on

Why can’t I trust in you Why do you try to make me blue, the way you do Tonight we had a date And you’re three hours late I feel a brand new heartache coming on

Why can’t I trust in you Why do you try to make me blue, the way you do You said we’d have a ball But you never showed at all I feel a brand new heartache coming on I feel a brand new heartache coming on

BRASS BUTTONS (1965) (Gram Parsons) Although first recorded 26th December 1966 this version did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE – THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000 (#1). It was recorded again for the 1974 album GRIEVOUS ANGEL (#2). This song was also recorded in 1970 - one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, , drummer , pianist Earl Ball, and singers and . Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous .

#1 Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottled blues And tiny golden pins that she wore up in her hair Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes

My mind was small and then it grew My thoughts known only by a few A dream much too real To be leaned against too long And all the time I guess she knew

Her words still dance inside my head Her comb still lies beside my bed But the sun comes up without her It doesn’t know she’s gone And then remembers nothing that she said

Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottle blues

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And tiny golden pins that she wore up in her hair Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes

#2 Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottled blues And the tiny golden pins that she wore up in her hair Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes

My mind was young until she grew My secret thoughts known only by the few It was a dream much too real To be lean against too long And all the time I think she knew

Her words still dance inside my head Her comb still lies beside my bed And the sun comes up without her It just doesn’t know she’s gone Oh but I remember everything she said

Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes Warm evenings, pale mornings, bottled blues And the tiny golden pins that she wore up in her hair Brass buttons, green silks and silver shoes

BREAK MY MIND (19??) (John D. Loudermilk) An outtake from the BURRITO DELUXE album sessions, it was issued on The Flying Burrito Brothers 1974 compilation album . Also available on numerous other CDs. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album, Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - ; Buddy Charles - /.

Baby Oh baby Tell the man at the ticket stand that you changed your mind Go and run outside and tell the man to keep his meter flyin’ ‘Cause if you say goodbye to me You know it’s gonna break my mind

Break my mind Break my mind Lord I just can’t stand to hear them big jet engines whine Break my mind Break my mind Oh lord ‘Cause if you leave you’re gonna leave a babbling fool behind

Baby Baby Tell the man at the ticket stand that you changed your mind Let him know that you suddenly developed a thing about flying - flying ‘Cause if you say goodbye to me You know it’s gonna break my mind

Break my mind Break my mind Lord I just can't stand to hear them big jet engines whine Break my mind Break my mind Oh lord ‘Cause if you leave you’re gonna leave a babbling fool behind If you leave you’re gonna leave a babbling fool behind

BUCKAROO (1973) (Bob Morris) Instrumental. Live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY, 9th March 1973. Forms part of a medley with ‘Bonie Maronie’ and ‘Almost Grown’. Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS.

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BUTTON, THE (2000) (Gram Parsons / Mike Ward / Eddie Dumbar / Eddie Cunningham) John Nuese, an International Submarine Band member, dug out a notebook of Parsons’ with which he had been entrusted upon Parsons’ death in 1973 and interested country performers Carl Jackson, Jim Lauderdale and Larry Cordle in turning some of its contents into songs though the posthumous collaborators only had half a dozen lyric fragments to work with. In some cases, they wrote new lyrics, and in all cases they composed music in Parsons’ country-rock style. A couple of the songs - ‘L.A. Customs Blues’ and ‘Blurry Slurry Night’ - do have some of Parsons’ style to them. Released on the 2000 album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK - THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

Harmlessly searchin’ for somethin’ I could feel things around me were wrong Unravelled from the shirt of my rival Lay an item I happened upon

In a room where we spent lovin’ evenings A button was covered from sight A secret so cleverly hidden Proved her lies no longer are white

Travelled and torn, tempted and tortured But through it all I’ve been true When it came to choosin’ ‘tween cheatin’ and losin’ I never dreamed it’d be you

Is there any hope in forgiveness When you’re dreams are gathering dust Is there any future to treasure Where there ain’t no measure of trust

Travelled and torn, tempted and tortured But through it all I’ve been true When it came to choosin’ ‘tween cheatin’ and losin’ I never dreamed it’d be you

Oh, when it came to choosin’ ‘tween cheatin’ and losin’ I never dreamed it’d be you Oh, oh, I never dreamed it’d be you

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CALIFORNIA COTTONFIELDS (1973) (/Earl Montgomery) Performed/recorded as part of the album GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973. Musicians: Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Also recorded live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

My drifting memory goes back to the spring of forty-three When I was just a child in mama’s arms My daddy ploughed the ground and prayed that someday we could leave This rundown mortgaged Oklahoma farm

And then one night I heard my daddy saying to my mom That he finally saved enough to go California was his dream, a paradise for he had seen Lots of pretty girls in magazines that told him so

California cotton fields Where labour camps were filled with varied men with broken dreams California cotton fields As close to wealth as daddy ever came

Well almost everything we had was sold or left behind From my daddy’s plough to the fruit that mama canned Some folks came to say farewell and see what all we had to sell Some just came to shake my daddy’s hand

Well the Model ‘A’ was loaded down and California bound And the change of luck was just four days away, yeah But the only change that I remember seeing for my daddy Was when his dark hair tuned to silver-grey

California cotton fields Where labour camps were filled with varied men with broken dreams California cotton fields As close to wealth as daddy ever came

CANDY MAN (1966) (Fred Neil) Although recorded 26th December 1966 this did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. Although the composing credit on the album is Reverend Gary Davis, the track is in fact based on Fred Neil’s composition of the same name. Clearly, Parson’s was a Neil fan.

Come on babe Let me take you by the hand Come on babe Let me take you by the hand Can’t you see You’re for me Oh your own Candy, candy Candy man

Come on babe I love your honey-lovin’ ways Oh sweet thing I love your honey-lovin’, honey-lovin’ ways You’re for me Let me be your Your own

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Candy, candy Candy man

Come on babe Gonna treat I’ll give you candy kisses now Every single night Candy, candy Candy, candy, candy man Can’t you see You’re for me Oh your own Candy, candy Candy man Candy man Candy man Candy man Candy man

CAROLINA CALYPSO (1999) (Gram Parsons/) Recorded by The Brooklyn Cowboys for their 1999 Doin’ Time On Planet Earth album. Composer Walter Egan recorded it again in 2011 with his newly formed band The Burritos (to carry on the musical tradition of Gram Parsons and The Flying Burrito Brothers) for their album Sound As Ever. Musicians for the Brooklyn Cowboys: Walter Egan - vocals, guitar; Buddy Cage - steel guitar; Joy Lynn White - background vocals/acoustic guitar; Michael Granda - bass; Michael Webb - keyboards; Fredrough Perry - drums. Although co-composed with Gram Parsons there is no known recording by him.

May I lift your ears that you might hear an old tale that we spin ‘Bout the perfect stranger His golden box a whole lotta sunshine within He ran outside and opened it up Saw it carried to the four winds That’s just about where his old story begins

It was late one day down in sunny Durham When the stranger stepped from the train Unpacked his sack with a big ol’ smile Started strumming strong and fair

As a crowd turned out at the depot He got it going real good right there Said this one’s called the Carolina Calypso Kept time with his dusty feet Sun like gold above the hickory trees While his children are dancing in the street

Carolina Calypso come see me tonight Let your voice surround me like a thousand arms Sing me through the town and back to the farm Carolina Calypso come see me tonight

Come out and see when the time grows ripe Honey we’re with friends The moon will rise above the hickory trees like a silver fire again If you happen to be a stranger in town Might take a friend’s advice Grab yourself a railroad gal and come with us tonight

I said kick off your shoes and your downtown blues Come with us tonight Get down one time for Carolina Calypso Keep time with your dusty feet The sky is gonna pale cross the old moss trail While his children are dancing in the street

Carolina Calypso come see me tonight Let your voice surround me like a thousand arms Sing me through the towns and back to the farm Carolina Calypso come see me tonight

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CASH ON THE BARRELHEAD (1973) (Ira & Charlie Louvin) Comprises part of a medley with ‘Hickory Wind’ entitled ‘Medley Live From North Quebec’ on the 1974 GRIEVOUS ANGEL album. In fact, it is an artificial ‘live’ performance having been entirely created in the studio. Originally recorded by Ira and Charlie Louvin in 1956.

Alright Oh yeah Thank you

Got in a little trouble, down at the county seat Lord, they put me in the jailhouse, for loafing on the street When the judge heard the verdict, I was a guilty man He said forty-five dollars, or forty days in the can

Said, that’ll be , son You can take your choice you’re twenty-one No money down, no credit plan No time to chase you, ‘cause I’m a busy man

Yeah – James Burton and his hot-twingling guitar

Forty days in the jailhouse, four days on the road I was feeling mighty hungry, my feet a heavy load Saw a greyhound coming, stuck out my thumb Afore I got to my seat, the driver caught my arm

(And what’d he say) Said that’ll be cash on the barrelhead son This old grey dog gets paid to run When the engine starts, and the wheels won’t roll Give me cash on the barrelhead, I’ll take you down the road

Said, that’ll be cash on the barrelhead, son You can take your choice if you’re twenty-one No money down, no credit plan No time to chase you, ‘cause I’m a busy man No time to chase you, ‘cause I’m a busy man Yodel-a-ee-ley-oh-ley-ed-ly

Thank you Thank you very much – thank you Here’s an old song from a long time back (...... and they go into ‘Hickory Wind’)

Omitted verses: Found a telephone number on a laundry slip I had a good hearted jailer with a six gun hip He let me call long distance, she said number please And no sooner than I told her, she shouted out at me

That’ll be cash on the barrelhead son Not part not half but the entire sum No money down, no credit plan Cause a little bird told me, you’re a travellin’ man

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CHIMES OF FREEDOM aka CHIMES OF FREEDOM FLASHIN’ (1968) () Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to a vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

Far between sundown's finish and midnight's broken toll We ducked inside the doorway, thunder crashin’ As majestic bells of bolts, struck shadows in the sounds Seemin’ to be the chimes of freedom flashin’

Flashing for the warriors, whose strength is not to fight Flashing for the refugees on the unarmed road of flight And for each and every underdog soldier in the night And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin’

Even though a cloud's white curtain in a far off corner flashed And the hypnotic splattered mist was slowly liftin’ Electric light still struck like arrows, fired but for the ones Condemned to drift or else be kept from driftin’

Tolling for the searchin’ ones on their speechless seeking trail For the lonesome-hearted lovers with too personal a tale And for each unharmful, gentle soul misplaced inside a jail And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin’

De-de-de-de-de-de-de De-de-de-de-de-de-de-dedahh

Oh starry-eyed and laughing, as I recall when we were caught Trapped by no track of hours for they hanged suspended As we listened one last time, and we watched with one last look Spellbound and swallowed ‘til the tollin’ ended

Tollin’ for the aching ones whose wounds cannot be nursed For the countless confused, accused, misused, strung-out ones and worse And for every hung-up person in the whole wide universe And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashin’

De-de-de-de-de-de-de De-de-de-de-de-de-de-dedahh

Omitted verses: Through the city's melted furnace, unexpectedly we watched With faces hidden as the walls were tightening As the echo of the wedding bells before the blowin' rain Dissolved into the bells of the lightning

Tolling for the rebel, tolling for the rake Tolling for the luckless, the abandoned an' forsakened Tolling for the outcast, burnin' constantly at stake And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing

Through the mad mystic hammering of the wild ripping hail The sky cracked its poems in naked wonder That the clinging of the church bells blew far into the breeze Leaving only bells of lightning and its thunder

Striking for the gentle, striking for the kind Striking for the guardians and protectors of the mind And the poet and the painter far behind his rightful time And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing

In the wild cathedral evening the rain unravelled tales For the disrobed faceless forms of no position Tolling for the tongues with no place to bring their thoughts All down in taken-for-granted situations

Tolling for the deaf an' blind, tolling for the mute For the mistreated, mate-less mother, the miss-titled prostitute For the misdemeanour outlaw, chained an' cheated by pursuit And we gazed upon the chimes of freedom flashing

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CHRISTIAN LIFE, THE (1968) (Charlie Louvin/Ira Louvin) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/lead vocal; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track, JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar. Additional musicians used throughout the album include, Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. Post-production work on the SOTR album was disrupted when Gram Parsons’ appearance was contested by Lee Hazlewood, who contended that the singer was still under contract to his LHI record label – where he recorded with The International Submarine Band (ISB). While the legal problems were being resolved, McGuinn replaced three of Parsons’ lead vocals with his own singing, a move that still infuriated Parsons as late as 1973, when he told in an interview that McGuinn “erased it and did the vocals himself and fucked it up”. However, Parsons was still featured singing lead vocals on the songs ‘Hickory Wind’, ‘You’re Still on My Mind’, and ‘Life in Prison’. There has been speculation that McGuinn’s decision to re-record Parsons’ lead vocals himself was not entirely motivated by the threat of legal action, but by a desire to decrease Parsons’ presence on the album. The three songs that had their lead vocals replaced by McGuinn were ‘The Christian Life’, ‘You Don’t Miss Your Water’ and ‘One Hundred Years from Now’, with the last featuring McGuinn and Hillman sharing vocals on the final album version. However, Parsons’ lead vocals weren’t completely eradicated from these songs and can still be faintly heard, despite having either McGuinn or Hillman’s voice overdubbed on them. recordings of these three songs, with their original Parsons’ vocals restored to full prominence, were finally issued as part of The Byrds box set in 1990. These same master recordings, featuring Parsons’ lead vocals, were also included as bonus tracks on disc one of the excellent 2003 Legacy Edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO. Also performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

My buddies tell me, that I should have waited They say I’m missing a whole world of fun But I still love them, and I sing with pride I like the Christian life

I won’t lose a friend, while heeding God’s call For what is a friend, who’d want you to fall Others find pleasure in things I despise I like the Christian life

My buddies shun me, since I turned to Jesus They say I’m missing a whole world of fun I live without them, walking the line I like the Christian life

I won’t lose a friend, while heeding God’s call For what is a friend, who’d want you to fall Others find pleasure in things I despise I like the Christian life I like the Christian life

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CHRISTINE’S TUNE aka DEVIL IN DISGUISE (1968) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards, vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge – bass/piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were, Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Acknowledged to be a heavily Everly Brothers influenced style in the . Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is also available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970. Christine Hinton was a devoted fan who apparently caused some problems with some of the Byrds’ spouses . When she died several years later, The Flying Burrito Brothers shielded her identity by renaming the song ‘Devil In Disguise’. Chris Hillman has said that looking back he doesn’t like what he refers to as the rather misogynistic lyrics. See the book Hot Burritos - The True Story of The Flying Burritos Brothers.

She’s a devil in disguise You can see it in her eyes She’s telling dirty lies She’s a devil in disguise In disguise

Now a woman like that All she does is hate you She doesn’t know what makes a man a man She’ll talk about the time that she’s been with you She’ll speak your name to everyone she can

She’s a devil in disguise You can see it in her eyes She’s telling dirty lies She’s a devil in disguise In disguise

Unhappiness has been her close companion Her world is full of jealousy and doubt It gets her off to see a person crying She’s just the kind that you can’t do without

She’s a devil in disguise You can see it in her eyes She’s telling dirty lies She’s a devil in disguise In disguise

Her number always turns up in your pocket Whenever you are looking for a dime It’s all right to call her but I’ll bet you The moon is full and you’re just wasting time

She’s a devil in disguise You can see it in her eyes She’s telling dirty lies She’s a devil in disguise In disguise (In disguise) In disguise (In disguise) In disguise (In disguise) In disguise

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CHRISTMAS IS MY TIME OF THE YEAR (1968) (Howard Kaylan/) Sung by The Christmas Spirit this was a songwriting/production collaboration between Chip Douglas and ’ Howard Kaylan. Howard Kaylan is featured on lead vocals, with background and harmony vocals by Mark Volman, , Gram Parsons, Gene Parsons, Henry Diltz, Cyrus Farrar, Bessie Griffin and The Gospel Hearts. It was released with the B-side ‘Will You Still Believe In Me’ on White Whale WW290. Composed by Turtles singer Howard Kaylan and producer Chip Douglas (Monkees, Lovin' Spoonful, Turtles), ‘Christmas Is My Time Of Year’ is a sterling (if eccentric) example of , and it brims with the festive spirit of the holidays. Lending a hand were Turtle Mark Volman (who, with Kaylan, later performed with as Flo & Eddie); Gram and Gene Parsons, Linda Ronstadt (just then leaving the to go solo), Henry Diltz and (who, with Douglas, were members of the ) and the Bessie Griffin & the Gospel Pearls, whose cacophonous carolling nearly overwhelm the proceedings. Originally released by tiny White Whale Records (home to the Turtles and not much else), ‘Christmas Is My Time Of Year’ has been reissued only once, on Rhino’s long out-of-print Rockin' Christmas: The 60's. Monkees’ Peter Tork, Mickey Dolenz and Davy Jones released an inferior in 1976.

Christmas is my time of year Christmas is just about here

Christmas time is right around the corner I’ve been waiting a long long year for it to come Christmas time is having you beside me Don’t you know that I’ve been counting the days since you’ve been gone

Christmas is my time of year (yeah) Christmas means having you near

I can’t wait to wake up Christmas morning Gonna look at all those things under the tree Christmas time makes everybody happy Don’t you know there’s gonna be a brighter day for you and me (oh yeah)

Christmas is my time of year (yes is is) Christmas is finally here

Hear the herald angels sing Glory to the new born king O come all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria In excelcis deo

Christmas is my time of year (yeas it is) Christmas is finally here

I can’t wait to wake up Christmas morning

Merry Christmas everybody!

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CLOSE UP THE HONK TONKS (1970) (Red Simpson) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar, banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks the musicians were: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar, vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s, LA. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. There is also a shortened live version (probably 1973) with and Linda Ronstadt recorded with The Fallen Angels at Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin Texas. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS.

She’s in some honky tonk tonight I know She’s dancing where the music’s loud and lights are low In a crowded bar she likes to hang around But as long as there’s a honky tonk she’ll never settle down

So close up the honky tonks Lock all the doors Don’t let the one I love go there any more Close up the honky tonks Throw away the key Then maybe the one I love will come back to me

I wish I had the power to turn back the time And live again the hours when she was all mine ‘Cause it hurts to see her runnin’ with that crowd downtown But as long as there’s a honky tonk she’ll never settle down

So close up the honky tonks Lock all the doors Don’t let the one I love go there any more Close up the honky tonks Throw away the key Then maybe the one I love will come back to me Then maybe the one I love would come back to me

CODINE (1966) (Buffy Saint-Marie) Although recorded in 1966 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000.

Well my ’s a-cravin’ I got a shakin’ in my head I feel like I’m dyin’ And I wish I was dead If I live till tomorrow That’ll be a long, long time And I’ll reel and I fall And come down from codine

And it’s real It’s real One more time

Well when I was a young boy I learned not to care For whiskey confronted I often did swear Well my parents they told me That whiskey’s a curse But the fate of their baby Was a million times worse

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And it’s real It’s real One more time

You’ll forget about women You’ll forget about men Try it just once And you’ll try it again You’ll forget about livin’ You’ll forget about time Spend of your days As a slave to codine

Stay away from your cities Stay away from Stay away from the man Pushin’ codine around Stay away from your stores Where the remedy’s fine (should be ‘found’: Gram goes wrong here) Stay away from the man Who’s got dope on his mind

And it’s real It’s real One more time

Stick a fire down low You know is one thing I’ve done I heeded the warning That I got when I was young And my one satisfaction Only comes when I think That I’ll wait out my days Never forbidden to drink And my belly’s a-cravin’ I got a shakin’ in my head I feel like I’m dyin’ And I wish I was dead If I live ‘til tomorrow That’ll be a long, long time And I’ll reel and I’ll fall And I’ll die on codine

And it’s real It’s real One more time

And it’s real Oh, it’s real No more time

CODY CODY (1969) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons/Bernie Leadon) The Flying Burrito Brothers. Released in 1970 as a single (the B-side to ‘If You Gotta Go’) and appeared on the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

Cody, Cody I hear you say I hear your voice, calling me away I’m not afraid to think of what I might find I will be yours, will you be mine

We’ve all been young, we’ve all been old We’ve all been sheltered from the cold Come by my side and say what I think I already know I’m going away, don’t you want to go

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And see where else this body’s flown Where it’s flown

COLD, COLD HEART (1972) () To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972.

I tried so hard my dear to show That you’re my every dream But now I know your heart is shackled To an empty scheme

A memory from your lonesome past Keeps us so far apart Why can’t I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart

There was a time when I believed That you belonged to me But now I know your heart is shackled To a memory

A memory from your lonesome past Keeps us so far apart Why can’t I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart

Another love before my time Made your heart sad and blue And so my heart is paying now For things it didn’t do

Why do you run and hide from life To try it just ain’t smart Why can’t I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart

There was a time when I believed That you belonged to me But now I know your heart is shackled To a memory

The more I learn to care for you The more we drift apart Why can’t I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart Why can’t I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart

Omitted verses: You’ll never know how much it hurts To see you sit and cry You know you need and want my love Yet you’re afraid to try

Why do you run and hide from life To try it just ain’t smart Why can’t I free your doubtful mind And melt your cold, cold heart

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COME ON IN MY KITCHEN (1971) (Robert Johnson) This track comes from the 1971 album which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, , , Clarence White, and . Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, , and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and .”

Mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmm Lord you better come on, in my kitchen Say it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors

Some woman I know Took with my best friend Some joker got lucky Stole her back again You better come on, in my kitchen babe Said it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors

Oh, she’s gone, She won’t come back I took the last nickel Out of her nation sack You better come on, in my kitchen I said it’s goin’' to be rainin’ outdoors

Woman gettin’ in trouble, Everybody throws her down Lookin’ for her good friend It can’t be found You better I said it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors

An’ the time a-comin’ Won’t be slow You can’t lick the winner babe Just drive on slow You better come on, in my kitchen I said it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors

You better come on, in my kitchen I said it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors I said it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors I said it’s goin’ to be rainin’ outdoors

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COUNTRY BAPTISING (1973) (Cluny Rakestraw) Also performed/recorded as part of album GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973. Musicians: Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. On this track Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris perform a duet with Emmylou taking the lead. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

Travelling down a country road on a Sunday morning Saw a crowd gathered at the creek at a little country farm I thought that I’d go closer so I might see and hear Why they looked so happy there without a thing to fear

Was a good old country baptising I was at that day They’d preach awhile and sing awhile Then they’d all kneel down and pray God’s spirit seemed to fill the air And every soul was clean At a good old country baptising Down at the creek

I heard an old and gentle voice say right at the end We’re so glad to have you here, welcome down, my friends We’ve had a big revival, sir down to the wheat Now we’re having a country baptising down at the creek

Was a good old country baptising I was at that day They’d preach awhile and sing awhile Then they’d all kneel down and pray God’s spirit seemed to fill the air And every soul was clean At a good old country baptising Down at the creek

Well among them happy I’ll be, among that happy throng See them wash their sins while they’re at their own They seem to be saying, with smiles on their face Some day when I move along to my resting place

Was a good old country baptising I was at that day They’d preach awhile and sing awhile Then they’d all kneel down and pray God’s spirit seemed to fill the air And every soul was clean At a good old country baptising Down at the creek

Was a good old country baptising I was at that day They’d preach awhile and sing awhile Then they’d all kneel down and pray God’s spirit seemed to fill the air And every soul was clean At a good old country baptising Down at the creek

Was a good old country baptising I was at that day They’d preach awhile and sing awhile Then they’d all kneel down and pray God’s spirit seemed to fill the air And every soul was clean At a good old country baptising Down at the creek

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CRAZY ARMS (1970) (Charles Seals/Ralph Mooney) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks the musicians were - Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline – mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles.

Well blue ain’t not the word for the way that I feel There’s a storm that’s brewing in this heart of mine This is no crazy dream; I know that it’s real And that’s why I’m so lonesome all the time

Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new While my aching heart keeps saying you’re not mine This is no crazy dream; I know that it’s real Right now, I’m so lonesome all the time

So please take the treasured dreams I had for you and me And take all the love I thought was mine ‘Cause someday my troubled arms will hold somebody new But now, I'm so lonely all the time

Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new While my aching heart keeps saying you’re not mine My troubled mind knows soon to another you’ll be wed And that’s why I’m so lonesome all the time

CRAZY LOVE (1971) (Van Morrison) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist (21st September 1944 - 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track by track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

I can hear her heart beat, from a thousand miles And the heavens open up wide, every time she smiles And when I come to her, that's where I belong And I’m run into her arms, like a river’s song

She give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love) Ooooh she give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love)

She’s got a fine sense of humour, when I’m feeling low down (do, do, doooooo) And when I come to her, when the sun goes down (do, do, doooooo) Take away my troubles, take away my grief (do, do, doooooo) Take away my heartache (in the night like a thief)

‘Cause she give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love) Ooooh she give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love)

Yeah I need her, in the daytime Yeah and I need her, in the night Yeah and I want to throw my arms around her And kiss and hug her (kiss her), kiss and hug (hug her) her tight

When I’m returning home, from so far away (do, do, doooooo) She gives me some sweet lovin’, gonna save my day (do, do, doooooo) It make me righteous, and it make me whole (do, do, doooooo) And it make me mellow (down to my soul)

She give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love) Ooooh she give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love) She give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love) She give me love (love), love (love), love (love), love (love), love (crazy love)

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CRY ONE MORE TIME (1972) (/Seth Justman) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle; Hsal Battiste - baritone sax. Produced by Gram Parsons & Rik Grech. Also performed/recorded as part of GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Also recorded live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar. There is also a 1972 recording as a medley with ‘How Can I Forget You’ to be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972.

