The first disc showcases seven songs Clark performed on the NPR radio series Mountain Stage. Clark delivers strong and passionate solo acoustic interpretations of five numbers (including a wonderful "Tried So Hard"), and later sits in with the band for two songs, with the musicians lending subtle support. The disc closes out with three rehearsal recordings with Olson taped at Clark's home. While the sound quality of the recordings are only passable, the pair's harmonies are strong and the music heartfelt.

Disc two is devoted to a concert Clark and Olson played at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica. The show is intimate, with Clark and Olson joined only by the spare accompaniment of guitarist Duane Jarvis and bassist David Provost. Clark is in splendid voice for this show, and he delivers a set that spans the length of his career, from the Byrds to all points beyond. Deferring to Clark for most of the set, Olson is there when the music needs her, and her presence is an immeasurable asset to this performance.

Fans of roots rock are going to love this CD. Full of fire and energy, what has looked on paper to be an odd pairing has always come up with aces whenever they've gotten together to record or play live. But again, Clark seems to always come alive when part of a team or group. Olson for her part has always been part of a band, and keeps a band mentality even when her name is up front.

Plus, her affection for Clark is obvious. Not in a "she's in love with him" way but it's clear she has always loved his early work and is slightly in awe when they play together, though not so much that it mars the proceedings. Remember, when she started performing with Clark in the mid-'80's he had pretty much been forgotten at that point in his career. She didn't need him at that point as much as he needed her, but you can feel the affection they had for one another.

This is a wonderful record. Please check it out.