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Whether it's with The Textones or as a solo artist collaborating with other talented musicians such as Ronnie Wood or Chris Hillman - Carla Olson never fails to deliver captivating performances that leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"have-harmony-will-travel-3-2","title":"Have Harmony, Will Travel 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarla Olson co-founded the Textones with Kathy Valentine, recorded duo albums with two of rock’s most beloved and iconic figures, Gene Clark and Mick Taylor, was featured in Bob Dylan’s first video, Sweetheart Like You, has recorded with Eric Clapton and John Fogerty, written music, with estate permission, to poems by Brian Jones and Jim Morrison and produced a wide range of artists including albums by Paul Jones (of Manfred Mann), Phil Upchurch, Joe Louis Walker and Mare Winningham. 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The album’s musician credits are Stephen McCarthy (guitars, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, mellotron), Carla Olson (guitars), Paul Marshall (bass) and drummers Mitch Marine and Benjamin Lecourt. 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