Close Up the Honky Tonks cover

Close Up the Honky Tonks

The Flying Burrito Brothers · 1974

70 min · 23 tracks · country rock

A heartfelt blend of country rock and soul, steeped in rich harmonies and poignant storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt storytelling through rich harmonies
  • for reflective evening drives
  • uplifting sing-alongs with friends
  • evocative melodies for nostalgic moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek uninterrupted high-energy sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of 'Close Up the Honky Tonks' in 1974, The Flying Burrito Brothers were navigating a transitional period following their acclaimed debut, 'The Gilded Palace of Sin'. This album marked their fourth studio release and showcased a growing maturity in songwriting and sound as they further explored the fusion of country and rock.
Stylistic neighbors
The Byrds· Gram Parsons· Buffalo Springfield

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Hot Burrito #2 3:15
  • 2 Do Right Woman 3:56
  • 3 Wheels 3:02
  • 4 Sin City 4:10
  • 5 Christine's Tune 3:02
  • 6 Hot Burrito #1 3:37
  • 7 God's Own Singer 2:04
  • 8 If You Gotta Go 1:47
  • 9 High Fashion Queen 2:05
  • 10 Cody, Cody 2:43
  • 11 Wild Horses 6:20
  • 12 The Train Song 3:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Close Up the Honky Tonks 2:16
  • 2 Sing Me Back Home 2:49
  • 3 Bony Moronie 2:55
  • 4 To Love Somebody 3:18
  • 5 Break My Mind 2:20
  • 6 Beat the Heat 1:29
  • 7 Did You See 3:04
  • 8 Here Tonight 3:37
  • 9 Money Honey 3:24
  • 10 Roll Over Beethoven 2:21
  • 11 Wake Up Little Susie 3:28

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