Magnetic South & Loose Salute

by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band

Magnetic South & Loose Salute cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 26 April 1999
  • Label: RCA
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:07:26
  • Community rating: 3.88/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A combined reissue of 'Magnetic South' (1970) and 'Loose Salute' (1970), the two albums Michael Nesmith recorded with The First National Band after leaving The Monkees. The records are pioneering country rock, built around Red Rhodes' pedal steel guitar.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, storytelling, melodic, vocal, guitars

Tracklist

  1. Calico Girlfriend (2:36)
  2. Nine Times Blue (1:40)
  3. Little Red Rider (2:35)
  4. The Crippled Lion (3:14)
  5. Joanne (3:13)
  6. First National Rag (0:23)
  7. Mama Nantucket (2:41)
  8. The Keys To The Car (2:56)
  9. Hollywood (5:07)
  10. One Rose (4:26)
  11. Beyond The Blue Horizon (4:53)
  12. Silver Moon (3:12)
  13. I Fall To Pieces (2:56)
  14. Thanx For The Ride (2:57)
  15. Dedicated Friend (2:32)
  16. Conversations (3:33)
  17. Tengo Amore (3:00)
  18. Listen To The Band (2:34)
  19. Bye, Bye, Bye (3:15)
  20. Lady Of The Valley (2:57)
  21. Hello Lady (3:48)
  22. 1st National Dance (Instrumental) (2:58)

Credits

  • Red Rhodes - steel guitar [pedal]

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