Dave Mason - Split Coconut (1975) Vinyl LP and similar items

Catalog Number: PC-33698 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges and light-scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (blue sky); two seams partially split. Spine is unbroken and easy-to-read. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and tiny divots. Red label with Columbia around edges. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Split Coconut Crying, Waiting, Hoping You Can Lose It She's A Friend Save Your Love Give Me A Reason Why Two Guitar Lovers Sweet Music Long Lost Friend About The Record: Split Coconut, by Dave Mason, is a pop rock album influenced by his time in the Virgin Islands, reaching No. 27 on the Billboard pop charts. The album features a mix of Mason's signature melodic style with experimental elements like funk, disco, and calypso, backed by a tight band including David Crosby, Graham Nash, and The Manhattan Transfer on vocals. Critics noted it as a departure from his earlier blues rock sound, with tracks like the funky Split Coconut and the Buddy Holly cover Crying, Waiting Hoping showcasing his versatility. Historically, the album reflects Mason's attempt to diversify his sound during the mid-1970s, a period when he maintained a high profile.