California pure as driven Joad
Robert S. Estes | Santa Rosa, Ca | 04/25/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"John Stewart was an accomplished writer, folk singer when asked to take over the lead vocals/writer for established and proven hitmakers, Kingston Trio. It was risky but worked out well. A couple more hits came during the mid '60's British Invasion era. "Reverend Mr. Black", etc. and the Trio continued to sell, albeit in fewer numbers. It was John Stewart as the steward that was able to bridge the gap.
John left the Trio and released this classic album.
"California Bloodlines" is as an important chronicle of the West during a period of time as any Steinbeck novel, any Herb Caen column, any Jack Kerouac wandering, any wish of a time spent living at the moment while wanting to explore...
listen to the first song"