Ricochet
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · 1967
29 min · 12 tracks · country music
A blend of folk-rock and country sounds, laced with playful lyrics and vivid storytelling that captures the spirit of the late '60s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shadow Dream Song Start here — This track opens the album with a dreamy, whimsical narrative that sets the tone for the eclectic mix of sounds and themes throughout.
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Ooh Po Pe Do Girl — With its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, this song exemplifies the band's playful songwriting style while highlighting their vocal harmonies.
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Put a Bar in My Car — This humorous track showcases the band's knack for storytelling through music, combining witty lyrics with a lively melody that invites sing-alongs.
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I'll Search the Sky — A more introspective moment on the album, this song features reflective lyrics about longing and searching, revealing a deeper emotional layer.
Is this for you?
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
- 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 January 1967, Ricochet was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, they were establishing their unique sound within the burgeoning country rock movement, a genre that would gain significant traction in the years to come.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· The Eagles· New Riders of the Purple Sage
Tracklist
- 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
What to play next
Rare Junk
1968
Continues the playful and eclectic sound with fresh melodies and storytelling.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
1967
Sets the stage for the whimsical style found in Ricochet.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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