Cry one more time for you I really got it bad Cry one more time for you I lost the best I had

Everything’s gone wrong I need another beer She’s got her mind on leavin’ What I’m doin’ here

Ain’t no sense to talkin’ I don’t know what I’d say Ain’t no sense to argue She just don’t wanna stay

Cry one more time for you I really got it bad Cry one more time for you Lost the best I had

So sad, to be alone at night So sad, it didn’t work out right

Cry one more time for you I really got it bad Cry one more time for you I lost the best I had

Tried to call her last night I knew she wasn’t in I don’t want to go uptown I know she’ll be with him

So I’ll - cry one more time for you I really got it bad Cry one more time for you Lost the best I had Lost the best I had Lost the best I had Lost the best I had Lost the best ......

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DAD’S OLD FIDDLE (sometimes listed as: DADDY’S FIDDLE) (1972) (Glenn D. Martin) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972. Lyrics are quite indistinct (and vary a bit from the Merle Haggard original) but roughly go as follows:

There’s two nails in the wall (this line is assumed as it starts rather indistinct/mumbled) Above the door in the hall Where Daddy’s fiddle hung for twenty years Then he didn’t own much else So he played it to his-self (these two lines cannot be distinguished) And Daddy played the song we loved to hear Spoken: Fiddle part And Dad would play (Fiddle)

Daddy didn’t leave his will So there was nothing left to give But everybody knew his fiddle was mine And there wasn’t much money for lessons So I had to teach myself And I bet I played his song a thousand times Yes and my Daddy would play (Fiddle)

There’re two nails in the wall Above the door in the hall Where Daddy’s fiddle hung twenty years Then he didn’t own much else So he played it to hisself When Daddy would play the song we loved to hear And yes Daddy would play (Fiddle)

Well he didn’t have no will So there was nothing left to give But everybody knew his fiddle was mine And we didn’t have money for lessons So I had to teach myself And I bet I played his song a thousand times Yeah my Daddy would play (Fiddle)

Oh my Daddy would play (Fiddle)

There’re two nails in the wall Above the door in the hall Where Daddy’s fiddle hung for twenty years And he played the same old song And the family’d sing along And my Daddy would play the song we loved to hear Yeah, my Daddy would play (Fiddle)

Yeah, na na na na na (Fiddle)

Daddy, he didn’t leave no will So there was nothing else to give Everybody knew his fiddle was mine And there wasn’t more money for lessons So I had to teach... (abrupt finish)

Omitted verse: Well, if Dad could see me now Oh, I know that he’d be proud To hear his old fiddle play once again But maybe it won’t be long ‘Til I join him in a song And together we play this song once again

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DARK END OF THE STREET (1968) (Spencer Oldham/Dan Penn) From the Flying Burrito Brothers’ GILDED PALACE OF SIN album. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass, piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were - Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. provide further harmony back-up on this Everly Bothers influenced arrangement. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers (Set 1), Palomino, North Hollywood, C.A. 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can be found on YouTube. Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube.

At the dark end of the street That’s where we’ll always meet Hiding in shadows where we don’t belong Livin’ in darkness to hide our wrong You and me At the dark end of the street You and me

I know that time’s gonna take its toll We’ll have to pay for the love that we stole Oh it’s a sin and we know that we’re wrong Oh but our love keeps coming on strong You and me At the dark end of the street you and me You and me

They’re gonna find us They’re gonna find us They’re gonna find us someday

We’ll steal away To the dark end of the street You and me

If you take a walk downtown And find some time to look around If you should see me and I walk on by Oh darling, please don’t cry Tonight we’ll meet At the dark end of the street You and me You and me You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me) You and me (You and me...)

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DARKEST YEARS (1965) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

They were the darkest years I lived The darkest years of all

Well it was back in ’61 When I went off to war I grabbed a sabre and a gun Though I had none before Oh, though I had none before

Well it was back in ‘62 We heard the bugles blow Men died before that day was through At a place they called Shiloh At a place they called Shiloh

Well it was back in ‘63 The war was nearly won The dead men kept remindin’ me Dear Lord what have I done Oh Lord what have I done

Well it was back in ‘64 A bullet hit my chest And I guess I will fight no more I’ll die the rest Oh Lord, I’ll die just like the rest

They were the darkest years I lived The darkest years of all

DEVIL IN DISGUISE - see: CHRISTINE’S TUNE

DIM LIGHTS aka DIM LIGHTS, THICK SMOKE (AND LOUD, LOUD MUSIC) (1970) () From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks the musicians were: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt 0 drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. NB: the album mistakenly credits the composition to M. Adair. Joe Maphis, born Otis W. Maphis, 12th May 1921 - 27th June 1986.

A home and little children mean nothing to you A house filled with love and a husband that’s true You’d rather have a drink with the first guy you meet And the only home you know is the club down the street

Dim lights, thick smoke and loud, loud music It’s the only kind of life you’ll ever understand Dim lights, thick smoke and loud, loud music You’ll never make a wife to a home-lovin’ man

Dim lights, thick smoke and loud, loud music It’s the only kind of life you’ll ever understand Dim lights, thick smoke and loud, loud music You’ll never make a wife to a home-lovin’ man You’ll never make a wife to a home-lovin’ man

Omitted verse: A-drinkin’ and dancin’ to a honky-tonk band Is the only kind of life you’ll ever understand Go on and have your fun you think you’ve played it smart I’m sorry for you and your honky-tonk heart

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DON’T DECIEVE ME (PLEASE DON’T GO) (1971) (Chuck Willis) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show - back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on 'Going Down The Road Feeling Bad' was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Mmmmmm, mmmmmm All over town They say you’re tired of me baby Goin’ to put me down Please don’t leave me Don’t deceive me Please don’t go

You know I love you You know that it’s true That’s why you treat me baby The way you do Please don’t leave me Don’t deceive me Please don’t go

When I first met you I didn’t love you I just tried to treat you nice But now I’m with you I have learned to love you And I’m yours For the rest of my natural life

I used to call you My lover boy You were always My pride and joy Please don’t leave me Don’t deceive me Please don’t go

When I first met you baby I never loved you I just tried to treat you right Oh, oh, but now I’ve been with you a little while darlin’ I've learned to love you And I’m yours

I used to call you I wanna call you, call you my, my little lover boy You were always, always My pride and joy - my pride and joy Please don’t leave me Oooo – don’t deceive me Oh no, no Oh no Oh no Oh no no Don’t go from me baby Oh yeah, yeah, yeah ooooo

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DO RIGHT WOMAN (1968) (Dan Penn/Chips Morman) From the Flying Burrito Brothers’ GILDED PALACE OF SIN album. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass, piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Dave Crosby happened to be in the studio when the recording was being made and contributed the high harmony on the chorus for ‘Do Right Woman’. Also on The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969 where, if you download it, the track is incorrectly named as ‘Take Me To Heart’. There is also an early 1967 recording with Brandon deWilde singing lead and Gram Parsons harmonising, backed by The Like - available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. This song was also recorded in 1970 - one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February 1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album.

Take me to heart And I’ll always love you And nobody else Could make me do wrong

Take me for granted And I’ll tag along Makes willpower weak And temptation strong

A woman’s only human This you must understand She’s not just a plaything She expects love, just like a man

So if you want a do-right, all-day woman You gotta be a do-right, all-night man

They say that it’s a man’s world But you can’t prove that by me So as long as we’re together baby You better show some respect for me

So if you want a do-right, all-day woman You gotta be a do-right, all-night man You gotta be a do-right, all-night man You gotta be a do-right, all-night man

DOWN IN THE CHURCHYARD (1969) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) The Flying Burrito Brothers 1969. Released as a single in 1970 as the B-side to ‘Older Guys’ and appeared on the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn.

There is a man, a tall man Follows no one Out in a storm Can he stay warm From all the things that he’s done

Oh the city lights are such pretty lights Can he move on, tell him it’s alright Sing and say that it’s alright Say it’s alright

There is a man, a crippled man Is he a soldier Can his new wife Live out her life The way he told her

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Oh see her pride, I see it burning bright Be his friend and say that’s it’s alright Shake your fist and tell him it’s alright Say it’s alright

Where you have been, is not a sin It’s where you’re going Hurt anyone By what you’ve done And it starts showing

Although you can’t complain about the wind and the rain You gather down in the churchyard just the same You want everyone there to wash away the stain It’s very plain

DO YOU KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO BE LONESOME (1967) (Barry Goldberg/Gram Parsons) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal. Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who also contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket. Also re-recorded (shorter version) for the Flying Burrito Brothers’ GILDED PALACE OF SIN album. This recording in fact used a pre-ISB demo with overdubs. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass, piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips.

Do you know, how it feels to be lonesome When there’s just no one left who really cares Did you ever try to smile at some people And all they ever seem to do is stare

And you remember, how it feels to be cold again When the happiness of love has gone away And you never want to go out on the street again And you only seem to live from day to day

Do you know, how it feels to be lonesome When there’s just no one left who really cares Did you ever try to smile at some people And all they ever seem to do is stare

And you remember, how it feels to be cold again When the happiness of love has gone away And you never want to go out on the street again And you only seem to live from day to day

Do you know, how it feels to be lonesome When there’s just no one left who really cares Did you ever try to smile at some people And all they ever seem to do is stare Yes and all they ever seem to do is stare

DREAM BABY - see: SWEET DREAM BABY

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DRUG STORE TRUCK-DRIVIN’ MAN (1967) see also: TRUCK DRIVIN’ MAN (similar title; diff’ song) (Gram Parsons/Roger McGuinn) Performed/recorded as part of the album GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. On this track Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris perform a duet. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian – vocals/guitar. Also recorded by The (non-Parsons) Byrds in 1968.

Well, he’s got him a house on the hill He plays country music till you’ve had your fill He’s a fireman’s friend, he’s an all-night DJ But he sure don’t think much of the records he plays

He’s a drug store truck-drivin’ man He’s the head of the Ku Klux Klan When summer rolls around He’ll be lucky if he’s not in town

Well, he don’t like the young folks I know ‘Cause he told me one night on his radio show He’s got him a medal, he won in the War It weighs five-hundred pounds and it sleeps on his floor

He’s a drug store truck-drivin’ man He’s the head of the Ku Klux Klan When summer rolls around He’ll be lucky if he’s not in town

Well he’s been like a father to me He’s the only DJ you can hear after three I’m an all-night musician in a rock and roll band And why he don’t like me I can’t understand

He’s just a drug store truck-drivin’ man He’s the head of the Ku Klux Klan When summer rolls around He’ll be lucky if he’s not in town When summer rolls around He’ll be lucky if he’s not in town

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ENCORE MEDLEY - see: BONIE MORONIE, FORTY DAYS and ALMOST GROWN

EVERYBODY LOVES A WINNER aka EVERYONE LOVES A WINNER (1969) (William Bell/Booker T. Jones) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. Can also be found on the bootleg CD UNDER YOUR SPELL AGAIN.

Once I had fame Oh I was full of pride I had lots of friends Always by my side Then my baby let me down Oh my friends, didn’t even come around

Everybody loves a winner Everybody loves a winner But when you lose, you lose alone

Everywhere I turned There was a hello and smile I never thought They’d all be gone after a while ‘Cause my baby let me down Now my smile has turned to a frown

Everybody loves a winner Everybody loves a winner But when you lose, you lose alone

Omitted verse: Once I had love Ah but I couldn’t be true To get back that love There ain’t nothing I wouldn’t do Well I’ve loved And I’ve lost And now I’ll pay the cost

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EVERY NIGHT IS SATURDAY NIGHT (1971) (Jesse Ed Davis) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 - 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis' musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track by track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

Hey hey, hey now whoo ooo Hey hey, hey now

Every night is a Saturday night for me Boogie time for me and all my friends Rock ‘n’ roll and lovin’ one another Never gonna let the party end

And baby don’t you wanna go and find Holding back your love don’t make no sense Come on in, we got to have your power You don’t have to be afraid of friends

Hey hey, hey now whoo ooo Hey hey, hey now

Take a look, can’t you see who’s in the corner Can’t be sure, you might find a friend Come on in, we got to have your power You don’t have to be afraid of friends

Every night is a Saturday night for me Boogie time for me and all my friends Rock ‘n’ roll and lovin’ one another Come on babe, don’t let the party end

Hey hey, hey now Hey hey, hey now

Hey hey, hey now whoo ooo, come on everybody Hey hey, hey now

Every night is a Saturday night for me Boogie time for me and all my friends Rock ‘n’ roll and lovin’ one another Never gonna don’t let the party end

Now baby don’t you wanna go and find Holding back your love don’t make no sense Come on in, we got to have your power You don’t have to be afraid of friends

Hey hey, hey now Hey hey, hey now

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FADED LOVE (1971) (Bob Willis/Johnnie Willis) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason, and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis, and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

As I look at the letters you wrote to me It’s you I am thinking of As I read the lines, oh, is what you said to me I remember our

I miss you darling, more and more every day As Heaven would miss the stars above Lord with oh, with every heartbeat, I think of you honey And I still remember our faded love

As I think of the past and the pleasure we both had As I watched the mating of the dove Lord it was in the springtime - oooh - you said to me I remember our faded love

I miss you darling, more and more every day As Heaven would miss the stars above With every heartbeat, Lord, you know I think of you – oh yes I do And I still remember our faded love

FARTHER ALONG (1969) (Arr. by Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album, Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet, flugelhorn. Interestingly the title and words refer to ‘Farther along’ but on The Flying Burrito Brothers version they sing ‘Further along’. Although similar the two words actually have different meanings. The Byrds did a version in 1971 (after Parsons had long left) for their album Farther Along but it has different words and arrangement.

Tempted and tried we’re oft made to wonder Why it should be thus all the day long While there are others livin’ about us Never molested, though in the wrong

Further along we’ll know more about it Further along we’ll understand why Cheer up my brother, come sing in the sunshine We’ll understand it, all by and by

When death has come and taken our loved ones It leaves our home so lonely and drear Then shall we wonder why others prosper Living so wicked year after year

Further along we’ll know more about it Further along we’ll understand why Cheer up my brother, come sing in the sunshine We’ll understand it, all by and by

Faithful till death, said our loving Master A few more days to labour and wait Toils of the road will then seem as nothing When we pass through beautiful gate

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Cheer up my brother, come sing in the sunshine We’ll understand it, all by and by We’ll understand it, all by and by

Omitted verses: Sometimes I wonder why I must suffer Go in the rain, the cold, and the snow When there are many living in comfort Giving no heed to all I can do

Tempted and tried, how often we question Why we must suffer year after year Being accused by those of our loved ones E’en though we’ve walked in God’s holy fear

Soon we will see our dear, loving Saviour Hear the last sound through the sky Then we will meet those gone on before us Then we shall know and understand why

FOLSOM PRISON BLUES (1967) () From the International Submarine Band (ISB) 1968 album SAFE AT HOME, released after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal. Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket. A 1972 rehearsal version (with great backing) can be found on the Cowboy Records bootleg CD THE LOST RECORDINGS.

Well I hear that train a-comin’, comin’ around the bend And I ain’t seen the sunshine since I don’t know when And I’m stuck in Folsom Prison, I’m bound to stay and die And when I hear that lonesome whistle, I hang my head down and cry

Well now when I was a baby, my momma told me, “Son Always be a good boy, don’t you ever play with guns” But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die And when I hear the lonesome whistle blowin’, I hang my head down and cry

Well now if I was a railroad, if that old freight train was mine I think I’d get it moving just a little down the line But I knew I had it comin’, I had to carry on And now I hear the whistle blowin’, a-down to San Antone

Omitted verses: I bet there’s rich folk eatin’ in a fancy dining car They’re probably drinkin’ and smokin’ big cigars But I know I had it comin’, I know I can’t be free But those people keep a-movin’, and that’s what tortures me

Well if they freed me from this prison, if that railroad train was mine I bet I’d move it all a little farther down the line Far from Folsom Prison, that’s where I want to stay And I’d let that lonesome whistle blow my blues away

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FORTY DAYS (1973) (Chuck Berry) Performed/recorded as part of the album GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/ambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/lead vocal on this track; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest - Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

I’m gonna give you forty days to get back home Gonna call you gypsy woman on the telephone I’m gonna send out a word via the voodoo That’ll be the very thing that suits yah I’m gonna see that you be back home in forty days

Oh, forty days (forty days) Yeah, forty days (forty days) Oh I’ll see you babe back home in forty days Gonna send out a word via the voodoo That’ll be the very thing that suits you Gonna see you babe back home in forty days

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GOD’S OWN SINGER (1969) (Bernie Leadon) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn.

Straight-backed chair and a table Where he sits, when he’s able To walk over from bedridden misery To record from his thoughts On a worn out tablecloth Where he’d been while his mind breaks sleeplessly

Though his body’s bent with age You know he’s still out on that stage Entertaining all his friends That pause to greet him at the door Forty-nine years out on the road Many nights he’d saved a soul Now he sits and waits to claim his own reward

God’s own singer of songs is going home Though he’s poor - might be the richest one you’ve know All this pain will set him free Wash his soul and cleans him clean God’s own singer of songs is going home God’s own singer of songs is going home

GOIN’ AWAY, DON’T YOU WANNA GO? (1965) (Pat Sullivan) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Alvailable on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go Headin’ for my home on the other shore

Big star come fallin’ down for me come fallin’ down for me Big star come fallin’ - down for me Thank God at last I’m gonna be fee

I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go Headin’ for my home on the other shore

Freedom’s road is wide and deep Freedom’s road is wide and deep Freedom’s road is wide - and deep I’ll have to get there before I sleep

I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go Headin’ for my home on the other shore

I’m goin’ away, don’t you wanna go

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GOIN’ DOWN THE ROAD FEELIN’ BAD (1971) (Traditional/) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show - back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis, and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Going down that road feeling bad, lord Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad, oh lord oh Ain’t gonna be treated this way

Mama said, son don’t go way down there, no She said, don’t go way down there She told me, don’t go way down there, oh lord Don’t wanna be treated this way

Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad, oh lord Ain’t gonna be treated this way

Somebody help me, get on away from here Lord help me, get on away from here Won’t you help me, get on away from here, lord lord I don’t wanna be treated this way

Oh mama, going down the road feeling bad, everybody Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad, oh lord Ain’t gonna be treated this way

Going down the road feeling bad Lord I’m - going down the road feeling so bad – so bad Going down the road feeling so bad, lord Don’t wanna be treated this way

Lord, lord Help me, get on away from here Lord help me get on away from here, oh lord lord Don’t wanna be treated this way

Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad, oh lord Don’t wanna be treated this way

Going down the road Going down the road Lord I’m going down the road feeling so bad Don’t wanna be treated this old way

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GOLDEN SUN GODDESS (1971) (Jesse Ed Davis) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 – 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track-by-track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

Eyes Ocean green with cosmic blue Hair of golden sunshine rays Love is golden dew

And all across the universe She is last and she is first (Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her love)

She is my golden sun goddess She is so California

(Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her) Mind Here and there - everywhere Spaced out through the sky She knows how to fly

All across the universe She is last and she is first (Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her) Heart Filled with love for everyone From up front she leads me on I will follow her

All across the universe She is last and she is first (Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her love)

She is my golden sun goddess She is so California

(Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her) Life Two in perfect harmony ??? for b/peach she’s right in time True vibrations ring

All across the universe She is last and she is first (Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her) Body Got affection all to see Giving her, receiving mine Give and take for free

All across the universe She is last and she is first (Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her love)

She is my golden sun goddess She is so California

(Hallelujah, keep the faith) (Good God lives in her love)

GOOD TIME MUSIC - see: SHE’S THE WOMAN I LOVE

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GREAT SILKE, THE aka THE GREAT SILKIE (1965) (Arr. B Smith) Possibly the title is miss-spelt on the box set GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS. This is a version of ‘The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry’ or ‘The Grey Selkie of Suleskerry’, a traditional folk song from Orkney. The song was collected by the American scholar Francis James Child in the late nineteenth century and is listed as ‘Child ballad number 113’. There are many different versions of the song, one of which is a part of the epic ballad, The Lady Odivere. Selkies (also known as silkies or selchies) are mythological creatures found in Faroese, Icelandic, Irish and Scottish folklore. The word derives from earlier Scots, selich, (from Old English seolh meaning seal). Selkies are said to live as seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land. The legend apparently originated on the Orkney and Shetland Islands. Interesting to hear how Gram Anglicises or ‘Americanises’ some dialect words.

I am a man upon the land I am a silkie in the sea And when I’m far and free from land My dwelling is the Sule Skerrie

An earthly maiden sits and sings E‘er she sings by lily wean Little ken I my bairn’s father By far less the land that he steps in

Then on a rose at her bed feet And a grumbly guest, I’m sure was he Here I am, thy bairn’s father Although I be not comely

This is not well, quoth the maiden fair This is not well indeed, quoth she That the Great Silkie of Sule Skerrie Should come and aught a bairn with me

So he has ta’en a purse of gold He has put it on her knee Saying, give to me my little young son And take thee up thy nurse breast’s fee

And it shall come to pass on a summer day When the sun shines hot on every stone I will take my little young son And teach him for to swim the foam

And you shall marry a proud gunner And a proud gunner I’m sure he’ll be And the very first fish that e’er he shoots He’ll shoot both my young son and me

I am a man upon the land I am a silkie in the sea When I’m far and free from land My dwelling is in Sule Skerrie Skerrie Skerrie Skerrie

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GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME (1970) (/Wooley) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one) - Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar, banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks the musicians were - Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles.

The old hometown looks the same Since I stepped down from the train And there to meet me was my mama and papa Down the lane I look and there runs Mary Hair of gold and lips like cherries It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home

The old house is still standing Though the paint is cracked and dry And there’s the old oak tree that I used to play on Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary Hair of gold and lips like cherries It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home

And they’ll all come to see me Arms reaching, smiling sweetly It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home

Then I awake and look around me At the four grey walls that surround me And I realize, that I was only dreaming ‘Cause there stands the guard and the sad old padre And arm in arm they'll walk at daybreak And again I’ll touch the green, green grass of home

Yes, they’ll all come to see me by the shade of the old oak tree And they’ll lay me ‘neath the green, green grass of home

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HAND WITHIN THE GLOVE (1973) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

This shadow light of many years, has gone So have my dreams And covered like a greatcoat A life, I might have loved So it seems

Butt where can you run From the dying sun to the battle Lost and won And is there no-one you have known Of whom you could but tell Ah so well So well Yes so well

I’ve known the hand within the glove Ah so well I’ve known my love And were there no regrets Oh the days I would have died Could you pray I think I tried

And were you e’er to live again You’d be doomed again with man And the hand within the glove Of my love Of my love Of my love

HANG ON SLOOPY (1973) (Wes Farrell/Bert Russell) Live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. Mathis James “Jimmy” Reed, 6th September 1925 - 29th August 1976. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar.

Well Sloopy lives in a very bad part of town And everybody else, tries to put my Sloopy down Sloopy let your hair down girl, let it hang down on me Oh Sloopy let your hair down girl, let it hang down on me, yeah

Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on

Sloopy lives in a very bad part of town And everybody else, tries to put my Sloopy down Sloopy let your hair down girl, let it hang down on me Oh Sloopy let your hair down woman, let it hang down on me, yeah

Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on Yeah – yeah – yeah - yeah Hang on Sloopy, Sloopy hang on Yeah – yeah – yeah Hang…..

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HEARTS ON FIRE (1973) (Walter Egan/Tom Guidera) Performed/recorded as part of the GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Musicians: Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. On this track Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris perform a duet - regarded by many as the finest version of this song. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II – drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar.

Hearts on fire brought only misery Hearts on fire Put out the flames and set this cold heart free

One short year, our love had burned Until at last I guess you learned The art of being untrue And then goodbye, what could I do Except to cry and moan Lord, what have I done Once we were as free and warm As the golden morning sun

Hearts on fire My love for you brought only misery Hearts on fire Put out the flames and set this cold heart free

Friends say, it’s just a game And that no one is to blame Go out forget her lies But she’'ll be there, and sparks will fly My love has turned to hatred Sleep escapes me still God please of mine ‘Cause if you don’t the devil will

Hearts on fire My love for you brought only misery Hearts on fire Put out the flames and set this cold heart free

Hearts on fire

HEY NELLIE NELLIE (1965) (David Fromer/Jonathan Fromer/Elbert Robinson) Although recorded 13th March 1965 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000.

Hey Nellie, Nellie, come to the window Hey Nellie, Nellie, look at what I see He’s ridin’ into town on a Swayback mule Got a tall black hat and he looks like a fool He sure is a-talkin’ like he’s been to school And it’s 1851

Hey Nellie, Nellie, hear what he’s sayin’ Hey Nellie, Nellie, says it’s gettin’ late And says them black folks should all be free To walk around the same as you and me And he’s talkin’ about a thing he calls democracy And it’s 1853

Hey Nellie, Nellie, hear the man a-playin’ Hey Nellie, Nellie, hand me down my gun ‘Cause the men are a-shoutin’ and the boys are too They’re all puttin’ on their coats of blue I can’t stay around here and talk to you For it’s 1861

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Hey Nellie, Nellie, come to the window Hey Nellie, Nellie, I’ve come home alive Well my coat of blue is stained with red And the man in the tall black hat is dead But we sure will remember all the things that he said In 1865

Hey Nellie, Nellie, come to the window Hey Nellie, Nellie, look at what I see I see white folks and coloured walkin’ side by side Walkin’ in a column that’s a century wide It’s been a long and a hard and a bloody ride To 1965

HICKORY WIND (1969) (Gram Parsons/Bob Buchanan) As (firstly) performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/vocals; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/lead vocal; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track, John Hartford - fiddle; Lloyd Green - pedal steel guitar. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. Also performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an interesting and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube. It also comprises part of a medley with ‘Cash On The Barrelhead’ entitled ‘Medley Live From North Quebec’ on the 1974 (recorded 1973) GRIEVOUS ANGEL album. In fact it is an artificial ‘live’ performance having been entirely created in the studio. There is also an early 1967 recording with Brandon deWilde singing lead and Gram Parsons harmonising, backed by The Like - available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Very reminiscent of GP’s later style.

