Since September 2010, this blog has recorded the journey of this music junkie as I attempt to listen to all the music in my CD collection. CDs revisited in their entirety from start to finish - no skipping tracks, no shuffle. Compact Discs only - no vinyl, no tapes, no files.

Friday, January 14, 2022

Earl Klugh - Nightsongs (1984)


Very faintly, in the bottom left corner of the front cover, we're offered a subtitle: "More Late Night Guitar." That suggests this album is a sequel to Klugh's 1980 offering, Late Night Guitar. And if the two albums weren't recorded at the same session, you coulda fooled me. A quick check of those albums' credits proves that is not the case, but that doesn't change the fact these are two of a kind: calm, quiet, orchestrated tunes (mostly standards) with gentle melodies provided by Klugh on acoustic guitar. So peaceful and relaxing, I don't recommend listening during daylight hours - these are truly Nightsongs. And, of course, pair it with the 1980 album.


Album chart peaks:
  • US Billboard 200: #107
  • Billboard Jazz: #4
  • Billboard R&B: #42
  • CashBox: #117
  • CashBox Jazz: #3

Tracks:

While it's all good, my top picks today are The Look Of Love, See See Rider, and A Certain Smile.

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None, but it was released around the time I was discovering Klugh's music so I'm surprised I never picked it up then.

Previously revisited for the blog:
Move (1994)
Midnight in San Juan (1991)
The Best of Earl Klugh (1991)
Volume One (1991)
Collaboration (1987)
Soda Fountain Shuffle (1985)
Two of a Kind (1982)
Dream Come True (1980)/Crazy For You (1981)/Low Ride (1983)
Late Night Guitar (1980)
Finger Paintings (1977)/Heart String (1979)/Wishful Thinking (1984)


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