During a recent exchange concerning "Pablo Picasso" by Jonathan Richman, I had said I liked John Cale's version of said song. I found out not everyone is familiar with it, or the album it comes from, so...here 'tis.
John Cale - Guts, Antilles AN-7063, 1977.
Guitars - John Cale, Chris Spedding, & Phil Manzanera
Bass - John Cale, Pat Donaldson, Archie Leggatt, & Trevor Burton
Drums - Timmi Donald, Phil Collins, Fred Smith, Raymond Duffy, & Keith Smart
Keyboards - John Cale
Saxophone - Andy Mackay
Synthesizer - Brian Eno & John Wood
Percussion - John Cale & Tony Carr
Vocals - John Cale
Backing Vocals - Geoff Muldaur, Alan Courtney, Liza Strike, & Barry St. John
Side One:
Guts
Mary Lou
Helen of Troy
Pablo Picasso
Leaving it All up to You
Side Two:
Fear is a Man's Best Friend
Gun
Dirtyass Rock 'N' Roll
Heartbreak Hotel
Enjoy,
NØ
This album cover is a minor revelation, too, with John Cale clearly anticipating - or auditioning for even - Jason's starring role from Friday 13th a couple of years later. Chilling stuff.
ReplyDeletePhil Collins on drums ? Jesus.
PS. Great portraits, too.
ReplyDeletehell yeah! i love this album! one of my favorite "rock" albums. he sounds so unhinged. i kind of like this version of pablo picasso better than the original.
ReplyDeleteThanks! been searching for this for ages.
ReplyDeleteFuck yeah! Been on the hunt for this for a while... thanks!
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