In South Carolina There’re many tall pines I remember the oak tree That we used to climb But now when I’m lonesome I always pretend That I’m getting the feel Of hickory wind

I’d started out younger At most everything All the riches and pleasures What else can life bring But it makes me feel better Each time it begins Callin’ me home Hickory wind

It’s a hard way to find out That trouble is real In a faraway city With a faraway feel But it makes me feel better Each time it begins Callin’ me home Hickory wind

Keeps callin’ me home Hickory wind

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HIGH FASHION QUEEN (1970) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn.

There’s a place every one of us can go to Maybe you have been there once or twice Where all your friends just look at you and whisper They want to give you nothing but advice

When you walk in they all know what you’re after And the higher that you get the more they’ll see In a dark room filled with music, wine and laughter Your eyes keep searching for her constantly

Is it that one in the corner with her eyes filled with tears Or is she the one who’s having fun drinking too much beer

Every night it’s the same sad old procedure The doorman winks at you on your way out ‘Cause deep inside he knows you’ll be returning And then he’s got something you can’t live without

There’s nothing new that can be said about dirt And there’s nothing left inside your heart but the same old hurt Of an old love’s fancy life that left you stranded in a dream Ain’t you glad you’re a high-fashion queen Ain’t you glad you’re a high-fashion queen Ohhhhhh

HIGH FLYING BIRD (1965) (Billy Edd Wheeler) Although recorded in 1965 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. Lyrics to this song vary but these are as sung by GP.

There’s a high-flyin’ bird Way up in the sky And I wonder if she looks down on me as she flies on by Why, she’s flyin’ so free and easy in the sky But look at me here Lord I’m just rooted like a tree here I got the sit-down can’t fly Oh Lord I’m gonna die blues

Well the sun it comes along And it lights up the day Well it breaks the daytime and then it goes on his way From the east and to the west it travels every day But look at me here Lord I’m just rooted like a tree here An’ I got the sit-down can’t fly Oh Lord I’m gonna die blues

Well I once knew a man He worked down in the mines Well he never saw the sun And then he never stopped tryin’ Then one day his woman up and died She just upped and died You know she upped and died Well she wanted to fly The only way to fly was to die

An’ there’s a high-flyin’ bird Way up in the sky And I wonder if she looks down on me, as she flies on by Why, she’s riding so free and easy in the sky But look at me here I’m just rooted like a tree here And I got the sit-down can’t fly Oh Lord, I’m gonna die blues 56

But look at me here Oh Lord I’m just rooted like a tree here An’ I got the sit-down can’t fly Oh Lord I’m gonna die blues Lord I’m gonna die blues Lord I’m gonna die blues But Lord I’m gonna die blues

HIGH ON A HILLTOP (1969) (Tommy Collins) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers, Palomino, North Hollywood, C.A. 8th June 1969 (Set 2). Gram Parsons - vocals/guitar; Chris Hillman - vocals/bass; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Clarence White - guitar, Jimmy Lee Morris sings lead on this track. It can be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. It is also available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

High on a hilltop overlooking the city I can see the bright lights as they gleam And somewhere you’re dancing in some dingy bar room And the lure of the gayness takes the place of our dream

High on a hilltop my heart cries, oh Lord Forgive her, she knows not the way And give me the power to believe and someday High on a hilltop together we’ll pray

I can vision a rounder with a line so smooth With a promise of riches for you But you see not the danger ‘cause you’re silly with booze And from high on a hilltop I see the devil in you

High on a hilltop my heart cries, oh Lord Forgive her, she knows not the way And give me the power to believe and someday High on a hilltop together we’ll pray

HIPPIE BOY (1969) (Chris Hillman) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass/piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips.

I was walking down the street the other day A sight came before my eyes It was a little boy I must have been twice his size His appearance typified his strange breed Gaudy clothes, long stringy hair hanging down I’d seen perhaps a thousand in my early trips to town

As he walked beside me on down the block I noticed no unpleasing smell He might have been on the weed Or even LSD But if he was I couldn’t tell So we walked together that way through this neighbourhood Finally he turned around to me and he He said friend, you know, we’re a million miles apart But you know something we can enjoy the sunshine and the weather So why don’t we put our differences aside and just talk to each other

You see this box beneath my arm To you it’s plain, it has no charm But to someone dearest to my heart This box has played a tragic part

This little one can’t tell you himself about his life and how he died But if anyone else could speak for him I guess I’m qualified This boy was in didn’t know why he was there He was with his family and friends and he didn’t really care You might have been one of those who saw the struggle there on your television screen

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The tragic thing is so much else happened that no one else could have seen A stranger handed this boy a dollar to do a simple chore To carry a package to a nearby hotel And when he returned he’d get two more

But when he came back he sort of lost his way walking through the crowd One of the things you ask yourself, how the Lord allowed But when he was found he was like he is now, dreaming sweet and still And in his little hand was a crumpled dollar bill

Now you can take that dollar, get four cents on it compound it quarterly At any downtown bank So they can back some hot new tank or atom bomb But what I’m going to tell you now You can stay or you can leave You kind of listened to my story so far but just one more thing It’s the same for any hippie, bum or hillbilly out on the street Just remember this little boy and never carry more than you can eat Now could you help us sing this song, please

There will be for him now we pray I will think of the little hippie boy that way

HONKY TONK WOMEN aka COUNTRY HONK (1970) (/Keith Richards) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. NB: Gram Parsons variation to the lyrics - more in line with the original ‘County Honk’. There are some suggestions that this started out as a Gram Parsons composition. For the three other tracks the musicians are, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. Also performed live by The Flying Burrito Brothers, at the Troubadour, Los Angeles, 1970. A poor recording can be found the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS.

I met a gin-soaked, barroom queen in Jackson She tried to take me upstairs for a ride There’s many a barroom queen I’ve seen in Jackson But I just can’t seem to drink you off my mind

It’s the Give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues

I later hitched a plane to I had to give it some kind of a fight The ladies they all dressed me up in roses She blew my nose and then she blew my mind

Ohhhhhh, it’s the honky tonk women Give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues

I slid?slim? to a freak in San Francisco The weather there was clear and it was fine I tried to take a peek down in San Francisco But frankly people, I don’t have the time

It’s the honky tonk women Give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues

It’s the honky tonk women They give me, give me, give me the honky tonk blues

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HOT BURRITO #1 (1968) (Gram Parsons/Chris Ethridge) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass/piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 2). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). It can be again found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. A ‘live’ (looks mimed) performance is also included on the DVD with The Sierra Records GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. There is also a post 1970 solo recording which can be found on the Sierra Records mini CD, THE EARLY YEARS MINI CD.

You may be Sweet and nice But that won’t keep you warm at night ‘Cause I’m the one, who showed you how To do the things you’re doing now He may feel all your charms He may hold you in his arms But I’m the one, who let you in I was right beside you then

Once upon a time You let me feel you deep inside And nobody knew, nobody saw But do you remember the way you cried I’m your toy I’m your old boy But I don’t want no-one but you to love me No I wouldn’t lie You know I’m not that kind of guy

Once upon a time You let me feel you deep inside And nobody knew, nobody saw But do you remember the way you cried I’m your toy I’m your old boy But I don’t want no-one but you to love me No I wouldn’t lie You know I’m not that kind of guy

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HOT BURRITO #2 (1968) (Gram Parsons/Chris Ethridge) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass, piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 2). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). It can be again found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is also available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

Yes, you loved me and you sold my clothes I love you, but that’s the way that it goes So it goes Guess you know how I feel So it goes It just couldn’t be real And we know it’s wrong And I don’t think it’s gonna go on

When I come home, carrying my shoes I’ve been waiting, to tell you some news And you want me home all night And you don’t want another fight But you’d better love Find some love You better love me Jesus Christ

Yes, you loved me and you sold all my clothes I love you baby, but that’s the way that it goes So it goes I guess you know how I feel So it goes Yes, it couldn’t be real And you want me home all night You just don’t want another fight But you better love (love) Find some love (love) And love me baby Jesus Christ

HOW CAN I FORGET YOU? (1972) (Thomas Biggs ???*) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972. Forms part of a medley with ‘Cry One More Time’. *Composing to attributed to Thomas Biggs but his 1960 version by The Five Keys is not the same. Guess it’s prob’ a Gram song.

There is a time It happened yeah

How could I forget So you say you love me yet Lord how can you forget That our love was just a losing bet

How can I go on You say I guess God planned it that way How can I forget Who will be the victim After we get set

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HOW MUCH I’VE LIED (1972) (Gram Parsons/Pam Rifkin) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons -steel guitar; Byron Berline -fiddle. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar. An early rehearsal version from 1972 can be found on the Cowboy Music album THE LOST RECORDINGS.

Darling, there is something I must tell you, you must know But it’s so hard to say the words I feel This fancy that I’m on has been going on too long It’s time we stopped pretending things are real

‘Cause I’ve been living deep in sin I’ve been living blind And I don’t know just what’s right or wrong To take a chance on losing you Was such a silly thing to do The chance I might wake up and find you gone

Blue, so blue My love is burning blue Any brighter flame would be Blue, so blue My love still burns for you But I know that I’ll only make you cry

A thief can only steal from you He cannot break your heart He’ll never touch the precious things inside So one like you should surely be miles and miles away from me Then you’d never care how much I’ve lied

So try to understand the pain It takes so long when I explain Please, don’t you forget how much I’ve lied

HUNGRY EYES - see: MAMA’S HUNGRY EYES

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I AM A PILGRIM (1968) (Trad. Arr Roger McGuinn/Chris Hillman) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/vocals; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/lead vocal; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track, John Hartford - fiddle; Roy Husky - double bass. Other musicians used throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

I am a pilgrim and a stranger Travelling through this wearisome land I’ve got a home in, that yonder city, good Lord And it’s not, not made by hand

I’ve got a mother, sister and a brother Who have gone this way before I am determined to go and see them, good Lord Over on, that other shore

I going down to the river of Jordan Just to bathe my wearisome soul If I can just touch the hem of his garment, good Lord Then I’d know, he’d take me home

I am a pilgrim and a stranger Travelling through this wearisome land I’ve got a home in, that yonder city, good Lord And it’s not, not made by hand

I CAN’T DANCE (1973) (Tom T. Hall) From the GRIEVOUS ANGEL album, released posthumously in 1974.

I can’t dance I never could I guess my feet don’t match I’d get out there on the floor but I’m afraid of hurtin’ my back I can’t dance I guess I’m just one of the unfortunate few So just for a little bit, baby I’ll come out and dance with you

But I can’t dance and I’m feelin’ so good, yeah Some of us can Some of us can’t Some of us wish that they could dance I can’t dance I guess I’m just one of the unfortunate few So just for a little bit, baby I’ll come out and dance with you

I can’t dance and I’m feelin’ so good, yeah Some of us can Some of us can’t Some of us wish that they could dance I can’t dance I guess I’m just one of the unfortunate few So just for a little bit, baby I’ll come out and dance with you Yeah, just for a little bit, baby I’ll come out and dance with you Yeah, just for a little bit, baby I’ll come out and dance with you

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I FALL TO PIECES (1970) (/) Track recorded as one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album. Included here for info.

I fall to pieces Each time I see you again I fall to pieces How can I be just your friend

You want me to act like we've never kissed You want me to forget Pretend we've never met

And I've tried and I've tried But I haven't yet You walk by and I fall to pieces

I fall to pieces Each time someone speaks your name I fall to pieces Time only adds to the flame

You tell me to find someone else to love Someone who love me too The way you used to do But each time I go out with someone new You walk by and I fall to pieces You walk by and I fall to pieces

IF YOU DON’T LOVE HIM (1973) (???) Sung with Emmylou Harris. Recorded live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. Lyrics virtually impossible to transcibe!

If you don’t love him Let him go ??? fool ?? You better let it show

Even hard to ?think? You never been Everything ?? ??? ?????????

?????? Got to make it last And your good man now ?????

There’s no reason to? No dreams of years?? Just ??? ???? of mine But did you ever think You had no chance to ????

And it’s not easy ????? to the door Though it keeps you ??? ???

And you could ??? more Than you are before And you know that it’s time to learn ???? your friends talk aloud when ????

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If you don’t love him Let him go ??? fool ?? You better let it show

There’s no reason to? No dreams of years?? Just ??? ???? of mine But did you ever think You had no chance you just know Did you ever think You had no chance you just know

IF YOU GOTTA GO (1969) (Bob Dylan) The Flying Burrito Brothers. Released as a single in 1970 b/w ‘Cody Cody’ and appeared on the Flying Burrito Brothers’ BURRITO DELUXE album. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles – cornet/flugelhorn.

Listen to me baby I’ve come to make you see That I wanna to be with you, girl If you wanna to be with me

But if you got to go, that’s all right But if you got to go, go now Or else you gotta stay all night

I am just a poor boy, baby Lookin’ to connect And I certainly don’t want you thinkin’ That I ain’t got any respect

But if you got to go, yeah that’s all right But if you got to go, go now Or else you gotta stay all night

I don’t wanna to question you To take part in any quiz It’s just that I don’t have a watch And you keep askin’ me what time it is

But if you got to go, that’s all right But if you got to go, go now Or else you got to stay all night

I don’t want to make you do anything You never did before It’s just that I’ll be sleepin’ soon It’ll be too dark for you to find the door

But if you got to go, that’s all right But if you got to go, go now Or else you gotta stay all night

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I JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE aka JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANY MORE (1966) (Gram Parsons) Although recorded in December 1966 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. Very Dylan-esque sound. There is also an early 1965 recording with The Like available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. This demo was made via Gram’s friend Brandon deWilde’s contractual connection with RCA Records.

I’ve been thinkin’ back on it, babe I guess it’s been useless after all I’m tired of seein’, the days goin’ by Tearin’ the numbers off my wall

You’ve been taking up my time, steppin’ out of line Breakin’ up the dreams I had before And I just can’t make it anymore No, I just won’t take it anymore

I heard once before you were lookin’ for a friend Who’d take the time to really get to know you But you wanted me to kneel and forgot that I was real And I guess I’m not content that far below you

You’ve been shakin’ up my bed and breaking up my head So I’m wakin’ up and turning in my score And I just can’t make it anymore No, I just won’t take it anymore

I tried to do my best and it would have worked I guess But I couldn’t keep my eyes from seein’ through you So I’ll go on alone and I’ll leave you here at home And forget the fact I ever even knew you

Well we could have done a lot but we certainly did not So I’ll try to do the things I did before And I just can’t make it anymore No, I just won’t take it anymore

And I just can’t make it anymore No, I just won’t take it anymore

I’LL FEEL A WHOLE LOT BETTER aka FEEL A WHOLE LOT BETTER (1968) (Gene Clark) Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

The reason why Oh I can't stay I have to let you go And right away After what you did I can't stay on And I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone

Baby for a long time (Baby for a long time) You had me believe (You had me believe) That your love was all mine (That your love was all mine) And that's the way it would be (Ahhhhh) But I didn't know (But I didn't know) That you were putting me on (Ooooooo) And I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone Oh when you're gone

Now I got to say (I gotta say) That it's not like before (That it's not like before) And I'm not gonna play (And I'm not gonna play) Your games anymore (Ahhhhh) After what you did (After what you did) I can't stay on (Ooooooo) And I'll probably feel a whole lot better when you're gone Oh when you're gone Oh when you're gone Oh when you're gone

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IMAGE OF ME, THE (1970) (Harlan Howard) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn. Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube.

Yes I know, she’s the life of the party And without her, things here would die Oh but don’t be fooled by her laughter She has her sad times, she knows how to cry

She drinks and she talks just a little too loud And with her bright gown, she hangs around with any old crowd Yes I know I’m to blame and I feel so ashamed That I made her, the image of me

I met her in a little country town She was simple and old-fashioned in some ways But she loved me till I dragged her down Then she just gave up and drifted away

She drinks and she talks just a little too loud And with her bright gown, she hangs around, with any old crowd Yes I know I’m to blame and I feel so ashamed That I made her, the image of me Yes I know I’m to blame and I feel so ashamed That I made her, the image of me

I MAY BE RIGHT (1965) (Dick Weissman) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Well I may be right And I may be wrong But you know you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (when I’m gone)

Well I’m travellin’ across the mountain I look for a rainbow sign Fifteen miles on a lonesome road And I’ll be with that gal of mine Oh yeah Be with that gal of mine

Well I may be right And I may be wrong But you know you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (when I’m gone)

Well there’s lone star shinin’ in the western sky Shinin’ so fair and bright If I follow that star through the wind and rain I’ll be with my gal tonight Oh yeah Be with my gal tonight

Well I may be right And I may be wrong But you know you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (when I’m gone)

Well I may be right And I may be wrong But you know you’re gonna miss me when I’m gone (when I’m gone)

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I’M ON MY WAY HOME AGAIN (1969) (Don Everly) This track is interesting as it (the final version) includes the playing of Clarence White on guitar and Gene Parsons on drums and banjo (double-tracking). Gram Parsons also provided overdubs - probably additional guitar. Rolling Stone magazine gave it a rave review on its release - ..’Oh mama, what a great record!’…. ‘…and it’s a pure f****** gas’…. ‘The Everly Brothers can sing, really sing. Their close harmonies are a stone groove, especially on the “whoo whooo’s”. The composition is originally credited to Terry Slater is actually a Don Everly song. It was never released outside the US. It is currently available on numerous CDs including the superb Bear Family Everly Brothers box set Chained to a Memory.

No I don’t think I’ll ever get on a train again I’ll just smile and wave at the engineer I’ll put my guitar in a gunny sack And walk away and I won’t look back And when the whistle blows my name I’ll say Whooo-oo-whooo I’m on my way home again

No I don’t think I’ll ever come this way again I’ll be content with the pictures in my mind I’ll remember how that lonesome road Used to press my back like a heavy load And when the diesel calls my name I’ll say Whooo-oo-whooo I’m on my way home again

Monday I’ll just sit and look out the window Tuesday I’ll just spend the day drinking beer Wednesday will find me asleep at the TV The rest of the week will be free, free

No I don’t think I’ll ever get on a train again I’ll just smile and wave at the engineer I’ll put my guitar in a gunny sack And walk away and I won’t look back And when the whistle blows my name I’ll say Whooo whooo I’m on my way home again I’ll say Whooo whooo I’m on my way home again Whooo whooo I’m on my way home again Whooo whooo I’m on my way home again, yeah yeah…

I MUST HAVE BEEN SOMEBODY YOU’VE KNOWN (1967) (Merle Haggard) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Well I used to be the kind of guy that didn’t love a lot I took all the love they offered me with ease And it didn’t make much difference if they loved me or not ‘Cause I’d love them for a while then I’d leave

Yeah and I can’t believe it’s really me hurting, like I do Just because you’ve left me all alone I’ve seen it happen many times, to other guys I knew Surely I must be somebody else you’ve known

Well when I first met you darling you impressed me more than some I should have took the warning way back then But I never stopped to think that - that even my day had to come And like the other guys that I’d want you back again

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Yeah and I can’t believe it’s really me hurting, like I do Just because you’ve left me all alone I’ve seen it happen many times to, other guys I knew Surely I must be somebody else you’ve known Surely I must be somebody else you’ve known

IN MY HOUR OF DARKNESS (1973) (Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris) From the album GRIEVOUS ANGEL released posthumously in 1974. The first verse refers to Gram Parson’s friend and early collaborator, the actor Brandon deWilde (see the film: Shane). Verse two alludes to Clarence White and verse three to his fatherly friend Sid Kaiser.

In my hour of darkness, in my time of need Oh Lord grant me vision, oh Lord grant me speed

Once I knew a young man, went driving through the night Miles and miles without a word, but just his high-beam lights Who’d have ever thought they’d build, such a deadly Denver bend To be so strong, to take so long, as it would till the end

In my hour of darkness, in my time of need Oh Lord grant me vision, oh Lord grant me speed

Another young man safely strummed, his silver-stringed guitar And he played to people everywhere, some say he was a star But he was just a country boy, his simple songs confess And the music he had in him, so very few possess

In my hour of darkness, in my time of need (Ohhh) Oh Lord grant me vision, oh Lord grant me speed

Then there was an old man, kind and wise with age And he read me just like a book, and he never missed a page And I loved him like my father, and I loved him like my friend And I knew his time could shortly come, but I did not know just when

In my hour of darkness, in my time of need Oh Lord grant me vision, oh Lord grant me speed Oh Lord grant me vision, oh Lord grant me speed

I SHALL BE RELEASED (1969) (Bob Dylan) Outtake incomplete fragment from The Flying Burrito Brothers sessions for BURRITO DELUXE. Available on various compilations including the FARTHER ALONG album.

They say every man needs protection They say that every man must fall Yet I see my reflection Somewhere so high above this wall

And I see my light come shining From the west down to the east Any day now Any day now

Gram (spoken): Would you miss the guitar if I didn’t play it?

Omitted verses: They say everything can be replaced Yet every distance is not near So I remember every face Of every man who put me here

Standing next to me in this lonely crowd Is a man who swears he’s not to blame All day long I hear him shout so loud Crying out that he was framed

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I STILL MISS SOMEONE (1967) (Johnny Cash/Cash) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

At my door the leaves are falling The cold, cold winds will come Sweethearts walk by together And

No I never got over those blues eyes I’d see them everywhere And I miss the arms that held me When all our love was there

I go out on wild parties And I look for a little fun But I find a darkened corner ‘Cause I still miss someone

No I never got over those blues eyes I’d see them everywhere And I miss the arms that held me When all our love was there

I wonder if she’s sorry For leavin’ what we’d begun There’s someone for me somewhere And I still miss someone And yes I still miss someone

I THREW AWAY THE ROSE (1968) (Merle Haggard) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can also be found on the bootleg CD UNDER YOUR SPELL AGAIN. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

Once I lived a life of wine and roses And I drank a lot back then for one concern Success for me lay just around the corner I thought my social friends would help me make the turn

Now I’m paying for the days of wine and roses A victim of the drunken life I chose Now all my social friends look down their noses ‘Cause I kept the wine and threw away the rose

I stood by and watched the bottle take control of me And I must admit it’s not they way I planned And I watched my social standings slip away from me As I watched the bottle slowly take command

Now I’m paying for the days of wine and roses A victim of the drunken life I chose Now all my social friends look down their noses ‘Cause I kept the wine and threw away the rose ‘Cause I kept the wine and threw away the rose

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JAMBALAYA (1973) (Hank Williams) Performed live on the 1973 Fallen Angels tour with Emmylou Harris taking the lead vocal. A recording on the show held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. is available as a bootleg and on YouTube. Gram Parsons - vocals.guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest - Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh Yeah me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh Hey son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

Well and a crawfish pie and fillé gumbo 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma amio Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo Son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin' Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen Oh dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh Well son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

Well jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio Filled fruit jar and be gayo Well son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue Gonna catch all the fish in the bayou Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o Well son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

Well jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo Well son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

Well jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo 'cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo Well son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou Yes son of a gun, gonna have big fun on the bayou

JUANITA (1968) (Gram Parsons/Chris Hillman) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass/piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Apparently, Juanita was the name of a girl Chris Hillman met at The Troubadour one night.

No affection were the words, that stuck on my mind When she walked out on me, for the very last time Oh mamma, sweet mamma, can you tell me what to say I don’t know what I’ve done, to be treated this way

In a cold dirty room, that’s where I found myself With a bottle of wine and some pills off the shelf Oh mamma, sweet mamma, can you tell me what to say I don’t know what I’ve done and I’m feeling so ashamed

Then an angel appeared; she was just seventeen In a dirty old gown, with a conscience so clean Oh mamma, sweet mamma, can you tell me what to say She’s brought back the life, that I once threw away She’s brought back the life, that I once threw away

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JESUS IS MORE THAN A NAME (2000) (Gram Parsons / Mike Ward / Eddie Cunningham / Ed Bergoff) John Nuese, an International Submarine Band member, dug out a notebook of Parsons’ with which he had been entrusted upon Parsons’ death in 1973 and interested country performers Carl Jackson, Jim Lauderdale and Larry Cordle in turning some of its contents into songs though the posthumous collaborators only had half a dozen lyric fragments to work with. In some cases, they wrote new lyrics, and in all cases they composed music in Parsons’ country-rock style. A couple of the songs - ‘L.A. Customs Blues’ and ‘Blurry Slurry Night’ - do have some of Parsons’ style to them. Released on the 2000 album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK – THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

There is wisdom in my weakness The darkest hour seek forgiveness Turn my face to the risin’ sun And feel the warmth that touches everyone

I get and I pray Jesus please come into my heart and ease the pain Jesus is more than a name

Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Yeah, Jesus is more than a name (more than a name) You’ll understand (you'll understand) when you take his hand That Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name

I was lost, I could not win In my desperation I found Him Like Joshua I heard an angel call And I saw the Light and down came the walls

I get down on my knees and I prayed Jesus please come into my heart and ease the pain Jesus is more than a name

Oh, yeah Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Oh, oh, Jesus is more than a name (more than a name) You’ll understand (you'll understand) when you take his hand That Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name ... everybody

Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Yeah, Jesus is more than a name (more than a name) Oh, you’ll understand (you'll understand) when you take his hand That Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name

Oh, babe Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Oh, sweet Jesus is more than a name (more than a name) Yeah, you’ll understand (you'll understand) when you take his hand That Jesus is more than a name

(More than a name) yeah, yeah, yeah (Jesus) yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Woh, oh, Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Woh, Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Yeah, Jesus is more than a name (Jesus is more than a name) Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name Sweet Jesus (Jesus) more than a name (more than a name) Yeah, Jesus (Jesus) is more than a name (more than a name) Babe, babe Jesus is more than a name (Jesus is more than a name) Yeah, Jesus is more than a name

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JUST BECAUSE (1972) (B & J Shelton/S Robin) A rare Flying Burritos track originally only available on a Dutch album called HONKY TONK HEAVEN but more recently on FARTHER ALONG.

