Graham Nash – “On the Line” (1974) Review | Is the Money You Make Worth the Price That You Pay?
Kronomyth 2.2: Nash-ville skyline.
Wild Tales didn’t exactly enjoy wild sales. The album was a downbeat collection of songs that followed a few failed relationships for Graham Nash. On the Line is one of the few breezy songs, although even here the subject matter is serious, wondering aloud whether revealing your heart as a songwriter is worth the pain. Nash aligns himself with Bob Dylan and Neil Young by playing the guitar and harmonica at the same time, although the comparison ends there. The B side is I Miss You, again identical to the elpee version. No breeze this time; it’s an arid song featuring only piano and voice, as Nash notes “of broken hearts I’ve had my share.”
The Product
A1. On the Line (Graham Nash) (2:35)
B1. I Miss You (Graham Nash) (3:04)
The Plastic
Released on 7-inch on March 1974 in the UK (Atlantic, K-10425) and New Zealand (Atlantic, ATL-150).
