Release Date: May 29, 1969
Singles: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Marrakesh Express
Before we get into the music, a fun story about the cover art. The group found an abandoned house and posed for the picture seen above. However, this photo was taken before they decided on the name of their band, which of course is Crosby, Stills & Nash. The problem with that is that in the photo they are sitting, from left to right, Nash, Stills, and Crosby. In order to prevent people getting confused about who is who, the band decided to go back to the house and take another photo, this time sitting in the correct order. So why is it that they do not appear in that order on the album cover pictured above? The house had been demolished, and they couldn't retake the picture.
So how does a group that only has two albums make a best of album? They have two really good albums, and this is the first of those two. The album starts off strong with three of the group's hits, "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Marrakesh Express," and "Guinnevere." The second side starts with another hit song, "Wooden Ships." The rest of the album is strong, and many of the songs probably could have charted if they had been released as singles. Another interesting note about this album is that it features two love songs inspired by Joni Mitchell - written by two different men: Crosby and Nash. No word on whether Stills wrote one that didn't make the cut.
Rating: 12 thumbs up - This is the kind of album a supergroup like Crosby, Stills & Nash is supposed to put out. All three of them had been members of successful bands before coming together, but this album rocketed the trio to the status of rock legends.
Here's "Pre-Road Downs," which didn't make the cut for So Far, but is still a great song. Enjoy!
Pat is crazy.
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