Yup, because I'm such a creative compiler, I got a plethora of presentations for ya this month. Some are new; some are representations of comps which have been updated and/or altered.
01. Chelsea Morning - Joni Mitchell (2:30) 1969
02. One Tin Soldier - The Original Caste (3:38) 1969
03. Closer to Home (single version) - Grand Funk Railroad (5:30) 1970
04. We're for the Dark - Badfinger (3:53) 1970
05. Get It On - Chase (2:59) 1971
06. I'm a Man (single version) - Chicago (3:26) 1969
07. Timothy - The Buoys (2:43) 1971
08. 10538 Overture - Electric Light Orchestra (5:29) 1971
09. Doctor My Eyes - Jackson Browne (3:19) 1972
10. Old Man - Neil Young (3:23) 1972
11. Taxi - Harry Chapin (6:42) 1972
12. Undercover Man - The Edgar Winter Group (3:49) 1972
13. Helen Wheels - Paul McCartney & Wings (3:45) 1973
14. Get Ready (single version) - Rare Earth (2:51) 1969
15. Junk Food Junkie (live) - Larry Groce (3:04) 1975
16. Barracuda - Heart (4:24) 1977
17. Rock 'n' Roll High School - Ramones (2:18) 1979
18. Twilight Zone - Golden Earring (4:40) 1982
19. Pressure - Billy Joel (4:37) 1982
These are all fun in different ways. For me, the real curiosity of this group is Track 3, the "single version" of Grand Funk's "Closer to Home." I bet somebody today could come up with a more succinct (and technically polished) version today using Audacity or some such.
THIS LINK GOOD FOR SEVEN DAYS.
Travel down some backroads of your mind and check back in Thursday, fellow time travelers!
Travel down some backroads of your mind and check back in Thursday, fellow time travelers!
