ONCE UPON A TIME...Karla Bonoff

 

KARLA BONOFF  Karla Bonoff  (Columbia,1977) - Folk rock


     Bonoff’s recording career started much later than most of her contemporaries. By 1977, the smooth pop/rock of Fleetwood Mac was influential. Gentle folk-rock like ‘Falling Star’ and ‘If He’s Ever Near’ share space with more upbeat arrangements like ‘Isn’t It Always Love’ and ‘I Can’t Hold On’. She’s accompanied by her Bryndle bandmates, LA session pros like Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar, and former Bread drummer Mike Botts.
     It’s a tough call as to whether her debut or her sophomore record is better. Karla Bonoff is more consistent, but Restless Night has higher peaks. Bonoff already had a substantial stockpile of songs for her debut. ‘Lose Again’, ‘If He’s Ever Near’, and ‘Someone to Lay Down Beside Me’ had already been recorded by Linda Ronstadt the previous year, while Bonnie Raitt would soon cover ‘Home’.
      The catchiest song is ‘Isn’t It Always Love’. It’s driven by a slinky electric piano and an infectious chorus. Bonoff’s a strong musician, accompanying herself on piano on ‘Someone to Lay Down Beside Me’, with Waddy Wachtel delivering stinging guitar solos. ‘Falling Star’ is a highlight from the mellower second side.
     Karla Bonoff is a strong debut that deserves more attention.

TRACKLIST : Someone To Lay Down Beside Me
                    I Can't Hold On
                    Lose Again
                    Home
                    Faces In The Wind
                    Isn't It Always Love
                    If He's Ever Near
                    Flying High
                    Falling Star
                    Rose In The Garden

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