Kathy Smith

KATHY SMITH – KATHY SMITH / 2

Kathy Smith / 2 (1971) stands as the most daring and accomplished work of enigmatic singer-songwriter Kathy Smith. Emerging from the same Orange County, California scene as Tim Buckley and Jackson Browne, she recorded two hauntingly beautiful albums for Richie Havens’ Stormy Forest label before vanishing from the spotlight. This deluxe 180-gram gatefold reissue restores her visionary fusion of psychedelic folk and jazz.

The album features Kathy’s exquisite compositions such as “Fly Off With The Wind” and “For Emile”, alongside unique interpretations including Jackson Browne’s “It’s Taking So Long”. Backed by an extraordinary lineup including Jan Hammer, Warren Bernhardt, Tony Levin, Don Alias, and Jeremy Steig, the result is a rich and timeless soundscape. This reissue also presents two previously unreleased bonus tracks, making it an essential rediscovery for fans of Linda Perhacs, Judee Sill, and Tim Buckley.

Side One:

Lady of Lavender – 3:51
It’s Taking So Long – 4:58
Rock & Roll Star – 3:05
Willie – 4:02
Fly Off With The Wind – 4:36
For Emile (Demo Version)* – 4:13
Side Two:

Seven Virgins – 3:55
For Emile – 3:47
Travel In A Circle – 5:58
Blessed Be The People – 4:58
Hang On To A Dream* – 4:22
*Bonus tracks, previously unreleased.

Personnel:

Don Alias – Drums & Percussion
Warren Bernhardt – Keyboards
Gerry Germont – Bass
Jan Hammer – Keyboards
Leslie Jones – Guitar
Bill LaVorgna – Drums & Percussion
Tony Levin – Bass
Donald McDonald – Drums & Percussion
Don Sarlin – Guitar & Soul
Jimmie Spheeris – Pa Pa Umau Maus & Insanity
Jeremy Steig – Flutes
Daniel Ben Zebulon – Conga
“Like a flower unfolding… hauntingly beautiful and truly timeless