Great Solo Albums

[@j0n3b0ymusic]

Hey Norman! Fantastic to see Sandy Denny getting some love! It's long been a pet gripe of mine that people rave about Nick Drake but Sandy is totally ignored - she had an amazing voice and wrote some of the most beautiful songs and yet is all but forgotten and/or unknown by the vast majority.

[@written12]

Yes. One of the most affecting voices I’ve ever heard. She can send chill up your spine or move you to tears. I’m thinking of Meet on the Ledge by Fairport as well as her solo work.

[@rafaterradillos]

Angel Clare is a favorite record of mine too. Emotional and direct to the heart. Incredible performance. It makes me cry of happiness. Pure delight

[@rundoetx]

Fantastic list. I have and enjoy almost your entire list. But, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for Including Gram Parsons on your list.

[@imannonymous7707]

You make great lists of artists of integrity....i like this channel

[@mano1971music]

I would add the 1st solo debut from MORRISSEY to your list....."Viva Hate" contains some classic songs and retains that "Smiths" sound as well......GREAT VIDEO Maslov !!

[@rockroll6791]

great show..over the years i had forgotten about that gene clark album...going to pick a copy up...thanks

[@lupcokotevski2907]

Richard Thompson, Daevid Allen of Gong. Bernard Fanning (Tea and Sympathy) ex Aussie rockers Powderfinger. Fotheringay is just a beautiful album.

[@kevinmosher6027]

I’m not sure if these were mentioned. Here are two of my favorites: Greg Allman- Laid Back Iggy Pop- Lust For Life

[@kylerwalter1308]

You probably dont care but if you guys are bored like me atm then you can stream all of the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my brother for the last months :)

[@zachariahwallace7709]

@Kyler Walter Definitely, I've been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :D

[@lovbladkarl-olof3975]

Who came first is a fabulous record. Quite different from other rock stars’ solo outings. I agree that Pete’s voice is sometimes more suited to his songs, like on Empty Glass which is still my favourite of his albums. He continued doing great solo stuff as you said: White city is also not bad. Great video also.

[@lmontanaable]

Great video , only artist missing that comes to mind...Robbie Robertson. His first the self titled album from 1987

[@zenvagabond]

^ This. Great record.

[@incamera1457]

It was very disappointing. I would list it as an example of unlistenable by reference to the previous heights.

[@zeppearl]

Enjoyed hearing your favorites. Any thought on your favorite Robert Plant solo album? I tended to lean towards ... Pictures at Eleven Principle of Moments Fate of Nations Mighty Rearranger Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar Carry Fire

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Glad you mentioned Plant..First artist I thought of..I love all his solo stuff but I am blown away by Carry Fire..glen kellaway

[@mosesmula4731]

Mazzy Mazzy Mazzy. If you only knew about the huge hole that you are digging in my pockets😂. What an amazing taste you have, and the way you talk about the music, your passion and know how, beyond believe. So finances apart, thankyou from the bottom of the heart of this music lover for your wonderful videos and the way you present them.

[@mazzysmusic]

Thank you kindly. Music is addicting ✌🏼

[@NextPlayRecords]

Definitely a ton of music I need to check out from your list here! Great video Mazzy.

[@vinylshawn4757]

Great picks Mazzy. I will seek out many of these records. Some of my favorite solo records are from Bob Mould, Paul Westerberg, Aimee Mann, Natalie Merchant, Robert Plant, Don Henley, Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller, Sting, Ian Brown, Ian mcculloch, Tim Burgess, Andy Bell (Ride) and Peter Murphy

[@Mcapt04]

Great video. Keep up the great work. No French Kiss by Bob Welch?? Lol

[@runtoeat]

My thanks to all who contributed their own selections. The horizon keeps broadening.

[@domico5838]

Super job on this one. Especially for giving love to Eno and Gabriel too.

[@airwatersun]

May I add Daltrey's first solo album also....aaaand...Colin Bluestone's first two! Thanks Mazzy, you are supercool!

[@robgarb2976]

I second your thoughts on Townshend/Daltrey singing voice. I once made a mixed tape of all WHO songs where Pete sings the lead. Good stuff.

