Gene Clark & Carla Olson - The Drifter

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  • @lynnglidewell7367
    @lynnglidewell7367 2 роки тому +18

    I consider myself fortunate to have come from an age group exposed to Gene Clark music since the middle 60s.

  • @lebe220
    @lebe220 11 місяців тому +14

    Beautiful...Songs and singers like this are so missed in these times of absolute soullessness. I´ll try to write such songs, if it´s the last thing I´ll do

  • @alicemc8774
    @alicemc8774 4 роки тому +51

    R.I.P. Gene Clark. What a musical force.

  • @greyjay9202
    @greyjay9202 4 роки тому +29

    Wow. Carla Olson is electrifying. A lot of fire in that woman.

  • @johnmitchelljr
    @johnmitchelljr 2 роки тому +14

    Will never get over the loss of the great Gene Clark. Thanks for the video reminding me, I think.

  • @carlosbockor5798
    @carlosbockor5798 Рік тому +6

    Thanks for all Gene. From Argentina.

  • @jeanniewight8471
    @jeanniewight8471 5 років тому +66

    He let her shine, and seemed to enjoy her performance. Gene didn’t need to be the center of attention. Such a humble and great man.

    • @moniquedouglas2448
      @moniquedouglas2448 4 роки тому +6

      jeannie wight I love Gene but Carla is a talent in her own right, and Gene knows this so your comment is ridiculous. They are a duo and that is an equal partnership.

    • @moniquedouglas2448
      @moniquedouglas2448 4 роки тому

      Margaret Ross No Margaret, she didn't. Jeannie said that "he (Gene) let her (Carla) shine" and that implies that Carla is not a real partner but something beneath him, that he is the boss. Gene wouldn't like that implication at all and I know Carla certainly wouldn't especially given what followed.

    • @moniquedouglas2448
      @moniquedouglas2448 4 роки тому +1

      Margaret Ross Words have implications and the fact is Gene did not "let" Carla shine anymore than Gram let Emmylou shine. They were equal partnerships, nothing less. And you and Jeannie, as women, should understand what you're doing when you use words that put down other women, particularly women as exemplary as Carla and Emmylou.

    • @moniquedouglas2448
      @moniquedouglas2448 4 роки тому +1

      Margaret Ross Shining a spotlight on someone is different to being allowed to shine so let's not put words in people's mouths that diminish the women that are equal partners with men. Interestingly, both Gram and Gene had big drug problems. They were weak and could not conquer their respective demons. In Gene's case, he would not have lived as long as he did without Carla since he was in the advanced stages of acute alcoholism and Carla tried hard to prevent him from drinking, an impossible task if the alcoholic does not want to help himself. Emmylou was in a relationship with Gram and leaned a lot from him but Carla and Emmylou are both still here while regretfully, Gene and Gram are not. Their longevity in an industry and lifestyle that destroys many is testament to their power as women so let's not diminish their achievements by saying that men allowed them to shine because that is simply not the case.

    • @margaretross9150
      @margaretross9150 4 роки тому +1

      I agree with you, Jeannine.

  • @louisvanrenen947
    @louisvanrenen947 7 років тому +36

    If this great performance by 2 incredible musicians had not been taped on this tv show, we would not have this rare gene/Carla appearance. It is priceless. Thanks to tv producers Exeter a! Thanks to gene and Carla.

  • @armanddimeo6575
    @armanddimeo6575 7 років тому +40

    I never heard of Carla Olson until tonight but she is amazing with both Gene and Mick Taylor. She is also versatile to do both country with Gene and blues oriented rock with Mick. She has a great voice that captures the emotion of the music with both artists. I am glad I discovered her.

    • @davidsnyder8564
      @davidsnyder8564 2 роки тому +6

      I’ve been her friend since 1978. She’s brilliant!

  • @artemiobalderas300
    @artemiobalderas300 3 роки тому +13

    That solo of the acoustic guitar is beautiful.

  • @TheRealFriar
    @TheRealFriar 8 років тому +63

    Great performance of a great song. I like to think Carla gave Gene a few more years.

    • @joearchuleta4829
      @joearchuleta4829 7 років тому +7

      I think so,they made a great l.p.wish they could have done a few more!

    • @tedgarlock1356
      @tedgarlock1356 6 років тому +5

      That she did. Thanks.

