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'''''I Stand Alone''''' is the title of [[New York City]] based singer-songwriter [[Al Kooper]]'s 1969 début [[album]], issued on [[Columbia Records]], recorded after his collaboration with [[Mike Bloomfield|Michael Bloomfield]] and [[Stephen Stills]], ''[[Super Session]]''.
'''''I Stand Alone''''' is the title of [[New York City]] based singer-songwriter [[Al Kooper]]'s 1969 debut [[album]] issued on [[Columbia Records]]. It was recorded after his collaboration with [[Mike Bloomfield|Michael Bloomfield]] and [[Stephen Stills]] on the 1968 album ''[[Super Session]]''.


==Background==
An eclectic mix of country, soul, blues, and rock with a dose of psychedelia mixed throughout, it is a continuation of ''Super Session'' in its mix of disparate covers from the likes of [[Bill Monroe]], [[Harry Nilsson]] and [[Traffic (band)|Traffic]] and originals running the gamut of feelings.
After ten years of session playing, collaborations and playing in other bands, Kooper released his first solo album in February, 1969. It is an eclectic mix of country, soul, blues, and rock with a dose of psychedelia mixed throughout. It is a continuation of ''Super Session'' in its mix of disparate covers from the likes of [[Bill Monroe]], [[Harry Nilsson]] and [[Traffic (band)|Traffic]], and with originals running the gamut of feelings.


Unlike that album, however, with the spotlight on Kooper alone and Kooper's alternate utilization of orchestras and professional Nashville studio musicians, the tracks are more focused, all within two and five minutes. "Camille" is lifted from "[[Le domino noir|Overture to Le Domino Noire]]" by French composer [[Daniel Auber]]
Unlike the ''Super Session'' album, however, the spotlight is on Kooper alone and Kooper's alternate utilization of orchestras and professional Nashville studio musicians; the tracks are far more focused, all within two and five minutes. "Camille" is lifted from "[[Le domino noir|Overture to Le Domino Noire]]" by French composer [[Daniel Auber]]


Most tracks are bridged with sound effects taken from albums issued by [[Elektra Records]]. The Overture begins with a collage of sound effects also taken from those albums.
Most tracks are bridged with sound effects taken from albums issued by [[Elektra Records]]. The Overture begins with a collage of sound effects also taken from those albums. While it seems distracting now, it is a product of the era that it was recorded in.<ref name=Allmusic/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vinylhistory.com/al_kooper_i_stand_alone.htm|title=Al Kooper - "I Stand Alone review - Vinyl History"|accessdate=May 14, 2017}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 11:50, 14 May 2017

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Singles from I Stand Alone
  1. "Soft Landing on the Moon"
    Released: February, 1969
    B-side of "You Never Know Who Your Friends Are"
  2. "Hey, Western Union Man"
    Released: March 18, 1969
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I Stand Alone is the title of New York City based singer-songwriter Al Kooper's 1969 debut album issued on Columbia Records. It was recorded after his collaboration with Michael Bloomfield and Stephen Stills on the 1968 album Super Session.

Background

After ten years of session playing, collaborations and playing in other bands, Kooper released his first solo album in February, 1969. It is an eclectic mix of country, soul, blues, and rock with a dose of psychedelia mixed throughout. It is a continuation of Super Session in its mix of disparate covers from the likes of Bill Monroe, Harry Nilsson and Traffic, and with originals running the gamut of feelings.

Unlike the Super Session album, however, the spotlight is on Kooper alone and Kooper's alternate utilization of orchestras and professional Nashville studio musicians; the tracks are far more focused, all within two and five minutes. "Camille" is lifted from "Overture to Le Domino Noire" by French composer Daniel Auber

Most tracks are bridged with sound effects taken from albums issued by Elektra Records. The Overture begins with a collage of sound effects also taken from those albums. While it seems distracting now, it is a product of the era that it was recorded in.[1][2]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Al Kooper; except where indicated

  1. "Overture" – 4:39
  2. "I Stand Alone" – 3:37
  3. "Camille" (Kooper, Tony Powers) – 2:54
  4. "One" (Harry Nilsson) – 2:53
  5. "Coloured Rain" (Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood) – 3:01
  6. "Soft Landing on the Moon" – 3:58
  7. "I Can Love a Woman" – 3:28
  8. "Blue Moon of Kentucky" (Bill Monroe) – 2:14
  9. "Toe Hold" (Isaac Hayes, David Porter) – 3:53
  10. "Right Now for You" – 2:33
  11. "Hey, Western Union Man" (Jerry Butler, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) – 3:43
  12. "Song and Dance for the Unborn, Frightened Child" – 4:31

Personnel

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References

  1. ^ a b Eder, B. "I Stand Alone - Al Kooper | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Al Kooper - "I Stand Alone review - Vinyl History"". Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  3. ^ http://www.discogs.com/Al-Kooper-I-Stand-Alone/release/2533295