Well, just because you think you’re so pretty And just because your momma thinks you’re hot Well, just because you think you’ve got something That girl has got

You’ve caused me to spend all my money You laughed and called me old Santa Claus I’m telling you baby, I’m through with you Because, well, just because

Well, just because you think you’re so pretty And just because your momma thinks you’re hot Well, just because you think you’ve got something That no other girl has got

You’ve caused me to spend all my money You laughed and called me old Santa Claus I’m telling you baby, I’m through with you Because, well, just because

Omitted verses: Well, there’ll come a time when you’ll be lonesome And there’ll come a time when you’ll be blue Well, there’ll come a time when old Santa He won’t pay your bills for you

You’ve caused me to lose all my women And now, now you say we are through Well, I’m telling you Baby, I was through with you A long, long time ago

JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANY MORE - see: I JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANY MORE

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KENTUCKY BLUES (this is a mis-titled version of ROLL ALONG KENTUCKY MOON) (1972) (Cop) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972. Also on GRAM PARSONS, COSMIC AMERICAN MUSIC - THE REHEARSAL TAPES, 1972.

Where are you old moon of Kentucky Where somebody’s lonesome and blue We’re nothing it seems But memories and dreams And a love whisper to you Day is done and here am I All alone and you know why Roll along, roll along Kentucky moon (yodel)

You were waiting on high When my love said goodbye ‘Twas a love dream that ended too soon Day is done and here am I All alone and you know why Roll along, roll along Kentucky moon Roll along, roll along Kentucky moon

You were waiting on high When my love said goodbye ‘Twas a love dream that ended too soon But wherever you may be Won’t you bring her back to me Roll along, roll along Kentucky moon Roll along, roll along Kentucky moon

Omitted/original (after first) verses: Shed a of silver light On one I love tonight Roll along roll along Kentucky moon You were watching on high When she whispered goodbye ‘Twas our love dreams That ended too soon

But wherever she may be Go bring her back to me Roll along roll along Kentucky moon At dawning fond hopes Come to cheer me but Twilight brings sorrows and you The night finds me yearn The world outside burn Sending this message to you

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KISS THE CHILDREN (1972) (Rik Grech) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle; Ron Hicklin, Tom Bahler, Mitch Gordon, Lewis Morford - background vocals. Produced by Gram Parsons & Rik Grech.

Well, it’s said my life has been so free and easy But I’ll tell you now the story isn’t so ‘Cause I’ve spent a lot of time down on the corner Tasting tears and spilling whiskey on the floor

Such a shame that it’s so hard for me to tell the truth to you But by now you know the kind of man I am So don’t turn your pretty face away from me, dear ‘Cause there’s kids in this game don’t understand

One more night like this would put me six feet under But my heart would still be fighting for your love Just remember little darlin’ that I love you And kiss the children for me please, before you go

So don’t play this crazy game with me no longer ‘Cause I won’t be able, to resist my rage And the gun that’s hanging on the kitchen wall dear Is like a road-sign pointing straight to Satan’s cage And the gun that’s hanging on the kitchen wall dear Is like a road-sign pointing straight to Satan’s cage

KNEE DEEP IN THE BLUES (1967) () An outtake (or rehearsal take) from the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. It is included on the 2001 Rhino SACRED HEARTS & FALLEN ANGELS -THE GRAM PARSONS ANTHOLOGY double CD. It is also added as a bonus track on 2004 Sundazed SAFE AT HOME album re-release. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who also contributed sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Well, I’ve just been thinking it over How I’ve been lovin’ you for years Now you have left for another Leaving me cryin’ these tears

My heart is all torn to pieces I’m walking the floor I walk the holes right through my shoes My blue skies have all turned to grey now And I’m just knee-deep in the blues

Well, my heart is all torn to pieces I’m walking the floor I walk the holes right through my shoes My blue skies have all turned to grey now And I’m just knee deep in the blues Yes I’m just knee deep in the blues

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L.A. CUSTOMS BLUES (2000) (Gram Parsons/Carl Jackson) John Nuese, an International Submarine Band member, dug out a notebook of Parsons’ with which he had been entrusted upon Parsons’ death in 1973 and interested country performers Carl Jackson, Jim Lauderdale and Larry Cordle in turning some of its contents into songs though the posthumous collaborators only had half a dozen lyric fragments to work with. In some cases, they wrote new lyrics, and in all cases they composed music in Parsons’ country-rock style. A couple of the songs - ‘L.A. Customs Blues’ and ‘Blurry Slurry Night’ - do have some of Parsons’ style to them. Released on the 2000 album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK - THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

Well, I just touched down from crossin’ the Atlantic For 20 days I’ve really played it cool But I must admit I’m nervous and a feelin’ kinda frantic With a touch of fever comin’ on from the L.A. customs blues

I'm over 21 and I've been drinkin’ They can search me, I ain’t carryin’ none But that officer is glaring and I know just what he’s thinkin’ I’m about to make your day you long haired son of a gun

Oh, please Mr. customs man won’t you let me be I ain’t got a thing you want hidden anywhere on me Don’t take off my jacket, don’t take off my shoes Don’t take off my trousers, got the L.A. customs blues

Well, I’ll admit I don’t look presidential But I’m tellin’ you I ain’t done nothing wrong Is every single thing I own a weapon of potential Just because I pick a guitar and sing a country song

Ain’t done a thing outside the law since I was 10 years old ‘Cept raid a laundry bar and flog a bit o’ gold I was only 13 and I’ve been straight since then Please, Mr. customs man, won’t you let me in

Oh, please Mr. customs man won’t you let me be I ain’t got a thing you want hidden anywhere on me Don’t take off my jacket, don’t take off my shoes Don’t take off my trousers, got the L.A. customs blues

Don’t take off my jacket, don’t take off my shoes Don’t take off my trousers, got the L.A. customs blues

LAST DATE (1968) (Gram Parsons/Chris Hillman) The Flying Burrito Brothers recorded this song when initially working on an early aborted attempt at ‘$1000 Wedding’. The session, also including Bob Dylan’s ‘Tomrrow Is A Long Time’ and another Parsons Hillman song ‘Two Hearts’, was produced by Jim Dickson but the recordings are lost - thus far!

LAST THING ON MY MIND, THE (1965) (Tom Paxton) Although recorded 13th March 1965 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000.

It’s a lesson too late for the learning Made of sand, made of sand In the wink of an eye my soul is turning In your hand, in your hand

Are you going away with no word of farewell Will there be not a trace left behind Well I could have loved you better Didn’t mean to be unkind You know that was the last thing on my mind

As we walk on my thoughts keep a-tumbling Round and round, round and round Underneath the subway is a-rumbling Underground, underground

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Are you going away with no word of farewell Will there be not a trace left behind Well I could have loved you better Didn’t mean to be unkind You know that was the last thing on my mind

You got reason a-plenty for going This I know, this I know For the weeds been a-steadily growing Please don’t go, please don’t go

Are you going away with no word of farewell Will there be not a trace left behind Well I could have loved you better Didn’t mean to be unkind You know that was the last thing on my mind

Are you going away with no word of farewell Will there be not a trace left behind Well I could have loved you better Didn’t mean to be unkind You know that was the last thing on my mind

LAZY DAY (1966) (Gram Parsons) Initially a recording (but now lost) by The International Submarine Band (ISB) for the film The Trip in which the ISB had a cameo appearance although the music was replaced by an Electric Flag track. At this time the ISB comprised Gram Parsons on guitar and vocals, John Nuese on guitar, Ian Dunlop on bass and Mickey Gauvin on drums. Soon after this recording Gauvin and Dunlop left to form a new band, The Flying Burrito Brothers. It was subsequently recorded with The Byrds in November 1968 but stayed unreleased until the 1999 Byrds Box Set and the 2003 Columbia/Legacy Records out-takes from the SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. The song was later recorded for the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar, dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

It’s a lazy day I’m down with nothing else to do It’s a crazy day I got a thing that I wanna try with you Now baby don’t you go away Please don’t spoil my lazy day

Now isn’t it better didn’t you know Just sitting down here by the radio I’m gonna make you worry none about your income tax No there’s no need to hurry I’ll teach you how to relax

It’s a lazy day I’m down with nothing else to do It’s a crazy day I got a thing that I wanna try with you Now baby don’t you go away Please don’t spoil my lazy day

No you don’t have to think about nothing to do ‘Cause when I get you down by the barbecue Oh I’m gonna make you feel funny and sparkle like a brand new dime No I don’t have no money but I always got plenty of time

It’s a lazy day I’m down with nothing else to do It’s a crazy day I got a thing that I wanna try with you Now baby don’t you go away Please don’t spoil my lazy day

Lazy day It’s a lazy day It’s a lazy day It’s a lazy day....

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LEGEND IN HIS TIME (1976) (Cyrus Clarke/David West) Recorded by Kate Wolf on her debut album Back Roads with her band The Wildwood Flower which included one of the composers, David West. David West later recorded it for his debut solo album in 1992, Arcane. The song is dedicated to Gram Parsons, which is why we include it here.

Some folks think that this life ain’t worth living Some folks think that this life is just a lie You can take so much from a man, he’ll give you all he can When he’s had enough, he’ll just one up and die

He was a legend in his time, I don’t know the reason why When he’d sing a song you know I’d like to cry Now he’s on the other side, standing on God’s golden shore Singing country music for the Lord

Now a singing life was all he ever wanted But a travelin’ life can make a man feel tired Lay your fortune on the line, twenty-six ain’t past your prime Now the angel band has one more for the choir

He was a legend in his time, I don’t know the reason why When he’d sing a song you know I’d like to cry Now he’s on the other side, standing on God’s golden shore Singing country music for the Lord

Some folks think that this life ain’t worth living But if you have a song to sing you’ll last awhile And we’ll hear his song again, coming in on a hickory wind Grievous angel right beside him one more mile

He was a legend in his time, I don’t know the reason why When he’d sing a song you know I’d like to cry Now he’s on the other side, standing on God’s golden shore Singing country music for the Lord

LET IT BE ME (1962) (Mann Curtis/Gilbert Bécaud) 1962 broadcast as a medley (with ‘Rip It Up’ and ‘What I’d Say’) with The Legends on High Time with Jack Stir, WFLA-TV, Tampa FL. Tampa Bay television’s High Time was a live weekly "American Bandstand" style dance show that aired each Saturday afternoon at 4:30 on channel 8. Originally a French song, ‘Je t’appartiens’ (I Belong To You), and first recorded in its English form by The Everly Brothers in 1959, it has been covered by many singers including Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, , Tanya Tucker, , Tom Jones and with Jeff Lynn. French lyrics: Pierre Delanoë, 16th December 1918 - 27th December 2006; Gilbert Bécaud, 24th October 1927 - 18th December 2001; Mann Curtis aka Manny Kurtz (born Emanuel Kurtz), 15th November 1911 - 6th December 1984.

I bless the day I found you I want to stay around you And so I beg you Let it be me

Don’t take this heaven from one If you must cling to someone Now and forever Let it be me

Each time we meet love (Breaks into ‘What I’d Say’ at this point)

Rest omitted: I find complete love Without your sweet love What would life be

So never leave me lonely Tell me you love me only And that you’ll always Let it be me

There is another published verse not known to have been included in any recording by anyone: If for each bit of gladness Someone must taste of sadness

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I’ll bear the sorrow Let it be me

LIFE IN PRISON (1968) (Merle Haggard/Jelly Sanders) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/vocals; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/vocal; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/lead vocal; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track: Earl P. Ball - piano; JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford – banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 2). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). It can be also found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

The jury found the verdict, first degree They swore I planned her death to be I prayed they’d sentence me to die But they wanted me to live and I know why

So I’d do life in prison, for the wrongs I’ve done And I pray every night for death to come My life will be a burden every day If I could die my pain might go away

With trembling hands I killed my darling wife Because I loved her more than life My love for her will last a long, long time But I’d rather die, than live to lose my mind

And I’ll do life in prison, for the wrongs I’ve done And I pray every night for death to come My life will be a burden every day If I could die, my pain might go away If I could die, my pain might go away

LONESOME AND A LONG WAY FROM HOME (1971) (Delaney Bramlett/Leon Russell) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on 'Going Down The Road Feeling Bad' was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Out on the open highway Such a lovely day but something’s wrong Something sure is wrong, something’s gotta be wrong

Just left home this morning This old road keeps rolling on and on Rolling, rolling on and on, something gotta be wrong

Won’t somebody help me Somebody help me, somebody help me Somebody help me, somebody help me Somebody help me, somebody help me

I’ve never been so lonesome and long way from home Never been lonesome and long way Never been lonesome and long way from home

Out on the open highway

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Such a lovely day but something’s wrong Something sure is wrong, something’s gotta be wrong

Just left home this morning This old road keeps rolling on and on Rolling, rolling on and on

Won’t somebody help me Somebody help me, somebody help me Somebody help me, somebody help me Somebody help me, somebody help me

I’ve never been so lonesome and long way from home Never been lonesome and long way Never been lonesome and long way from home

Ah ha ha

LONG BLACK LIMOSINE (1969) (Vern Stovall/Bobby George) From The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can be again found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

There’s a long line of mourners Coming down our street Their fancy cars are such a sight to see They must be all your rich friends That you knew you in the city And now they’ve finally brought you Back to me

The papers told of how you lost your life Of the party and the fatal crash that night The race out on highway, the curve nobody seen Now you’re riding in that long black limousine

Well you said when you left That someday you’d be return In a fancy car, for all the town to see Now you’re back here, from the city And you finally got your dream Now you’re ridin’ in a long black limousine

The papers told of how you lost your life Of the party and the fatal crash that night The race out on highway, the curve nobody seen Now you’re riding in that long black limousine Now you’re riding in that long black limousine

Omitted verse: Through tear-filled eyes I watch as you ride by A chauffeur at the wheel dressed up so fine Well I’ll never, I’ll never love another Oh my heart, all my dreams, they’re with you In that long, long black limousine

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LONG ROAD AHEAD (1971) (Delaney Bramlett/Bonnie Bramlett/) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason, and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis, and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Say listen, Mister I need some place to spend the night A small hotel would do just fine

Give me directions please I think I’ll find my way alright I’m only passing through this town

‘Cause there’s a long road ahead And a lot to leave behind There’s a long road ahead I’m gonna leave it all Leave it all Leave it all behind yeah

It’s been a long time Since I’ve even had enough to eat Say can you spare me a quarter

I’ve walked for miles and miles Need to soothe my tired feet And that’s the gospel truth, Mister

‘Cause there’s a long road ahead And a lot to leave behind There’s a long road ahead Gonna to leave it all Leave it all Leave it all behind yeah

There’s a long road ahead And a lot to leave behind There’s a long road ahead, lord Gonna to leave it all Leave it all Leave it all

There’s a long road ahead, yeah And a lot to leave behind There’s a long road ahead Gonna to leave it all Leave it all Leave it all

There’s a long road ahead, yeah And a lot to leave behind There’s a long road ahead, lord lord Gonna to leave it all Leave it all Leave it all – behind – yeah

That’s all

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LOVE HURTS (1973) (Boudleaux Bryant) Performed/recorded as part of the GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Musicians: Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. On this track Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris perform a duet - regarded by many as the finest version of this song. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons: vocals & guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar. Originally recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1960 for the album A DATE WITH THE EVERLY BROTHERS. Covered by many artists. The Gram Parsons/Emmylou Harris version from 1973 has become very famous. Boudleaux Bryant, 13th February 1920 - 26th June 1987.

Love hurts Love scars Love wounds And mars Any heart Not tough Nor strong, enough To take a lot of pain Take a lot of pain Love is like a cloud Holds a lot of rain Love hurts Mmmm -mmm Love hurts

I’m young I know But even so I know a thing Or two I’ve learned From you I’ve really learned a lot Really learned a lot Love is like a stove Burns you when it’s hot Love hurts Love hurts

Some fools think of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness Some fools fool themselves I guess But they’re not fooling me I know it isn’t true, know it isn’t true Love is just a lie, made to make you blue Love hurts Mmmm-mmm Love hurts

Love hurts Mmmm-mmm Love hurts Ohhh-ohhh Love hurts

LOVESICK BLUES (1972) (Irving Mills/Cliff Friend) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972. Snatch only of the Hank Williams favourite.

I got a feeling I got a feeling called the blues Since my baby left me And I don’t know what to do, oh lord Then sit and cry, oh lord

I got the ......

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LUCILLE (1969) (/Richard Penniman - aka Little Richard) From The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. Can be found on YouTube. The lyrics below are taken from 6th April performance. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can be also found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube.

Lucille, please come back where you belong Lucille, please come back where you belong I’m beggin’ to you baby, please don’t leave me alone

Lucille, you don’t do your daddy’s will Ahhh - Lucille, you don’t do your daddy’s will There ain’t nothin’ to you but I love Lucille

Well I woke up this mornin’, Lucille was not in sight And I asked my friends about her but all their lips was tight Lucille, yeah - please come back where you belong I beggin’ to you baby, please don’t leave me alone

Well I woke up this mornin’, Lucille was not in sight And I asked my friends about her but all their lips was tight Lucille, oh please come back where you belong I’m beggin’ to you baby, please don’t leave me alone

Lucille, you don’t do your daddy’s will Oh-oh - Lucille, you don’t do your daddy’s will Well there ain’t nothin’ to you but I love Lucille Ohhhhh-ohhhhhh

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LUXURY LINER (1967) (Gram Parsons) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal; It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Well a luxury liner Forty tons of steel If I don’t find my baby now Then I guess I never will I’ve been a long lost soul For a long, long time

I’ve been around Everybody ought to know what’s on my mind You think I’m lonesome so do I, so do I

Well I’m the kind of guy That likes to make a livin’ runnin’ round And I don’t need a stranger To tell me that my baby’s let me down You think I’m lonesome, so do I, so do I

Well a luxury liner Forty tons of steel No one in this whole wide world Can change the way I feel I’ve been a lost soul For a long, long time

I’ve been around Everybody ought to know what’s on my mind You think I’m lonesome, so do I, so do I

Well I’m the kind of guy That likes to make a livin’ runnin’ round And I don’t need a stranger To tell me that my baby’s let me down You think I’m lonesome, so do I, so do I

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MACO LIGHT (1965) (Gram Parsons) Recorded September 1965 in New York City by Dick Weissman. Can be found on the Sierra Records mini CD, THE EARLY YEARS MINI CD. The song is based on a legend supposedly dating back to a train-wreck in 1867 in Maco, Brunswick County near Wilmington. Research, however, has determined that there was no accident in 1867 where a conductor was killed and no Joe Baldwin working for the Wilmington and Manchester, and that, at the time, railroad men referred to the location as Rattlesnake Grade - Maco was not established until much later. "Joe" was probably really a man named Charles Baldwin, a New York native born around 1833 who was killed in an accident near Rattlesnake Grade on January 3, 1856. See: http://www.kitgentry.com/spooklights_maco.html and http://moonspenders.com/railroad/NC_maco.htm

In the little town called Maco in the year of ‘49 A crewman died a-workin on a Georgia railroad line They couldn’t find his body so they left him to the night But his lantern keeps on searchin’ and it’s called the Maco light

Old Joe Baldwin was a worker and a minor railroad man He could couple sittin’ freight cars with the strength of his own hands When they were hitched he’d wave the lantern so the engineer would know That the cars were standin’ ready and he’d let the throttle go

Well one night there was a rainstorm and the sky was black as pitch Joe was standin’ ‘tween the cars; he didn’t see they were unhitched And he waved ‘em to the engines to get on underway But the screeching of the drivin’ wheels told Joe he’d have to stay

Well they couldn’t find his body and his crossin’ days are don But someday between the settin’ and the risin’ of the sun You can see his lantern burnin’ through the eerie Georgian night And the trains still hit their throttles when they pass the Maco light

You can see his lantern burnin’ through the eerie Georgian night And the trains still hit their throttles when they pass the Maco light

MAMA’S HUNGRY EYES aka HUNGRY EYES (1969) (Merle Haggard) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 2). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. Jimmy Lee Morris sings lead on this track. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

A canvas covered cabin in a crowded labour camp Stands out in this memory I revived For my daddy raised a family there, with two hard working hands And tried to feed my mama's hungry eyes

My daddy dreamed of everything, mama's faith was strong But us kids were just too young to realize That another class of people, put us somewhere just below One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes

Mama, never had the luxuries she wanted But it wasn't ‘cause my daddy didn't try She only wanted things she really needed One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes

I remember daddy praying for a better way of life But I don't recall a change of any size Just a little loss of courage, as their age began to show And more sadness for my mama's hungry eyes

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But it wasn't ‘cause my daddy didn't try She only wanted things she really needed One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes

Oh I still recall my mama's hungry eyes

MAN IN THE FOG (1970) (Bernie Leadon/Gram Parsons) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on this track, Leon Russell - piano. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn.

She calls me the man in the fog Take me, she says, just one time Our seats are so close in the dark and this feeling’s not mine I can’t stop, this feeling’s not mine

I came by her place once before Thought I would go for a ride I saw through the screen on the door how her old mama cried But she wouldn’t let me inside

My daughter is in such a fog She seems to be under a spell It’s all I can do just to keep you away if I can Soon as you’re gone she’ll be well

A note came along in the mail Be under my window at nine I got up the money for bail baby, everything’s fine We’re gonna make it this time

We can get lost in the crowd Places we already know Like all the parks and the taverns where old people go Waiting for winter’s white snow

MARY DON’T YOU WEEP (1965/6) (Dennis Hupp) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. NB: San Antonio is often pronounced ‘San Antone’. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Spoken: About ten miles out of San Antonio there’s an old Spanish mission. There, nearly 200 men fought and died and gave their lives for a thing we call liberty.

Mary don’t you weep for me But hold your head up high So you can live in liberty Tomorrow I must die Tomorrow I must die Tomorrow I must die

Santa Anna came from Mexico With six thousand men If we defend the Alamo Each man must fight like ten Each man must fight like ten Each man must fight like ten

His fires have lighted up the sky From here to St. Antonio But we must hold our banners high Although we fight alone Although we fight alone Although we fight alone

Houston tried to send for company Santa Anna was too strong This stand we make for liberty Won’t last too very long Won’t last too very long

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Won’t last too very long

Six times now he has charged the wall And made his cannons roar I fear tomorrow we shall fall For we can hold no more We can hold no more We can hold no more For we can hold no more

Mary don’t you weep for me But hold your head up high So you can live in liberty Tomorrow I must die

MENTAL REVENGE aka SWEET MENTAL REVENGE (1969) () Sung with The Flying Burrito Brothers as part of their live set and is included on the LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 2). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 2). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 4). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

Well I hope that the man that you’ve thrown yourself with Gets drunk and loses his job And every road that you travel on Is dusty, rocky and hard

You never were my woman ‘Cause you were never true So all in all if the curtain should fall Well I hope that it falls on you

I will have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge I will have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge

Well I hope that the train from Caribou, Maine Runs over your new love affair Then you’ll walk the floor from door to door And you’ll pull out your peroxide hair

You never knew how to love me You only made me blue So all in all if the curtain should fall Well I hope that it falls on you

I will have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge I will have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge

Well I hope that the man you’ve thrown yourself with Gets drunk and loses his job And every road that you travel on Is dusty, rocky and hard

You never were my woman ‘Cause you were never true So all in all if the curtain should fall Well I hope that it falls on you

I’ll have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge I’ll have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge I’ll have sweet Sweet, sweet mental revenge I’ll have sweet 86

Sweet, sweet mental revenge Ooh!

MILLER’S CAVE (1967) (Clements) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocalsrhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge – bass; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Way down south in the state of Georgia Through the swamps and Everglades There’s a hole in Tiger Mountain God help the man who gets lost in Miller’s Cave

I had a girl in Waycross, Georgia But she had unfaithful ways You know she made me feel unwanted Like the bats and the bears in Miller’s Cave

I caught her out one Sunday morning With a man they called Big Dave The meanest man in Waycross, Georgia I’d rather fight a mountain lion in Miller’s Cave

I called her down both her and David Said I’m gonna see you in your grave They laughed at me until I shot ‘em Put their cheating scheming bones to Miller’s Cave

You know she made me feel unwanted But I showed her I was brave The most wanted man in the State of Georgia They’ll never find me ‘cause I’m lost in Miller’s Cave

MORE AND MORE (1972) (Webb Pierce/Merle Kilgore) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972.

