They had to start from nothing again. And at this time, Keith and Gram were so close, that one side, Mick was trying to get the band as efficient as possible, so that they could be able to go back on tour in the U.S. And each time Mick came down to Ville Nellcote, he saw Keith and Gram singing and playing together, and they were really, really ready to record. It was perfect, you know? I never heard anything like it before or after.

“Gram Parsons is on Exile in spirit.” - Keith Richards