Son Of America
© Copyright-Estate of Randy California
(805772808829)
Record Label: Acadia
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80's and 90's studio tracks, with nearly all of them unreleased or alternate versions/mixes. Musicians contributing besides Randy California include Ed Cassidy, John Locke, Mark Andes, Matt Andes, Rachel Andes, Scott Monahan, Janet Wolfe, Steve "Liberty" Loria, Mike Nile, Bob Nicols and Bruce Gary. The few tracks that are previously released come from the out-of-print COSMIC SMILE CD. There's 44 tracks and nearly 160 minutes of music spread over the two CD's.
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Randy's Soul
author: Howard Ackerman
The joy that Spirit has brought to my life is not measurable. The music is the vehicle to take your essence to love. The concerts were a celebration of life. Spirit embodies the search for truth and peace in it's music. I will not forget the night that I fell asleep in the back of the club in Long Beach. It was the second set and I had been there since 2 PM hanging with the guys as they set up and rehearsed. Randy saw me drift off and immediately woke me up from the stage with a telepathic message. He was smiling at me as it slammed into me and brought me back to life for the rest of the night. We were never happier than when the band came to town, NYC and played My father's Place in Roslyn, NY When we took the stage it was sheer joy and celebration for all of us. He was my friend and I love him.
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Another Ten Star Effort-5Stars each disc.
author: John S. Cramer
This 2 disc set of 80`s and 90`s Spirit transports you back in time to when Spirit had that groove between 68 and 71.Listen to Thomas Q and Jennifer, Gyrations of War, Son of America,and the delicacy displayed on Let It Be. Disc 2 has some alternate takes from Cosmic Smile that are Randy California gems. Cosmic Smile is a fabulous disc that shows the poignant range of Randy California. Don`t pass on this oppertunity add this must have essential to your Spirit collection.Stand outs from disc2 include; Love From The Heart, Denise,No Time To Pretend, Fire, The River,12,000 Miles and Line by Line[a Scott Monahan gem from Sea Dream].Bernice Pearl [Randy`s Mom] and Mick Skidmore [The man responsible for the production of these great discs]have done their part to keep Randy `s Spirit alive through his music.Now it`s our part-[THE CIRCLE IS COMING AROUND AGAIN- MY FRIEND]Buy old and new Spirit-tell a friend-request it on your local radio-pass it on as a gift. Make yourself and someone else happy-you can`t go wrong.
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Another 10 star effort- 5stars each disc
author: John S. Cramer
This 2 disc set of 80`s and 90`s Spirit will transport you back to the Spirit we knew and loved in 68 through 71.Songs like Thomas Q. and Jennifer,Gyrations of War,Son of America,The Times They Are A Changin` and the delicacy on Let It Be; you`ll be left in eager anticipation of disc2.Disc2[meant as a bonus disc]is a real gem because it not only contains new Spirit material but some alternate takes on Cosmic Smile tracks.Stand outs on disc 2 are Love From The Heart, Denise,No Time To Pretend,Fire, The River, 12,000 Miles and Line By Line- a Scott Monahan gem from Sea Dream-another great 2 disc set. Bernice Pearl,[Randy`s Mom] and Mick Skidmore [Wizard and Genius behind the production of the posthumous disc releases of R.C.] have both done their part to see that Randy`s Spirit lives on. Now it`s our turn-THE CIRCLE IS COMING AROUND AGAIN: MY FRIEND-buy their music[old and new] tell friends about it-make a point to give some Spirit away to family and friends at birthdays and christmas[don`t forget the video stuff]. Music is infectuious-while we acknowledge the talent of Randy; I know that he would have us remember the talents of John Locke[Piano-keyboard] and Bruce Gary{Drums} who played and Enhanced Spirits Music- May God Bless Them All!
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they don't write or perform like this anymore
author: DavidF.A.
-some of the greatest 60-70's tracks that you'll ever hear, they don't write or perform like this anymore, I'm lovin' it. Rock on!
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