[@garnetfaulkner4667]

I am addicted to your videos and I'm in the process of watching all of them. It amazes me sometimes when I think about what we are listening to in our early seventies compared to what my parents listened to. Although their love of music had a lot to do with how much music has influenced and enriched my life. It amazes me how much I agree with your take on artists and bands. Not always but most of the time. My favorite Bob Weir album is Heaven Help the Fool with Bombs Away and It's So Easy to Slip. My favorite Garfunkel album is Breakaway with I Only Have Eyes for You. Keep up the good work Mazzy! Peace and Love from Athens, Georgia!

[@noblesavage23]

Colin Blunstone One Year (1971)

[@joebloggs8636]

i got PETES album when it came out ,still have it and STILL play it...great album....RIP Ronnie Lane.

[@snowfiresunwind]

Rough Mix was a great album - some beautiful songs from both Lane and Townsend.

[@mattrogers1946]

​@@snowfiresunwindRough Mix is my favorite solo album

[@frankholdman743]

Ron Elliott: The Candlestick Maker Jack Bruce: Songs For A Tailor

[@tonymc8268]

Lots of great Paul Weller solo records.

[@patrickmurphy1803]

@@festersuncle6298 22 dreams, takes a bit listening but classic

[@1.jotabemonew]

Paul Weller! - Stanley Road!!

[@criscrisler8604]

Loved the video...remembered I had Americana by Ray Davies and am excited to hear it again. (And buy Pt. II)...I would suggest another artist...from the Faces, Ronnie Lane. I love his voice and his songwriting.

[@snowfiresunwind]

Ronnie Lane made some incredibly beautiful solo albums.

[@TRamone01]

Mazzy. Three years later and you haven't aged a day. Rock on!!

[@hubtunes9607]

If only I remember my name is a stunning album. I believe it’s getting the MoFi treatment this year.

[@MJEvermore853]

That's excellent news. I'll be pre-ordering that one the minute it becomes available

[@johnryan3913]

Original engineer Stephen Barncard did a remaster that is SPECTACULAR and better than the Mofi version.

[@johnwaystreaming]

so happy to hear your thoughts on pete townsend's voice. I always felt he should have been the singer of HIS songs! Love his demos.

[@robertodiaz9680]

I heard Who Came First on vinyl..then i got it on cd..great album..Daltrey also came up with a couple good solo projects...Alvin Lee also did a lovey solo. Greg Allman...Dave Mason ...Jim Cappaldi...Steve Winwood...John, Paul, George.. So many...

[@TRamone01]

Rod Stewart solo career. One of the best singing voices in Rock and someone who could successfully tackle standards. I like his first 4 albums. Just got through listening to The Firemen records. Great stuff and I particularly liked Electric Arguments. Finally, American's should never be knighted but I'll make an exception for Ringo.

[@miketomlin6040]

I you accept a Queen's Honour you are a wanker!

[@terrykeenan4308]

Good stuff as always. Glad you mentioned Gram, Tweedy and Strummer. I actually met Joe once when he was with the Clash in1982. I have all his Mescalero’s stuff. Streetcore came out a year after his death. So sad. I would add Paul Weller of the Jam, Sting, George Michael and the lovely Annie Lennox.

[@avlisk]

1976, I bought the Large Advents. In 1977, my next door neighbor got the JBL L-100's. I liked them so much, I bought a pair at $333 a piece. I had no money but somehow scratched together the money. I still have them today. (I sold the Advents.) Thank you Jim Grady. RIP

[@roberthardin2133]

my standout fav solo artist of all is Peter Hammill. his albums are so consistently good that it's hard to pick an example, but I'll try...the Future Now. I also think Desert Shore by Nico and Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt are well-crafted gems. Scott Walker had a patchy career, but his 1st 4 and last 3 are blindingly intense. A-Z and Not To by Colin Newman (from Wire) are fantastic. a singer I often champion is Dagmar Krause (Slapp Happy, Henry Cow, Art Bears). her 2 solo records: Supply and Demand and Tank Battles are worth checking out. if you thought Marianne Faithfull's renditions of Kurt Weill were great, wait til you hear Krause sing Weill!

