Gene Clark and Carla Olson - So Rebellious A Lover

Limited edition blue vinyl

Plus bonus 7" 45 RPM single

Gatefold cover and new liner notes

An exquisite pairing of talent, the duo of Carla Olson and Gene Clark. The feeling of spontaneity and closeness of spirit engulfs all of the cuts here. Olson's strident and powerful vocals mesh beautifully with Clark's slightly world-weary, soulful performances. As for the material, both songwriters obviously put their best foot forward here.

Olson's "The Drifter" and "Are We Still Making Love" are excellent country-folk outings. Clark contributes one of his finest later compositions, "Gypsy Rider," a multi-leveled song that can easily be viewed as autobiographical. Chemistry is the operative word here. The only sad thing is that "So Rebellious a Lover" was to be the only studio effort by the duo before Clark passed away in 1991. This record is important not only for what it is, but for what it could have become.

Side A

The Drifter

Gypsy Rider

Every Angel in Heaven

Del Gato

Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)

Side B

Fair and Tender Ladies

Almost Saturday Night

I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito #1)

Are We Still Making Love

Why Did You Leave Me Today

Don't It Make You Want to Go Home

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