BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD - Best of Buffalo Springfield 12" VINYL LP ALBUM
Rare French Edition of "Best of Buffalo Springfield", the extensive liner notes by Philippe Paringaux are in French
Rare French Edition of "Best of Buffalo Springfield", the extensive liner notes by Philippe Paringaux are in French
"Best of Buffalo Springfield" is a captivating 12" vinyl LP album that encapsulates the essence of the influential rock band. This timeless compilation features their biggest hits, including the iconic "For What It's Worth" and the dreamy "Expecting to Fly". With a tracklisting that spans their career, from the energetic "Mr Soul" to the introspective "Broken Arrow", this album is a definitive collection for any fan of Buffalo Springfield's folk-rock sound.
Folk Rock
ATCO 503051 ( The record label is coloured orange and white )
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram
1969 Made in France
Les années durant lesquelles le Buffalo Springfield était là bien vivant avant d'entrer dans la légende, et lançait le rock and roll sur des voies encore ignorées de lui, dans l'indifférence quasi-générale, furent des années de frustration et d'insuccès, musicalement si riches. cependant, qu'elles furent décisives pour l'évolution de la musique américaine. Aujourd'hui des années plus tard, la seule évocation du nom Buffalo Springfield arrache à tous les amateurs de pop music des soupirs extasiés et des mots de regret. Rares, cependant, furent les privilégiés qui purent, à l'époque où la formation existait, se procurer ses trois albums, " Buffalo Springfield ".
" Buffalo Springfield again" et "Last time around". Grâce à celui-ci, qui propose treize "morceaux choisis" très représentatifs de ce que le groupe a produit de meilleur, le public français pourra enfin apprécier, a posteriori - mais mieux vaut tard que jamais - l'étonnante saveur d'un art si actuel aujourd'hui que l'on comprend combien il était en avance hier. Hier, c'était au temps du rock and roll américain enfermé dans l'impasse de ses propres limites, s'imitant lui-même à n'en plus finir, et c'était aussi le début de l'avènement de ces groupes britanniques qui allaient renvoyer à l'Amérique sa propre musique comme l'aurait fait un miroir déformant.
La traînée météorique du Buffalo Springfield passa quelque peu inaperçue au milieu de ces bouleverse ments, et il aura fallu quatre ans aux Américains pour se rendre compte qu'ils avaient sous la main ce qu'ils allèrent alors chercher ailleurs : le dépassement par la musique des rythmes et des syncopes du rock and roll, le passage de l'hypnose pure à la recherche formelle, un art, enfin, qui n'était plus une imitation outrancière, caricaturale, de la musique noire. Buffalo Springfield, et particulièrement ses deux leaders, Steve Stills et Neil Young, apportait tout cela, et plus encore, seul groupe, avec les Beatles et deux ou trois autres, à parler clairement et de façon originale au milieu du balbutiement général.
Buffalo Springfield vola haut et très vite au dessus de la mêlée, posant les jalons d'une musique nouvelle qui allait bien-tôt s'appeler "pop", portant d'entrée à une quasi-perfec • tion un genre aujourd'hui universellement apprécié par l'intermédiaire d'un groupe qui s'appelle... Crosby, Stills, kk Nash & Young. Deux sur quatre... Bien entendu. Buffalo Springfield ne fit pas naître, comme ça, une musique si originale qu'on puisse la déclarer dépourvue de toute influence. Mais l'art du groupe, dans lequel se retrouvent un peu de rock and roll et beaucoup de country music, est un mélange si subtil, si équilibré de ces influences originelles qu'il parvient à les raffiner à l'extrême sans leur faire perdre une parcelle de leur âme.
Pour la première fois apparaissait dans la jeune musique américaine la notion constante d'arrangement - et cela était dû au mer veilleux musicien qu'est Steve Stills - ajoutée à un impact aussi fort que celui du rock pur - et cela était dû à Neil /, ; Young, à sa voix frêle et forte à la fois, à ses poèmes de vie. Pour la première fois - les Everly Brothers mis à part - 'I ; un groupe s'attachait au raffinement du travail à plusieurs voix, offrait des subtilités mélodiques et harmoniques sans perdre de sa force. Pour la première fois aussi, le rock and roll véhiculait des mots d'une intelligence aigue et célébrait ses noces avec la poésie. Tout cela, c'est au Buffalo Springfield que la musique le doit.
Tous les morceaux de cet album sont l'illustration de ces vérités que l'on ne connait pas encore assez. Tous, sauf " Good time boy " qui est de Richie Furay, sont de la plume de Steve Stills et de Neil Young. Tous, et c'est sans doute là le plus étonnant quand on sait à quelle vitesse évolue la pop music, pourraient avoir été écrits il y a une semaine. La caution des années est là. elle aussi, pour démontrer la grandeur de l'art du Buffalo Springfield. Combien, en effet, des disques de cette époque, même parmi ceux des "grands", ont supporté de pareille façon l'épreuve du temps? Ni les mélodies ni la façon de les interpréter n'ont vieilli.
