Great 12-String (Twelve String) Guitar Songs

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   If this topic has been covered before I apologize.  I find it hard to believe it hasn't, but I did a search and didn't find any results. 
Some of my very favorite songs all-time have acoustic 12-string guitars on them.  I love the richness and beauty of that instrument, especially when two or more are used.

I love the way Genesis used them in Stagnation, Supper's Ready, The Musical Box, Ripples, Entangled, just to name a few.  I saw Transatlantic in San Francisco in 2010  and some of my favorite parts of the concert were the use of the 12-string guitars in Whirlwind.

Please recommend current (this century?) songs or albums that feature the 12-string acoustic guitar.  I would highly recommend Anthony Phillip's Field Day (2005).  I am always in search of new groups that incorporate that sound in their music.

If this has been covered before, please provide the link.

Thanks!

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Ethos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: April 01 2010 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 51	Topic: Great 12-String (Twelve String) Guitar Songs Posted: March 22 2014 at 16:52
	If this topic has been covered before I apologize. I find it hard to believe it hasn't, but I did a search and didn't find any results. Some of my very favorite songs all-time have acoustic 12-string guitars on them. I love the richness and beauty of that instrument, especially when two or more are used. I love the way Genesis used them in Stagnation, Supper's Ready, The Musical Box, Ripples, Entangled, just to name a few. I saw Transatlantic in San Francisco in 2010 and some of my favorite parts of the concert were the use of the 12-string guitars in Whirlwind. Please recommend current (this century?) songs or albums that feature the 12-string acoustic guitar. I would highly recommend Anthony Phillip's Field Day (2005). I am always in search of new groups that incorporate that sound in their music. If this has been covered before, please provide the link. Thanks!
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infocat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 10 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Status: Offline Points: 4671	Posted: March 23 2014 at 00:17
	I've been thinking of asking this question for a while. Other than Genesis I don't have too many answers. Father and son band Lost Kite, who will hopefully be added to PA soon, have some good 12-string stuff. http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=96124
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Xonty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 23 2013 Location: Cornwall Status: Offline Points: 1759	Posted: March 23 2014 at 05:27
	I can only really think of Genesis (especially Trespass) and Anthony Phillips' solo stuff - nothing from this century. Never heard "Field Day" though. Might give it a listen!

Argor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 06 2013 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 174	Posted: March 23 2014 at 05:52
	De Stoomwals, and in fact all other Flairck songs with 12-string guitar. I highly recomend all their stuff, especialy Gevecht Met De Engel, De Optocht and Symphony For The Old World. Edited by Argor - March 23 2014 at 06:15

dwill123 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 19 2006 Status: Offline Points: 4460	Posted: March 23 2014 at 06:45
	The one that comes to mind immediately is the Yes classic, "And You and I": Also Strawbs use 12-string throughout many of their songs:

The Dark Elf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: February 01 2011 Location: Michigan Status: Online Points: 13289	Posted: March 23 2014 at 20:30
	Might I suggest "The Same Old Rock" from Roy Harper's Stormcock, with Roy and S. Flavius Mercurius (Jimmy Page) duetting on acoustics, at least one of which is a 12-string. Hard to tell how many with overdubs.
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