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Just in time for St. Patrick's Day - the beautiful Kathleen from the Gypsy Angel Demos 1983-1990.

Kathleen by Gene Clark

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Hear the latest episode of Gene Therapy - the only podcast on the music of Gene Clark - only on soundcloud! 

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Gene Clark Love Songs For Valentine’s Day...

via https://open.spotify.com/user/1229915586/playlist/5nTCFhuyGlFLF6yVJf3f9q?si=9kh8gBIeSRidJPI5ClTMwg)

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My first podcast on early influences of Gene Clark's songwriting. Hope you enjoy it!

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Significant first-time release of demos recorded after the singer-songwriter left The Byrds. Review by Kieron Tyler

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Review of the reissue of White Light from Intervention Records. Available in 180 gram vinyl LP or SACD/CD hybrid.

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In the next issue of Echoes the Gene Clark newsletter out 6/1: Special Features with Gene Clark biographer/music historian John Einarson and John Noreen of The Rose Garden about the forthcoming releases from @omnivorerecordings of Gene Clark Sings For You and A Trip Through the Garden, The Rose Garden Collection coming June 15! Subscribe on Gene-Clark.com and never miss a beat! . #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #SongwritersHoF #singersongwriter #TheByrds #folkrock #classicrock #newrelease #omnivorerecords #singsforyou #therosegarden

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We miss you Gene...💗 . #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #SongwritersHoF #singersongwriter #TheByrds #folkrock #classicrock #OTD #rip #NoOther

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You asked and you got it! Gene Clark Back Street Mirror EP available while supplies last! .Visit the Sierra Records website .http://sierrarecords.goestores.com/ . #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #SongwritersHoF #singersongwriter #TheByrds #folkrock #classicrock #rsd2018

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Como se vio en la revista “Echoes”, el boletín del sitio Gene-Clark.com, y disponible ya desde Leloir Libros: el primer libre en idioma español sobre el cantautor Gene Clark “Vuela hacia el sol” por el escritor y periodista madrileño Álvaro Alonso. Pinche http://www.leloir.es ******************************************* As seen in “Echoes” the Gene-Clark.com newsletter: Now available from LENOIR LIBROS: the first Spanish-language book about singer-songwriter Gene Clark “Vuela hacia el sol” by Madrid-based writer and journalist Alvaro Alonso. Visit https://www.lenoir.es/ . #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #SongwritersHoF #singersongwriter #TheByrds #folkrock #classicrock #biography

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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF 'DOCTOR, DOCTOR" FROM GENE CLARK SINGS FOR YOU . The Big Takeover is steaming a new track ftom Gene Clark Sings For You coming June 15 from Omnivore Recordings. Visit www.bigtakeover.com for the article or the News page on Gene-Clark.com for the link. You gotta hear this!!!! . #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #singersongwriter #SongwritersHoF #folkrock #therosegarden #GeneClarkSingsForYou #newrelease #omnivorerecords

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Today, I was able to snag this beauty at the closest record store to my house. It was the last one left and the only Record Store Day release (that I was looking for) available in the store. The second I found it, I paid and left the store because I didn’t want to get too crazy in an already packed store, and because this gem was all I really needed. A couple of hours later, after running a few errands, I was home and ready to listen. I’ll start off by saying that I was incredibly excited to have this in my hands even before I bought it. 

1. BACK STREET MIRROR: I love the Dylanesque delivery of this first song, I also love the sort of Renaissance vibe I got from the beginning instrumentals – they drew me in a lot, I’ll admit. A great start to a great album.

My favorite lyric – Boarded in on the thirteenth floor of the Hotel Confusion I was asked ‘Don’t you think that your thoughts are only an illusion?' 

2. DON’T LET IT FALL THROUGH: The instrumentals of this song remind me of late Beach Boys songs. This one was really upbeat and catchy, and it really makes you want to dance. I like the liveliness of it.

My favorite lyric – Well, I’m gonna give you everything, all the love that I have 'cause you know that I need it, too.

3. YESTERDAY AM I RIGHT: Everything about this song just blends together beautifully. From the lyrics and the upper inflection of some of the notes vocally by Gene, down to the instrumentals which complement the slightly somber lyrics, everything is wonderful about this.

My favorite lyric – I’d give up the highway if I’d knew that you would give your lovin’ to me. The letter that I got from you that told me you had gone, has gone clear through me.

4. IF I HANG AROUND: This one is probably my favorite out of all 6. The melody and vocals are just gorgeous. It’s very mellow but also very poignant and it’s just Gene Clark. That’s the simplest description that I can give: it’s Gene Clark.

My favorite lyric – Super-insensitive reaching out for the sun, if I hang around should I say I’ve only begun?

5. SHE TOLD ME: I love the blend of guitar and vocals in this song. It’s very smooth. Some of the lyrics are very reminiscent of the lyrics of ‘If I Hang Around’, about just beginning and needing the sun. It seems the former song is a sort of response to the “she” in ‘She Told Me’.

