Daddy Longlegs

Label: Polydor
Country: Germany
Released: 1972
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Album Overview

Released in 1972, "The Three Musicians" is the third studio album by Daddy Longlegs, an American expat country-rock band. The album was issued under Polydor Records, catalog number 2371 261. This release showcases the group primarily as a trio, featuring Gary Norton-Holderman on electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Kurt Palomaki as a multi-instrumentalist on bass, clarinet, 12-string guitar, saxophone, piano, marimba, and vocals, and Clif Carrison on drums and percussion.

Artistic Elements

The album cover of "The Three Musicians" is a reproduction of Pablo Picasso's 1921 synthetic cubist work of the same name. This artistic choice links the music to a broader cultural context, infusing the album with a visual identity that aligns with its innovative sound. Gerd Müller produced the album, with engineering work by Jerry Boys at Sound Techniques in Chelsea, London.

Musical Contributions

The album features twelve tracks that blend rock and country influences. Among these, "Concrete Roadside" showcases guest keyboard contributions from Steve Miller on piano. Additionally, Peter Arnesen plays piano and electric piano on tracks like "Dance Of The Nightingale" and "Travel Time Waze." Ivan Chandler also contributed piano on "Where Have All Your Clothes Gone" and "Wash My Hands." This collaboration enhances the album's instrumental depth and variety.

Track Highlights

Key tracks include the reflective "Let Your Son Grow" and the upbeat "Methedrine Blues." Each song presents a unique narrative and musical style, contributing to the album's diverse soundscape. The blend of instruments, ranging from marimba to saxophone, creates a lush auditory experience. The band's arrangement choices reflect their commitment to exploring different musical textures.

Release Format

The album was issued in vinyl format as a long-playing record (LP), typical for the era. The rich analog sound characteristic of vinyl enhances the listening experience, allowing the nuances of the instrumentation to shine. "The Three Musicians" provides a glimpse into the evolving country-rock genre during the early 1970s.

"The Three Musicians" was released on Polydor Records in 1972.

Tracklist

A1	Concrete Roadside Written-By – G. Norton-Holderman*	3:25
A2	Side Affair Written-By – G. Norton-Holderman*	3:21
A3	Dance Of The Nightpeople Piano, Electric Piano – Peter ArnesenWritten By – Kurt Palomaki	2:15
A4	Let Your Son Grow Written-By – G. Norton-Holderman*	2:15
A5	Travel Time Waze Piano, Electric Piano – Peter ArnesenWritten-By – K. Palomaki*	3:40
A6	Greenwich Meantime Piano, Electric Piano – Peter ArnesenWritten-By – C.Carrison*	3:10
B1	Methedrine Blues Piano – Steve MillerWritten By – Fat Brown	3:01
B2	Don't You Worry No More Written-By – K. Palomaki*	1:52
B3	Where Have All Your Clothes Gone Piano – Ivan ChandlerWritten-By – CarrisonWritten-By – PalomakiWritten-By – Hayton*	3:00
B4	Maybe I Never Will/If I Say Written-By – G. Norton-Holderman*	4:07
B5	Wash My Hands Piano – Ivan ChandlerWritten-By – G. Norton-Holderman*	3:35
B6	Whisky In The Water Arranged By – HoldermanPiano – Steve MillerWritten By – G. Norton-HoldermanWritten By – Trad.*	4:20

Credits

Bass, Clarinet, Twelve-String Guitar, Saxophone, Piano, Marimba – Kurt Palomaki
Cover – Pablo Picasso
Drums, Percussion – Clif Carrison
Engineer – Jerry Boys
Guitar – Gary Norton-Holderman*
Producer – Gerd Müller*