[@theshrubberer]

Nice vid. Great call on Who's First and Sheraton Gibson, love that song

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Linda McCartney did outstanding keyboard work! 😂

[@knockknock705]

Aimee Man-Whatever Little Steven-Men Without Women Paul Weller-Wild Wood Mark Knopfler-Down the Road Wherever Paul Westerberg-14 Songs Natalie Merchant-Tigerlily Maria McKee-Peddlin' Dreams Jakob Dylan-Women + Country Rhiannon Giddens-Freedom Highway Brittany Howard-Jaime Jason Isbell-Southeastern

[@brettweary8491]

Absolutely Awesome Page Norman

[@dannyschneider553]

Dave mason first solo alone together a classic (ex traffic) great show maz

[@mazzysmusic]

Yeah I should have included that Dave Mason. I totally forgot. Good call ✌🏽

[@normperreau1112]

👍👍👍👍👍 always enjoyable 😺

[@GabrielSoma5899]

Mazzy just a note to say how much I enjoy your selections, collections and reasons. My only other suggestion is Gerry Rafferty put out the fantastic City to City solo album in 1978 after leaving Stealers Wheel. The other is Richard Ashcroft’s solo album after leaving the Verve is also a favourite.

[@slr12001]

Everything that David Crosby has done with CSNY has been awesome in my opinion and as such I discovered a solo album that I did not know about thanks to you. After giving the album a listen on Amazon, I went ahead and purchased it in vinyl. Thank you Norman!

[@mazzysmusic]

Cool!

[@michelraffin7006]

I love first Paul,Simon album .…and Angel,Clare is a very emotional,album from Art……i have the original Boz scaggs…ian Matthews « if you saw through my eyes »first album after Matthews southern comfort(Woodstock ) is splendid …David GATES »FIRST » album ,after BREAD split ,is magnific

[@stefano.b65stef77]

You are making me discover so many albums to listen to, thanks!

[@rexnorris3586]

I love Sebastian's live record "Cheapo Cheapo Productions Presents Real Live John Sebastian" which also includes a cover of Jimmie Rodgers' "Waiting For a Train"

[@mountart2]

Nicky Hopkins "The Tin Man Was a Dreamer " comes to mind

[@mazzysmusic]

See my piano video. But he wasn’t really ever a permanent member of a band. More a session and contract player 🎹

[@mountart2]

@@mazzysmusic Yes, of course, this was for band members putting out solo lp's. my bad, brainfreeze! LOL

[@albarton7189]

Hey Mazzi, me again. I was in the local Half Price Books today checking out the used vinyl selection and came across the Art Garfunkel debut album in near mint condition for five bucks. That and the Gene Clark album were the only ones from your list I wasn’t familiar with. I have almost all of the others you mentioned in your video on vinyl. So I brought the Garfunkel album home and it’s spinning on my vintage Technics turntable right now. (I like to pair vintage vinyl with one of my vintage turntables, and pair new vinyl with one of my new turntables because, well, I’m weird that way.). Thanks again for the Garfunkel recommendation. Stay safe and make sure you get vaccinated.

[@deancronin6934]

I also enjoy the Mark Almond solo albums very lo fi and beautiful

[@elliotchenault]

If you do a part 2, consider including One Year by Colin Blunstone.

[@DrOz-007]

How strange, I ordered Who Came First just yesterday... a 1972 US pressing, even though I am in the UK. Never heard it, bought it on a whim. Look forward to it arriving!

[@mazzysmusic]

I love it. Somewhat raw but strong imho.

[@daveshamir729]

Greg Allman: Laid Back Gary Louris: Vagabonds

[@vinylcommunity-spinningout6887]

Thanks for showing these great albums especially Peter Gabriel "So". I often pass "So" off as pop schlock, but you reminded me of the greatness of that record.

[@CasperLCat]

Nils Lofgren’s double live album, Night After Night, shows off Nils’ exuberant lead guitar playing. It’s a shame he’s been buried alive by Bruce and Steve Van Zandt for 30 years.

