Gene Clark - Los Angeles

#losangeles #byrds #geneclark
One of the great, long-lost Gene Clark songs, "Los Angeles" was recorded for an early-1968 solo project that went unreleased before finally surfacing on the fine U.K. anthology Flying High.
A simple three-chord melody is the basis for Clark's kiss-off to the city. It's a bittersweet reflection of city life, something that the Midwestern-born Clark always wrestled with.
One of my favorite Gene tunes - his post-Byrds career is sadly overlooked.

[@MarigoldThyme]

Gene Clark forever!💖

[@DebraYeagley]

Gene had a number of overlooked great tunes and I love nearly every one of 'em.

[@MCW1955]

I’m 67. How did I miss this song! Thanks. (P.S. Make California Great Again)

[@margaretross9150]

Such a beautiful voice Gene had!

[@doranthane]

A favorite! 🙌

[@AllenFromFolsom]

I co wrote Los Angeles with Laramy Smith & Gene. Originally recorded by "Phoenix" and nominated for a Grammy in 2013,

[@mathewfines8727]

Angst, which is understandable.