Southpaw
Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1977
67 min · 21 tracks · soft rock
A whimsical blend of soft rock melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of 1970s pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- dynamic pacing with emotional shifts
- introspective moments for reflection
- short tracks for casual listening
- engaging storytelling through lyrics
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy music
- seek standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'Southpaw' was Gilbert O'Sullivan's fourth studio album and followed the commercial success of his previous hit album, 'I'm a Writer, Not a Fighter'. At this point in his career, O'Sullivan had established himself as a prominent figure in the soft rock genre, known for his catchy hooks and poignant storytelling. This album continues to showcase his unique style while experimenting with more diverse arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:46
- 2 You Got Me Going 2:39
- 3 No Telling Why 3:36
- 4 Tomorrow Today 3:11
- 5 The Best Fun I Ever Had 3:33
- 6 I Remember Once 5:14
- 7 Intro II 0:23
- 8 I of Course Replied 2:42
- 9 That's Where I Belong 3:33
- 10 My Love and I 3:21
- 11 If I Can't Have You All to Myself 3:04
- 12 Miss My Love Today 3:49
- 13 I'll Believe It When I See It 5:20
- 14 Just As You Are 2:38
- 15 You Never Listen to Reason 3:20
- 16 Call On Me 3:14
- 17 Doing What I Know 4:45
- 18 To Each His Own 3:08
- 19 Can't Get You Out of My Mind 3:24
- 20 As Long As I Can 2:21
- 21 Our Own Baby 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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