[@andynewzealand]

Wow, I've been mispronouncing the Davies brothers last name for over 50 years - in fact I think most fellow Kiwis with a half-pie decent taste in music have been as well. Some honourable mentions to add: John Cale (Paris 1919), Johnny Thunders (So Alone), Robert Wyatt (Rock Bottom), Scott Walker (his whole catalogue), Paul Weller (Wild Wood + Stanley Road), Lowell George (Thanks, I'll Eat It Here), Jerry Harrison (Casual Gods), Dennis Wilson (Pacific Ocean Blue), Barry Adamson (Moss Side Story), Levon Helm (Electric Dirt). Thanks for the great video.

[@marcellavankraaij253]

For me one of most Shocking break up in 1987 where the Smiths. followed in 1988 by Morrissey first solo album Viva Hate. Still one of my favorite record.

[@floydstoner2962]

Good video, made even better when mention was made of my all-time favorite songwriter, Sir Ray Davies. Have you ever done a video on those "classic" albums you have really tried to like, but wasn't happening? For me, that would include "London Calling", Pet Sounds", and "Astral Weeks".

[@lindacopping]

Stevie Nicks Belladonna , to get some more female in here, and to get a little Canadian, Gord Downey (rest his soul) from Tragically Hip had a great solo album with Coke Machine Glow. But I do like all your picks Mazzy I have about 85% of them on vinyl or CD.

[@rockandrollderelict]

Great video and selections. Richie Havens opened both Woodstock concert and the movie. Did you see there’s a new Joe Strummer compilation just released, looks pretty good. Cheers!

[@Gretsch6122]

Brilliant selections, there some I need to check out and some that I need revisit that I haven’t listen to in a while.

[@mrg1911]

Gram Parson, yeah!!

[@АндрейКостенко-к4ц]

Very very big thanks from Great Russia, Magadan.

[@2chicos]

I love your list and have four nominations for an updated version: Quah -- Jorma Kaukonen Something/Anything - Todd Rundgren Madcap Laughs - Syd Barrett Frampton Comes Alive - Peter Frampton

[@LeopoldLoewe999]

Fantastic and informative episode

[@johnmbhjg7681]

I believe that a tip of the hat to Jessie Winchester was called for in this list.

[@mazzysmusic]

Hmmm what band was he in before going solo ????

[@johnmbhjg7681]

@@mazzysmusic none that I know of. You may know Yankee Lady, Mississippi You’re on My Mind, Rumba Man. If you don’t, check him out. Brilliant.

[@mazzysmusic]

@@johnmbhjg7681 I actually have most of his solo records from the 1970s. I saw him on his first US tour after he was allowed back into the US after his time in Canada during the Viet Nam war My video included solo albums from artists who were in bands too.

[@garnetnewton-wade6254]

Absolutely loved it but Man! How can you miss Joni Mitchell. Any from Ladies of the Canyon, Blue, Hissing of Summer Lawns, Court and Spark and Heljira. Talk about songwriters, for me possibly the greatest of our generation, Dylan, Waits, Cohen et al.

[@mazzysmusic]

Because Joni or Dylan or Cohen weren’t in bands too 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FrF]

Great video, Mazzy! I'm pretty excited about my belated discovery of Peter Gabriel's "New Blood" (2011), a record with orchestral arrangements of his classics. Among them is a very effective version of "Red Rain". I'm also reading Daryl Easlea's Gabriel biography "Without Frontiers". Here's a passage which I highlighted (it's in pt.1 ch. 5): "Genesis were part of the scene yet somehow distant. Theirs was not an on-the-tiles, 24-hour lifestyle. For ones so young, they were strangely detached and reservedly mature." You don't read such a characterization very often in rock musician biographies :-)

[@neilbruce4201]

Love this posting...probably coz I agree with so much that you say....such as preferring Pete's voice to Roger's...also steered me towards some albums I don't know, such as the Dead's solo LPs...thanks so much.

[@jimhoover4815]

Great list Mazzy. One glaring omission to me would be Paris 1919 -John Cale. Better than Lou's Transformer but of the two Velvet band members Lou had more personality and self promotion and drive for success.

[@mazzysmusic]

I do like that John Cale Only have it on CD and frankly I forgot about it...

