Larry Groce - Old Fashioned Girl

missajhuri

Review by آنِسَة أجْهُوري

Album Review: Old Fashioned Girl by Larry Groce – A Folksy Stroll Down Memory Lane Let’s cut to the chase here. Larry Groce’s Old Fashioned Girl, released in 1976 on Warner Bros. Records, isn’t your typical shiny, overproduced country album. Nope. This record feels like that cozy sweater you forgot about until you find it at the back of your closet—it’s warm, familiar, and just quirky enough to make you smile. Groce dives headfirst into a mix of Country vibes with dashes of Folk and even some nursery-rhyme whimsy (yeah, really). And while this might sound like an odd combo—like peanut butter and pickles—it works more often than not. The result? An album that feels like sitting on a porch swing with a glass of sweet tea while life buzzes lazily around you. Now, let’s talk tracks. First up is “Old Fashioned Girl,” which gives the album its name. It’s got this charmingly nostalgic vibe, like flipping through an old photo album filled with black-and-white Polaroids. Groce’s voice has this raspy sincerity that makes you believe he actually misses those simpler times—or maybe just someone special from way back when. You can practically smell the hayrides and hear the crickets chirping as the song ambles along. Sure, it’s a little slow for modern tastes, but dang if it doesn’t stick with you like gum on a shoe. Then there’s “We’ve Been Malled.” Oh boy, where do I start? This track hits different because it’s got this sly sense of humor running through it. It’s almost like Groce saw America’s growing obsession with shopping malls and decided to call it out with a wink and a grin. The lyrics are clever without being preachy, poking fun at consumer culture before anyone else was cool enough to care. Plus, the melody has this jaunty bounce that makes you want to tap your feet—even if you’re secretly guilty of loving those big shiny temples of retail. What sticks with me most about these songs isn’t just their catchy hooks or clever wordplay; it’s how they feel so unapologetically human. They’re not trying too hard to impress anyone, and that’s what makes them memorable. In a world full of auto-tune and flashy production tricks, Old Fashioned Girl reminds us that sometimes all you need is honesty and a good story. So, would I recommend this album? Absolutely—but maybe not during your morning commute unless you’re okay with getting weird looks for randomly smiling at traffic lights. Listening to Larry Groce feels like rediscovering something precious you didn’t know you lost. Or maybe it’s just proof that great music doesn’t have to try too hard to win you over. And hey, here’s a thought: If Larry ever decided to re-release this gem today, I bet TikTok would eat it up faster than free samples at Costco. Who knew folksy wisdom could go viral?

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: larry-groce-old-fashioned-girl.zip
  • MP3 size: 7.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 61.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
We've Been Malled3:11
Old Fashioned Girl3:34

Images

Album herunterladen Larry Groce - Old Fashioned Girl

Catalog Numbers

WBS 8221

Labels

Warner Bros. Records

Listen online

  • online anhören
  • ouvir online
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • escuchar en línea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • kuunnella verkossa

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

About Larry Groce

American singer, songwriter, musician and radio host born 22 April 1948 in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Name Vars

  • Disney Presents
  • Groce
  • L. Groce
  • Larry Groce And Chorus

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? In 1976, Larry Groce released an album called *Old Fashioned Girl*. It’s a mix of country and nursery rhymes, which sounds like an odd combo but totally works. One track, "We've Been Malled," is a quirky little gem that feels like it’s telling a story from small-town America. The album came out on Warner Bros. Records, and it’s one of those hidden treasures that reminds you how diverse music can be.