Jackie DeShannon - Laurel Canyon [Bonus Tracks]

 

Laurel Canyon Review by Jason Ankeny.

Laurel Canyon wonderfully captures the natural, idyllic vibe of its titular setting, the creative nexus of the late-'60s Los Angeles music scene. Swapping the polished pop approach of Jackie DeShannon's past hits for an appealingly rough-edged country-soul sensibility, the record celebrates a place and time that transcended the physical world to signify a virtual Garden of Eden for the flower-power generation. Featuring extensive contributions from pianist Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack and guitarist Russ Titleman, Laurel Canyon boasts a swampy, lived-in charm that perfectly complements DeShannon's sexily gritty vocals. Her soulful reading of the Band's "The Weight" anticipates Aretha Franklin's like-minded cover, but most impressive are originals like "Holly Would" and the title cut, which eloquently articulate the rustic beauty of their creator's environs. [RPM's superb 2005 reissue features eight bonus cuts, including several sublimely funky collaborations with Bobby Womack as well as the chart smash "Put a Little Love in Your Heart."]

 

Track List:

01. Laurel Canyon (Jackie DeShannon) - 4:03

02. Sunshine Of Your Love (Jack Bruce, Peter Brown, Eric Clapton) - 3:32

03. Crystal Clear (Ray Trainer) - 3:22

04. She's My Best Friend (Don MacAllister) - 3:11

05. I Got My Reason (Barry White) - 2:49

06. Holly Would (Jackie DeShannon) - 3:05

07. You've Really Got A Hold On Me (William "Smokey" Robinson) - 2:55

08. The Weight (Robbie Robertson) - 3:01

09. Bitter Honey (Paul Williams, Roger Nichols) - 2:30

10. Come And Stay With Me (Jackie DeShannon) - 3:04

11. L.A. (Jackie DeShannon) - 2:44

12. Too Close (Jackie DeShannon, Brian Stone, Charles Green) - 4:17

Bonuses:

13. Trust In Me (single A-side,1969) (Bobby Womack) - 2:56

14. What Is This (single B-side,1969) (Bobby Womack) - 2:24

15. Happy Go Lucky Girl (previously unreleased) (unknown) - 3:10

16. Ooh, You Did It Again (previously unreleased) (Bobby Womack) - 1:55

17. Effervescent Blue (single A-side,1968) (Jackie DeShannon) - 2:39

18. The Greener Side (previously unreleased) (Jackie DeShannon) - 2:52

19. Children & Flowers (previously unreleased) (Jackie DeShannon) - 2:28

20. Put A Little Love In Your Heart (single A-side,1969) (Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers) - 2:34

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