The Great American Eagle Tragedy is the second and last album by the psychedelic band Earth Opera, recorded in 1969. It is marked by departure of Bill Stevenson and his harpsichord sound, using more guest musicians than on the debut album and use of pedal steel by Bill Keith. The album also had better success on charts then the previous one, but soon after, the group disbanded, paving the way for solo careers mainly for Pete Rowan and David Grisman. Chart performance
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated March 22, 1969, peaking at No. 181 during a four-week run on the chart. Track listing All compositions by Peter Rowan, unless otherwise noted "Home to You" – 4:27 "Mad Lydia's Waltz" – 3:47 "Alfie Finney" — (Paul Dillon) – 2:35 "Sanctuary From the Law" – 2:54 "All Winter Long" – 5:56 "The American Eagle Tragedy" – 10:36 "Roast Beef Love" – 3:16 "It's Love" – 4:05
Personnel Peter Rowan – vocals, guitar, saxophone David Grisman – mandolin, mandocello, keyboards, saxophone, vocals Paul Dillon – guitar, drums, vocals Billy Mundi – percussion, drums John Nagy – bass, violoncello, mandocello Jack Bonus – flute, sax, wind Herb Bushler – bass John Cale – guitar, viola, vocals Richard Grando – saxophone David Horowitz – organ, piano, keyboards Bill Keith – pedal steel, steel guitar Bob Zachary – percussion, triangle Charts
Chart (1969) Peakposition US Billboard Top LPs181 References