#Motsu Union Rock #Motsu Union Bundle Sale "Too Early Autobiography" Released in 1972. Except for "I Want to Cry," recorded in Los Angeles with Motown musicians, the other songs were recorded in London. This fifth solo album, produced by himself, introduced synthesizers for the first time, broadening his musical expression. His active use of the latest equipment at the time is a testament to Al's ingenuity. He also showcases his unchanging sense of song selection, taking on songs by Bob Dylan and Curtis Mayfield, and his brilliant arrangements. "Song of Red Heart" Released in '72. This album, his sixth solo work, contains many of Al's representative songs and is a masterpiece that has received high praise across generations. In particular, "Jolie," recorded with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, was loved by Japanese musicians known as Shibuya-kei, leading to numerous covers and heavy airplay in the club scene. It's fresh in our memory that it became familiar in recent years through a Sony TV commercial. Not only this song, but this work also showcases Al's outstanding sensitivity, such as his early adoption of "Sam Stone" by the then-hot singer-songwriter John Prine. "Al Kooper / Easy Does It" Released in 1970 as a double LP, his third solo album. It features a variety of numbers with a relaxed tone, from country-rock pieces to works full of blues feeling. A work filled with the essence of American roots music. Al Kooper is like a magician, skillfully blending various types of music. New York City (You're a Woman) A solo album released in 1971, filled with emotion, expressing his love for his birthplace, New York. It includes standards interpreted with his unique perspective, R&B developed with a new sensibility, and melodic songs on acoustic guitar. #CD・DVD #Al Kooper #AlKooper