Super Rare EMMYLOU HARRIS 45 "ALL THE KINGS HORSES” Original NOS Reekers Hangmen
$
20
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
Super Rare EMMYLOU HARRIS 45 "ALL THE KINGS HORSES” Original NOS Reekers Hangmen
Goldmine Magazine says this early Emmylou 45RPM single is impossible to find Original lyric insert includedJohn Guernsey Group
"All The King's Horses"
A lullaby featuring Emmylou Harris (vocal)
b/w
Claude Jones
"The King Of Slang"
Sweet Breeze Recording Company
Picture Sleeve & Lyric Insert
7” 45rpm Single
1974
Rarest of the rare: Goldmine Magazine’s unobtanium masterpiece. The original 7 inch pressing of Emmylou Harris singing "ALL THE KING'S HORSES," (A lullaby by John Guernsey). This single was originally release in 1974 on Washington, DC’s enigmatic SWEET BREEZE record label. John Guernsey, along with his brother Tom, was an original member of the Reekers aka The Hangmen, a hugely popular ‘60s DC rock band, known for “What A Girl Can’t Do” local hit single among others.
At the time, Emmylou Harris had just signed her new recording contract almost simultaneously when recording this track. Due to the sudden and unexpected conflict with Emmylou's then new record company, Warner / Reprise, Sweet Breeze was not allowed to use her name on this record, necessitating the pseudonym Hannah Brown - the name of her cat.
But you listen, and you know it's Emmylou...
This story was detailed in Goldmine Magazine, the record collector’s bible, in an article outlining Emmylou’s discography, which stated this record was absolutely impossible to find, due to the fact so few copies were pressed. To further authenticate, you can find this 45 mentioned in many on-line Emmylou Harris discographies, which clearly specifies this single was issued as the John Guernsey Group featuring Hannah Brown, Tom Guidera and Gerry Mule with additional backing by a string quartet).
At the time this song was recorded, Emmy Lou was probably best known for her work with Gram Parsons. Doubtful this track will ever find it’s way onto an Emmylou anthology since this song does not exactly fit into the country music genre, but it is an enchanting lullaby and one of the most beautiful songs she ever recorded.
The record was a regional hit in the Washington, DC area, where Emmylou briefly lived and at the time was still performing. Alternative radio station WHFS, in Bethesda, MD, played the song regularly for months (as did many other stations) and continued to air it occasionally for years after its release. In fact WHFS would often play the flip side as well, which was the infamous break song for Claude Jones, one of DC’s most popular rock groups. The only thing in common between the two tunes was the song writer; King of Slang had nothing to do with the Emmylou recording session.
Flashback to the Washington, DC club scene, circa 1971-1974, the Claude Jones group taking the stage at the legendary Emergency in Georgetown, sharing the limelight with Nils Lofgren's GRIN. Some of the same musicians are backing Emmylou on this gorgeous lullaby.
CONDITION: Unplayed New Old Stock (NOS); Record is Mint; B&W Picture Sleeve is NM (with slight toning near the edges - see photo); B&W Lyric Insert also NM, folded to fit in the sleeve (see photo).
Click for a list of all our 45’s and LPs on eBay
Combine your orders using the Ebay shopping cart button to save on shipping; International customers, please request an invoice before paying to save on shipping.
PACKAGING: Our records are professionally packed in sturdy cardboard record mailers or envelopes & clearly labeled fragile.
RETURNS: We will replace a defective copy of this single with another one (return shipping at your cost).
Please take a look at our feedback, we make every effort to provide accurate descriptions and large, detailed photos. We are happy to answer any questions you may have BEFORE placing a bid or making a purchase!
Our items reside in a PET-FREE / SMOKE-FREE environment.
price rating
![Willie Dixon - I Am The Blues [Limited Transparent Blue Colored Vinyl] [Used Ver](https://www.popsike.com/php/thumbnail.php?url=https://www.popsike.pics/pix/20210804/184981790117.jpg)