[@pauldaniels2019]

I enjoyed your video. I like how Springsteen, Tom Petty, & Rod Stewart interspersed solo records in between their main band albums. I also love Gregg Altman’s first album. I think Brian Wilson’s output after leaving The Beach Boys is really good to great. Honorable mentions: Joe Walsh after The James gang and Dave Mason after Traffic.

[@edwardoneill9559]

Dig those JBL Speakers 🔊 👌 😎

[@scrapbookvinylplus2320]

The Joe Strummer and Ray Davies albums are outstanding. Glad you gave them some love. Also gave me a few ideas of other things to add to the collection. Great as always!!! PS - I prefer the Pure & Easy on Odds and Sods but both great versions.

[@davidgreenberg5517]

I was surprised at how great the Townshend demo series " Scoop " is - it's a treat hearing Petes' demos of The Who classics, combined with dozens of Townshend originals that should have been recorded by The Who.

[@johnpetsch5202]

Great call on this one Mazzy! I really enjoy your insight and commentary. Cheers!

[@richierugs6544]

my friend plays drums on the Stills record, he's credited as either richie or ro---stephen paid him in 'substance' lets leave it at that--he was Stills' gopher guy and mentioned in Shakey, and came across Bruce Berry's body and called the cops--they tried to pin it on him---he's the drummer of band im in, known him 30 years now

[@saifonlawrence2044]

I like your taste in music !

[@Universityofvinyl]

Definitely Lindsey Buckingham! I also thought Art's 2nd LP was great - Breakaway

[@feber16]

I love all of Lindsey's solo records - my fav is Out of the Cradle.

[@Universityofvinyl]

@@feber16 mine too! Wish I had it on vinyl

[@richy267]

Ronnie Lane. Any of his with Slim Chance

[@snowfiresunwind]

Definitely!

[@richy267]

I second that.

[@jimmaculate5]

Jackie Lomax first record, who was maybe the first to sign with Apple, that's a great lp. Dave Mason's solo on Blue Thumb, with the mosaic colored vinyl, that's a classic. as well. Jake Holmes had a great one on polydor. he wrote the army jingle, be all that you be, btw.

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

YES! Pete Townshend's All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes is my favorite of his solo records. Also, I believe Roger Daltrey is one of the top 5 rock singers of all time, but, that said, I too love Pete's voice and always look forward to it on any Who record.

[@marksimons4108]

What about John entwistle solo project! 'My Wife' is one of the great Who songs!

[@mattrogers1946]

​@@marksimons4108Or Sucess Story. John had a rock opera in works, 905 was one of the outtakes. Great song!

[@DukeofNewYork1000]

I got the Townshend LP about a couple of months after "Happy Birthday"...Loved it and played it to death. My only quibble was it had the edited version of "Evolution."...other than that...still love it, and give it a spin a couple of times a year...

[@johnryan3913]

Evolution is, I think, originally called 'Stone', and longer, on the debut Faces lp First Step (1970). A great sounding Faces studio lp box came out around 2016.

[@paulmohapel2323]

What about Ron Wood's first solo album "'I've Got My Own Album to Do"?

[@markspooner1224]

I did enjoy this, thanks! The end of your video made me sad, I realise now that I miss Joe Strummer when I hear him solo and not really when I hear The Clash,

[@mbf9690]

David Gilmour-“There’s no way out of here”

[@jimdistad7459]

Jesse collin young after the youngbloods son for juli 1973 was a great album still one of my favorites to this day

[@jimdistad7459]

Song for juli

[@stephenfernald2490]

I see Who Came First, I click. Fantastic also love the classic JBL.

[@azanimanaf4001]

Mick Jagger’s wandering spirit album is superb

[@auditoriumforone3000]

Really fun theme for this list! Lots of knowledge here, and plenty to dig into.

[@barrybirkel4873]

Pete has great voice !!!Roger does as well , but I usually prefer Pete 's also ....

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

Great selections but no Lowell George or Levon Helm ?

[@mazzysmusic]

Maybe next time ✌🏽

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

@@mazzysmusic looking forward to part 2

[@erlsuni2337]

I have been trying to get my head around your hat (pun),then it hit me Van Morrison or Tom Waits. Was the Rod Stewart album or Gasoline Alley included?