My favorite lyric – She didn’t know why she had been so designed and she was suddenly spinning and beginning to believe in what would just occur.

6. THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT: This is my second favorite off of the album. I love the desolate western sound of the guitar. The photograph of Gene on the lyric sheet within the record sleeve is very pensive, and I can imagine that’s how he looked when writing the lyrics to this song. It’s a fitting final song on the album, yet also an unfortunate one because it means it’s the end of the album.

My favorite lyric – He must come to live upon your wish that the night was day, as your thoughts will be with-out him just because.

In short, this is true gem of an album, and if you’re able to get your hands on it, you will not be disappointed. It is a gorgeous addition to any record collection.

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Today, I was able to snag this beauty at the closest record store to my house. It was the last one left and the only Record Store Day release (that I was looking for) available in the store. The second I found it, I paid and left the store because I didn’t want to get too crazy in an already packed store, and because this gem was all I really needed. A couple of hours later, after running a few errands, I was home and ready to listen. I’ll start off by saying that I was incredibly excited to have this in my hands even before I bought it. 

1. BACK STREET MIRROR: I love the Dylanesque delivery of this first song, I also love the sort of Renaissance vibe I got from the beginning instrumentals – they drew me in a lot, I’ll admit. A great start to a great album.

My favorite lyric – Boarded in on the thirteenth floor of the Hotel Confusion I was asked ‘Don’t you think that your thoughts are only an illusion?‘ 

2. DON’T LET IT FALL THROUGH: The instrumentals of this song remind me of late Beach Boys songs. This one was really upbeat and catchy, and it really makes you want to dance. I like the liveliness of it.

My favorite lyric – Well, I’m gonna give you everything, all the love that I have 'cause you know that I need it, too.

3. YESTERDAY AM I RIGHT: Everything about this song just blends together beautifully. From the lyrics and the upper inflection of some of the notes vocally by Gene, down to the instrumentals which complement the slightly somber lyrics, everything is wonderful about this.

My favorite lyric – I’d give up the highway if I’d knew that you would give your lovin’ to me. The letter that I got from you that told me you had gone, has gone clear through me.

4. IF I HANG AROUND: This one is probably my favorite out of all 6. The melody and vocals are just gorgeous. It’s very mellow but also very poignant and it’s just Gene Clark. That’s the simplest description that I can give: it’s Gene Clark.

My favorite lyric – Super-insensitive reaching out for the sun, if I hang around should I say I’ve only begun?

5. SHE TOLD ME: I love the blend of guitar and vocals in this song. It’s very smooth. Some of the lyrics are very reminiscent of the lyrics of ‘If I Hang Around’, about just beginning and needing the sun. It seems the former song is a sort of response to the “she” in ‘She Told Me’.

My favorite lyric – She didn’t know why she had been so designed and she was suddenly spinning and beginning to believe in what would just occur.

6. THAT’S WHAT YOU WANT: This is my second favorite off of the album. I love the desolate western sound of the guitar. The photograph of Gene on the lyric sheet within the record sleeve is very pensive, and I can imagine that’s how he looked when writing the lyrics to this song. It’s a fitting final song on the album, yet also an unfortunate one because it means it’s the end of the album.

My favorite lyric – He must come to live upon your wish that the night was day, as your thoughts will be with-out him just because.

In short, this is true gem of an album, and if you’re able to get your hands on it, you will not be disappointed. It is a gorgeous addition to any record collection.

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Was chuffed to pick up a copy of my very first album cover design today for the great GENE CLARK at a local record store! If you didn't find a copy for record store day, Entrée/Sierra Records will be selling them direct fro their website soon! . #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #SongwritersHoF #singersongwriter #TheByrds #folkrock #classicrock #recordstoreday #recordstoredayexclusive #vinylrecords #45rpm

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The wait is over! Gene Clark Sings For You is coming June 15 from @omnivorerecordings! "With full approval from and cooperation with both the Estate of Gene Clark and the Rose Garden, Gene Clark Sings for Youand The Rose Garden were produced for release by Grammy® Award winner Cheryl Pawelski, with restoration and mastering by fellow Grammy® winner Michael Graves. Augmenting notes from John Einarson are previously unseen photos." Available in Vinyl / CD / Digital Download Track listings: *Gene Clark Sings for You 1. On Her Own 2. Past Tense 3. Yesterday, Am I Right 4. Past My Door 5. That’s Alright by Me 6. One Way Road 7. Down on the Pier 8. 7:30 Mode *The Rose Garden Acetate 9. On Tenth Street 10. Understand Me Too 11. A Long Time 12. Big City Girl 13. Doctor Doctor *The Rose Garden Demo 14. Till Today ***Visit @omnivorerecordings to pre-order #GeneClark #GetGeneIn #singersongwriter #TheByrds #folkrock #classicrock #SHoF #geneclarksingsforyou #omnivorerecords #vinylrecords #CD #1967 #TheRoseGarden #previouslyunreleased #newrelease #newmusic #60smusic