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Ricochet

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · 1967

29 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · country rock

A playful blend of country and folk rock, infused with whimsical storytelling and infectious melodies.

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Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with whimsy
  • short bursts of infectious energy
  • for lighthearted gatherings
  • easy background for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long, immersive tracks
  • prefer darker, serious themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Helped solidify their niche in country rock; pivotal in their early career.
Themes
Long Beach nostalgia· whimsical storytelling· dreamy melodies
Career context
Released in early 1967, 'Ricochet' was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1966. At this point in their career, they were carving out a niche in the burgeoning country rock scene, experimenting with sounds that blended traditional roots music with contemporary influences.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Shadow Dream Song".

  • 1 Shadow Dream Song Start here 2:35
  • 2 Ooh Po Pe Do Girl 3:04
  • 3 Coney Island Washboard 2:12
  • 4 Put a Bar in My Car 1:54
  • 5 It's Raining Here in Long Beach 2:19
  • 6 I'll Search the Sky 2:20
  • 7 Truly Right 2:42
  • 8 Tide of Love 2:31
  • 9 Happy Fat Annie 2:04
  • 10 I'll Never Forget What's Her Name 2:38
  • 11 Call Again 2:27
  • 12 The Teddy Bear's Picnic 2:17

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This album is considered a Breakthrough in Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's catalog. Helped solidify their niche in country rock; pivotal in their early career.

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

1967

Sets the stage for the whimsical style found in Ricochet.
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