Jim Valley: Family
Here is a taste of ‘Family’ by Jim Valley with Steve Schurr. Jim writes some mighty peaceful and solid songs. Good ones come one after another on this folk-rock set from Light Records. “All Is Well” is off the more rocking first side and has a sound that reminds me of Tommy Flanders or Tim Hardin. The second side is mostly acoustic and contains a suite of short songs that are joined by forest sounds. Very mellow with John Guerin’s drums and Max Bennet’s bass as an added bonus.
“All Is Well”
[audio:All_Is_Well.mp3]
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Is this the same Jim Valley who played guitar in the Viceroys from the Pacific Northwest area in the 60s?
Yes, it’s the same Jim “Harpo” Valley who was a world famous pop star with Paul Revere & The Raiders.
More Jim Valley! More Jim Valley!
I just listened to the entire album. It makes me think that, if Simon & Garfunkel did a gospel album, they would have to have taken a listen (a and lesson) from this album. I say this objectively, although Steve Schurr is my uncle; and Kurt Cobain is a distant cousin. I believe that this album is still relevant today, both among music lovers and Christians.
Ah, the Seattle connection- that is why I’ve seen this around a bit. I have a copy and I have seen it in thrift bins more than once around the NW. It’s good.
amazing to finally find you (this album) we played it non stop in our christian house when i got saved in 72′ i lost my copy years ago,how do i buy CD?