The Merry-Go-Round - "You're A Very Lovely Woman" (2:53)
The Montage - "I Shall Call Her Mary" (2:21)
John Randolph Marr - "Raggedy Ann" (2:26)
Appaloosa - "Tulu Rogers" (3:52)
The Pleasure Fair - "Turnaway" (2:03)
The Stone Poneys - "Different Drum" (feat Linda Ronstadt) (2:36)
Nora Guthrie - "Emily's Illness" (3:05)
The Association - "Barefoot Gentleman" (3:24)
JK. & Co - "Land Of Sensations And Delights" (1:48)
HP Lovecraft - "Blue Jack Of Diamonds" (3:09)
Bonnie Dobson - "Time" (3:07)
The Blades Of Grass - "Satin Slipper" (2:03)
Chris & Peter Allen - "My Silent Symphony" (2:35)
The Monkees - "Mr Webster" (2:46)
Eternity's Children - "Again Again" (3:04)
Russ Giguere - "My Plan" (4:33)
Nico - "Fairest Of The Seasons" (4:07)
Tom Northcott - "Other Times" (2:02)
The Neon Philharmonic - "You Lied" (3:27)
The Fun & Games - "Close To Carmel" (2:38)
Nora Guthrie - "Home Before Dark" (2:37)
The Common People - "I Have Been Alone" (3:10)
Steve Martin - "Two By Two (I'm Losing You)" (3:03)
Rosebud - "Lorelei" (3:35)
Review: American baroque pop, or chamber pop as it is also known, flourished from 1966 to the early seventies. It's a sound that blends string quartets, harpsichords and woodwinds to evoke a unique summer-into-autumn kind of melancholy. Far from the raw energy of early rock 'n' roll, this style often attracted musicians from folk backgrounds who were drawn to its acoustic richness. Linda Ronstadt's first band, the Stone Poneys, introduced the autoharp in 1965 while artists like Bonnie Dobson and Nico experimented with string arrangements as they sought new, post-electric directions. This era marked a shift toward intricate, orchestral textures that redefined the boundaries of pop and folk music and are explored in this superb and comprehensive collection.
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