Guitar Man is a Rock album by Bread, originally released in 1972. On Gatefold: 75 pressings tracked, owned by 8 collectors.
About
By the time their fifth album surfaced in 1972 it was evident that David Gates was Bread's primary hit maker, though standout songs like the grandiose title track and the lofty "Sweet Surrender" obviously benefited from his having an outstanding group by his side. Conversely, the melancholic "Aubrey" was a studio-forged ballad that utilized classical guitar, orchestral strings and a music box in lieu of a band. (It peaked at number 15, lasting for 11 weeks on the Hot 100 charts, paving the way for Gates' solo career.) But in keeping with the times, Bread began to flirt with harmonious country rock as evidenced by "Make It by Yourself," a pedal steel- laden ditty that sounds like it never would have happened without the proven success of the Eagles and Poco. Yet Bread's attempts at twangy songwriting or the implementation of crunchy guitar distortion on "Don't Tell Me No" never really pulled them away from their gauzy signature sound. Of course songs such as the summery "Yours for Life" prove that you don't have to appreciate'70s soft rock (nor pander to the hip irony of the musical genre) to understand that Bread's <i>Guitar Man</i> is truly an elegant album.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Welcome To The Music2:58
- A2The Guitar Man3:55
- A3Make It By Yourself3:48
- A4Aubrey3:38
- A5Fancy Dancer3:31
- A6Sweet Surrender2:35
Side B
- B1Tecolote4:34
- B2Let Me Go3:26
- B3Yours For Life3:20
- B4Picture In Your Mind4:40
- B5Don't Tell Me No3:33
- B6Didn't Even Know Her Name3:09
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- warm
- serene
- romantic
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- David GatesBAND , GUITAR, BASS, SYNTHESIZER , VIOLIN GUITAR, BASS, SYNTHESIZER , VIOLIN GUITAR, BASS, SYNTHESIZER, VIOLIN
- James GriffinBAND , GUITAR, PIANO GUITAR, PIANO
- Larry KnechtelBAND , PIANO, BASS, ORGAN, HARMONICA, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS MUSICIAN , PIANO, BASS, ORGAN PIANO, BASS, ORGAN, HARMONICA, GUITAR, KEYBOARDS
- Mike BottsBAND , DRUMS, PERCUSSION DRUMS, PERCUSSION MUSICIAN , DRUMS, PERCUSSION
8 collectors on Gatefold own this · 75 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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