Crosby & Nash - "Graham Nash David Crosby"

There have been so many variations and permutations of Crosby, Stills & Nash that include CSN& Young, Stills-Young Band, Crosby-Nash-Young, Stills & Nash and yet the most successful variation would be Crosby & Nash.

After CSNY disbanded in late 1970 all four members released solo albums but in 1971 Crosby & Nash set out on a series of duo acoustic shows, which consisted of only the pair and two acoustic guitars performing songs from CSN as well as their solo work. The concerts were so successful that the pair went into the recording studio and released this album. It was a big hit and the start of several successful duo albums by the pair.

This is actually a recent purchase of mine and as I have said in previous posts I am big fan of CSN(Y) as well as their solo work, I had to get it. The pair divide the song writing credits equally and for the most part the songs are quite good. The sound is more folk and acoustic based than "Deja Vu" and is closer to the sounds of Nash's "Songs for Beginners."

"Southbound Train" and "Immigration Man" were the big hits off the album and retain that feel of CSN's first album. My favorite songs though are "Frozen Smiles," "Girl to be on My Mind" and "The Wall Song" all wonderful recordings that can only be found on this album. "Blacknotes" is a waste of one minute, basically Nash seemingly improvising lines for one minute. There are also the Crosby gems "Where Will I Be?" and "Page 43."

Overall this is probably best for fans of Crosby and Nash's solo work as well as big fans of CSN (like myself). Supposedly C&N are going to be re-release their duo catalog during 2011 maybe they will throw in some liner notes and such. Here's hoping.