Gene Clark - The Lost Studio Sessions 1964-1982 (RSD 2024, Translucent Tan 2LP Vinyl)

Beyond his achievements as a founding member of the Byrds, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gene Clark was truly one of the most prolific singer/songwriters of the rock era. This album introduces previously unreleased studio sessions from Clark’s pre-Byrds days in 1964 to his 1982 reunion with his former bandmates Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke as Nyteflyte. Since his passing in 1991, many of Gene Clark’s home demo recordings and various live recordings have been released. Actual studio recording sessions were rare and their existence was more rumor than fact until this release. This is essentially an alternative history of Gene Clark’s most productive years as a songwriter. Limited-edition pressing on translucent tan vinyl, packaged in a gatefold sleeve with a 24-page color booklet, album notes and rare photos. This 24-track double LP set had a limited release in 2016 from Sierra Records and is extremely rare.

Side A 1) The Way I Am 2) I’d Feel Better 3) That Girl 4) A Worried Heart 5) If There Is Love 6) Back Street Mirror 7) Don’t Let It Fall Through Side B 1) Back To The Earth Again 2) The Lighthouse 3) The Awakening Within 4) Sweet Adrienne 5) Walking Through This Lifetime 6) The Sparrow 7) Only Yesterday’s Gone Side C 1) She Darkened The Sun 2) Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms 3) She Don’t’ Care About Time 4) Don’t That Road Look Rough and Rocky 5) Bars Have Made A Prisoner Out Of Me Side D-Nyteflyte 1) One Hundred Years From Now 2) The Letter 3) Still Feeling Blue 4) No Memories Hangin’ Round 5) I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better