    • @phillipleighton-daly2480
      @phillipleighton-daly2480 4 роки тому +10

      Yes she was a great distraction from the great disappointments he had endured. These are so apparent in his face, particularly in those eyes. Carla elicited glimpses of enjoyment, achievement and self worth from his drawn, tired features They worked together so well and we must cherish this album for that reason. If only he had embarked on similar courses earlier. Still he was a great achiever whose worth and appreciation is beginning to be realized. .

    • @8-tracktheater262
      @8-tracktheater262 3 роки тому +2

      I agree. A breath of fresh air.

  • @lebe220
    @lebe220 2 місяці тому +1

    Gene Clark´s singing in this song is one of the best acts I have ever heard. And what a solo guitar!

  • @jimmccord487
    @jimmccord487 Рік тому +6

    Impressive performance.First time hearing Carla Olson.She and Gene compliment each other in this clip.Thanks for posting,brotherhamlet!

  • @danoblue
    @danoblue 3 роки тому +14

    A great duo! It's nice to see two major talents playing together and enjoying it. It's a pity this partnership didn't last longer due to Gene's bad health, but at least we have So Rebellious a Lover and a few live concerts.

  • @jefferymatuszak4988
    @jefferymatuszak4988 6 років тому +10

    These two always make me feel better, no matter how bad I feel. Love you Gene and Carla.

  • @jameswaters2341
    @jameswaters2341 Рік тому +4

    Gene Clark owns this duo.

  • @beverlyhayshouston2770
    @beverlyhayshouston2770 7 років тому +15

    His voice is fabulous!

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +9

    These two together just FEELS right.
    .

  • @markanderson6639
    @markanderson6639 5 років тому +6

    Good video. Two artists who should definitely be far better known than they are today...

  • @moniquedouglas2448
    @moniquedouglas2448 4 роки тому +7

    Great performance! And they both look hot! I love Carla's outfit...and her beautiful long hair. Surprisingly, their voices go really well together and they each individually add a lot of colour to the vocals.i also like the little bit of vibrato in Carla's voice.

  • @Multi80schick
    @Multi80schick 12 років тому +36

    She reminds me of Joni Mitchell with a Carlene Carter voice. Gene is awesome, as always.

  • @2468pebble
    @2468pebble 11 років тому +25

    When I decided to catch up with Gene Clark, this was the all-important first track on 'So rebellious a lover'. It's such a knockout song that all my doubts evaporated instantly. Carla Olson has a great voice and writes great songs. Can only wonder how good that second album would have been,,,

  • @bannork
    @bannork 8 років тому +22

    Music that makes you want to cry because it's so beautiful.

  • @2manyprunes
    @2manyprunes Рік тому +2

    Striking performance of a great song by two multi-talented artists.

  • @garyoneill8868
    @garyoneill8868 2 роки тому +2

    What a great song and a beautiful sound. Listened a couple of times......😁😃

  • @timgelder4263
    @timgelder4263 6 років тому +3

    I can't believe I missed this whole era of his great work. Much to catch up on!

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +5

    Carla and Gene were/are magic together.
    -love Gene's sports coat, jacket in this one.
    Carla always looks scintillating.
    .

    • @josephkelley8641
      @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +1

      Smoldering.
      I'd best describe Carla as smoldering.
      You can see smoke coming out - if ye look real close.
      .

  • @jimhoerr
    @jimhoerr 7 років тому +30

    God, this girl's voice goes right through me. And Gene: well, he's the best.

  • @ClaudioScarpakinks49
    @ClaudioScarpakinks49 4 роки тому +6

    Gene! The Best of All Times !!!

  • @dbailey62
    @dbailey62 12 років тому +6

    They both sounded fantastic .... and Nashville Now's house band was always fabulous.

  • @joannebeauchamp1169
    @joannebeauchamp1169 3 роки тому +6

    Carla & Gene had enough talent between them to literally light up the stage!

  • @lemonadekidkak6599
    @lemonadekidkak6599 8 років тому +5

    Goose bumps. Gene & Carla...so sweet!

  • @MrEsderd
    @MrEsderd 7 років тому +4

    Schitterend nummer. Kijk hier met heel veel plezier na. Goed orkest. De stem van Carla Olson samen in combinatie met die van Gene Clark! : hartbrekend.

  • @fitnann
    @fitnann 6 років тому +6

    God I love this. I love Gene...

  • @56music64
    @56music64 5 років тому +17

    I personally prefer Gene on his own, his voice was so heartfelt, most of his songs touch me

    • @phillipleighton-daly2480
      @phillipleighton-daly2480 4 роки тому +1

      Carla gave Dean several more years. She is a dynamic performer and Gene and the band greatly warmed to their performance.

