The story of the life of Gram Parsons is truly unbelievable. If you wanted to write a script for a movie about sex, drugs and rock and roll you couldn't get much better than this!
(There is a movie about his death called "Grand Theft Parsons").
It all happened:no fiction.
(There is a movie about his death called "Grand Theft Parsons").
It all happened:no fiction.
Many books have been written about Gram Parsons and I have read almost all of them - one more to go.
His music has been an inspiration to many singers including Dwight Yoakam, and he continues to inspire EmmyLou Harris who contributes her amazing harmonies on this track.
He was also friends with Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones.
Although he did not write the lyrics to this song he did set it to music after it was sent to him as a poem.
Although he did not write the lyrics to this song he did set it to music after it was sent to him as a poem.
Sadly I had not heard of him when he was alive but at least I discovered him much later and I am now in a better position to appreciate him and his contribution to music.
More information about Gram Parsons here and here.
I have decided to update this post.
One reason is because I now remember that I missed out on the "Return to Sin City" concert by ONE day!
I went to the USA that year....and to Santa Barbara in particular. 2004 I think.
There were many fabulous performances. I am posting one of Dwight Yoakam as he will always be one of my favourite Country and Western performers.
Keith Richards also performed at this concert.
(There were two concerts - one in LA and one in Santa Barbara - I arrived in Santa Barbara one day after it - drats!!!).
The other reason is that I recently remembered Allison Moorer's song - "Send Down An Angel". I have always loved her vocals.
Check it out. I think this is a tribute to Gram Parsons.
The Nudie suit is unmistakeable.
Below - picture of Keith Richards' Nudie Suit at auction. (Picture credit AFP).
Related:
Keith Richards - His Life with the Rolling Stones and His Book
Singer Jordie Lane finds the soul of the Grievous Angel: Gram Parsons
The Strange, but Mostly True, Story of Laurel Canyon: Gram Parsons And Jim Morrison
Saturation 70: The Gram Parsons UFO Film That Never Flew
Lyric Of The Week: Gram Parsons, “$1,000 Wedding”
Behind The Song: The Rolling Stones, “Wild Horses”
Altamont at 45: The Most Dangerous Rock Concert Ever?
Emmylou Harris And Rodney Crowell Will Tour Australia - 2015
Dwight Yoakam: Meandering Through The Americana Camp
Don Henley Recruits Mick Jagger And Dolly Parton For Country Album Cass County
Dwight Yoakam’s Rock Roots
Linda Ronstadt: A Lifetime Grammy Award And How The Eagles Became A Legendary Band
Gram Parsons And Rick Nelson: Early Pioneers of 'California Dreaming'
Rick Nelson Validated
Are These The Top 10 Songs Named After Famous People?
Dwight Yoakam's Latest Album Will Be Bluegrass
I have decided to update this post.
One reason is because I now remember that I missed out on the "Return to Sin City" concert by ONE day!
I went to the USA that year....and to Santa Barbara in particular. 2004 I think.
There were many fabulous performances. I am posting one of Dwight Yoakam as he will always be one of my favourite Country and Western performers.
Keith Richards also performed at this concert.
(There were two concerts - one in LA and one in Santa Barbara - I arrived in Santa Barbara one day after it - drats!!!).
The other reason is that I recently remembered Allison Moorer's song - "Send Down An Angel". I have always loved her vocals.
Check it out. I think this is a tribute to Gram Parsons.
The Nudie suit is unmistakeable.
Below - picture of Keith Richards' Nudie Suit at auction. (Picture credit AFP).
Related:
Keith Richards - His Life with the Rolling Stones and His Book
Singer Jordie Lane finds the soul of the Grievous Angel: Gram Parsons
The Strange, but Mostly True, Story of Laurel Canyon: Gram Parsons And Jim Morrison
Saturation 70: The Gram Parsons UFO Film That Never Flew
Lyric Of The Week: Gram Parsons, “$1,000 Wedding”
Behind The Song: The Rolling Stones, “Wild Horses”
Altamont at 45: The Most Dangerous Rock Concert Ever?
Emmylou Harris And Rodney Crowell Will Tour Australia - 2015
Dwight Yoakam: Meandering Through The Americana Camp
Don Henley Recruits Mick Jagger And Dolly Parton For Country Album Cass County
Dwight Yoakam’s Rock Roots
Linda Ronstadt: A Lifetime Grammy Award And How The Eagles Became A Legendary Band
Gram Parsons And Rick Nelson: Early Pioneers of 'California Dreaming'
Rick Nelson Validated
Are These The Top 10 Songs Named After Famous People?
Dwight Yoakam's Latest Album Will Be Bluegrass
