Gene Clark (1977) Past Address - LOST 70s GEMS

This is an intriguing epic from Gene Clarks' last great solo album, 1977's Two Sides to Every Story, as it starts wonderfully. The intro starts with the metallic flutter of a dulcimer before the pedal steel whines in drowsy, murky lines that create a sense of pining; it's a great piece of playing and arrangement with a strong Appalachian tone. The song proceeds to share the dark wonderment of Clark's talent for folk influenced, melancholy drenched songs of longing. Here a pedal steel adds some panache while Clark sings in winding melodies over a gospel piano and strings foundation. The double stop country guitar solo is exquisite and replicated by the piano and then the strings.