Golden Grass

by The Grass Roots

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: November 1968
  • Label: Dunhill
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:02
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Rob Grill, Warren Entner, Rick Coonce, Creed Bratton, Steve Barri

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing the immaculate, heavily orchestrated hitmaking prowess of the Los Angeles band, this compilation highlights their massive commercial success executing pristine pop-rock tailored specifically for AM radio. The collection features undeniably catchy, incredibly tight arrangements on hits like 'Midnight Confessions,' perfectly illustrating the deeply polished, highly commercial fusion of folk-rock jangle and bright sunshine pop that dominated the era.

Genres

Descriptors: harmonies, saxophone, guitar-driven, summery, nostalgia

Tracklist

  1. Bella Linda (2:47)
  2. Things I Should Have Said (2:30)
  3. Melody For You (2:45)
  4. Midnight Confessions (2:42)
  5. Here's Where You Belong (3:10)
  6. Feelings (2:50)
  7. Lady Pleasure (2:47)
  8. Where Were You When I Needed You (2:59)
  9. Wake Up, Wake Up (2:50)
  10. Hot Bright Lights (5:07)
  11. Let's Live For Today (2:35)

Credits

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