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    Earl’s Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath 1970-1980Various Artists

    Light In The Attic
      • 1. Delbert & Glen – Two More Bottles Of Wine
      • 2. Daryl Hall & John Oates – Baby Come Closer
      • 3. Terry Allen – Gonna California
      • 4. Kazoo Singers – Only Yourself To Lose
      • 5. Michael McCarty – Christopher
      • 6. Jim Hurt – Dixie Darling
      • 7. Mark Rodney – California
      • 8. Country (Fondiler & Snow) – Killer
      • 9. Daryl Hall & John Oates – Dry In The Sun
      • 10. Shadow – Oh La La
      • 11. Terry Allen – Cocaine Cowboy
      • 12. Ultra Violet – How Do You Do (Children Of The Most High)
      • 13. Johnny Angel (Johnny Angelino) – Invisible Lady
      • 14. Shadow – I See My Days Go By
      • 15. Blood Brothers Six – Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
      • 16. Len & Betsy Greene – Salt Showers
      • 17. Paul Potash – Holy Commotion
      • 18. Jabor – Sail Away
      • 19. David Johansen – Funky But Chic
      • 20. Norma Jean Bell – Just Look-ah What You'll Be Missing
      • 21. The Jim Carroll Band – Tension
      • 22. Little Whisper & The Rumors – Waiting For Me

      Light In The Attic are exited to announce 'Earl's Closet: The Lost Archive of Earl McGrath, 1970 - 1980', a Private Collection of a Legendary Figure of 20th Century Art and Music.

      “Earl was a wonderful man with a great eye for new and innovative art. And such an amusing companion, too.” – Mick Jagger

      All tracks previously unreleased including unheard recordings from Daryl Hall and John Oates, David Johansen (New York Dolls), Terry Allen, Delbert McClinton, Andy Warhol’s Superstar Ultra Violet, Norma Jean Bell, and The Jim Carroll Band.

      Restored and remastered audio by GRAMMY®-nominated engineer, John Baldwin.

      Limited Edition Clear Wax Vinyl

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