Discover America
Van Dyke Parks · 1972
38 min · 16 tracks · pop music
A kaleidoscopic blend of Americana, pop, and Caribbean influences woven into vivid musical vignettes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bing Crosby — This track features a playful homage to the iconic entertainer, showcasing Parks' knack for blending humor with nostalgia through intricate melodies.
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FDR in Trinidad — This song juxtaposes historical narrative with Caribbean rhythms, highlighting Parks' ability to intertwine storytelling with musical experimentation.
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Ode to Tobago — A standout piece that encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of identity and place, blending lush instrumentation with evocative imagery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jack Palance 0:57
- 2 Introduction 0:27
- 3 Bing Crosby 3:00
- 4 Steelband Music 2:11
- 5 The Four Mills Brothers 1:28
- 6 Be Careful 2:50
- 7 John Jones 3:10
- 8 FDR in Trinidad 2:26
- 9 Sweet Trinidad 0:55
- 10 Occapella 3:11
- 11 Sailin' Shoes 2:10
- 12 Riverboat 3:03
- 13 Ode to Tobago 5:15
- 14 Your Own Comes First 3:25
- 15 G-Man Hoover 2:55
- 16 Stars and Stripes Forever 1:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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