1967 [1996]

by James Taylor, The Flying Machine

Overview

Original Flying Machine 1967 is comprised of recordings James Taylor with his band the Flying Machine made a year before he signed to Apple Records. At this stage, Taylor was still trying to find his voice, yet that is the very reason why these recordings are of interest to fans. Most of the material on Original Flying Machine 1967 re-appeared on Taylor's eponymous debut album for Apple, while these originals stayed in the can. These arrangements are a bit more full-bodied, featuring the support of a full band, led by guitarist Danny Kortchmar. Though these are a bit more fleshed out, they aren't quite as strong as the later versions. Nevertheless, the album makes for a fascinating one-time listen for most fans. (The 1996 CD reissue features six of the original album's seven songs, adding the unreleased "Kootch's Song" as the seventh song.) ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/08/1997
Label:	Gadfly Records
UPC:	0076605221928
Rank:	62440

Tracks

1. Night Owl
2. Knocking 'Round the Zoo
3. Rainy Day Man
4. Brighten Your Night With My Day (Intro)
5. Brighten Your Night With My Day
6. Kootch's Song
7. Something's Wrong
8. Night Owl
9. Knocking 'Round the Zoo
10. Knocking 'Round the Zoo

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Flying Machine   Primary Artist
James Taylor   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar
Joel O'Brien   Drums
Al Gorgoni   Harpsichord
Danny Kortchmar   Guitar
Oscar Hernandez   Organ,Percussion
Ralph Legnini   Guitar (Electric)
Zachary Weisner   Bass
Robert Sabino   Organ
John Platania   Guitar (Electric)
Jerry   Bass

Technical Credits

Tony Mercadante   Producer
James Taylor   Composer
Danny Kortchmar   Composer
David Smith   Remixing,Remixing
Chip Taylor   Producer
Jonathan Wyner   Mastering
Eddie Solan   Engineer
Wally Sheffey   Engineer
Ely Besalel   Design
Zachary Weisner   Composer
Eddie Youngblood   Engineer