Wednesday, August 6, 2025

CLEAR LIGHT - "Black Roses" (1967)

 
Clear Light, formerly known as The Brain Train, came out with this self-titled album in 1967. The band had a lot of talent but just couldn't get it going like Elektra label mates The Doors, and Love for various reasons. They tried something different, and that was the band had two drummers, one of whom was Dallas Taylor who went on to be the drummer for Crosby Stills and Nash.
Lead singer Cliff DeYoung went on to be a successful actor and was in films like "Shock Treatment," and "The Hunger." 
Guitarist Danny Kortchmar played with James Taylor for many years among others.
Bassist Doug Lubahn played on three of The Doors' albums. 
I always liked this song, and it is probably the best song on the record. It was released as a single, but never generated much interest or enthusiasm.

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