    • @goodtimefolkrock
      @goodtimefolkrock 3 роки тому +2

      @@phillipleighton-daly2480 her voice is def an aquired taste

    • @davidmurray2539
      @davidmurray2539 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed. Staccato-like. Doesn't mesh with Gene's rich, soulful voice. It would've been great to hear more Clark-Crosby duos but unfortunately for American music overall, they just didn't happen to get along.

    • @mauricioochoa4179
      @mauricioochoa4179 Рік тому +1

      I disagree 100%. Both of their voices worked beautifully together. RIP Gene and thank you very much, Carla. Their album was awesome. ❤

  • @dcj454
    @dcj454 6 років тому +3

    I didn't even know this song existed! I love it!!!

  • @Iloveboogersalot
    @Iloveboogersalot 3 роки тому +1

    First time hearing this...the goose bumps are huge!!

  • @brade51
    @brade51 7 років тому +6

    Great song, so good together.

  • @rogerbennion4399
    @rogerbennion4399 7 років тому +8

    An absolute gem of a performance. And, a track from one of my all-time favourite albums. Thank you for posting, 'brotherhamlet'.

  • @gerrygreene6354
    @gerrygreene6354 8 років тому +4

    This is Terrific. Play it again.

  • @jmlongshoreman712
    @jmlongshoreman712 7 років тому +5

    Beautiful song, Thanks Carla&Gene

  • @brucehartshorn5736
    @brucehartshorn5736 Рік тому +4

    Carla was a great choice for a co-singer.

  • @maxpizarro9093
    @maxpizarro9093 2 роки тому +1

    Carla and Gene, beautiful souls both.

  • @matthewwynne5046
    @matthewwynne5046 7 років тому +9

    Love that moment when Carla catches Gene out when he forgets the lyrics in his backup part and they both have a laugh.

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +2

    Every stitch of this song is perfect - musta been imported from Italy.
    .

  • @jeffmatuszak477
    @jeffmatuszak477 7 років тому +6

    Bob Gibson and Anne Hills, Gram and Emmy Lou, Gene and Carla, the 3 best male/female vocal teams ever!💜

    • @jeffweiler9382
      @jeffweiler9382 5 років тому

      How about Peaches and Herb, Conway and Loretta, George and Tammy, Marvin and Tammi...

    • @peterlemke3468
      @peterlemke3468 5 років тому +1

      @@jeffweiler9382 Marvin and anybody to be honest. The Cosmic Cowboy and ELH still sends shivers down my spine.

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +3

    Carla Olson is mesmerizing, wow - Gene is Gene, born to mesmerize.
    .(thus it makes sense that Carla is there)
    .

  • @keeskleinendorst2655
    @keeskleinendorst2655 7 років тому +7

    Gene forever. R.I.P. Gene

  • @margaretross9150
    @margaretross9150 4 роки тому +1

    Terrific performance. Love their album together.

    • @christineparker8020
      @christineparker8020 3 роки тому +2

      Not enough Gene., in my humble opinion. He is always who I want to hear.

  • @mateamargo5261
    @mateamargo5261 8 років тому +7

    Happy birthday Gene!

  • @jimhoerr
    @jimhoerr 8 років тому +3

    What a duo!

  • @MrRhmccabe
    @MrRhmccabe 2 місяці тому

    ....the greatest songwriter who ever lived.....along with Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot

  • @8-tracktheater262
    @8-tracktheater262 3 роки тому

    I agree Jeannie. A breath of fresh air.

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +2

    if attached to a hit movie this song well could have won an Academy Award.
    Still might.
    .

  • @robertcubinelli4961
    @robertcubinelli4961 7 років тому +5

    So cool a discovery for me.....again :)

  • @AladdinSaneNYC
    @AladdinSaneNYC 6 років тому +4

    VERY nice! RIP, GC!♐

  • @bokwanable
    @bokwanable 5 років тому +4

    When I need a good hit of music I watch this

  • @thomascaller3389
    @thomascaller3389 7 років тому +3

    So great!

  • @ClaudioScarpakinks49
    @ClaudioScarpakinks49 7 років тому +4

    The Great Singer/artist in the world !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @brade51
    @brade51 13 років тому +2

    I really love this song.

  • @talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198
    @talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198 4 роки тому +6

    This is a sensational performance.

  • @brade51
    @brade51 8 років тому +19

    Should have been a number one hit.

  • @drstevie
    @drstevie 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful..

