Hillman has made so much good music in so many different band contexts -- beginning, obviously, with The Byrds in 1965 -- that it's almost supernatural. That said, the abovementioned Desert Rose LP is a particular fave, and it was nice to discover that it hasn't dated a whit since I heard it last (some time in the '90s. if memory serves).
I should add that I had the opportunity to interview Hillman back in 2020, on the occasion of the publication of his terrific autobiography Time Between, and he couldn't have been more gracious, charming and funny.
Hey -- that has not always been the case when I've encountered longtime musical idols. 😎
Start All Over Again from the 2nd album is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteFantastic band. There's a great Austin City Limits episode with these guys that's worth watching.
ReplyDeleteBob in IL
Hard to go wrong with John Jorgenson and Herb Pedersen among the players.
ReplyDelete- Paul in DK
Indeed. 😎
DeleteDo not forget; McGuinn, Clark & Hillman - late 70's. And Souther, Hillman & Furay in 90's I think. Believe somewhere have vinyl of those in basement.
ReplyDeleteDave, thanks for mentioning S,H&F
Delete"She Don't Love Nobody" (Hiatt)
ReplyDeleteOh, yeah. 😎
DeleteJohn Jorgenson did an album with Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros of the Smithereens.
ReplyDeleteDid he really? If so I need to hear that.
DeleteIt's called "East Meets West", and can be found on John Jorgenson's YouTube page:
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/@JohnJorgensonMusic/releases
Totally irrelevant addendum: I saw the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band open for Three Dog Night the evening Nixon resigned.
ReplyDeleteGood tune!
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