Friday, November 15, 2013

Celebrity Rock: I'll Find It Where I Can (1983)

I just ran across this on YouTube, and just had to share. But, first, a little history lesson.

The 1980's brought a number of interesting---and unlikely---duets in country music. Kim Carnes followed up her #1 hit, "Bette Davis Eyes", by crossing over and dueting with Kenny Rogers on another #1, "Don't Fall In Love With a Dreamer". Sheena Easton & Rogers covered Bob Seger's "We've Got Tonight". Even "Dirty Harry" himself, Clint Eastwood, got in on the act, teaming with Merle Haggard for "Barroom Buddies". Eastwood, at least, had some experience, making his singing debut either on Rawhide or in the movie, "Paint Your Wagon", I'm not sure which.

Waylon Jennings was routinely doing duets with wife Jessie Colter or best buddy Willie Nelson, but who'dathunk he'd team with James Garner?!? Like, who knew the guy who made Jim Rockford & Bret Maverick into household names could sing?

Well, it turns out he certainly could. In 1983, Garner made his recording debut, insofar as I know, on Jennings' album, "Waylon & Company", on the track, "I'll Find It Where I Can". Shoot, had he revived Maverick a little later than he did, this could've made a good soundtrack song.

Unfortunately, Garner & Jennings never made a video, so all we have is the album cut, with a picture of the album cover for you to draw your conclusions with.

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