More and more I’m forgetting the past More and more I’m living at last

Day by day I’m losin’ my blues More and more I’m forgettin’ ‘bout you

But oh how I tried To keep you by my side And oh how I cried The day we said goodbye

Day by day I’m losin’ my blues More and more I’m forgettin’ about you

But oh how I tried To keep you by my side And oh how I cried The day we said goodbye

Day by day I'm losin’ my blues More and more I’m forgettin’ ‘bout you More and more I’m forgettin’ ‘bout you

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MR SPACEMAN (1968) (Roger McGuinn) Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an interesting and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

Woke up this morning with light in my eyes And then realized it was still dark outside It was a light comin’ down from the sky I don't know who or why

Must be those strangers that come every night Those saucer shaped lights put people uptight Leave blue green footprints that glow in the dark I hope they get home alright

Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along I won't do anything wrong Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along for a ride

Hey, I woke up this morning and I was feeling quite weird Had flies in my beard and my toothpaste was smeared Over my window, they'd written my name It said, So long McGuinn, we'll see you again

Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along I won't do anything wrong Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along for a ride

Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along I won't do anything wrong Hey, Mr. Spaceman Won't you please take me along for a ride

MY BACK PAGES (1968) (Bob Dylan) Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

Crimson flames tied through my ears, rollin' high and mighty traps Countless fires on flaming roads, using ideas as my map We'll meet on edges, soon, said I, proud 'neath heated brow Ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now

In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand, at the mongrel dogs who teach Fearing not that I'd become my enemy, in the instant that I preach Existence led by confusion boats, mutiny from stern to bow Ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now

Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth, rip down all hate, I screamed Lies that life is black and white, spoke from my skull I dreamed Romantic banks of musketeers, foundation deep somehow Oh but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now

Ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now

My guard’s stood hard while abstract tears, too noble to neglect Deceived me into thinking, I had something to protect Good and bad, I define these terms, quite clear, no doubt, somehow But I was so much older then I'm younger than that now Ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now

Omitted verses:

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Girls' faces formed the forward path from phony jealousy To memorizing politics of ancient history Flung down by corpse evangelists, unthought-of, though somehow Ah, but I was so much older then. I'm younger than that now

A self-ordained professor's tongue too serious to fool Spouted out that liberty is just equality in school Equality, I spoke the word as if a wedding vow Ah, but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now

MY UNCLE (1968) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass/piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

A letter came today from the draft board With trembling hands I read the questionnaire It asked me lots of things about my mamma and poppa Now that ain’t what I call exactly fair

So I’m heading for the nearest foreign border Vancouver may be just my kind of town ‘Cause they don’t need the kind of law and order That tends to keep a good man underground

Oh yeah

A sad old soldier once told me a story About a battlefield that he was on He said a man should never fight for glory He must know what is right and what is wrong

So I’m heading for the nearest foreign border Vancouver may be just my kind of town Cause they don’t need the kind of law and order That tends to keep a good man underground

Now I don’t know how much I owe my uncle But I suspect it’s more than I can pay He’s asking me to sign a three-year contract I guess I’ll catch the first bus out today

So I’m heading for the nearest foreign border Vancouver may be just my kind of town ‘Cause they don’t need the kind of law and order That tends to keep a good man underground That tends to keep a good man underground

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NELLIE NELLIE - see: HEY NELLIE NELLIE

NEVER ENDING SONG OF LOVE (1971) (Delaney Bramlett) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

I’ve got a never ending love for you From now on that’s all I wanna do From the first time we met I knew I’d have never ending love for you

I’ve got a never ending love for you From now on, that’s all I wanna do From the first time we met I knew I’d have a never ending love for you

After all this time of being alone Oh we can each other From now on

Ohh-ohh Feels so good I can hardly stand it

Never ending love for you From now on that’s all I wanna do From the first we met I knew I’d sing my never ending song of love for you

Do do do do do do do do Do do do do do do do do....

After all this time of being alone We can love one another Live for each other From now on

Ohh-ohh Feels so good I can hardly stand it

Never ending love for you From now on that’s all I wanna do (Ohh-oh) From the first we met I knew I’d sing my never ending song of love for you

I’ve got a never ending love for you From now on that’s all I wanna do From the first time we met I knew I’d sing my never ending song of love for you

Do do do do do do do do Do do do do do do do do....

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NEW SOFT SHOE, THE (1972) (Gram Parsons) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle. Also performed/recorded as part of the album GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973. Musicians: Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. A live performance is also included on the DVD with The Sierra Records GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. The Mister Walker referred to is probably Gordon W. Walker who owned the classic 1935 Auburn 851 C Boattail Speedster (see below) made by Auburn Motor Company which was bought by Errett Lobban Cord (the other name in the song) in 1924. Walker took ownership of this vintage car in 1959.

It was forty or fifty years ago A big shot played with time Mister Walker held the dough And both kept Cord in line Watched and checked on every single day Building his own special cars His very special way

Ooooo, the new soft shoe Ooooo, the new soft shoe

And then walking through a southern mall I saw a shoeshine stand A man was talking to a crowd Holding slippers in his hands Don't you know the same thing happens Each and every day Did you ever hear a song That’s hard to even play

Ooooo, the new soft shoe Ooooo, the new soft shoe

Then a colour TV broadcast Snuck in from New Orleans Showed me one more man who spoke And wore bright blue and green When you saw him talk his way Was when he showed his claws And spoke to people every day Just to get applause

Ooooo, te new soft shoe Ooooo, the new soft shoe, yeah Oooo-ooo the new soft shoe Ooooo, the new soft shoe, yeah...

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NO ONE KNOWS I’M LONESOME (2000) (Gram Parsons / Mike Ward) John Nuese, an International Submarine Band member, dug out a notebook of Parsons’ with which he had been entrusted upon Parsons’ death in 1973 and interested country performers Carl Jackson, Jim Lauderdale and Larry Cordle in turning some of its contents into songs though the posthumous collaborators only had half a dozen lyric fragments to work with. In some cases, they wrote new lyrics, and in all cases they composed music in Parsons’ country-rock style. A couple of the songs - ‘L.A. Customs Blues’ and ‘Blurry Slurry Night’ - do have some of Parsons’ style to them. Released on the 2000 album THE GRAM PARSONS NOTEBOOK - THE LAST WHIPPOORWHILL.

Tonight the moon is filled with doubt and sorrow And it’s shinin’ its emptiness on me The cold light of dawn will rise tomorrow And I’ll still be the same ole troubled me

No one knows I’m lonesome Nobody knows I’m blue No one knows inside a cold wind blows I’m lonesome and no one knows

I look out through this darkness and I wonder If this old heart will ever love again That midnight train is whining tearful thunder Why can’t drift away like the wind

No one knows I’m lonesome Nobody knows I’m blue No one knows inside a cold wind blows I’m lonesome and no one knows I’m lonesome and no one knows

NOTHING WAS DELIVERED (1968) (Bob Dylan) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track: Lloyd Green - pedal steel guitar. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano.

Nothing was delivered And I tell this truth to you Not out of spite or anger But, simply ‘cause it’s true Now you must provide some answers For what you sell was not received And the sooner you come up with it Then the sooner you can leave

Nothing is better, nothing is best Take care of your health and get plenty of rest

Nothing was delivered and it’s up to you to say Just what you had in mind When you made everybody pay Now I hope you won’t object to it Giving back all that you owe But the sooner you come up with it Then the sooner you can go

Nothing is better, nothing is best Take care of your health and get plenty of rest

No nothing was delivered I can’t say I sympathise With what your fate is going to be Yes, for telling all those lies No, nothing was delivered Yes, and someone must explain But as long as it takes to do this Then that’s how long that you’ll remain

Nothing is better, nothing is best

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Take care of your health and get plenty of rest

NOVEMBER NIGHTS (1966) (Gram Parsons) Although first recorded in 1966 this version of the track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. There is also an early 1965 recording with The Like available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. This demo was made via Gram’s friend Brandon deWilde’s contractual connection with RCA Records. However, the first one to release this song as a single was in fact the actor Peter Fonda in 1967 on the obscure Chisa label, b/w ‘Catch The Wind’ (the song), produced by Hugh Masekela. Fonda’s version can be found on the 2009 Rhino CD Where The Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968.

You say that you’re restless You say that you know me too well You’ve seen all my best and you’ve heard All the stories I tell You think you’ve been taken for granted You’re probably right

Still I remember a November night When the dawn on your doorway Shone white with frost And the soft love that always began With the touch of your hand And recall the mornings that tossed Your hair in the wind

Time’s made it meaningless I’m not insecure, you can tell But why am I leaving Unless time had only meant well There’s nothing left now to excite you No reason to try

Still I remember a candlelit sky And the summer surrounding the ground Where you and I lay And though we were always alone With our secrets known We both were aware and afraid Our closeness might end

My love’s like a dancer She weaves through the dangers complete Through well-rehearsed answers with Rational reasons for feet

And if it decreases or ceases to always seem right I’ll just remember a November night When the dawn on your doorway Shone white with frost And the soft love that always began With the touch of your hand And recall the mornings that tossed Your hair in the wind

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OH, DIDN’T THEY CRUCIFY MY LORD (1965) (F. Kodover/Arr. Gram Parsons) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Oh didn’t they crucify (Oh didn’t they crucify) my Lord Oh didn’t they crucify my Lord (you know my Lord) Oh didn’t they crucify my Lord And he never spoke a mumblin’ word He just hanged (he hanged) his head (his head) and died

Oh didn’t they speared (Oh didn’t they speared) him in the side Oh didn’t they speared him in the side (My Lord) Oh didn’t they speared him in the side And he never spoke a mumblin’ word He just hanged (He hanged) his head (His head) and died

Oh then the blood (Oh didn’t the blood) came tricklin’ down Oh then the blood came tricklin’ down (My Lord) Oh then the blood came tricklin’ down And he never spoke a mumblin’ word He just hanged (He hanged) his head (His head) and died

Oo-oooo-ooo-ooo Oooooo-ahhhhh-ahhhhh - My Lord

Oh didn’t they speared him in the side And he never spoke a mumblin’ word He just hanged (He hanged) his head (His head) and died

Oh didn’t they crucify (Oh didn’t they crucify) my Lord Oh didn’t they crucify (Oh didn’t they crucify) my Lord (Oh my lord) Oh didn’t they crucify my Lord And he never spoke a mumblin’ word He just hanged (He hanged) his head (His head) and died

OLDER GUYS (1996) (Gram Parsons/Chris Hillman/Bernie Leadon) Flying Burrito Brothers. Issued as a single in 1970 b/w ‘Down In The Churchyard’ and appeared on the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet/flugelhorn.

I don’t ever think about tomorrow What or why is all on another day And I think that it’s been said By somebody up ahead

The older guys tell me what it’s all about (whoo-hoooo) The older guys really got it all worked out (whoo-hoooo) Since we got the older guys to show us how I don’t see why we can’t stop right now

It’s so cold staying living down on the ocean

Dead on the beach is where I want to rent my home And I think that it’s been said By somebody up ahead

The older guys get the ladies with their style (whoo-hoooo) - yeah The older guys squeeze ‘em till it makes them smile (whoo-hoooo) What’s the sense of looking like a cop on the beat What’s the sense of looking like a girl on the street

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OLD JOHN ROBINSON (1968) (Chris Hillman/Roger McGuinn) Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

Old John Robertson he wore a Stetson hat People everywhere would laugh behind his back No one cared to take any time to find out What he was all about; fear kept them out

Children laughed and played and didn't know his name They could tell when he was coming just the same Walkin’ slow with old John's crippled wife by his side Then she sighed, then she died

Magic words from him would charm some children's ears But they laughed at him when he hid behind his tears All in vain was no game for he'd lost an old friend In the end, in the end

Old John Robertson he wore a Stetson hat People everywhere would laugh behind his back No one cared to take any time to find out What he was all about; fear kept them out

O MARY DON’T YOU WEEP - see: MARY DON’T YOU WEEP

ONE DAY WEEK (1966) (Gram Parsons) An early, rather Searchers/Beatle-esque International Submarine Band recording (14th September 1966) released as single b/w ‘Sum Up Broke’ on Columbia 4-43935 which didn’t go anywhere. It can be found on the Columbia Legacy edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO.

It’s been a long time since Saturday night I’ve got my mind on lovin’ you right It don’t hurt a bit when I watch the week roll by

There must be something I can do I try to spend a little more time with you I got a one-day week but I feel alright When I see you on Saturday night

One day to love you And give you all the help I can One day to kiss you And try to make you understand

Now, your Papa, all he does is gripe Your momma says I’m not your type Your brothers they don’t like the way I look

But baby it’s just a matter of time We’re gonna leave your people behind I got a one-day week but I feel alright When I see you on Saturday night

Well one day to love you baby Give you all the help I can One day to kiss you And try to make you understand

Well it’s been a long time since Saturday night I’ve got my mind on lovin’ you right It don’t hurt a bit when I watch the week roll by

There must be something I can do To try to spend a little more time with you I got a one-day week but I feel alright When I see you on Saturday night I got a one-day week but I feel alright When I see you on Saturday night

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS (1968) (Gram Parsons) As (firstly) performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal (but see below); Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/lead vocal (but see below); Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/lead vocal; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track: Barry Goldberg - piano; Lloyd Green - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. Post-production work on the SOTR album was disrupted when Gram Parsons’ appearance was contested by Lee Hazlewood, who contended that the singer was still under contract to his LHI record label - where he recorded with The International Submarine Band (ISB). While the legal problems were being resolved, McGuinn replaced three of Parsons’ lead vocals with his own singing, a move that still infuriated Parsons as late as 1973, when he told Cameron Crowe in an interview that McGuinn “erased it and did the vocals himself and fucked it up”. However, Parsons was still featured singing lead vocals on the songs ‘Hickory Wind’, ‘You’re Still on My Mind’ and ‘Life in Prison’. There has been speculation that McGuinn’s decision to re-record Parsons’ lead vocals himself was not entirely motivated by the threat of legal action, but by a desire to decrease Parsons’ presence on the album. The three songs that had their lead vocals replaced by McGuinn were ‘The Christian Life’, ‘You Don't Miss Your Water’ and ‘One Hundred Years from Now’, with the last featuring McGuinn and Hillman sharing vocals on the final album version. However, Parsons’ lead vocals weren’t completely eradicated from these songs and can still be faintly heard, despite having either McGuinn or Hillman’s voice overdubbed on them. The master recordings of these three songs, with their original Parsons’ vocals restored to full prominence, were finally issued as part of The Byrds box set in 1990. These same master recordings, featuring Parsons’ lead vocals, were also included as bonus tracks on disc one of the excellent 2003 Legacy Edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

One hundred years from this day Will the people still feel this way Still say the things that they’re saying right now

Everyone said I’d hurt you They said that I’d desert you If I go away You know I’m gonna get back somehow

Nobody knows What kind of trouble we’re in Nobody seems to think It all might happen again

One hundred years from this time Would anybody change their minds And find out one or two things about life

But people are always talking You know they’re always talking Everybody’s That I know it’s gonna work out right

Nobody knows What kind of trouble we’re in Nobody seems to think It all might happen again

ON MY JOURNEY HOME aka JOURNEY HOME (1965/6) (Trad. Arr. By George Wrigley) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal, verse one (with Joe); Paul Surratt - banjo/lead vocal verse two (with George); Joe Kelly - bass/lead vocal verse one (with Gram); George Wrigley - guitar/lead vocal verse two (with Paul). Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Ooooooooo-ooooooo Ahhhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhhh

When I can see my title clear to mansions in the skies I’ll bid farewell to every fear and wipe my weeping eye

And I feel like I’m on my journey home And I feel like I’m on my journey home

Should earth against my soul enrage and hellish darts be hurled Then I can smile at Satan's rage and face a frowning world

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And I feel like I’m on my journey home And I feel like I’m on my journey home

Let cares like a wild deluge come, let storms of sorrow fall May I but safely reach my home, my God, my heaven, my all

And I feel like I’m on my journey home And I feel like I’m on my journey home

Ooooooooo-ooooooo Ahhhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhhh

Ahhhhhhhhh-ahhhhhhhh

Omitted verse: There I shall bathe my weary soul in seas of heavenly rest And not a wave of trouble roll across my peaceful breast

OOH LAS VEGAS (1973) (Gram Parsons/Rik Grech) From Gram Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL album, released in 1974. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; - acoustic guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar.

Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you’re gonna make a wreck out of me

Well, the first time I lose I drink whiskey Second time I lose I drink gin Third time I lose I drink anything ‘Cause I think I’m gonna win

Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me - no Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you’re gonna make a wreck out of me

Well, the Queen of Spades is a friend of mine The Queen of Hearts is a bitch Someday when I clean up my mind I’ll find out which is which

Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you’re gonna make a wreck out of me

Well, I spend all night with the dealer Tryin’ to get ahead Spend all day at the Holliday Inn Tryin’ to get out of bed

Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Ooh, Las Vegas Ain’t no place for a poor boy like me Every time I hit your crystal city You know you’re gonna make a wreck out of me

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OUT OF CONTROL (1969) (/Darrell Edwards/Herbie Treece) Not to be confused with the later 1976 FBB track included on the album Airborne, with the same title but composed by Gene Parsons and . Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. Gram has altered the lyrics a little.

What goes on in the mind of a man in a bar Who sits and keeps drinkin’ - his thoughts strayed so far It’s the same old sad story that’s often been told One drink then another ‘til he’s out of control

Should he searched for contentment that he might hope to find From a honly tonk woman or a bottle of wine He shakes and he trembles even though he’s not old Like a leaf in a whirlwind he’s out of control

Now I’m just like that fella with his hands on a glass For me there’s no future, there’s only the past I’m a picture of others with a future so cold Like a leaf in a whirlwind I’m out of control

Should he search for contentment that he might hope to find From a honky tonk woman or a bottle of wine He shakes and he trembles even though he’s not old Like a leaf in a whirlwind he’s out of control Like a leaf in a whirlwind he’s out of control

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PRETTY BOY FLOYD (1968) () As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track: Roy Husky - double bass; John Hartford - acoustic guitar/banjo/fiddle; Chris Hillman - mandolin. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano.

Well gather round me children, a story I will tell About Pretty Boy Floyd the outlaw, Oklahoma knew him well It was in the town of Shawnee on a Saturday afternoon His wife beside him in a wagon as into town they rode

Then along come a deputy sheriff in a manner rather rude Using vulgar words of language - his wife she overheard Then Pretty Boy grabbed a long chain and the deputy grabbed a gun And in the fight that followed, he laid that deputy down

Then he ran through the trees and bushes - he lived a life of shame Every crime in Oklahoma was added to his name He ran through the trees and bushes on the Canadian River shore And many a starving farmer opened up his door

It was in Oklahoma City, it was on a Christmas day A whole carload of groceries with a letter that did say You say that I’m an outlaw, you say that I’m a thief Well, here’s a Christmas dinner for the families on relief

As through this life you travel, you meet some funny men Some rob you with a six-gun, and some with a fountain pen As through this life you ramble, oh as through this life you roam You will never see an outlaw take a family from your home

PRETTY POLLY (1968) (Roger McGuinn/Chris Hillman) An outtake recorded with The Byrds for the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/vocals; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Available on The Byrds box set and the Columbia/Legacy 2003 edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford – banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. ‘Pretty Polly’ aka ‘The Gosport Tragedy’ aka ‘The Cruel Ship’s Carpenter’ is a traditional English-language folk song found in the British Isles, Canada and the Appalachian region of North America among other places and has been adapted/changed by many artists. Other examples of such songs are ‘The Banks Of The Ohio’ and ‘Down In The Willow Garden’ aka ‘Rose Connolly’. Often based upon real events possibly where the young girl in question was pregnant out of wedlock and the man responsible was aiming by extreme measures to escape his responsibilities or a “shotgun” wedding.

There used to be a gambler who courted all around There used to be a gambler who courted all around He courted pretty Polly, such beauty never been found

Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come go along with me Pretty Polly, pretty Polly, come go along with me Before we get married, some pleasures to see

She jumped up behind him and ‘way they did go She jumped up behind him and ‘way they did go Down into the valley that was far below

They went a little further and what did they spot They went a little further and what did they spot But a newly dug grave with a spade lying by

Oh, Willy, hey Willy, I’m afraid of your ways Oh, Willy, hey Willy, I’m afraid of your ways I’m afraid you will lead my poor body astray

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I dug all your grave the better part of last night

Then he stabbed her in the heart till her heart’s blood did flow He stabbed her in the heart till her heart’s blood did flow Down into the grave pretty Polly did go

Now a debt to the devil, that Willy must pay A debt to the devil, that Willy must pay For killing pretty Polly and runnin’ away

PRIDE OF MAN (1965) () Although recorded 13th March 1965 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE – THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 – 1966 in 2000.

Turn around Go back down - back the way you came Can’t you see that flash of fire, ten times brighter than the day And behold the mighty city broken in the dust again Oh God, the pride of man broken in the dust again

Turn around Go back down - back the way you came Babylon is laid to waste, Egypt’s buried in her shame Their mighty men are beaten down, their kings are fallen in the ways Oh God, the pride of man broken in the dust again

Turn around Go back down - back the way you came Terror is on every side, lo the leaders are dismayed And those who put their faith in fire, in fire their faith shall be repaid Oh God, the pride of man broken in the dust again

Turn around Go back down - back the way you came Shout a warning to the nations, that the sword of god is raised ‘Gainst Babylon that mighty city, rich in treasure, wide in fame Oh God, the pride of man broken in the dust again Oh God, the pride of man broken in the dust again

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RACE WITH THE WIND (1965) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

As I stand, before the silent Rising sun And think of a race That can never be won A race that can never - have an end A race between me and the wind

The wind that bought me To where I stand From a comfortable home To a strange new land And ruined every hope and dream that I planned And me the saddest of men

I’ve watched it cause sorrow And anguish and strife And in terrible sorrows it murdered my wife And it’s come and it’s gone and it’s ruined my life Oh when will my sorrow all end And finish my race with the wind

Now it’s turned my hair silver And it’s wrinkled my face I’ve run and I’ve won ‘Til I’m too old to chase And now with my last breath I can see an end I’ve finally won my race with the wind The terrible wandering wind

RAINS CAME DOWN, THE (1965) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

The rain came down And soaked the earth The mist in the meadows Of a noble birth The only fortune For a man runnin’ round Searchin’ But the rains came down

The sound of the wind Has called me away Filled me with hope Of a free home someday The more I wander The more it resounds Searchin’ But the rains came down

I travelled the byways The roads without end I followed a rainbow In search of a friend The more I’ve wished for The less I have found Searchin’ But the rains came down

In my twenty-first summer I made up my mind To forget a fortune I never could find My hopes and my dreams

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Are soaked in the sod And on this hill I will meet my God

The only fortune For a man runnin’ round Searchin’ But the rains came down The rains came down But the rains came down

RENO STREET INCIDENT (1971) (Jesse Ed Davis) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 - 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track by track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

Now way downtown on Reno Street Just one block off Broadway Stands a low funky shingle shack Scarlet lights away

I heard that jukebox sing and shout From half a mile up the downtown block And I knew Oh yes I knew

I knew I had to find my way through ‘Cause I know what truth is true I want you Yes I do

Peepin’ in through the window When to my surprise Lookin’ back at me from the other side Was two great big old eyes

It was ?? Virgil’s old lady And she knew just what I want She took my hand and I clumb in the window She said we keep the front door locked

Said you know I’m gonna see you through ‘Honey I know what truth is true You want me too I said yes I do

Well she felt my jeans and said, honey how much have you got I said about thirty-five cents, I think She said, that’s not exactly what I’m talkin’ about But you go on ahead and baby just put it on out

They talk about the bridge over troubled water And you can ??? talk of power too But there’s just one thing I want you to know It ain’t your ????

I had to find my way through And she showed me what you can do If you want to

Honey you know I showed you what to do I won’t have to stretch your little guts off

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REPUTATION aka YOU GOT A REPUTATION (1966) () Although first recorded in 1966 this version of the track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. Also an outtake as recorded with The Byrds for the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/vocals; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Available on The Byrds box set and the Columbia/Legacy 2003 edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano.

Gram Parson’s 1966 version: Well, you’ve got a reputation For fooling around Can’t be my woman, baby You know you better settle down

‘Cause you ain’t doin’ nothin’ No, but tearin’ your own, reputation down Ooo-ooo now you know You ain’t doin’ nothin’ But tearin’ your own, reputation down

You’ve got a disposition For puttin’ me uptight Ain’t gonna be your foolin’, baby You know you better treat me right

‘Cause you ain’t doin’ nothin’ I know but tearin’ your own, reputation down Ooo-ooo now you know You ain’t doin’ nothin’ But tearin’ your own, reputation down Reputation down

But you’ve got a reputation, mama For puttin’ me uptight I ain’t gonna stand your foolin’, baby You know you better treat me right

‘Cause you ain’t doin’ nothin’ I know you’re tearin’ your own, reputation down Ooo-ooo now you know You ain’t doing nothin’ But tearin’ your own, reputation down But tearin’ your own, reputation down Tearin’ your own, reputation down Reputation down Reputation down Reputation down…..

The Byrds’ version: Well, you’ve got a reputation For running around Ain’t gonna take your fooling, baby You know you better settle down

Because you ain’t doing nothing You’re just tearing your own reputation down You keep on running around, you know And you ain’t doing nothing But tearing your own, reputation down

Now you’ve got a disposition You’re putting me uptight I know you’re always fishing baby But, I won’t bite

Because you ain’t doing nothing You’re just tearing your own reputation down You keep on running around, you know And you ain’t doing nothing But tearing your own, reputation down You keep tearing your own, reputation down 103

Keep tearing your own, reputation down

RETURN OF THE GRIEVOUS ANGEL (1973) (Gram Parsons) From Gram Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL album, released in 1974. Gram Parson - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals; Glen D Hardin - piano; James Burton - guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Herb Pedersen - acoustic guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar.

Won’t you scratch my itch sweet Annie Rich And welcome me back to town Come out on your porch or step into your parlour And I’ll tell you how it all went down Out with the truckers and the kickers and the cowboy angels And a good saloon in every single town

Oh and I remembered something you once told me And I’ll be damned if it did not come true Twenty thousand roads I went down, down, down And they all led me straight back home to you

‘Cause I headed west to grow up with the country Across those prairies with those waves of grain And I saw my devil And I saw my deep blue sea And I thought about a calico bonnet from Cheyenne to Tennessee

We flew straight across that river bridge Last night half-past two Switchman waved his lantern goodbye and good-day As we went rollin’ through Billboards and truck stops pass by the grievous angel And now I know just what I have to do

Spoken: Pick it for me James

And the man on the radio won’t leave me alone He wants to take my money for something that I’ve never been shown And I saw my devil And I saw my deep blue sea And I thought about a calico bonnet from Cheyenne to Tennessee

The news I could bring I met up with the king On his head an amphetamine crown Talked about unbuckling that old Bible belt And lighted out for some desert town Out with the truckers and the kickers and the cowboy angels And a good saloon in every single town

Oh but I remembered something you once told me And I’ll be damned if it did not come true Twenty thousand roads I went down, down, down And they all led me straight back home to you Twenty thousand roads I went down, down, down And they all led me straight back home to you

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RIP IT UP (1962) (Robert A. Blackwell/John S. Marascalco) 1962 broadcast as a medley (with ‘Let It Be Me’ and ‘What I’d Say’) with The Legends on High Time with Jack Stir, WFLA-TV, Tampa FL. Tampa Bay television’s High Time was a live weekly "American Bandstand" style dance show that aired each Saturday afternoon at 4:30 on channel 8.

