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Carla Olson

voc, g, *1952 US, Austin, Texas
Songwriter / Producer of Rock

Los Angeles-based songwriter, performer and producer who was born & raised in Austin, Texas. Olson moved to Los Angeles, California in 1978 where she formed The Textones, whose debut album Midnight Mission entered the Billboard 200. Olson has received critical acclaim for her work as a solo performer, band leader, and producer.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Piano
  • Percussion
Genres
  • Rock
  • Folk
  • Blues
  • World
  • Country
Plays With
The Textones
Popular Tracks   
Gypsy Rider - Remastered on So Rebellious A Lover by Gene Clark & Carla Olson
Sway - Live on Too Hot for Snakes by Carla Olson & Mick Taylor
Fair And Tender Ladies - Remastered on So Rebellious A Lover by Gene Clark & Carla Olson
Winter - Remastered 2022 on Winter by Carla Olson & Mick Taylor
Fair and Tender Ladies on So Rebellious a Lover by Gene Clark & Carla Olson
Del Gato - Remastered on So Rebellious A Lover by Gene Clark & Carla Olson
Never Wanted to Try - Live on Too Hot for Snakes by Carla Olson & Mick Taylor
Honest As Daylight on Dark Horses by Carla Olson
The Drifter - Remastered on So Rebellious A Lover by Gene Clark & Carla Olson
Silver Train - Live on Too Hot for Snakes by Carla Olson & Mick Taylor

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Have Harmony, Will TravelCarla Olson2013Album
Too Hot For Snakes / The Ring Of TruthCarla Olson & Mick Taylor2012Compil.
Detroit '85 Live & UnreleasedCarla Olson & The Textones2008Album
Too Hot For Snakes PlusCarla Olson & Mick Taylor2008Compil.
Dark HorsesCarla Olson2008Compil.
In ConcertGene Clark With Carla Olson2007Album
The Ring Of TruthCarla Olson2001Album
Honest As Daylight: The Best Of Carla Olson 1981.2000Carla Olson2001Album
Wave Of The Hand: The Best Of Carla OlsonCarla Olson1995Compil.
The Best Of Carla Olson - Gotta Get Back HomeCarla Olson1995Compil.
Special - The Best Of Carla OlsonCarla Olson1995Compil.
Reap The WhirlwindCarla Olson1994Album
Within An AceCarla Olson1993Album
Silhouetted In LightGene Clark & Carla Olson1992Album
Sing 3 Songs By The ByrdsGene Clark & Carla Olson1992Single
LiveCarla Olson & Mick Taylor1990Album
UntitledMick Taylor, Carla Olson1990Single
Carla OlsonCarla Olson1989Album
So Rebellious A LoverGene Clark & Carla Olson1987Album
VacationThe Textones Featuring Kathy Valentine & Carla Olson1982Single
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