Brewer & Shipley - Tarkio (1970)

Brewer & Shipley are an American folk rock duo who enjoyed their peak success in the late 1960s through the 1970s, consisting of singer-songwriters Mike Brewer and Tom Shipley. They were known for their intricate guitar work, vocal harmonies, and socially conscious lyrics which reflected the concerns of their generation — especially the Vietnam War, and the struggles for personal and political freedom.

Brewer & Shipley sont un duo de rock folk américain qui a connu son apogée à la fin des années 1960 jusque dans les années 1970, composé des auteurs-compositeurs-interprètes Mike Brewer et Tom Shipley. Ils étaient connus pour leur travail de guitare complexe, leurs harmonies vocales et leurs paroles socialement conscientes qui reflétaient les préoccupations de leur génération - en particulier la guerre du Vietnam et les luttes pour la liberté personnelle et politique.

Tracks :

Side A

1.  "One Toke Over the Line" – 3:16

2.  "Song from Platte River" – 3:15

3.  "The Light" – 3:09

4.  "Ruby on the Morning" – 2:15

5.  "Oh Mommy" – 3:03

Side B

1.  "Don't Want to Die in Georgia" – 3:45

2.  "Can't Go Home" – 2:29

3.  "Tarkio Road" – 4:30

4.  "Seems Like a Long Time" – 4:12

5.  "Fifty States of Freedom" – 6:49

Line-Up :

Mike Brewer – Vocals & Guitars

Tom Shipley – Vocals & Guitars

Mark Naftalin – Piano & Organ

John Kahn – Bass

Paul Butterfield & Fred Burton – Electric Guitar

Bill Vitt & Bob Jones – Drums

Noel Jewkes – Flute

Jerry Garcia – Pedal Steel Guitar

Enjoy Music :

Brewer & Shipley - Tarkio (LP)

1970