Gerry Beckley has released his new solo album Merciful via Blue Elan Records. Recorded largely in Beckley's home studios in Sydney, Australia and Venice, California, Merciful brings together new songs, material rediscovered in his archives and a few unexpected turns. Beckley plays virtually all the instruments, with contributions from Jason Scheff, Nate Strasser, Matt Combs, Steve Fekete, Dave Rosser, Nick Lane, James Valentine, Jeff Larson, Ryland Steen, Luke Davison and Brian Young. Merciful also features Beckley's interpretation of the Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood,' joined by longtime friend Graham Nash on vocals.
Produced by Beckley with frequent collaborator and lyricist Jeff Larson, the 13-song collection finds the America co-founder looking at where he's been and where he is now, with 'All the Wounded Cowboys' serving as the album's focus track. The song grew out of a story told to Beckley by his longtime friend, legendary rock photographer Henry Diltz. While caring for his terminally ill partner Joan, Diltz would sit with her as she watched the old westerns she loved. The story stayed with Beckley and eventually became 'All the Wounded Cowboys,' one of Merciful's most personal moments.
Since stepping away from touring with America in 2023, Beckley has had no intention of stepping away from music. He continues to write and record and, when he's in Sydney, can still be found playing bass with local musicians at a neighborhood pub. He also recently joined The Killers onstage at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena for 'Sister Golden Hair.'
Artist: Gerry Beckley
Album: Merciful
Year: 2026
Label: Blue Élan Records
Style: Classic Rock, Soft Rock
Format: mp3/320, flac (tracks, 48KhZ/24bit)
Tracklist
01 When The Wells Run Dry 3:34
02 75 3:21
03 All The Wounded Cowboys 2:57
04 Merciful 2:03
05 Get It Right 2:55
06 Monster 2:20
07 The Last Song 2:39
08 Norwegian Wood (feat. Graham Nash) 2:20
09 Brand New Night 3:59
10 Big Rain 4:41
11 My Idea 2:35
12 I Will Remember 4:20
13 Angel 2:17
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