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- Date Released: September 15, 1975
- Genre: Country/Folk
- Label: Fabulous / The Orchard
The majestic harmonies of two American legends highlight this superstar laden minor classic.
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We Say...
In 1975, between one of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's several thousand breakups and reunions, David Crosby and Graham Nash went into the studio with a bunch of other superstar pals (Carole King, James Taylor and Jackson Browne among them) and various session aces (including Danny Kortchmar and David Lindley) and produced this outstanding collection. Like CSN&Y’s efforts, the album ranges from gorgeous harmonies on love songs to gorgeous harmonies on tunes with a political bent. The way Crosby and Nash sing, even “Bittersweet” is more sweet than bitter.
The set begins with a highlight: Crosby, Nash and Gang’s majestic harmonies on “Carry Me.” It swerves into rock (“Love Workout”) and even a bit of country (“Cowboy of Dreams”). And it ends with “To the Last Whale,” a mini-suite comprised of the churchy, a cappella “A Critical Mass” and the sweeping “Wind on the Water.” Being great singers wasn’t enough; these guys were also pioneers in addressing, with beauty and conviction, ecological concerns.
I’m just glad that someone saw fit to recycle Wind on the Water. -
They Say...
As two of the most distinctive artists from the '60s and '70s given their work in CSNY, Crosby & Nash also did great work as a duo act. Wind on the Water was released in 1975 after the previous year's CSNY reunion tour and the dissolution of their contract at Atlantic. In many respects, this alliance made perfect sense. When it was just the two of them, they were often more likable. Crosby wasn't as much of a blowhard and Nash became more pragmatic. Wind on the Water's virtues are apparent with the first song, the warm and pensive single "Carry Me." "Homeward Through the Haze," "Low Down Payment," and "Naked in the Rain" are gems that all but sum up their complicated harmonic and melodic style. Besides Crosby & Nash being on their game, the studio players here are impeccable. Lovers of '70s pop/rock will love to hear players like Danny Kortchmar and David Lindley effortlessly doing their identifiable riffs. James Taylor, Carole King, and Jackson Browne also showed up for these sessions, but do not intrude or overshadow Crosby & Nash. Without a doubt, despite the strong production, the stars of the show here are Crosby & Nash. The album concludes with "To the Last Whale...: Critical Mass/Wind on the Water." The song is not only a testament to the album's skill at making the complex seem effortless, but it also gets its point across without being mushy. Wind on the Water has an instant classic, lived-in sound and is a definite must-have.
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| 01. |  |
Carry Me |
3:35 |  |
| 02. | |
Mamma Lion |
3:17 | |
| 03. | |
Bittersweet |
2:39 | |
| 04. | |
Take The Money And Run |
3:23 | |
| 05. | |
Naked In The Rain |
2:27 | |
| 06. | |
Love Work Out |
4:45 | |
| 07. | |
Low Down Payment |
4:54 | |
| 08. | |
Cowboy Of Dreams |
3:30 | |
| 09. | |
Homeward Through The Haze |
4:06 | |
| 10. | |
Fieldworker |
2:47 | |
| 11. | |
To The Last Whale: a) A Critical Mass b) Wind On The Water |
5:33 | |
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Credits
- Jackson Browne - Vocals // Jackson Browne - Vocals (Background) // Jackson Browne - ? // Crosby & Nash - Main Performer // Crosby & Nash - Performer // Carole King - Organ // Carole King - Keyboards // Carole King - Vocals (Background) // David Lindley - Guitar // David Lindley - Violin // David Lindley - Slide Guitar // Graham Nash - Guitar // Graham Nash - Keyboards // Graham Nash - Vocals // Graham Nash - Performer // James Taylor - Guitar (Acoustic) // James Taylor - Guitar (Acoustic) // James Taylor - Vocals // James Taylor - Vocals // James Taylor - Vocals (Background) // James Taylor - Vocals (Background) // Ben Keith - Guitar // Joel Bernstein - Guitar (Acoustic) // Joel Bernstein - Guitar // David Crosby - Guitar // David Crosby - Vocals // David Crosby - Performer // David Crosby - 6-String Bass // David Crosby - 12-String Bass Guitar // Craig Doerge - Piano // Craig Doerge - Keyboards // Craig Doerge - Piano (Electric) // Tim Drummond - Bass // Levon Helm - Drums // Levon Helm - Drums // Danny Kortchmar - Bass // Danny Kortchmar - Guitar // Danny Kortchmar - Guitar (Electric) // Russ Kunkel - Drums // Russ Kunkel - Drums (Snare) // Lee Sklar - Bass // Stan Szelest - Keyboards // Leland Sklar - Bass
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