The Flying Burrito Brothers

In June 1969, when The Flying Burrito Brothers performed “The Train Song” at The Palomino in Los Angeles, they were riding high on the wave of their debut album, *The Gilded Palace of Sin*, released just a few months earlier in February. This album marked a significant departure from traditional country music, blending it with rock and psychedelic influences—giving birth to what we now call country rock. During this era, the band, anchored by the songwriting talents of Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons, was pushing boundaries and already making waves in the music scene. Interestingly, the Palomino was a renowned venue, not only for its live music but as a hotspot where many influential musicians of the time gathered. The Burrito Brothers' performance there captured them in a moment of transformation, both for the band and the genre itself. It was this blend of gritty realism and cosmic wonder that defined their live sound—an essential chapter in the history of American music.

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