If I Could Only Remember My Name
David Crosby · 1971
37 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · jazz fusion · country rock
A serene blend of folk rock and jazz fusion that evokes a dreamlike introspection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dreamlike introspective moments steady progression with resolution
- Context
- Upon its release in 1971, 'If I Could Only Remember My Name' marked David Crosby's first solo album after his departure from the influential group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. This album followed the commercial success of the group's work and showcased Crosby's deepening artistic vision during a time of personal upheaval and exploration.
- If you like
- folk rock, jazz fusion, country rock
If I Could Only Remember My Name is an album by David Crosby, released in 1971. A serene blend of folk rock and jazz fusion that evokes a dreamlike introspection. The album is notable for its unique sound and its influence on the burgeoning singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s. It was critically acclaimed upon release, with Rolling Stone praising its ethereal quality, and has since been recognized as a pivotal work in Crosby's discography, impacting subsequent artists within the folk and rock realms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does If I Could Only Remember My Name sound like?
A serene blend of folk rock and jazz fusion that evokes a dreamlike introspection. Rooted in folk rock and jazz fusion.
What makes If I Could Only Remember My Name by David Crosby notable?
The album is notable for its unique sound and its influence on the burgeoning singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s. It was critically acclaimed upon release, with Rolling Stone praising its ethereal quality, and has since been recognized as a pivotal work in Crosby's discography, impacting subsequent artists within the folk and rock realms. Upon its release in 1971, 'If I Could Only Remember My Name' marked David Crosby's first solo album after his departure from the influential group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. This album followed the commercial success of the group's work and showcased Crosby's deepening artistic vision during a time of personal upheaval and exploration.
Who is If I Could Only Remember My Name for?
If I Could Only Remember My Name works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dreamlike introspective moments and steady progression with resolution.
How many songs are on If I Could Only Remember My Name?
If I Could Only Remember My Name has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Music Is Love Standout 3:20
- 2 Cowboy Movie Standout 8:11
- 3 Tamalpais High (at About 3) 3:32
- 4 Laughing Standout 5:25
- 5 What Are Their Names 4:14
- 6 Traction in the Rain 3:46
- 7 Song With No Words (Tree With No Leaves) 6:00
- 8 Orleans 2:01
- 9 I’d Swear There Was Somebody Here 1:19
Release Date
February 22, 1971
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 52 sec
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