  • @henrysgigs1
    @henrysgigs1 11 років тому +27

    Folks, the guy playing the acoustic solo is Tommy Tedesco of Wrecking Crew fame. One of the finest session men that ever lived

    • @waukivorycopse2402
      @waukivorycopse2402 5 років тому +4

      That is definitely not Tommy Tedesco in this video. Vaguely similar looking to Tommy but Mr Tedesco was 59 years old when this was filmed.

    • @MrPhilfridge
      @MrPhilfridge 5 років тому

      Your fucking nuts, why would you even begin to think that was Tommy Tedesco, he had no Byrd connections at all

    • @talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198
      @talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198 4 роки тому +2

      Job for hire L.A. musicians backing here. The very best available. Tedesco worked right through till he died. He even turned up incognito on the Gong Show. This is way post Byrds. What criteria of actual knowledge do the 'voices' above in this thread actually have to make such crass comments in reply here? The 'Wrecking Crew' session guys worked independently till they died or packed it in. The name was only coined as a tag for all L.A session musicians of 'A' Lister status. Many musicians facilitated that role. Bassist Carol Kaye negated the term as drummer Hal Blaine's "Dumb assed name" for all the top ranking L.A. session folks. Key session musicians are present here behind Clark & Olson They do them proud. Not the key 60's ones in the documentary film The Wrecking Crew, but contemporaries for sure.

    • @talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198
      @talesfromtinpanalley-thedo6198 4 роки тому +2

      @@MrPhilfridge Do your research. Seen the Wrecking Crew Doc? Clearly not. Or you were asleep during it? Roger McGuinn admits the Wrecking Crew actually played on Mr Tambourine Man, not The Byrds. Therefore to hell with hypocrisy of McGuinn re 'So You Wanna Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star?' re the Monkees utilising session folks. SO DID THE BYRDS. This here of course is way post Byrds. This emanates from the final phase of Clark solo of duet years in 1986 on L.A. TV. Tedesco, if it his him, certainly did session work late on. His son says so. Watch the film before being so presumptuous. I've Archive Produced over 100 Music docs over 30 years. Your particular credentials are?

    • @TheSchmidty63
      @TheSchmidty63 3 роки тому

      *you're, please

  • @italoniccolini503
    @italoniccolini503 4 місяці тому +1

    Grande musica della gioventù

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +2

    You could attach this song to a James Bond movie, that's how
    good it is. Fiery.
    .

  • @Norby481
    @Norby481 3 роки тому

    Questi sono i brani che dovrebbero portare a Sanremo!!

  • @josiahquincy2744
    @josiahquincy2744 5 років тому +1

    Love this. Great great

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +2

    At some point I was EXPECTING this song?
    -to BURST into flames.
    .It had (has) every right to.
    .

  • @mojostephen
    @mojostephen 13 років тому +5

    They were in fine form on this evening...

  • @321minder
    @321minder 8 років тому +4

    So good, this is Carla's song Richard Hunter, Gene;s so good............

  • @bold58
    @bold58 3 роки тому +1

    Look at Carla's hair !! Wow !

    • @2468pebble
      @2468pebble 7 місяців тому

      Er...it's hair. Am I missing something? (Love her hair!)

  • @Muziekgenot
    @Muziekgenot 4 роки тому +6

    Jesse and the padre try to keep things cool
    Knowing exactly how to make stone into jewels
    The judge was the kind of man who always talked fast
    And the way things were going
    His world wouldn't last
    The desperado's make a plan
    To set the town on fire
    And when they try to make a stand
    They were ambushed at the wire
    The drifter never stays to fight
    He keeps running till he's way out of sight
    But it gets him nowhere
    And the drifter never pays the price
    He's running through the day and the night
    But he's running to nowhere
    The judge said boys don't you know this town is mine
    Don't going try to change it everything will be just fine
    Those desperadoes don't pay them no mind
    Everybody knows that they can't read or write
    The judge put Jesse in the jail
    Although there is no crime
    The padre tried to get him out
    With a stick of dynamite
    The drifter never stays to fight
    He keeps running till he's way out of sight
    But it gets him nowhere
    And the drifter never pays a price
    He's running through the day and the night
    But he's running to nowhere
    Oh no
    The drifter knows he can't always go with the tide
    The time will come when he'll have to choose up sides
    Which way will he go will it be left or right
    The judge says things are either black or white
    The desperado's make a plan
    To set the town on fire
    And when they try to make a stand
    They were ambushed at the wire
    The drifter never stays to fight
    He keeps running till he's way out of sight
    But it gets him nowhere
    And the drifter never pays the price
    He's running through the day and the night
    But he's running to nowhere

  • @betover68
    @betover68 7 років тому +14

    Carla & Gene really had chemistry throughout this gig.