Well it’s Saturday night I just got paid Fool about my money Don’t try to save My heart says, go go, have a time Cause it’s Saturday night And baby I feel fine

Gonna rock it up, gonna rip it up Gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up Gonna rip it up, have ball tonight

Well I got me a date I won’t be late Pick her up in my 88 Shag on down by the union hall Joint gets jumpin’ I’ll have a ball

Gonna rock it up, gonna rip it up Gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up Gonna rip it up, have ball tonight

Long about ten I’ll be flying high Walk on out in the open sky But I don’t care if I spend my dough ‘Cause tonight I’m gonna be one happy soul

Gonna rock it up, gonna rip it up Gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up Gonna rip it up, and have ball tonight

Well it’s Saturday night I just got paid Fool about my money Don’t try to save My heart says, go go, have the time Cause it’s Saturday night And baby I feel fine

Gonna rock it up, gonna rip it up Gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up Gonna rip it up, and have ball tonight

Well I got me a date I won’t be late Pick her up in my 88 (It’s as if the recording breaks off here) Oh yeah!

Well it’s long about ten, I’m flying high Walk on out in the open sky I don’t care if I spend my dough Tonight I’m gonna be one happy soul

Gonna rock it up, gonna rip it up Gonna shake it up, gonna ball it up I’m gonna rip it up, have ball tonight I’m gonna rip it up, have ball tonight I’m gonna rip it up, have ball tonight

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL GYPSIES (1971) (Roger Tillison) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 - 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track by track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

To the faraway places and friends All the people and the places I’ve been I’ll sing you a song but I won’t keep you long And I hear the playin’ The carnival callin’ me home

The rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight The carnival lights they play And the golden earrings dance in the light ‘Cause life is more than a game For tomorrow will soon be yesterday

For the loveless children who ride On the shadowless highways of night It’s all just the same, it’s all just a game But the winner takes nothin’ The loser gets all that remains

Oh the rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight The carnival lights they play And the golden earrings dance in the light ‘Cause life is more than a game For tomorrow will soon be yesterday Oh the faraway places and friends All the people and the places I’ve been I’ll sing you a song But I won’t keep you long I hear the tambourines playin’ The carnival callin’ me home

The rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight The rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight The rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight The rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight The rock and roll gypsies are ridin’ tonight……

ROCK OF AGES (1971) (Reverend Augustus Montague Toplady/Thomas Hastings) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Rock of Ages, cleft for me Let me hide myself in thee Let the water and the blood From the riven side which flowed Be of sin the double cure Cleanse me from its guilt and power

Rock of Ages, of my hands Can fulfil the law's demands Could my zeal no respite know Could my tears forever flow All for sin could not atone Thou must save, and thou alone

Nothing in the hands I bring Simply to the cross I cling

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Naked come to thee for dress Helpless, look to thee for grace Foul I to the fountain fly Wash me Saviour, or I die

While I draw this fleeting breath When my heartstrings break in death When I soar to worlds unknown See thee on the judgment throne Rock of Ages, cleft for me Let me hide myself in thee

ROLL ALONG KENTUCKY MOON - see: KENTUCKY BLUES

ROLLING STONE (1965) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

Well I guess I am a rolling stone I never will be free And I’ve always lived my life alone That’s how it has to be Lord That’s how it has to be

Well the tumble weeds and prairie grass Are what I love the best And from open plains to mountain pass I travel without rest Lord I travel without rest

Well I had a girl in Oregon Another one in Maine But I just a-kept on a-ramblin’ on It’s too hard explain Lord Too hard to explain

Well I guess some day I’ll settle down With a pretty girl like you But until that time comes a-rolling round I’ll be just passin’ through Lord I’ll be just passin’ through

Well because I am a rolling stone I never will be free And I’ve always lived my life alone That’s how it has to be Lord That’s how it has to be That’s how it has to be Lord That’s how it has to be

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RUN, LITTLE BOY, RUN (1965) (Gram Parsons) Recorded September 1965 in New York City by Dick Weissman. Can be found on the Sierra Records mini CD, GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS MINI CD.

Run little boy Little boy Catch ‘em on their way Catch the falling leaves Wait little boy Some day

Children skip through the summer day And spend their youth not having known That winter is just a skip away And somewhere an old man dies alone

Live your life as fast as you can There’s so many things to be done For soon you’ll grow to be a man Run little boy run Run little boy run

But death flies in on silent wings Suspended in the chilly air And hovers there a ghostly thing Gazing slowly here and there

You know he’s waiting there for you And you never hide your shadow in the sun So stop to see what lies before you and Run little boy run Run little boy run

And when he finally comes your way He’ll bear you off on silent wings On to where no-one can say On perhaps to better things

Your life is a game and you can win it If you gather all the pieces one by one One stop and you’ll never know what’s in it, now Run little boy run Run little boy run

One stop and you’ll never know what’s in it, so Run little boy run Run little boy run Run fast little boy run Run, run little boy run....

RUSSIANS ARE COMING, THE (1966) (Johnny Mandell) The International Submarine Band’s first (mainly instrumental) single release - cover of Johnny Mandell’s tune of the same name composed for the Norman Jewison film The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming.

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SEARCHIN' (1966) (Jerry Leiber/ Mike Stoller) Although recorded 26th December 1966 this did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000.

Gonna find her Gonna find her ‘Cause I been searchin’ You know I been searchin’ Searchin’ every, which a-way You know I been searchin’ Been searchin’ how My goodness gracious searchin’ Every which-a-way I’m like a Northwest Mountie You know I’ll bring her in some day

Well if I have to climb a mountain, child You know, I will And if I have to swim a river You know I will And if she’s a-hidin’ out on a blueberry hill Now I try my best to find that child You know I will ‘Cause I’ve been searchin’ I’ve been searchin’ now My goodness babe I been a-searchin’ every which-a-way I’m like a Northwest Mountie You know I’ll bring her in some day

Well now, Sergeant Friday and Charlie Chan Have got nothin’ child, on me Now the big Dick Tracy and all of the rest And a Big Boy or And if she’s hidin’ out I’m gonna trail her alone I’m gonna walk right down that street child Like a good boy should ‘Cause I’ve been searchin’ I’ve been searchin’ now My goodness gracious a-searchin’ every which-a-way I’m like a Northwest Mountie You know I’ll bring her in some day I'm like a Northwest Mountie You know I’ll bring her in some day I’m like a Northwest Mountie You know I’ll bring her in some day

SHE (1973) (Gram Parsons/Chris Ethridge) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle; - banjo. Produced by Gram Parsons & Rik Grech.

She She came from the land of the cotton The land that was nearly forgotten by everyone She She worked and she slaved so hard

Big old field was her back yard in the delta sun

Ooh, but she sure could sing Ooh, she sure could sing

Then he Looked down and he took a little pity The whole town swore he decided he’d help her some

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But he Didn’t mind if she wasn’t very pretty And deep inside his heart he knew she was the only one

Ooh, but she sure could sing Yeah, she sure could sing

She had faith, and she had believing She led all the people together in singing And she prays every night to the lord up above Singing hallelujah Hallelujah

They Used to walk singing songs by the river Even when she knew for sure she’d had to go away She Never knew what her life was to give her And never had to worry about it for one single day

Ooh my, but she sure could sing Ooh, she sure could sing

She had faith, she had believing She led all the people together in singing And she prays every night to the lord up above Singing hallelujah Hallelujah

She She came from the land of the cotton The land that was nearly forgotten by everyone She She worked and she slaved so hard A big old field was her back yard in the delta sun

Ooh yes, but she sure could sing My, my, my, she sure could sing Ooh, yeah and she sure could sing Ooh, and she sure could sing

SHE DARKED THE SUN (1968) (Gene Clark/Bernie Leadon) Gram plays piano along with contributing vocals on this previously unreleased 1970 recording which is included on the excellent Sierra Records 2016 album Gene Clark - The Lost Studio Sessions 1964-1982. Recorded spring 1970 with the Flying Burrito Bros., at the Sound Factory, produced by Jim Dickson. Gene Clark - lead vocal/acoustic guitar; Chris Hillman - vocal/bass; Gram Parsons - vocal/piano; Bernie Leadon - vocal/lead electric guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clark - drums.

It was not so long ago Maybe just a year or so I was lonely and was looking for someone

Went down south to New Orleans Still just searching for my dreams And that's when I saw her; that's how it all begun

She was there on that night ‘Cept for you I know I'm right I'll be with you, until my race is run She walked into my life with her cold evil eyes With the length of her mind she darked the sun

Well my memory tries to speak But, oh Lord, I'm feelin’ weak And I blame it on the fact that I was young

Though I know it may sound strange There is no way I can change What my fate had picked out for me now is done

She was there on that night ‘Cept for you I know I'm right I'll be with you, until my race is run 110

She walked into my life with her cold evil eyes With the length of her mind she darked the sun And with the length of her mind she darked the sun

SHE ONCE LIVED HERE (1969) (Autry Inman) Sung with The Flying Burrito Brothers as part of their live set and included on the double album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO (entitled: ‘Town Without Memories’). Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

The mayor gave me the keys to the city The welcome wagons already appeared Oh but again, I’ll be packing and leavin’ For it’s plain now, that she once lived here

I’ll never know what could make me forget her ‘Cause she was loved and love lives everywhere Could it be, that I’ll never stop saying I’ve got to go, for she once lived here

I see her face in the cool of the evening I hear her voice in each breeze loud and clear Oh, there must be a town without memories But not this one, for she once lived here

I see her face in the cool of the evening I hear her voice, in each breeze loud and clear Oh, there must be a town without memories But not this one, for she once lived here

Oh, I’ve got to go now, for she once lived here

SHE’S THE WOMAN I LOVE/GOOD TIME MUSIC (1966) (Danny Addams/Sam Moffitt/Sam Moffitt Jr.)/() Although recorded 18th April 1966 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000.

Well, I jumped in the river when I’m heading for home I’m goin’ to New York City and I’m getting along And when it’s high about my woman upstairs When I try to find my baby, she wasn’t anywhere The kind of woman you’ve seen Better tell me where Ah soon I Got to get back now She’s the woman I love but she ain’t home

Well I’m looking for a long tall good time too I look round woman get together with you I got me a note signed by my wife says I had to get away To get some living out of life The kind of woman you’ve seen Better tell me where Ah soon I Gotta to get back now She’s the woman I love but she ain’t home

Well I jumped in the river when I’m heading for home I’m goin’ to New York City and I’m getting along And when it’s high about my woman upstairs When I try to find my baby, she wasn’t anywhere The kind of woman you’ve seen Better tell me when I said I Got to get back now She’s the woman I love ah but she ain’t home

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She’s the woman I love but she ain’t She’s the woman I love but she ain’t

A woman around right side, uptight too Look around woman, get together with you I got me a note, signed by my wife says I had to get away To get some living out of life – oh when Kind of woman you’ve seen Better tell me when I said I Got to get together now She’s the woman I love but she ain’t home She’s the woman I love but she ain’t She’s the woman I love but she ain’t Oh no no No no no No no no

GOOD TIME MUSIC: I’ve been listening to my radio For two or three years And the music they were playing it’s so doggone bad It’s been offendin’ to my ears

The kids come over from the Mersey River And I haven’t seen since then So take off your shoes, think about the blues And

With the good time music That they played so long ago Hey don’t you know Talk about the good time music Yes, it’s back on the radio

I don’t want no more of an orchestra No foolish slide Don’t want no screaming ya-ya girls I’m gonna tell them to get on home

But if there’s one more Watusi Then I’ll have my heart desire To me it is a guitar, a harp and drum Just to set my soul on fire

With the good time music That we played so long ago Don’t you know Talkin’ about the good time music Yes, yes, yes, it’s back on the radio

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SHE THINKS I STILL CARE (1969) (Dickey Lee) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. This song was also recorded in 1970 - one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album.

Just because I asked a friend about her Just because I spoke her name somewhere Just because I rang her number by mistake today

And just because I haunt the same old places Where the memory of her lingers everywhere Just because I’m not the happy guy I used to be She thinks I still care

But if she’s happy thinking I still need her Then let that silly notion bring her cheer Oh but how could she ever be so foolish Where could she get such an idea

And just because I asked a friend about her Just because I spoke her name somewhere Just because I saw her then went all to pieces Oh she thinks I still care

Gram (spoken): Let’s legalise grass - what’d you say?

But if she’s happy thinking I still need her Then let that silly notion bring her cheer Oh but how could she ever be so foolish I wonder where could she get such an idea

Just because I asked a friend about her Just because I spoke her name somewhere Just because I rang her number by mistake today Oh, she thinks I still care Yes, she thinks I still care

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SIN CITY (1968) (Gram Parsons/Chris Hillman) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass/piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

This old town’s filled with sin It’ll swallow you in If you’ve got some money to burn Take it home right away You’ve got three years to pay But Satan is waiting his turn

This old earthquake’s gonna leave me in the poorhouse It seems like this whole town’s insane On the thirty-first floor A gold-plated door

Won’t keep out the Lord’s burning rain

The scientists say It’ll all wash away But we don’t believe anymore 'Cause we got our recruits And our green mohair suits So please show your I.D. at the door

This old earthquake’s gonna leave me in the poorhouse It seems like this whole town’s insane On the thirty-first floor A gold-plated door Won’t keep out the Lord’s burning rain

A friend came around Tried to clean up this town His ideas made some people mad He trusted his crowd So he spoke right out loud And they lost the best friend they had

This old earthquake’s gonna leave me in the poorhouse It seems like this whole town’s insane On the thirty-first floor A gold-plated door Won’t keep out the Lord’s burning rain

On the thirty-first floor A gold-plated door Won't keep out the Lord’s burning rain

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SING ME BACK HOME (1970) (Merle Haggard) From Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. There is a slightly different (lyrically) - previously unreleased version to be found on the album FARTHER ALONG. For the three other tracks the musicians were - Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO (entitled: ‘Town Without Memories’). Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. If you wonder why Merle Haggard wrote so much about prison - or going there - (listen also to ‘Mama Tried’ and the Byrds’ ‘’Life In Prison’ on their album Sweetheart Of The Rodeo), it is because he robbed a Bakersfield tavern in 1957 and served three years in San Quentin! Whilst an inmate, he saw Johnny Cash perform there and years later told Cash how much he had enjoyed the show. When Cash did not remember him being part of the show, Merle confessed he wasn’t in the show - he was in the audience!

The warden led a prisoner down the hallway to his doom And I got up to say goodbye like all the rest Then I heard him tell the warden just before he reached my cell Let my guitar playing friend do my request

Won’t you sing me back home with a song I used to hear Make my old memories come alive And take me away and turn back the years Sing me back home before I die

I recall last Sunday evening when a choir came in from town And got up to sing a few old gospel songs The I heard him tell the singer, “There’s a song my mama sang Would you sing it once before we move along”

Won’t you sing me back home, with song I used to hear Make my old memories come alive And take me away and turn back the years Sing me back home before I die Won’t you sing me back home before I die

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SING MY WAY HOME (1971) (Delaney Bramlett) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show - back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Ahhhhh La la la la la la Ahhhhh La la la la la la

Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home I’ve got to tell the birds and trees And all leaves that fall before my feet That I’m in love

Sing my way home Sing my way home I must explain the sweet reflection In my eyes because the night has left a memory That’s somehow still embedded there

Ahhhhh La la la la la la Ahhhhh La la la la la la

Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home It’s not so hard to understand The satisfaction of the man whose act Will only gift the world has had to offer him

Oooo

Sing my way home Sing my way home Surely now you wonder why Expressions of a happy guy Can show up in a smile And tell you pretty things of love

Ahhhhh La la la la la la Ahhhhh La la la la la la

Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home Sing my way home

Oooo-oooo Oooo-oooo

Sing my way home Come on, on home Sing my way 116

Sing my way home Come on now

SIX DAYS ON THE ROAD (1973) (Earl Green/Carl Montgomery) Performed/recorded as part of GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums/vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, NY. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar. A live performance is also included on the DVD with The Sierra Records GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Also a rare Gram Parsons Flying Burritos track originally only available on a Dutch album called HONKY TONK HEAVEN but more recently on FARTHER ALONG and on HOT BURRITOS. The lyrics vary slightly on this version. It was again recorded in 1972 by the post-Parsons Flying Burrito Brothers for the LAST OF THE RED HOT BURRITOS album - Chris Hillman being the only survivor from the original line-up. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is also available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970. A “Jimmy in white” is a GMC rig painted white. A “Georgia overdrive” is trucker-speak for coasting down a hill or more often a mountain with the transmission disengaged. 18-wheelers can only go so fast, and the engines slow them down when coasting, so to go faster they (dangerously!) take the engine out of gear.

Well I pulled out of Pittsburgh rolling down that Eastern seaboard I got my diesel wound up and she’s a-running like never before There’s a speed trap ahead alright But I don’t see a cop in sight and I’m gonna make it home tonight

I got ten forward gears and a Georgia overdrive Takin’ little white pills and my eyes are open wide I just passed a Jimmy in white I been passing everything in sight Six days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight

Well it seems like a month since I kissed my baby bye-bye I could have a lotta women but I’m not like some other guys I could find one to hold me tight But I could never make believe it’s alright Six days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight

Well the I.C.C. is a-checkin’ on down the line Now I’m a little overweight and my logbook’s way behind But nothing bothers me tonight I’m gonna dodge all the scales alright Six days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight

Yeah - my rigs a little old but that don’t mean she’s slow Got a flame from her stack and the smoke rolling like it’s coal Well my home town’s a-coming in sight And if you think I’m happy you’re right Six days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight Six days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight

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SLEEPLESS NIGHTS (1973) (Boudleaux & Felice Bryant) From Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers’ album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, released in 1976 – a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks: Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks (of which this is one) the musicians were: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. Often not properly acknowledged this was originally brilliantly recorded in 1960 by The Everly Brothers for their debut Warner Brothers album IT’S EVERLY TIME. Felice Bryant, 7th August 1925 - 22nd April 2003; Boudleaux Bryant, 13th February 1920 - 26th June 1987. Married in 1945, the Bryants started out recording records as ‘Bood & Fileece’ and ‘Bud & Betty’ before commencing a full-time songwriting career creating compositions and hits for just about everyone. This song was also recorded in 1970 - as one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album.

Through the sleepless nights I cry for you And wonder who, is kissing you Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart in two

Somehow through the days I don’t give in I hide the tears that wait within Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart again

Why did you go Why did you go Don’t you know Don't you know I need you

Through the sleepless nights I cry for you And wonder who, is kissing you Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart in two Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart in two Oh these sleepless nights will break my heart in two

Omitted verse: I keep hoping you’ll come back to me Oh let it be, please let it be Oh my love, please end these sleepless nights for me

SOMEBODY’S BACK IN TOWN (1972) (Doyle Wilburn/Don Helms/Teddy Wilburn) To be found on the Cowboy Music label’s THE LOST RECORDINGS, a bootleg CD of tracks all recorded in rehearsal in 1972. Also sung with The Flying Burrito Brothers as part of a medley with ‘Undo The Right’ during their live set and is included on the double album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO (entitled: ‘Town Without Memories’). Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube.

I just heard the saddest news somebody’s back in town (first line missed on tape) And I know just what he’s gonna do He’ll pick up where he left off his last time around Sad news today somebody’s back in town

Somebody’s back in town again, he’s gonna stay I guess you never really loved me anyway He’ll pick up where he left off his last time around Sad news today somebody’s back in town

Somebody’s back in town again, he’s gonna stay

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I guess you never really loved me anyway He’ll pick up where he left off his last time around Sad news today somebody’s back in town

Omitted verse: I know that I can’t change your ways We’ve been through that before His trap is set and you will walk right in He only wants a fly-by night affair and nothing more And you’re just fool enough to fall again

SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) (Roger McGuinn/Bob Hippard) Live with The Byrds at The Roundhouse, London, 6th July 1968. Lyrics vary a little from the original.

In nineteen and ninety-six we ventured to the moon Onto the Sea Of Crisis like children from the womb Journeyed ‘cross the great wall, plain beneath the mountain range And there we saw the pyramid, it looked so very strange

This beacon had a field of force that circled all around And not a man could get inside, no way could be found Been here for thousands of years before our life began Waiting very patiently for evolving man

When the galaxy was young they ventured to the earth They searched for life but finding none they left a beacon bright I look out on the Milky Way for people of the dawn And know that they will come someday but will our wait be too long

How wise they were to choose this place, they knew when we arrived That our atomic energy we’d harnessed and survived I look out on the Milky Way for people of the dawn And know that they will come someday but will our wait be too long

STILL FEELING BLUE (1972) (Gram Parsons) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle; Alan Munde - banjo. Produced by Gram Parsons & Rik Grech. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals & guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar. An early version can be found on the album THE LOST RECORDINGS. Also recorded live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS.

Time can pass and time can heal But it don’t ever pass the way I feel You went away a long time ago And why you left I never knew

The lonely days and lonely nights Guess the world knows I ain’t feelin’ right And when you’re gone the hours pass so slow And now I’m still feeling blue - yeah

And baby Since you’ve walked out of my life I never felt so low Can’t help but wonder why you had to go

There are many girls but I can’t say They come and go but still I feel this way And ever since the day you said goodbye No-one treats me like you used to do

I hope you’re out and happy now Doing up the town ‘cause you know how Every time I hear your name I want to die And now I’m still feeling blue

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All right

And baby Since you’ve walked out of my life I never felt so low Can’t help but wonder why you had to go

There are many girls but I can’t say They come and go but still I feel this way And ever since the day you said goodbye No-one treats me like you used to do

I hope you’re out and happy now Doing up the town cause you know how Every time I hear your name I want to die And now I’m still feeling blue And now I’m still feeling blue

STREETS OF BALTIMORE (1972) (/Harlan Howard) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle. Also performed/recorded as part of the GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Gram Parsons - guitar, vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums, vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar. A live performance is also included on the DVD with The Sierra Records GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. An early version from 1972 can be found on the album THE LOST RECORDINGS.

Well I sold the farm to take my woman Where she longed to be We left our kin and all our friends Back there in Tennessee Then I bought those one-way tickets She had often begged me for And they took us to the streets of Baltimore

Well her heart was filled with gladness When she saw those city lights She said the prettiest place on earth Was Baltimore at night Well a man feels proud to give his woman What she’s longing for And I kind of liked the streets of Baltimore

Then I got myself a factory job I ran an old machine And I bought a little cottage In a neighbourhood serene Then every night when I’d come home With every muscle sore She’d drag me through the streets of Baltimore

Well, I did my best to bring her back To what she used to be Then I soon learned she loved those bright lights More than she loved me Now I’m a-going back on that same train That brought me here before While my baby walks the streets of Baltimore While my baby walks the streets of Baltimore

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STRONG BOY (1967) (Gram Parsons) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who also contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Strong boy, you’re wrong boy You think you got my baby now But this fight ain’t quite won You sure did make A mighty big mistake Big muscles ain’t enough To make her run away from me She knows what kind of lover I can be

Strong boy, you’re wrong boy My baby likes to have her fun But I’m the one made your pass You did fine in your class But all that you’ve been holding Is a glove without a hand You may be her boy but I’m her man

Strong boy, you’re wrong boy You leave women everywhere You never get your fill You lost the prize My heart is twice your size How does it feel now that you’ve found One thrill you can’t try Stick around and watch my love go by

SUM UP BROKE (1966) (Gram Parsons) An early International Submarine Band recording (10th October 1966) released as single b/w ‘One Day Week’ on Columbia 4-43935 which didn’t go anywhere. It can be found on the Columbia Legacy edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO.

Do you hear me Look my way Do you hear me I gotta say

Should have done better But just don’t care Should have done better Love’s not fair Love’s not fair

I’ve been left a little far out I’ll forget all about, you now

Found a reason To take my time I’ve got my reason You’re off my mind You’re off my mind

I’ve been left a little far out I’ll forget all about, you now

Do you hear me Look my way Do you hear me I gotta say

You should have done better But just don’t care

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Should have done better Love’s not fair Love’s not fair

SURFINANNY (1965) (Gram Parsons) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar.

Why don’t you Come along, everybody come along To the lake and to the bay Bring your boat down to the river shore For it’s a, surfinanny today Well meet me down by the sea Surfinnay way Just grab you board and follow me And let’s surfinanny it anyway Put your boat down in the lake Let’s surfinanny today Then a wild day on the roll and wake Let’s surfinanny today

Why don’t you Come along, everybody come along To the lake and to the bay Bring your boat down to the river shore For it’s a, surfinanny today

Ride your board and stay on top Let’s surfinanny today And grab that wake and never stop Let’s surfinanny today

Why don’t you Come along, everybody come along To the lake and to the bay Bring your boat down to the river shore For it’s a, surfinanny today

Now you see how surfin’s done Let’s surfinanny today At Cypress Gardens in the Florida sun Let’s surfinanny today It’s the greatest I’m tellin’ you why Let’s surfinanny today You can wave at the girls as you ride by Let’s surfinanny today

Why don’t you Come along, everybody come along To the lake and to the bay Bring your boat down to the river shore For it’s a, surfinanny today

Why don’t you Come along, everybody come along To the lake and to the bay Bring your boat down to the river shore For it’s a, surfinanny today

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SWEET DREAM BABY (HOW LONG MUST I DREAM) aka DREAM BABY (1969) (Cindy Walker) From The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. Also performed (as ‘Dream Baby’) by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Palomino, North Hollywood 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO (entitled: ‘Town Without Memories’). Recording not great. It can also be found on YouTube. Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. This song, as ‘Dream Baby’ was also recorded in 1970 - one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album.

