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Gram Parsons - GP

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GP is the debut solo album by American singer-songwriter Gram Parsons, released in 1973 on Reprise Records. The album is notable for introducing vocalist Emmylou Harris, who sings duet and harmony vocals throughout the record. Recorded with his backing band the Fallen Angels, the music blends traditional country with rock and roll and rhythm and blues. It includes a mix of Parsons originals and covers of country and soul standards.

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When was Gram Parsons' album GP released?

GP is the debut solo album by American singer-songwriter Gram Parsons, released in 1973 on Reprise Records. The album was recorded with his backing band at the time, the Fallen Angels.

Who sang backing vocals on Gram Parsons' GP?

The album is highly notable for introducing vocalist Emmylou Harris, who sings duet and harmony vocals throughout the record. Her partnership with Parsons on this album sparked one of the most famous duos in country-rock history.

What genre of music is Gram Parsons' GP?

GP is considered a foundational album for the country-rock and Americana genres. It seamlessly blends traditional honky-tonk country music with the sounds of rock and roll, backed by the pedal steel guitar work of players like Sneaky Pete Kleinow.

What band backed Gram Parsons on his GP album?

Gram Parsons recorded the album with his backing band, which he named the Fallen Angels. This group of session musicians helped lay down the rich, twangy foundation that supported his duets with Emmylou Harris.

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