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The Great American Eagle Tragedy is the second and last album by the psychedelic band Earth Opera, recorded in 1969. It is marked by departure of Bill Stevenson and his harpsichord sound, using more guest musicians than on the debut album and use of pedal steel by Bill Keith. The album also had better success on charts then the previous one, but soon after, the group disbanded, paving the way for solo careers mainly for Pete Rowan and David Grisman.^[2][3]

All compositions by Peter Rowan, unless otherwise noted

1. "Home to You" – 4:27
2. "Mad Lydia's Waltz" – 3:47
3. "Alfie Finney" — (Paul Dillon) – 2:35
4. "Sanctuary From the Law" – 2:54
5. "All Winter Long" – 5:56
6. "The American Eagle Tragedy" – 10:36
7. "Roast Beef Love" – 3:16
8. "It's Love" – 4:05

• Peter Rowan – vocals, guitar, saxophone
• David Grisman – mandolin, mandocello, keyboards, saxophone, vocals
• Paul Dillon – guitar, drums, vocals
• Billy Mundi – percussion, drums
• John Nagy – bass, violoncello, mandocello
• Jack Bonus – flute, sax, wind
• Herb Bushler – bass
• John Cale – guitar, viola, vocals
• Richard Grando – saxophone
• David Horowitz – organ, piano, keyboards
• Bill Keith – pedal steel, steel guitar
• Bob Zachary – percussion, triangle