Gene Clark (1977) Sister Moon - LOST 70s GEMS

Gene Clark will go down as one of the most underrated members of rock, country, folk, Americana and music in general with his diverse abilities to contribute timeless compositions to the worlds of Pop (the Byrds), Country (the Dillards) and Folk and gospel (solo career).
How does he do it?
Well Sister Moon is undoubtedly the highlight of his 77 work and I will dissect his work in it. Starting with a placid electric piano playing a sparse progression that takes its time rather than sticking to a fixed time signature or groove like his work with the Byrds. Here there is layering to with the beat picking up and strings and slide guitar and even doubled vocals entering the fray. All the while he sings in a slow storytelling speed, subtly building to the dazzling chorus whilst remaining croaky in his deep soul vocal fashion whilst the track remains clear as anything. The twangy country solo is backed by a overdubbed synthesizers raising in a digital wash, panning to the sides and peaking in volume and intensity.