Sweet dream baby Sweet dream baby Sweet dream baby How long must I dream

Oh, dream baby Got me dreamin’ sweet dreams Whole day through now Dream baby Got me dreamin’ sweet dreams At night-time too I love you and I’m dreamin’ of you But that won’t do Dream baby, you can stop my dreamin’ You can make my dreams come true

Sweet dream baby Sweet dream baby Ah, sweet dream baby How long must I dream

Dream baby Got me dreamin’ sweet dreams - ooh Dream baby Got me dreamin’ sweet dreams Night-time too I love you and I and I’m dreamin’ of you But that won’t do Dream baby, you can stop my dreamin’ You can make my dreams come true

Oh, sweet dream baby Sweet dream baby Yeah - sweet dream baby How long must I dream How long must I dream I said how long must I dream

SWEET MENTAL REVENGE - see: MENTAL REVENGE

SYNTHETIC FLESH (1973) (????) Instrumental performed live on the 1973 Fallen Angels tour. A recording on the Fallen Angels show held Oliver’s Boston M.A. is available as a bootleg and on YouTube. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - Bass; N.D. Smart II - drums/vocals; special guest - Barry Tashian - vocals/guitar.

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TAKE MESSAGE TO MARY (1959) (Boudleaux & Felice Bryant) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. Originally recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1959. Covered by numerous artistes most notably Bob Dylan on his SELF PORTRAIT album. Felice Bryant, 7th August 1925 - 22nd April 2003; Boudleaux Bryant 13th February 1920 - 26th June 1987. Married in 1945, Felice & Boudleaux Bryant started out recording records as ‘Bood & Fileece’ and ‘Bud & Betty’ before commencing a full-time songwriting career creating compositions and hits for just about everyone.

Take a message to Mary But don’t tell her where I am Take a message to Mary But don’t say I’m in a jam Just tell her I’ve gone to see the world Or tell her that my ship set sail But please don’t mention my lonely room

No don’t tell her I’m in jail No don’t tell her I’m in jail

Take a message to Mary But don’t tell her what I’ve done Please don’t mention the stagecoach Or the shot from a careless gun Just tell her I had to change my plans And cancel out the wedding day But please don’t mention my lonely cell Where I’m gonna pine away Until my dying day

Take a message to Mary But don’t tell her all you know My heart’s aching for Mary Lord knows I miss her so Just tell her I’ve gone to Timbuktu Or tell her that I’m searching for gold You can tell her she’d better find someone new To cherish and to hold Oh Lord, this cell is cold

Mary, Mary

TAKE ME TO HEART - see: DO RIGHT WOMAN

TALKIN’ ABOUT JESUS (1971) (Traditional) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

Excellent at this track is the lyrics are virtually impossible to transcribe. There is a lot of improvised and rather indistinct singing, like a semi-organised musical jam session. There is a lot of repetition of “Talkin’ about Jesus”.

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THAT KIND OF LIVIN’ (1965) (Gram Parsons) 1965 demo recorded in New York City by Dick Weissman. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. Gram later made full studio recordings of a number of these songs that, sadly, are lost.

Well when I was just a little bitty baby Eatin’ from my momma’s hand I made up my mind that I’d live for myself And I’d never have to answer to any one man Lose a thousand dollars at a sittin’ and I’d never shed a tear Yeah but that kind of livin’ is a long, long way from here

And when I was a-growin’ when I spend my days a-knownin’ That I’d soon be out on my own A-thinkin’ what was funny how I’d wrap myself in honey And I’d never have to bother with askin’ for a loan Buy myself a Cadillac and make ten thousand dollars a year Yeah but that kind of livin’ is a long, long way from here

Well I’m a-goin’ to Arizona where a new wind is a-blowin’ And the long-time train ain’t around But the hills are gettin’ steeper and the river’s getting’ deeper And before too long - afraid I might drown I’d like to find a brand new Sunday when the Mondays ain’t so hungry - and the air is fresh and clear Yeah but that kind of livin’ is a long, long way from here

Well I’m a-goin’ to Arizona where a new wind is a-blowin And the long-time train ain’t around But the hills are gettin’ steeper and the river’s getting’ deeper And before too long - afraid I might drown I’d like to find a brand new Sunday when the Mondays ain’t so hungry - and the air is fresh and clear Yeah but that kind of livin’ is a long, long way from here Yeah but that kind of livin’ is a long, long way from here Yeah but that kind of livin’ is a long, long way from here

THAT’S ALL IT TOOK (1972) (Darrell Edwards/Carlos Grier/George Jones) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle. Also recorded live with The Fallen Angels at Max’s Kansas City, NYC, NY 9th March 1973. Gram Parsons - lead vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; N. D. Smart - drums; Kyle Tullis - electric base; Jock Bartley - electric guitar. It can be found on the bootleg album YOURS TRULY ANONYMOUS. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals & guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals & guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar.

That’s all it took The mention of your name And all my love for you burst into flames I tried so hard To let you go but look how How I still tremble at your name That’s all it took

That’s all it took To make me know that I still care It seems my heart just can’t give up The dreams we used to share I tell my friends I’m happy But they read me like a book And when today I heard them say your name That’s all it took

That’s all it took To make me yearn for your embrace I guess I might as well admit No one can take your place I fell for you completely Sinker, line and hook And when today I heard them say your name That’s all it took And when today I heard them say your name

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That’s all it took

THAT’S ALL RIGHT aka THAT’S ALL RIGHT MAMA (1967) (Arthur Crudup) From the album SAFE AT HOME with the International Submarine Band (ISB), a 1968 release after Gram Parsons had joined The Byrds. Gram Parsons - vocals/rhythm guitar; Bob Buchanan - vocals/rhythm guitar; Jon Corneal - vocals/drums; John Nuese - lead guitar; Earl ‘Les’ Bail - piano; ‘Good ole’ JayDee Maness - steel guitar; Chris Ethridge - bass; Suzi Jane Hokom - harmony vocal. Glen Campbell also played guitar and possibly provided harmony vocal. It is rumoured that Don Everly (who contributed to the sleeve-notes) also provided harmony vocals. He was certainly complimentary about the album and the band. Produced by Suzi Jane Hokom. Engineers: Mike Lietz and Eddie Bracket.

Well my mama she done told me Papa done told me too Son, that gal you’re foolin’ with She ain’t no good for you But that’s all right, that’s all right That’s all right now mama, anyway that you do

Well I stand at my window I hang my head and cry I hate to lose that woman Hate to say goodbye But that’s all right, now that’s all right That’s all right now mama, anyway that you do

Well baby one of these mornings Lord it won’t be long You’re gonna look for me And daddy will be gone But that’s all right, that’s all right That’s all right now mama, anyway that you do That’s all right now mama, anyway that you do That’s all right now mama, anyway that you do

THAT’S HOW STRONG MY LOVE IS (1969) (Roosevelt Jamison) Track from the 1969 album, Rock Salt & Nails, the debut album by . It is a pioneering Country rock/ album with guest musicians Gram Parsons, Gene Clark and James Burton. Gram plays organ on this song. Also recorded by The Rolling Stones.

If I was the sun way up there I'd go with my love everywhere I'll be the moon when the sun’d down To let you know I'm still around That's how strong my love is Oh now that's how strong my love is That's how strong my love is Oh now that's how strong my love is

I'll be the weeping willow, drowning in my tears You can go swimming when you're here I'll be the rainbow when the sun is gone Wrap you in my colours that’ll keep you warm Well that's how strong my love is Oh now that's how strong my love is Yeah that's how strong my love is Yeah that's how strong my love is

I'll be the ocean so deep and wide I'll catch all the tears when you cry I'll be the breeze when the storm is gone To dry your eyes and keep you warm And that's how strong my love is baby Oh now that's how strong my love is Yeah now that's how strong my love is Oh now that's how strong my love is

I'll be the ocean so deep and wide I'll catch all the tears when you cry I'll be the breeze when the storm is gone To dry your eyes and keep you warm Now that's how strong my love is baby Oh now that's how strong my love is

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Yeah now that's how strong my love is Oh now that's how strong my love is

THAT’S THE BAG I’M IN (1966) (Fred Neil) Although recorded 18th April 1966 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000.

Every morning when I wake up Burn my fingers on the coffee pot Toast is cold and the juice is always hot I’d start over but I but know I’d rather not Same thing’ll happen again ‘Cause that’s the bag I’m in

Other day when I was walking down the street Whistling the blues to the tapping of my feet Some old bag called the cop on the happens every time

Every morning when I wake up Miss my connection and I’m late for work again I ain’t seen the sunshine since I can’t remember when I guess they’ll drop the atom bomb the day my ship comes in Sometimes you just can’t win

Every morning when I wake up Burn my fingers on the pot Toast is cold and the orange juice is hot I’d start over but I guess I’d better not Same thing’ll happen again ‘Cause that’s the bag I’m in

Every morning when I wake up Miss my connection and I’m late for work again I ain’t seen the sunshine since I can’t remember when I guess they’ll drop the atom bomb the day my ship comes in Sometimes you just can’t win

Every morning when I wake up Burn my fingers on the pot Toast is cold and the juice is always hot I’d start over but I guess I’d better not Something’ll happen again and again and again and again and again ‘Cause that’s the bag I’m in

Omitted verse: Jukebox playing the same old melody Keep on bringing back those blue memories This evil feeling’s gonna be the death of me I think I’m going out of my mind

THEY STILL GO DOWN (1965) (Dick Weissman) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET. A version is also on ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965-1966.

My daddy was a miner Granddaddy was too My uncle died in a rock slide Before the rescue team got through And they still go down And they still go down Into the earth And then inside all covered with dirt And they still go down

Down in old wide Utah Back to Coal Creek Tennessee Many a man lyin’ dead now But you got to have those medals you see And they still go down And they still go down

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Into the earth And then inside all covered with dirt And they still go down

Maybe they’ll find a new way to mine You won’t have to go in the ground But there’re thousands with spots on their lungs now Who still watch their lives trickle down And they still go down And they still go down Into the earth And then inside all covered with dirt And they still go down And they still go down And they still go down...

$1000 DOLLAR WEDDING (1973) (Gram Parsons) From Gram Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL album, released posthumously in 1974. Gram Parson - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - harmony vocals; Glen D Hardin - piano; James Burton - guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Herb Pedersen - acoustic guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar. There is a 1969 demo recorded at Jimmi Seiter’s house in New York which is included as and extra track on the album, GRAM PARSONS WITH THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOOM. There is also a post 1970 recording which can be found on the Sierra Records mini CD, THE EARLY YEARS MINI CD. This song was also recorded in 1970 - one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album.

‘Twas a thousand dollar wedding Supposed to be held the other day And with all the invitations sent The young bride went away When the groom saw people passing notes Not unusual, he might say But where’re the flowers for my baby I’d even like to see her mean old mama And why ain’t there a funeral If you’re gonna act that way

I hate to tell you how he acted when the news arrived He took some friends out drinking And it’s lucky they survived ‘Cause he told them everything there was to tell there along the way And he felt so bad when he saw the traces Of old lies still on their faces So why don’t someone here just spike his drink Why don’t you do him in some old way Supposed to be a funeral It’s been a bad, bad day

The Reverend Doctor William Grace Was talking to the crowd All about the sweet child’s holy face And the saints who sung out loud And he swore the fiercest beasts Could all be put to sleep the same silly way And where’re the flowers for the girl She only knew she loved the world And why ain’t there one lonely horn – with one sad note to play Supposed to be a funeral It’s been a bad, bad day Ooh, supposed to be a funeral It’s been a bad, bad day

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TOGETHER AGAIN (1970) () From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks the musicians were: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles. There is also an early 1967 recording with Brandon deWilde singing lead with Gram Parsons and The Like backing him - available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

Together again My tears have stopped falling The long lonely nights Are now at an end The key to my heart You hold in your hand And nothing else matters now We’re together again

Together again The grey skies are gone You’re back in my arms Now there you belong The love that I knew Is living again And nothing else matters now We’re together again No nothing else matters now baby We’re together again

TOMORROW IS A LONG TIME(1968) (Bob Dylan) The Flying Burrito Brothers recorded this song when working on an early aborted attempt at ‘$1000 Wedding’. The session, also including a Parsons/Hillman compositions ‘Two Hearts’ and ‘Last Date’ was produced by Jim Dickson but the recordings are lost - thus far!

TO LOVE SOMEBODY (19??) (Robin & Barry Gibb) An excellent Flying Burrito Brothers outtake from the ‘Deluxe’ band era sessions. It can be found on numerous compilation including FARTHER ALONG. Harmony vocal - Dillard Herb Pederson. Famous Bee Gees song covered many artists.

There’s a light A certain kind of light That never shines on me I want my life to be Here with you To live with you

There’s a way I know everybody says Just to do everything that I can But what good will it do If I can’t have you If I can’t have you

Baby You don’t know what it’s like You just don’t know what it’s like To love somebody To love somebody The way I love you

I’m just a man Can’t you see that’s what I am And I breathe every breath that I take for you But what good would breathin’ do If I can’t have you If I can’t have you

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You don’t know what it’s like You just don’t know what it’s like You don’t know what it’s like You just don’t know what it’s like To love somebody To love somebody The way I love you

TONIGHT THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN (1970) (Merle Haggard) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, released in 1976 - a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one): Gram Parsons - guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, Los Angeles. For the three other tracks the musicians were: Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar/vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin, fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s in Los Angeles.

Each night I leave the barroom when it’s over Not feelin’ any pain at closin’ time But tonight your memory found me much too sober Couldn’t drink enough to keep you off my mind

Tonight the bottle let me down And let your memories come around The one true friend I thought I’d found Tonight the bottle let me down

I’ve always had a bottle I could turn too And lately I’ve been turnin’ every day But the wine don’t take effect the way it used to do Now I’m hurtin’ in an old familiar way

Ooo - tonight the bottle let me down And let your memory come around The one true friend I thought I’d found Tonight the bottle let me down Tonight the bottle let me down

TOWN WITHOUT MEMORIES - see: SHE ONCE LIVED HERE

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TRAIN SONG, THE (1969) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) Originally released as a Flying Burritos single, it can be found on HOT BURRITOS – ANTHOLOGY 1969 – 1972. It is also on The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. The lyrics differ slightly. Also performed (twice) by The Flying Burrito Brothers, Palomino, North Hollywood, C.A. 8th June 1969 (Sets 1 & 2). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Discs 1 & 2). The full albums are again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Discs 3 & 4). It can also be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can be found on YouTube. Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can be found on YouTube and the CD UNDER YOUR SPELL AGAIN.

This is to you Grandma

Six more days and I’ll be gone Get on the train that takes me home That old train’s where I belong Home’s gonna feel just fine When that old train’s gonna move me down the line

Yes I know him and you do too There’s a lot he can do for you Looking down from on his throne Gonna make your road alright Just let him keep his arms around you tight

He gave this world to you and me For going fishing in the creek So find yourself a little girl The world’s gonna be alright Just keep your arms around each other tight

Oooooo

Move on, move on down the line (keep on, keep on movin’ on) Ohh, move on, move on down the line – better keep movin’ on Move on, move on down the line – yeah wait ‘til the train is gone Move on, move on down the line Move on, move on down the line Move on, move on down the line....

TRIBAL GATHERING (1968) (Dave Crosby/Chris Hillman) Live with The Byrds at The Roundhouse, London, 6th July 1968. Lyrics are pretty indistinct so those below are taken from the original Notorious Byrds Brothers album - the recording of which of course did not involve Gram Parsons.

She'll hand to you a stick of sandalwood A little smile and then she'll disappear Back into a crowd of happy people Looking like they never came from here

Strange thing, gathering of tribes Strange thing, gathering of tribes

A Macedonian, a pilot comes A-laughing at a German jest or joke A friendly motorcycle angel comes To sit and talk awhile, and share a smoke

Strange thing, gathering of tribes Strange thing, gathering of tribes

Pretty little whirling butterfly All the prettiest girls go dancing by Caught up in the sound of talking drums Lost herself out in the wheel of sound

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Strange thing, gathering of tribes Strange thing, gathering of tribes

TRUCK-DRIVIN’ MAN (1966) (not to be confused with DRUG STORE TRUCK-DRIVIN’ MAN) (Terry Fell) An early recording by The International Submarine Band (February 1966), released as a single on the Ascot label, AS 2218, the B-side of the ISB instrumental ‘The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming’ for the film of the same title. ‘Truck Drivin’ Man can be found on the Columbia Legacy edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO.

I stopped at a roadhouse in Texas It was a little place called Hamburger Dan’s I heard that old jukebox a-playin’ A song about a truck-drivin’ man

Pour me another cup of coffee For it is the best in the land I’ll put a nickel in the jukebox And play the truck-drivin’ man

The waitress just brought me some coffee I thanked her but called her again And I said that old song sure does fit me For I am a truck-drivin’ man

Pour me another cup of coffee For it is the best in the land I’ll put a nickel in the jukebox And play the truck-drivin’ man

I climbed back aboard my old semi And then like a flash I was gone I got them old truck wheels a-rollin’ Now I’m on my way to San Antone

Pour me another cup of coffee For it is the best in the land I’ll put a nickel in the jukebox And play the truck-drivin’ man And play the truck-drivin’ man

Omitted verse: When I get my call up to Glory They’ll take me away from this land I’ll head this old truck up to heaven ‘Cause I’m a truck-drivin’ Man

TULSA COUNTY (1971) ( - adapted lyrics) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 - 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track-by-track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere! Also recorded by The Byrds for their 1969 album Ballard Of .

Night-time gets so lonely Since I’ve been in Tulsa County And I don’t know just what I’m gonna do

Well I guess I’m gonna mosey Down along the southern border ‘Cause I know I’ve got to get away from you

Yeah - I don’t know Just where I’ll go now Guess I’ll go Well I’ll mosey on south down to Mexico

Got your note in Charleston Said you needed my assistance When I showed up there was nowhere to go

Now, I don’t know Which way to go now

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Guess I’ll go Well I’m movin’ on south down to Mexico

I must not be a wise man If I keep on comin’ round Oh Lord, what keeps me in your town

Oh Lord, that Tulsa County You’re not gonna ???? without it Red-headed woman wants me to get a haircut Man I can’t ????? Red hair - that’s a red neck Goin’ on south down to Mexico They got something down in Mexico make you feel all right

Oh Lord Let me outta here Oh Lord Oh Lord

TURN! TURN! TURN! (1968) (Book of Ecclesiastes/Pete Seeger) Performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an especially vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

To everything Turn, turn, turn Turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything Turn, turn, turn There is a season Turn, turn, turn, And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time of love, a time of hate A time of war, a time of peace A time you may embrace A time to refrain from embracin’

To everything Turn, turn, turn, There is a season Turn, turn, turn, And a time to every purpose under heaven

A time to gain, a time to lose A time to rend, a time to sew A time for love, a time for hate A time for peace; I swear it's not too late

Omitted verse: A time to build up, a time to break down A time to dance, a time to mourn A time to cast away stones A time to gather stones together

TWO HEARTS (1968) (Gram Parsons/Chris Hillman) The Flying Burrito Brothers recorded this song when initially working on an early aborted attempt at ‘$1000 Wedding’. The session, also including Bob Dylan’s ‘Tomrrow Is A Long Time’ and another Parsons Hillman song ‘Last Date’, was produced by Jim Dickson but the recordings are lost - thus far!

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UNDER YOUR SPELL AGAIN (1968) (Buck Owens) Live with The Byrds at The Roundhouse, London 7th June 1968.

Well I swore the last time that you hurt me gal That I wouldn't see you if you came around But I can’t tell my heart what’s right or wrong And I been so lonesome, since you been gone

You've got me under your spell again Sayin' those things again Makin' me believe that you're still mine You've got me, dreamin' those dreams again Thinking those things again I've gotta take you back just one more time

Now, everybody tells me that I'm a fool That I should have never put my faith in you And way down deep inside, I guess I know it's true But no one else can make me feel the way you do

You've got me under your spell again Sayin' those things again Makin' me believe that you're still mine You've got me, dreamin' those dreams again Thinking those things again I've gotta take you back just one more time I've gotta take you back just one more time

UNDO THE RIGHT (1969) (Willie Nelson/Hank Cochran) Sung with The Flying Burrito Brothers as part of a medley with ‘Somebody’s Back In Town’ during their live set and is included on the double album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. Also performed as part of a medley with ‘Somebody’s Back In Town’ by The Flying Burrito Brothers (Set 1), Palomino, North Hollywood, C.A. 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can be found on YouTube.

If you can’t say you love me, say you hate me And that you’ll regret each time I held you tight If you can’t say you’re sorry, then forsake me If you can’t undo the wrong Undo the right

It’s too late to say your heart is filled with sorrow You can’t undo what’s done, why do you try So before you go away and leave me lonely If you can’t undo the wrong Undo the right

It’s too late to say your heart is filled with sorrow You can’t undo what’s done, why do you try So before you go away and leave me lonely If you can’t undo the wrong Undo the right If you can't undo the wrong Undo the right

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WAKE UP LITTLE SUSIE (1969) (Boudleaux & Felice Bryant) Performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube. Originally recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1957 as their follow-up to ‘Bye Bye Love’. Covered by numerous artists; the UK’s King Brothers had a hit with it in 1957 and Simon & Garfunkel sang it in their live performances, including it on the Concert In Central Park album. Felice Bryant, 7th August 1925 - 22nd April 2003; Boudleaux Bryant, 13th February 1920 - 26th June 1987. Married in 1945, the Bryants started out recording records as ‘Bood & Fileece’ and ‘Bud & Betty’ before commencing a full-time songwriting career creating compositions and hits for just about everyone.

Wake up, little Susie, wake up Wake up, little Susie, wake up

We’ve both been sound asleep Wake up little Susie and weep The movie’s over, it’s four o’clock And we’re in trouble deep Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie

Well, what are we gonna tell your Ma-ma What are we gonna tell your Pa What are we gonna tell our friends When they say, “Ooh la la!” Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie

Well, we told your Mama that you’d be in by ten Susie baby, looks like we goofed again Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie We’ve gotta go home

Wake up, little Susie, wake up Wake up, little Susie, wake up

The movie wasn’t so hot It didn’t have much of a plot We fell asleep, our goose is cooked Our reputation is shot Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie

Well, what are we gonna tell your Ma-ma What are we gonna tell your Pa What are we gonna tell our friends When they say, “Ooh la la!” Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie

Well, we told your Mama that you’d be in by ten Oh, Susie baby, looks like we goofed again Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie We’ve gotta go home

WALK THAT ROAD - see: ANOTHER PLACE, ANOTHER TIME

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WASHITA LOVE CHILD (1971) (Jesse Ed Davis) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 - 22nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track by track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

I was born on the bank Of the Washita river In a Comanche tepee Daddy had a hard time Mom made his eyes shine Lord, it was just us three

Well they weaned me riding bareback That dog tied my hair back And I did that pow-wow thang Daddy showed up with his stand-up guitar And I knew right then I believe

I’m a love child And I’m running wild Hope it don’t take too long I’m-a love you I’m-a try to make you happy You got to let me sing my song (sing your song)

Mama said to son And what about your schoolbooks And baby, baby, what about the draft Daddy said honey don’t you worry about this boy He’s headed somewhere Got that guitar and a van to ride

He’s a love child He’s gonna be running wild Hope he don’t take too long He’s in love w’you He’s in love with me too So we got to let him sing his song (sing your song)

Well I got myself together And I’ve been rolling down the road Gonna boogie down down, down, down If I ever get a chance to boogie-woogie you Ha, you can’t sit down Whooo, yeah Ah Whoo-ooo Yeah-eah

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WE’LL SWEEP OUT THE ASHES IN THE MORNING (1972) (Joyce Allsup) From the 1973 album GP. Gram Parsons - vocals/acoustic guitar; Emmylou Harris - vocals; Barry Tashian - rhythm guitar/background vocals; Rik Grech - bass; John Conrad - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; John Guerin - drums; Glen D. Hardin - piano; James Burton - lead guitar; Al Perkins - steel guitar; Buddy Emmons - steel guitar; Byron Berline - fiddle. Also performed/recorded as part of the GRAM PARSONS & THE FALLEN ANGELS LIVE 1973 album. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Emmylou Harris - vocals/acoustic guitar/tambourine; Neil Flanz - pedal steel guitar; N. D. Smart ll - drums, vocals; Kyle Tullis - bass; Jock Bartley - lead electric guitar. On this track Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris perform a duet. It was recorded 13th March 1973 at Sonic Studios in Hempstead, New York during a live radio broadcast from WLIR-FM, a station located in Garden City, New York. An early version can be found on THE LOST RECORDINGS where Gram is teaching it to Emmylou Harris. Various other bootlegs are around including recordings of the Fallen Angels shows held at Oliver’s Boston M.A. in March 1973. Gram Parsons - vocals/guitars; Emmylou Harris - vocals/guitar; Neal Flanz - pedal steel guitar; Jock Bartley - lead guitar; Kyle Tullis - bass; N.D. Smart II - drums, vocals; special guest, Barry Tashian - vocals & guitar.