C'est un signe qui ne trompe pas. Mais Buffalo était en avance, trop, même pour l'Amérique. Porté à bout de bras par la finesse de Steve Stills et la profonde sincérité de Neil Young, soutenu par la guitare de Richie Furay, la basse de Bruce Palmer et la batterie de Dewey Martin, le groupe alla un temps son chemin solitaire puis éclata, chacun de ses membres allant porter la bonne parole dans d'autres formations. Il avait eu le temps de don-ner à la pop music américaine ses lettres de noblesse et un réservoir d'inspiration dans lequel puiser pendant des années. Personne ne s'en prive d'ailleurs, aujourd'hui encore.
Philippe PARINGAUX ("Rock & Folk")
Stephen Stills (Full-name; Stephen Arthur Stills , 3 June 1945) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. He was born on January 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, and began playing guitar at a young age. In the mid-1960s, he moved to New York City, where he formed the band Buffalo Springfield with Neil Young and others. After the band's breakup, Stills formed Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young with David Crosby, Graham Nash, and Neil Young.
Throughout the 1970s, Stills released several solo albums, including "Stephen Stills" and "Stephen Stills 2," which featured hit songs such as "Love the One You're With" and "Change Partners." In the 1980s, he reunited with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young for several tours and albums.
In addition to his work with CSNY, Stills has collaborated with a wide range of artists, such as Manassas, Ringo Starr, and Bonnie Raitt. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Stills continues to tour and record music, and continues to be a respected figure in the music industry.
Neil Young, born: Neil Percival Young, born on 12 November 1945, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Renowned for his distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and versatile musical style, Neil Young has established himself as one of the most influential and enduring musicians of his generation.
Young's passion for music was evident from an early age. He began playing the ukulele at the age of five, and by his teenage years, he had already taken up the guitar and harmonica. Inspired by artists like Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, he formed his first bands, The Jades and subsequently The Squires, in his early teens. These early experiences ignited Young's desire to pursue a career in music.
In the mid-1960s, Neil Young co-founded the band Buffalo Springfield, which became a prominent part of the burgeoning folk-rock scene. Their self-titled debut album in 1966 showcased Young's songwriting skills and featured the classic track "For What It's Worth," which became an anthem for the 1960s counterculture movement. Despite internal conflicts, Buffalo Springfield released three albums before disbanding in 1968.
Following the breakup of Buffalo Springfield, Young embarked on a highly successful solo career that would span several decades. His debut solo album, "Neil Young," was released in 1968, and he followed it up with a string of critically acclaimed albums, including "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), which introduced his backing band, Crazy Horse. This album featured the classic tracks "Cinnamon Girl" and "Down by the River," solidifying his reputation as a masterful songwriter and guitarist.
Throughout the 1970s, Neil Young released a series of influential albums that showcased his musical versatility. Albums like "After the Gold Rush" (1970) and "Harvest" (1972) brought him widespread commercial success and produced timeless classics such as "Heart of Gold" and "Old Man." Young's music during this period was characterized by his introspective lyrics, melodic hooks, and his ability to effortlessly switch between acoustic folk and electric rock.
Neil Young's career took various creative turns in the subsequent decades. He formed several different backing bands, including the country-rock-oriented Stray Gators and the hard-hitting Crazy Horse, with whom he would collaborate intermittently throughout his career. Young continued to experiment with his sound and tackle a diverse range of topics in his music, often using his platform to address social and political issues.
Young's discography is vast and diverse, and he has released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Freedom" (1989), and "Harvest Moon" (1992). His willingness to explore different genres, from rock and folk to country and grunge, has solidified his status as an iconoclastic artist who refuses to be confined by conventional boundaries.
In addition to his solo work, Neil Young has collaborated with various musicians, including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, with whom he produced politically charged anthems like "Ohio" and "Woodstock." He has also been an advocate for environmental causes, most notably with his involvement in the annual Farm Aid concerts, which raise funds and awareness for family farmers.
Neil Young's contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades and inductions into prestigious halls of fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. His artistic integrity, unwavering commitment to his vision, and ability to connect with audiences through his honest and emotive music have made him an enduring and beloved figure in the world of rock and folk music.
Even after decades in the industry, Neil Young remains an active musician, continually creating new music and captivating audiences with his live performances. His legacy as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist continues to inspire generations of musicians, ensuring that his influential voice will resonate for years to come.
