An exquisite pairing of talent, the duo of Carla Olson and Gene Clark. The feeling of spontaneity and closeness of spirit engulfs all of the cuts here. Olson's strident and powerful vocals mesh beautifully with Clark's slightly world-weary, soulful performances. As for the material, both songwriters obviously put their best foot forward here. Olson's 'The Drifter' and 'Are We Still Making Love' are excellent country-folk outings. Clark contributes one of his finest later compositions, 'Gypsy Rider', a multi-levelled song that can easily be viewed as autobiographical. Chemistry is the operative word here. The only sad thing is that 'So Rebellious a Lover' was to be the only studio effort by the duo before Clark passed away in 1991. This record is important not only for what it is, but for what it could have become.
Track Listing:
1. The Drifter - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
2. Gypsy Rider - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
3. Every Angel in Heaven - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
4. Del Gato - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
5. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
6. Fair and Tender Ladies - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
7. Almost Saturday Night - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
8. I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito #1) - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
9. Are We Still Making Love - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
10. Why Did You Leave Me Today - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
11. Don't It Make You Want to Go Home - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
12. Gypsy Rider (Feat. The Textones) - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
13. Number One Is to Survive - Gene Clark & Carla Olson
