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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Roger McGuinn - Thunderbyrd (1977 us, wonderful folk classic rock, 2007 japan remaster)



1977's Thunderbyrd, McGuinn's last solo album until 1991's Back From Rio, is very different from Cardiff Rose and almost as good. At first, it sounds like a fairly typical late-'70's pop-rock album when you hear "It's Gone" and Peter Frampton's "All Night Long". But as the album goes along, it tends toward an urban style of country rock that McGuinn pulls off well. A special treat for rock trivia buffs is McGuinn's rendition of Tom Petty's "American Girl", a classic example of a musical pioneer paying homage to a well-known disciple. Thunderbyrd is a fine album that improves with repeat listenings. 
Tracks
1. All Night Long (Micky Gallagher, Peter Frampton) - 4:18
2. It's Gone (Roger McGuinn) - 3:57
3. Dixie Highway (Roger McGuinn) - 3:28
4. American Girl (Tom Petty) - 4:28
5. We Can Do It All Over Again (Barry Goldberg, Mentor Williams) - 4:46
6. Why Baby Why (Darrell Edwards, George Jones) - 3:49
7. I'm Not Lonely Anymore (Roger McGuinn) - 3:07
8. Golden Loom (Bob Dylan) - 4:06
9. Russian Hill (Roger McGuinn) - 5:05

Personnel
*Roger McGuinn - Vocals, Guitar
*Charlie Harrison - Vocals, Bass
*Marty Grebb - Keyboards
*Rick Vito - Guitar, Dobro Steel Guitar, Mouth Harp
*Greg Thomas - Drums, Percussion
*Bruce Barlow - Bass (Tracks 2,9)
*Tom Scott - Saxophone (Track 4)
*Janis Oliver - Vocals (Track 5) 
*Jennifer O'Neill - Vocals (Track 5)  
*Kristine Oliver - Vocals (Track 5) 
*Steve Forman - Percussion (Track 9)

1973  Roger McGuinn - Roger McGuinn (2013 Edition)
1974  Roger McGuinn - Peace On You (2008 japan)
1975  Roger McGuinn And Band - Roger McGuinn And Band (2004 extra tracks remaster)
1976  Roger McGuinn - Cardiff Rose (2013 edition)
1979  McGuinn, Clark And Hillman (2014 Japan SHM Remaster)
1979-80  McGuinn Clark Hillman - The Capitol Collection (2007 double disc set)
1964  The Byrds - Preflyte (2012 Edition)
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