  • @Adriana-ts6hw
    @Adriana-ts6hw 7 років тому +7

    2:38 Gene aww

  • @jeanniewight8471
    @jeanniewight8471 5 років тому

    To me, this song and performance tops any song you could find on the CMT Top 20 countdown at any given moment.

  • @arthurkyriazis
    @arthurkyriazis 7 років тому +1

    very beautiful indeed.

  • @StJackiefeva
    @StJackiefeva 11 років тому +2

    Really good music..

  • @grooviefan
    @grooviefan Рік тому

    superb. nuff said.

  • @bronisawciba7558
    @bronisawciba7558 7 років тому +2

    cudowny głos ma oczywiście Carla

  • @luigicarminati5553
    @luigicarminati5553 2 роки тому

    Grandi entrambi !!!

  • @fabricadojoe
    @fabricadojoe 8 років тому +2

    Awesome.

  • @artemiobalderas300
    @artemiobalderas300 4 роки тому +2

    The accoustic guitar sounds awuful. Thanks for dharing.

  • @mayer53
    @mayer53 8 років тому +3

    Que grande Gene Clark

  • @djobbie
    @djobbie Рік тому

    Great!!!

  • @davidsnyder6064
    @davidsnyder6064 3 роки тому +1

    Carla dedicated this song to my parrot Bill. Something I couldn’t make up. ❤️

  • @lastnamefirst4035
    @lastnamefirst4035 4 роки тому +1

    Ive seen a few videos w carla singing w genes son Kai Clark on utube. Good! Kai looks like his dad

  • @petemull7922
    @petemull7922 4 роки тому

    Bold Carla and Gene taking the edge off

  • @will2741
    @will2741 4 роки тому +4

    Most sixties acts had kinda gone to crap by the 80s, but Gene still had it

  • @chucklemmonslemmons6467
    @chucklemmonslemmons6467 8 років тому +5

    where did it all go?

    • @jimhoerr
      @jimhoerr 7 років тому +1

      I know what you mean. Moments of magic pop up from time to time and are captured on video and audio. Rare and to be cherished.

    • @rubnsracn
      @rubnsracn 5 років тому

      Indeed they do. Today I found out this was posted on youtube nine years ago. Going to be showing this at parties.

  • @sammyscotch9945
    @sammyscotch9945 6 років тому +6

    Ahh Gene looking pretty rough here. Sounds great. Wish he was still with us

    • @donnaburke664
      @donnaburke664 4 роки тому +6

      He looks cute as always to me. I know he was struggling by this time, but my goodness. He is still gorgeous.

    • @phillipleighton-daly2480
      @phillipleighton-daly2480 4 роки тому +2

      If only he had looked after himself more. We might have had another album with Carla and Gene.

  • @Kinsale1333
    @Kinsale1333 8 років тому +1

    Anybody know if there is any more existing video footage from this amazing concert? If so, how do we get it?

  • @pkappel006
    @pkappel006 13 років тому +3

    @tishhead she is a tough lady after all these years

  • @kakenetit2
    @kakenetit2 7 років тому +1

    I want Carla's guitar!

  • @KevinLambguitar
    @KevinLambguitar 4 роки тому

    Great vocal.

  • @scootdimon3980
    @scootdimon3980 4 роки тому

    UA-cam scores again...beautiful song....via a Mick taylor/Carla video....

  • @photonotavailable7936
    @photonotavailable7936 Рік тому

    Nashville Now on TNN?

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому

    at 1:40 Gene reminds us how to behave towards Desperado's.
    ...you know, in case we forgot.
    .

  • @josephkelley8641
    @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому +1

    Drifters. Drifting. Lost Souls.
    .

    • @josephkelley8641
      @josephkelley8641 4 роки тому

      A little paddle boat unaware of a Small Craft Warning for later that afternoon.
      They/he don't know it yet. But they'll never make it back to shore. Meaning the
      rules change for The Drifter. Instead of being permitted to just "drift?" Must now
      go INTO the choppy waters, the drink, all 37 degrees of it. The hard part isn't
      drifting on land. The hard part's drifting when yer in the drink. Then you have
      about 20 or so minutes until your body begins shutting down. Anyway, love
      the general subject of drifting, so of course I'd love Carla and Gene's version/take.
      .

  • @Muziekgenot
    @Muziekgenot 4 роки тому

    Excellent band and who is that guitarplayer?