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Artist:
FRIEDMAN, RUTHANN
Title:
White Dove/Motorcycle Madness
Label:
ETHER
Format:
7"
Price:
$5.50
Catalog #:
ETHER 001EP
"Ruthann Friedman wrote the early bubble-pop anthem 'Windy' for The Association while crashed out on Crosby's couch, swung with Zappa's crew, and she almost got that Jefferson Airplane vocalist slot before bitch goddess Grace slunk in. Ruthann's 1970 LP,
Constant Companion
is a recording of sublime beauty and abstract folky ruminations which should've sent ol' Joni running to Essra Mohawk and Judee Sill for consolation (and inspiration!) -- but sadly recognition was a long time in coming. Friedman's lone 45, 'Carry On (Glittering Dancer)' is another bit of genius, fleshed out by captivating Van Dyke Parks arrangements a la 'Smile' or 'Song Cycle.' The two tracks on this single aren't as densely arranged as that, certainly more of a piece with
Constant Companion
than the
Hurried Life
demos collection that came out in 2006 on Water. Still, any further recordings from this era should be recognized as a godsend... like these two! The A side, 'White Dove,' is Ruthann naked amongst spiraling acoustic beauty, while the B is a rip-snortin' west-coast style groover that sounds like Moby Grape or Big Brother (or late West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band!) backing one bad-ass biker mama."
Artist:
FRIEDMAN, RUTHANN
Title:
Constant Companion
Label:
WATER
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
WATER 167CD
"Ruthann recorded a single early '70s Reprise album of superb loner folk psych with fragile singing and delicate acoustic guitar playing...stark and deep meditations on lost love, topsy-turvy moons, ringing bells... First time on CD. Detailed liner notes, rare photos. And oh yeah, she was the writer of the Association's hit 'Windy.'"
Artist:
FRIEDMAN, RUTHANN
Title:
Hurried Life: Lost Recordings 1965-1971
Label:
WATER
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.00
Catalog #:
WATER 185CD
"A collection of previously unreleased demos, home recordings, and lost songs circa 1965-1971 from Ruthann's personal archive. Includes detailed song notes by Ruthann, unseen photos, and the original version of 'Windy.'"
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