Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things

Title: These Foolish Things Artist: Bryan Ferry Release Date: 10/1973 Re-Released On: 10/1/2007 Label: Reprise, EMI Music Distribution, Virgin Records, EG Records Duration: 43:46 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 4988006857209, 724384759827, 0724384759858, 0724384759957, 075992608220, 075992608244, 077778652922, 4988006807167, 724384759926 Genre: Rock Styles: Glam Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Album Rock Moods: Brooding, Cathartic, Earnest, Campy, Playful, Refined/Mannered, Sensual, Theatrical, Witty, Passionate, Reflective, Romantic, Dramatic, Poignant, Quirky, Sentimental, Sexy, Confident, Energetic, Literate, Restrained, Elegant, Soothing, Sophisticated, Stylish Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
2. River of Salt
3. Don't Ever Change
4. Piece of My Heart
5. Baby I Don't Care
6. It's My Party
7. Don't Worry Baby
8. Sympathy for the Devil
9. The Track of My Tears
10. You Won't See Me
11. I Love How You Love Me
12. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
13. These Foolish Things

Year Type Label Catalog # 2007 CD EMI Music Distribution 68812 2000 CD Virgin Records 47598 1999 CD EMI Music Distribution 1 1990 CD Reprise 2-26082 1987 CD EG Records 9

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Much like his contemporary David Bowie, Ferry consolidated his glam-era success with a covers album, his first full solo effort even while Roxy Music was still going full steam. Whereas Bowie on Pin-Ups focused on British beat and psych treasures, Ferry for the most part looked to America, touching on everything from Motown to the early jazz standard that gave the collection its name. Just about everyone in Roxy Music at the time helped out on the album -- notable exceptions being Andy Mackay and Brian Eno. The outrageous take on Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," with Ferry vamping over brassy female vocals, sets the tone for things from the start. All this said, many of the covers aim for an elegant late-night feeling not far off from the well-sculpted Ferry persona of the '80s and beyond, though perhaps a touch less bloodless and moody in comparison. In terms of sheer selection alone, meanwhile, Ferry's taste is downright impeccable. There's Leiber & Stoller via Elvis' "Baby I Don't Care," Lesley Gore's "It's My Party" (with narrative gender unchanged!), Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "The Tracks of My Tears," and more, all treated with affection without undue reverence, a great combination. Ferry's U.K. background isn't entirely ignored, though, thanks to two of the album's best efforts -- the Beatles' "You Won't See Me" and the Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." Throughout Ferry's instantly recognizable croon carries everything to a tee, and the overall mood is playful and celebratory. Wrapping up with a grand take on "These Foolish Things" itself, this album is one of the best of its kind by any artist. ~ Ned Raggett, All Music Guide

Name Credits Andy Arthurs Assistant, Assistant Engineer Angelettes Vocals (Background), Vocals Anthony Price Clothing/Wardrobe, Make-Up Antony Price Make-Up, Wardrobe Bob Ludwig Remastering Bryan Ferry Producer, Vocals, Harmonica, Piano Dave Skinner Piano Eddie Jobson Synthesizer, Keyboards, Violin Henry Lowther Trumpet, Horn Jesse Ed Davis Vocals, Vocals (Background) John Porter Producer, Bass, Guitar John Punter Engineer, Drums, Producer Karl Stoecker Photography Malcolm Duncan Producer, Saxophone, Sax (Tenor) Nicholas Deville Cover Design Paul Thompson Drums Phil Manzanera Guitar, Guitar (Electric) Robbie Montgomery Vocals, Vocals (Background) Roger Ball Horn Arrangements, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Bass), Saxophone, Producer, Sax (Alto) Ruan O'Lochlainn Saxophone, Alto Steve Nye Engineer