We know it’s wrong to let this fire burn between us We’ve got to stop this wild desire in you and in me So we’ll let the flame burn once again until the thrill is gone Then we’ll sweep out the ashes in the morning

We’re two people caught up in a flame that has to die down soon I didn’t mean to start this fire and neither did you So tonight when you hold me tight we’ll let the fire burn on Then we’ll sweep out the ashes in the morning

Each time we meet we both agree it’s for the last time But out of your arms, I’m out of my mind So we’ll taste the thrill of stolen love tonight until the dawning Then we’ll sweep out the ashes in the morning

We’re two people caught up in a flame that has to die down soon I didn’t mean to start this fire and neither did you So tonight when you hold me tight we’ll let the fire burn on Then we’ll sweep out the ashes in the morning

Yes we’ll taste the thrill of stolen love tonight until the dawning Then we’ll sweep out the ashes We’ll sweep out the ashes We’ll sweep out the ashes in the morning

WE’VE GOT TO GET OURSELVES TOGETHER (1969) (Bonnie & Delanie Bramlett/C. Radlett) From The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. The lyrics vary slightly. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers (Set 1), Palomino, North Hollywood, C.A. 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can be found on YouTube. Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube.

We’ve got to get ourselves together Take some time and talk it over We’ve got to get ourselves together Try and understand each other The time has come, it’s now or never We must not wait until it’s gone Gone, gone, gone, gone

Lately it seems that everything’s gone wrong Misunderstanding ‘bout who’s right, and just who’s wrong But I don’t mind - I know that I can stand it But why don’t it work out people – the way we planned it

We’ve got to get ourselves together Take some time and talk it over We’ve got to get ourselves together Try to understand each other

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The time has come it’s now or never We must not wait until it’s gone Gone, gone, gone, gone

So many things we never talked about We thought we had everything worked out But can one man, be right all the time This world is so confused, how could we be so blind

We’ve got to get ourselves together (yeah) Take some time and talk it over We’ve got to get ourselves together Try to understand one another We’ve got to get ourselves together Take some time and talk it over Yeah - we’ve got to get ourselves together Try and understand one another

WHAT I’D SAY (1962) () 1962 broadcast as a medley (with ‘Let It Be Me’ and ‘Rip It Up’) with The Legends on High Time with Jack Stir, WFLA-TV, Tampa FL. Tampa Bay television’s High Time was a live weekly "American Bandstand" style dance show that aired each Saturday afternoon at 4:30 on channel 8.

See the girl with the diamond ring She knows how to shake that thing All right, hey hey Alright now, hey hey

See the girl with the red dress on She does the boogie woogie all night long Alright, hey hey Alright now, hey hey

Tell your ma, tell your pa Gonna see you back to Arkansas Oh yeah yeah, you don’t do right You don’t do right now Hey hey

Hey (hey) ho (ho) hey (hey) ho (ho) hey (hey) ho (ho) hey alright

WHEEL OF FORTUNE (1965) (Gram Parsons) Although recorded in 1965 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 – 1966 in 2000.

Fingertips Rainbows for rings light my way Circles carved in my hand In magic trips To gather stars in the daytime You look here and there and you may find Them blinking in the sand

The way you are To stir the stream of my thinking Let me know where it winds To pastel dawns Show searching knights without armour The casting cards on the water While they tell me what they find

The wheel of fortune keeps on turning everyday And I’d been learning where I stand And what I want to be You see

In the sky Words appear without meaning Making shadows on the sun But you and I Can snap our fingers and leave them And we don’t have to believe them

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When we’re back where we’d begun

Fingertips Rainbows for rings light my way Circles carved in my hand In magic trips To gather stars in the daytime You look here and there and you may find Them blinking in the sand

WHEELS (1968) (Chris Hillman/Gram Parsons) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album GILDED PALACE OF SIN. Gram Parsons - rhythm guitar/keyboards/vocals; Chris Hillman - rhythm guitar/mandolin/vocals; Chris Ethridge - bass, piano; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Drum players for different tracks were: Jon Corneal, Eddie Hoh, Sam Goldstein, Popeye Phillips.

We’ve all got wheels To take ourselves away We’ve got telephones to say what we can’t say We’ve all got higher and higher every day Come on wheels, take this boy away

We’re not afraid to ride We’re not afraid to die So come on wheels, take me home today Come on wheels, take this boy away

Now when I feel My time is almost up And destiny is in my right hand I’ll turn to him, who made my faith so strong Come on wheels, make this boy a man

We’re not afraid to ride We’re not afraid to die Come on wheels, take me home today Come on wheels, take this boy away Come on wheels, take this boy away

WHEN WILL I BE LOVED (1967) (Phil Everly) Recorded 1967 in New York - possibly recorded at Jimmi Seiter’s house in New York. It is included as and extra track on the album, GRAM PARSONS WITH THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOOM Originally recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1959 - the last for the Cadence label - and became a great hit recorded by many others. Linda Ronstadt had a huge 1976 hit with it. Phil Everly sang a duet version with Cliff Richard in 1994.

Ooooh I’ve been turned down I’ve been pushed ‘round When will I be loved

I’ve been made blue I’ve been lied to When will I be loved

When I meet a new girl, that I want for mine She always breaks my heart in two It happens every time I’ve been cheated Been mistreated When will I be loved

When I meet a new girl, that I want for mine She always breaks my heart in two It happens every time

I’ve been cheated Been mistreated When will I be loved Ooooh – mmmmmm

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Mmmmm When will I be loved When will I be loved

WHERE THE SOUL NEVER DIES (1971) (Traditional) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.”

To Canaan’s land, I’m on my way Where the soul of man never dies My darkest night will turn to day Where the soul of man never dies

No sad farewells (Dear friends there’ll be no sad farewells) No tear-dimmed eyes (There’ll be no tear dimmed eyes) Where all is love (Where all is peace and joy and love) And the soul of man never dies (And the soul of man never dies)

The rose is blooming there for me Where the soul of man never dies And I will spend eternity Where the soul of man never dies

No sad farewells (Dear friends there’ll be no sad farewells) No tear-dimmed eyes (There’ll be no tear dimmed eyes) Where all is love (Where all is peace and joy and love) And the soul of man never dies (And the soul of man never dies)

No sad farewells (Dear friends there’ll be no sad farewells) No tear-dimmed eyes (There’ll be no tear dimmed eyes) Where all is love (Where all is peace and joy and love) And the soul of man never dies (And the soul of man never dies)

My life will end in deathless sleep Where the soul of man never dies And everlasting joys I'll reap Where the soul of man never dies

No sad farewells (Dear friends there’ll be no sad farewells) No tear-dimmed eyes (There’ll be no tear dimmed eyes) Where all is love (Where all is peace and joy and love) And the soul of man never dies (And the soul of man never dies)

I’m on my way to that fair land Where the soul of man never dies Where there will be no parting hand Where the soul of man never dies

No sad farewells (Dear friends there’ll be no sad farewells) No tear-dimmed eyes (There’ll be no tear dimmed eyes) Where all is love (Where all is peace and joy and love) And the soul of man never dies (And the soul of man never dies) Amen

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WHITE LINE FEVER (1970) (Merle Haggard) Track recorded as one of ten songs planned for what became an aborted first solo project produced by Terry Melcher (8th February-1942 - 19th November 2004) at A&M studios. It is believed that Gram took the tapes with him on a trip to London UK in 1971 with the intention of adding overdubs and may have indeed done some at Olympic Studios. It is also believed and probably correct, that the tapes where destroyed in a fire at Gram’s Laurl Canyon home summer 1973. The recording sessions were apparently somewhat undisciplined with disappointing results. A great line-up of musicians was involved including guitatrists Clarence White, fiddle player Byron Berline, Ry Cooder, drummer Spooner Oldham, pianist Earl Ball, and singers Merry Clayton and Claudia Lennear. Some songs would go on to be recorded for later projects as indicated on other entries. Possible album titles were Money Honey or Sleepless Nights later revived for the 1976 posthumous compilation album. Include here for info.

White line fever, a sickness born Down deep within my soul White line fever, the years keep flyin' by Like the highline poles

The wrinkles in my forehead Show the miles I've put behind me They continue to remind how fast I'm growin' old Guess I'll die with this fever in my soul

I wonder just what makes a man keep pushing on What makes me keep on hummin' this old highway song I've been from coast to coast a hundred times before I ain't found one single place where I ain't been before

White line fever, a sickness born Down deep within my soul White line fever, the years keep flyin' by Like the highline poles

WIDOW MAKER (1973) (Penny Jay/Buddy Wilson) Recorded live for WBCN Boston radio, 18th March 1973. The recording is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 7). Recording okay. It can also be found on YouTube.

Widow maker, widow maker Were the words so bright and big Painted ‘cross the bumper Of a shiny rig

Billy Mack kissed Wanda Anne Then climbed into his rig Said he’d be back by Tuesday night So plan on something big

That big eight-wheeler roared to life And Bill was L.A. bound The wheels kept hummin’, wonderin’ As he rolled out of town

Widow maker Widow maker - only Bill could understand What’s gonna make a widow Out of pretty Wanda Anne

Just a few more miles and Bill Was on that mountain range Where just ahead a pickup full Of kids blocked both the lanes

Bill hit the air and then he felt His trailer slide and sway And the pickup driver made no move To help him clear the way

One life for ten has always been A diesel driver’s code That’s why Billy slung That widow maker off the road

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20 hundred R.P.Ms Were showing on the clock But no one knew this was The last long ride for Billy Mack

He just had time to think of Wanda As he fought the wheel Then Billy Mack was buried under 20 tons of steel

WILD HORSES (1969) (Mick Jagger/Keith Richards) From the Flying Burrito Brothers album BURRITO DELUXE. Gram Parsons - piano/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin-vocals; Bernie Leadon - guitar/dobro; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Michael Clarke - drums. Additionally on this track: Leon Russell - piano. Additionally on various tracks of the album: Byron Berline - fiddle; Leopold C. Carbajal - accordion; Frank Blanco - percussion; Tommy Johnson - tuba; Buddy Charles - cornet, flugelhorn. A post-Parsons live Flying Burrito Brothers version is available on the Hip-O Select album AUTHORIZED BOOTLEG/FILLMORE EAST, NEW YORK, N.Y. - LATE SHOW NOVEMBER 7, 1970.

Childhood living Is easy to do The things you wanted I bought them for you Graceless lady You know who I am You know I can’t let you Slide through my hands

Wild horses Couldn’t drag me away Wild, wild horses Couldn’t drag me away

I watched you suffer A dull aching pain Now you’ve decided To show me the same No sweeping exits Or off stage light Could make me feel bitter Or treat you unkind

Wild horses Couldn’t drag me away Wild, wild horses Couldn’t drag me away

I know I’ve dreamed you A sin and a lie I had my freedom But I don’t have much time

Faith has been broken Tears must be cried Let’s do some living After we die

Wild horses Couldn’t drag me away Wild, wild horses We’ll ride them some day

Wild horses Couldn’t drag me away Wild, wild horses We’ll ride them some day

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WILLIE JEAN (1966) (Trad.) Although recorded 18th April 1966 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 – 1966 in 2000.

I think about the folks back home Of the twelve-mile road That I used to roam Sometimes I think about Little Willie Jean Did she ever Get as far as New Orleans Yeah

Sometimes I think about Folks back there Do they still have the same old county fair Sometimes I think about Silly Willie Jean Did she ever Get as far as New Orleans

We used to pick flowers On a grassy bank Drink water from a railway fillin’ tank Folks said I’d I would come to harm Now I sit here On this county farm And Sometimes I think about Little Willie Jean Did she ever Get as far as New Orleans Yeah

WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN (1971) (Tillman Franks/David /Billy Sherrill) This track comes from the 1971 album MOTEL SHOT which presents Delaney & Bonnie & Friends live in the studio performing traditional numbers in the styles of gospel, country, and folk, in addition to four Delaney penned tunes (the hit of which was ‘Never Ending Song Of Love’). Delaney & Bonnie’s “friends” include Gram Parsons, John Hartford, Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Clarence White, Dave Mason and Duane Allman. Motel Shot was recorded in the spirit of a late-night motel jam session, after the show – back to the basics. On top of the traditional numbers are standards from the likes of AP Carter, Bob Wills, Chuck Willis and Robert Johnson. The performances invite listeners to become a part of the music with a communal feel. It is not 100% sure that Gram Parsons is on all tracks but according to Bonnie Bramlett it was all recorded at one all-night session so it is reasonable to presume that he was present and contributing throughout. There were no drums, just a briefcase and Joe Cocker banged on the side of a piano. “All that percussion on ‘Going Down The Road Feeling Bad’ was me [Bonnie Bramlett], Gram Parsons and Duane Allman smacking our laps. As a matter of fact, Duane played briefcase, too. Briefcase, lap and slide guitar.” NB: The lyrics are not the generally well-known A. P Carter ones.

There are loved ones in the glory Whose dear forms you often miss When you close your earthly story Will you join them in their bliss

Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by There’s a better home awaiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky

In the joyous days of childhood Oft they told of wondrous love Pointed to the dying Saviour Now they dwell with him above

Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by There’s a better home awaiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky

You can picture happy gatherings ‘Round the fireside long ago And you think of tearful partings

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When they left you here below

Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by There’s a better home awaiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky

One by one their seats were emptied One by one they went away And now the family is broken Will it be complete one day

Will the circle be unbroken By and by, Lord, by and by There’s a better home awaiting In the sky, Lord, in the sky

Omitted verse: You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice Do you love the hymns they taught you Or are songs of earth your choice

WILL YOU STILL BELIEVE IN ME (1968) (Robert Kimmel) Sung by The Christmas Spirit this was a production collaboration between Chip Douglas and The Turtles’ Howard Kaylan. Howard Kaylan is featured on lead vocals, with background and harmony vocals by Linda Ronstadt, Mark Volman, Gram Parsons, Gene Parsons, Henry Diltz, Cyrus Farrar. It was the B-side release of A-side ‘Christmas Is My Time Of Year’ on White Whale WW290. Composed by Stone Poneys’ Robert Kimmel. Lending a hand were Turtle Mark Volman (who, with Kaylan, later performed with Frank Zappa as Flo & Eddie); Gram and Gene Parsons; Linda Ronstadt (then just leaving the Stone Poneys to go solo); Henry Diltz and Cyrus Faryar (who, with Douglas, were members of the Modern Folk Quartet); and the Bessie Griffin and the Gospel Pearls, whose cacophonous carolling on Christmas Is My Time Of Year’ nearly overwhelm the proceedings. Originally released by tiny White Whale Records (home to the Turtles and not much else.)

When you wake up on Christmas morning Now if there are no presents and no tree Will you still believe in my own special way that I still love you Will you still believe in me

And if I promise you white marble castles And daydreams we both know cannot come true Will you still know that I dream those dreams just to please you Will you still believe in me

For after all the words which we say Don’t mean as much as the way in which we say them Don’t mean as much as the way, in which we say them

But if castles very soon dissolve to sand And we never realise our fairyland Will you still believe in my line, your love is all I’ll ever need Will you still believe me

For after all the words which we say Don’t mean as much as the way in which we say them Don’t mean as much as the way, in which we say them

And so when you wake up on Christmas morning Now if there are no presents and no tree Will you still believe in my own special way that I still love you Will you still believe in me Will you still believe in me

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YOU AIN’T GOIN’ NOWHERE (1968) (Bob Dylan) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar, vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track, Lloyd Green - pedal steel guitar Other musicians used throughout the album include JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. * Roger McGuinn mistakenly sings ‘pack’ up you your money instead of ‘pick’ and in the next line ‘pick’ instead of ‘pack’. Also performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to a vibrant and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube.

Clouds so swift Rain won’t lift Gate won’t close Railing’s froze Get your mind off wintertime You ain’t goin’ nowhere

Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow’s the day My bride’s gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair

I don’t care How many letters they sent Morning came and morning went Pack up your money * And pick up your tent * You ain’t goin’ nowhere

Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow’s the day My bride’s gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair

Buy me a And a gun that shoots Tailgates and substitutes Strap yourself To the tree with roots You ain’t goin’ nowhere

Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow’s the day My bride’s gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair

Now Genghis Khan He could not keep All his kings Supplied with sleep We’ll climb that hill No matter how steep When we get up to it

Whoo-ee, ride me high Tomorrow’s the day My bride’s gonna come Oh, oh, are we gonna fly Down in the easy chair

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YOU BELLADONNA YOU (1971) (Jesse Ed Davis) 1971 track from the first solo self-titled album Jesse Davis by session-guitarist Jesse Ed Davis (21st September 1944 - 2nd June 1988). The album itself is filled with cameos by Davis’ musician associates: Leon Russell, Eric Clapton and Gram Parsons among them. Regrettably, the liner notes do not include a track by track breakdown of who is playing what on which songs - but we know Gram is in there somewhere!

Belladonna Honey don’t you cry I still love you That’s no lie

You just started Messin’ up my mind So I had put down, leave you behind But there’s just one thing I want you to know

(You’re the one) I don’t mean maybe (You’re the one) That’s drivin’ me crazy (You’re the one) Make me feel so lazy (You’re the one) (You’re the one) I don’t mean maybe (You’re the one) Drives me crazy (You’re the one) Make me feel so lazy Never mind that you’re the one I need

You see I don’t believe Steppin’ on my friends Maybe I’m someone I can’t forgive

Why do you have to Make me feel so bad The same time that you make me feel so glad Do you know what I’m tryin’ to say

(You’re the one) I don’t mean maybe (You’re the one) That’s drivin’ me crazy (You’re the one) Make me feel so lazy (You’re the one) (You’re the one) I don’t mean maybe (You’re the one) That drives me crazy (You’re the one) Make me feel so lazy Never mind that you’re the one I need

Well you must have known I’d come back, pretty soon (Ahhhh-oooooo) Your perfume’s in the air All through the room

Well, I must have been Your Shalimar, sure enough guess it Yeah, yeah, yeah (Ahhhh-oooooo) When there’s different fools that’s tellin’

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YOU DON’T MISS YOUR WATER (1968)* (William Bell) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo/lead vocal (but see below); Chris Hillman - electric bass/mandolin/acoustic guitar/lead vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/vocals; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track - Earl P. Ball - piano; JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. Post-production work on the SOTR album was disrupted when Gram Parsons’ appearance on was contested by Lee Hazlewood, who contended that the singer was still under contract to his LHI record label – where he recorded with The International Submarine Band (ISB). While the legal problems were being resolved, McGuinn replaced three of Parsons’ lead vocals with his own singing, a move that still infuriated Parsons as late as 1973, when he told Cameron Crowe in an interview that McGuinn “erased it and did the vocals himself and fucked it up”. However, Parsons was still featured singing lead vocals on the songs ‘Hickory Wind’, ‘You’re Still on My Mind’ and ‘Life in Prison’. There has been speculation that McGuinn’s decision to re-record Parsons’ lead vocals himself was not entirely motivated by the threat of legal action, but by a desire to decrease Parsons’ presence on the album. The three songs that had their lead vocals replaced by McGuinn were ‘The Christian Life’, ‘You Don't Miss Your Water’ and ‘One Hundred Years from Now’, with the last featuring McGuinn and Hillman sharing vocals on the final album version. However, Parsons’ lead vocals weren’t completely eradicated from these songs and can still be faintly heard, despite having either McGuinn or Hillman’s voice overdubbed on them. The master recordings of these three songs, with their original Parsons’ vocals restored to full prominence, were finally issued as part of The Byrds box set in 1990. These same master recordings, featuring Parsons’ lead vocals, were also included as bonus tracks on disc one of the excellent 2003 Legacy Edition of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO. Also performed live by The Byrds at The Piper Club, Roma, Italy 2nd May 1968. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Roger McGuinn - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - bass/vocals; Doug Dillard - banjo; Kevin Kelly - drums. It is included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 2). Reasonable VPRO recording. The inclusion of Doug Dillard on banjo contributes to an interesting and feisty concert performance. It can also be found on YouTube. *Gram Parsons also played piano and sang with Fred Neil on a live version for Fred’s 1971 album THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE and is included on the Rhino/Collectors Choice album THE MANY SIDES OF FRED NEIL. It is also on a collection of Fred Neil live recordings called THE SKY IS FALLING.

In the beginning You really loved me But I was blind And I could not see

But when you left me Oh, how I cried You don’t miss your water Till your well runs dry

I was a playboy I could not be true I couldn’t believe I really loved you

But when you left me Oh, how I cried You don’t miss your water Till your well runs dry

In the beginning You really loved me But I was blind And I could not see

But when you left me Oh, how I cried You don’t miss your water Till your well runs dry You don’t miss your water Till your well runs dry

YOU GOT A REPUTATION - see: REPUTATION

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YOU’RE STILL ON MY MIND (1968) (Luke McDaniel) As performed with The Byrds on the 1968 SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO album. Roger McGuinn - acoustic guitar/banjo, vocal; Chris Hillman - electric bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, vocals; Gram Parsons - acoustic guitar/piano/organ/lead vocal; Kevin Kelley - drums. Additionally on this track, Earl P. Ball - piano; JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar. Additional musicians used variously throughout the album include Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness - pedal steel guitar; Clarence White - electric guitar; John Hartford - banjo/fiddle/acoustic guitar; Roy Husky - double bass; Earl P. Ball and Barry Goldberg - piano. A rehearsal version of the song, available on the Columbia Legacy edition, has Gram Parsons taking the lead vocal role - as he did on the final album version - one that was not overdubbed with Roger McGuinn’s vocal. It was also sung with The Flying Burrito Brothers as part of their live set and is included on the double album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969.

The jukebox is playing A honky-tonk song One more I keep saying And then I’ll go home

What good will it do me I know what I’ll find An empty bottle, a broken heart And you’re still on my mind

The people are dancing And having their fun And I sit here thinking About what you have done

To try and forget you I turn to the wine An empty bottle, a broken heart And you’re still on my mind

Alone and forsaken So blue I could cry I just sit here drinking Till the bottle runs dry

What good will it do me I know what I’ll find An empty bottle, a broken heart And you’re still on my mind

YOUR ANGEL STEPS OUT OF HEAVEN (1970) (J. Ripley) From the Gram Parsons/The Flying Burrito Brothers 1976 album SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, a compilation of Burrito material and unused recordings from Parsons’ GRIEVOUS ANGEL sessions. Musicians for the nine Burrito tracks (of which this is one) - Gram Parsons guitar/lead vocal; Chris Hillman - bass/mandolin/vocals; ‘Sneaky’ Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Bernie Leadon - guitar/banjo/vocals; Michael Clarke - drums. Produced by Jim Dickson at the Sound Factory, LA. For the three other tracks the musicians were - Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris - vocals; James Burton & Bernie Leadon - guitars; Herb Pederson - acoustic guitar, vocals; Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar; Emory Gordy - bass; Ronnie Tutt - drums; Byron Berline - mandolin, fiddle; Glen D. Hardin - piano. Produced by Parsons at Wally Heider’s, LA.

You tell me, you have married an angel She’s made heaven, out of your home You say there couldn’t be rainbows without her She’s brought you happiness you’ve never known

You may hate me, for the words I will tell you But you’ll thank me, for setting you right While you work, to keep angels in heaven Your angel steps out of heaven each night

Her heaven’s not the same, that you’re living in It’s any place where there’s music and some free drinks from men So call her your angel, I won’t say you’re not right But your angel steps out of heaven each night

Her heaven’s not the same, that you’re living in It’s any place where there’s music and some free drinks from men So call her your angel, I won't say you’re not right But your angel steps out of heaven each night Yes, your angel steps out of heaven each night

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YOU WIN AGAIN (1969) (Hank Williams) From The Flying Burrito Brothers album LIVE AT THE AVALON BALLROOM 1969. As performed on both 4th and 6th April 1969. Also performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers (Set 1), Palomino, North Hollywood, C.A. 8th June 1969 (Set 1). Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Clarence White - guitar; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. It is available on the 2015 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - LIVE AT THE PALOMINO JUNE 8th h 1969 (Disc 1). The full album is again included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 3). It can be found on the bootleg CD/download of THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SADDLE UP THE PALOMINO. Recording not great. It can be found on YouTube. Again performed by The Flying Burrito Brothers at the Seattle Pop Festival 27th July 1969. Recording not great. It is available on the 2014 album, THE FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS - SEATTLE POP FESTIVAL JULY 27th 1969. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Chris Hillman - guitar/vocals; Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel guitar; Chris Etheridge - bass; Michael Clarke - drums. The full album is also included on the 2017 box set, A SONG FOR YOU - GRAM PARSONS (Disc 5). It can also be found on YouTube.

The news is out All over town That you’ve been seen Out runnin’ ‘round

I know that I Should leave but then I just can’t go You win again

This heart of mine Could never see What everybody Knew but me

Just trustin’ you Was my great sin What can I do You win again

I’m sorry for Your victim now For soon his head Like mine will bow

He’ll lose his heart But all in vain And someday say You win again

This heart of mine Could never see What everybody Knew but me

Just trustin’ you Was my great sin What can I do You win again What can I do You win again

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ZAH’S BLUES (1965) (Gram Parsons) As performed with the Shilohs. Gram Parsons - guitar/vocals; Paul Surratt - banjo; Joe Kelly - bass; George Wrigley - guitar. Although first recorded 13th March 1966 this track did not officially appear until the release of ANOTHER SIDE OF THIS LIFE - THE LOST RECORDINGS OF GRAM PARSONS 1965 - 1966 in 2000. Also available on GRAM PARSONS - THE EARLY YEARS BOX SET.

A baby doesn’t know How loneliness can feel She has her own small world And nothing in it’s real Just spread joy all around And watch the sun coming down

When I was young the world was rich With spices and parfaits My heart was filled with pride My head was filled with praise I wore my youth like a crown And watch the sun coming down

Love only lasts for a moment Life holds a brief smile for all The sunshine can’t last forever And soon the night must fall

Memories can fade In dreams that you can’t find You’ll finally reach the end And never look behind No use in turning around It’s just the sun coming down

No use in turning around It’s just the sun coming down It’s just the sun coming down

The Gram Parsons Lyric List was first issued January 2014; updated January 2018.

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