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Here is Earl Klugh doing the remake of the 1965 Herb Alpert's "More And More Amor" (from 2013 "Hand Picked"): Matt Clark Sanford, MI
I've always viewed(and I hope this doesn't get me into trouble with his fans!) him as a "musak-cian";meaning I'd put him in the same category as guys like Richard Clayderman,Tony Mottola,Peter Nero, Ray Conniff-well, you get the picture. His music is usually lush, awash with strings, and smooth keyboards, and light percussion and occasional vocals, and it's real pretty, but it's music you use to unwind after a hard day, or music that you would hear in the elevator or a doctor's or dentist's office.(and I've HEARD his music in these settings!) I hate to sound like a critic, but to be honest, Earl's music isn't really challenging. It's light, and fluffy and soothing, but ultimately it's predictable. And lest you all think I'm hating on him(like we say here in Brooklyn),I DO like his music! I like it for a lot of reasons I've stated here:calming,soothing, relaxing.
Regards and smiles,
jazzdre
I have all those CDS and more in fact Everything from his 1976 debut up to a Peculiar Situation from 1999 and His duet recordings with Bob James and George Benson respectivelyJust my two cents': I get what you're saying. I really do. But some of Earl's earlier work did get a bit funky on occasion. Still smooth, but with a funky edge. For example: "Magic In Your Eyes", "If You Want to Be My Love", "Low Ride", "Night Drive", "Whiplash", "Tropical Legs", "Incognito", "One Night Alone With You", "What Love Can Do", "Master of Suspense", "Move", "The Wiggle", etc.
But as he's gotten older, it's only natural that he would mellow out even more so. I have at least a dozen of his older CDs, and I still occasionally enjoy them for the reasons you've mentioned. But after Peculiar Situation came out in 99, I just kinda lost interest. I bought Spice of Life in 09 and it just didn't grab me at all. Gave up after that.
So looking back, if I had to pick a favorites list of Earl Klugh, I would recommend the following CDs to anyone interested in exploring some uniquely styled relaxing acoustic guitar music:
Magic In Your Eyes (1978)
Heart String (1979)
One on One (w/ Bob James, 1979)
Two of A Kind (w/ Bob James, 1982)
Wishful Thinking (1984)
Soda Fountain Shuffle (1985)
Life Stories (1986)
Whispers And Promises (1988)
Sudden Burst of Energy (1996)
Did you know? There are actually three duet albums with Bob James: One on One (1979), Two of A Kind (1982) and Cool (1992). The third and final album was recorded while both BJ & EK were both signed to Warner Bros. Records.I have all those CDS and more in fact Everything from his 1976 debut up to a Peculiar Situation from 1999 and His duet recordings with Bob James and George Benson respectively
That's a good album, but it's definitely a mood lp. Probably the most serene of all of his albums. "Nightsongs: More Late Night Guitar" was a decent follow-up too.Earl Klugh's "Late Night Guitar" (late 1980) was the first time I heard of him & when my older brother bought the album!! Matt Clark Sanford, MI
Yes I have all 3 of those as wellDid you know? There are actually three duet albums with Bob James: One on One (1979), Two of A Kind (1982) and Cool (1992). The third and final album was recorded while both BJ & EK were both signed to Warner Bros. Records.
It may be weird but it is one of my big favorites by Earl Klugh when I first heard it in 1987 on The Magic In Your Eyes album I was hooked and the song stuck with me ever since I also feel the same about the song "Mayaguez" from the same albumThe song "Alicia" (from 1978) is quite weird!! Matt Clark Sanford, MI
I have the original Warner bros CD issues of "Soda Fountain Shuffle" & Life stories sadly I put off getting solo guitar and it went out of print but maybe I'll find it on a download and buy it but for me at least two out of three ain't bad.Got the BGO (Beat Goes On) England import of Klugh's "Soda Fountain Shuffle"/"Life Stories"/"Solo Guitar" (3 albums on 2 CD's)!! Matt Clark Sanford, MI