[@alandonald9008]

Can I add Jesse Ed Davis? He played with Taj Mahal originally and later with Gene Clark, Dylan, Lennon and many others. His debut album, with contributions from Clapton, Gram Parsons, Delaney Bramlett and Leon Russell is fantastic

[@rocky-o]

love john sebastian...that debut is a classic...i think my favorite of his to listen to is 'tarzana kid'....all good stuff...peace...rocky

[@kevinmosher6027]

Another great video Mazzy- Thanks!

[@marktrickett5081]

Great stuff Probably Todd Rundgren a biggie (A Wizard) Nico - Chelsea Girls Iggy Pop - The Idiot etc Nick Lowe, obviously, one of your favorites Bert Jansch Unsung: Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks did a couple of really good solo lp's that didnt sell so he reformed the Buzzcocks. Kevin Ayers 👍

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Eric Clapton covers everything 😳

[@timcikra4186]

Great delivery. Thanks.

[@kingofallmediums2123]

Another great video Mazzy!!!

[@albarton7189]

Nice video. I agree with all your choices. Some favorites I would add would be: 461 Ocean Boulevard - Eric Clapton David Gilmour’s first Paul Kantner’s Blows Against the Empire Crazy Horse’s first album as a “solo” band Wet Dream - Richard Wright Second Chapter - Danny Kirwan Pacific Ocean Blue - Dennis Wilson One Clear Moment - Linda Thompson Kill to Get Crimson - Mark Knopfler Go Insane - Lindsey Buckingham The Dream of the Blue Turtles - Sting Diva - Annie Lennox The Six Wives of Henry VIII - Rick Wakeman

[@mazzysmusic]

Great list. I use to have Six Wives but i got bored with it. Kantner was supposed to be included but I forgot. ✌🏽

[@derwynpowell7689]

Hey Mazzy...... Nils has always been a personal Fav. of mine. Ever since 1971 when l found Grin s/t album in a delete bin for $99 cents l have been a fan (l miss delete bins) and the next lp "1+1"is a step up and bonified r'nr classic still in my top 10 after all these yrs. It has a rockin' side & a dreamy side, both of which carried over to SP 4509 on A&M as you said just a fine collection of great songs. Should have gotten far more attention beyond LA. and Frisco areas. Of course the KSAN Back it Up bootleg is a nice gem with a few Grin tracks & tunes from 4509 released also in '75 w/Al Kooper on piano. Anyway always good to see Nils getting some attention. Thanks...

[@raymeedc]

My personal favorite is of course the iconic Yoko Ono Does Beethoven (Acapella edition). Could be topped next month, tho, by the long awaited for box edition of Yoko Ono’s complete renditions of Tiny Tim classics, including never before heard bootleg disc of alternate Tiptoe Through The Tulips variations, especially that hard to find iconic with Marjorie Taylor Green featuring that ethereal bagpipe squadron 38 minute solo & the 74 minute live #9 tribute to the late Lennon, which she brilliantly reinterprets as #11..... now that’s freakin’ genius! Most of us rightfully figured #9 was the top of the lyrical heap until #11 puts it in it’s numerical place. & yet she still claims she’s never heard of The Beatles, witch is neither hear nor dare 🧹🤐

[@bigjuan4u]

There are a few tracks on ‘Fate for Breakfast’ by Art Garfunkel that I wouldn’t want to be without.

[@mccarthyd6603]

Great video as usual👍 No Other by Gene Clark is the most brilliant underrated album of all time and has gradually moved into my personal top 5! A few honorable mentions from my collection... Gregg Allman - Laid Back Roger Waters - Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking Joe Perry Project - Let The Music Do The Talking Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings Jerry Cantrell - Boggy Depot Ace Frehley - Solo 1978 Curtis Mayfield - Roots Townes Van Zandt - Self Titled Keith Richards - Talk is Cheap ( yes....the Stones actually released one brilliant solo record that actually sounds better today than in college 🤔)

[@rbenninga1]

Great video lots of my favorites here also. I would only add the solo Gregg Allman album Laid Back and The first Stevie Winwood album, entitled Stevie Winwood, talk is cheap by Keith Richards and any of the first three Mark Knopfler albums.