The Art of Chris Farlowe
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The Art of Chris Farlowe is the third 1966 album by British
Singer Chris Farlowe
, featuring his band, "The Thunderbirds", but only credited to him.
Andrew Loog Oldham
produced the recordings session with Mick Jagger
, who also wrote four songs for Farlowe, later covered by The Rolling Stones
. In 1992 was reissued featuring 11 bonus tracks.
Side 2
United Kingdom
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Singer Chris Farlowe
Chris Farlowe
Chris Farlowe is an English rock, blues and soul singer. He is best known for his hit single "Out of Time", which rose to #1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966, and his association with Colosseum and the Thunderbirds.Outside his music career, Farlowe collects war memorabilia.-Career:Inspired by Lonnie...
, featuring his band, "The Thunderbirds", but only credited to him.
Andrew Loog Oldham
Andrew Loog Oldham
Andrew Loog Oldham is an English producer, talent manager, impresario and author. He was manager and producer of The Rolling Stones from 1963, and was noted for his flamboyant style.-Biography:...
produced the recordings session with Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
, who also wrote four songs for Farlowe, later covered by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up...
. In 1992 was reissued featuring 11 bonus tracks.
Track listing
Side 1- "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" (James Dean, Paul RiserPaul RiserPaul Riser is an American trombonist and Motown musical arranger who was responsible for co-writing and arranging dozens of top ten hit records. His legacy as one of the "Funk Brothers" is similar to that of most of the other "Brothers", as his career has been overlooked and overshadowed by the...
, William Weatherspoon) -2:40 - "We're Doing Fine" (Horace Ott) -2:38
- "Life is But Nothing" (Andrew Rose, Donald Ross Skinner) -4:06
- "Paint It, BlackPaint It, Black"Paint It, Black" is a song released by The Rolling Stones on 13 May 1966 as the first single from their fourth album Aftermath. It was originally titled "Paint It Black" without a comma. Keith Richards has stated that the comma was added by the record label, Decca.The song was written by Mick...
" (Mick Jagger, Keith RichardsJagger/RichardsThe songwriting partnership of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, known as Jagger/Richards , is a musical collaboration whose output has produced the majority of the catalogue of The Rolling Stones....
) -3:01 - "Cuttin' In" (Johnny Watson) -2:59
- "Open the Door to Your Heart" (Darrell Banks) -2:34
- "Out of Time" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards)
Side 2
- "North South East West" (Chris Farlowe)
- "You're So Good For Me" (William Bell, Andrew Loog OldhamAndrew Loog OldhamAndrew Loog Oldham is an English producer, talent manager, impresario and author. He was manager and producer of The Rolling Stones from 1963, and was noted for his flamboyant style.-Biography:...
, Andrew Rose, Donald Ross Skinner) -2:15 - "It Was Easier to Hurt Her" (Jerry RagovoyJerry RagovoyJordan "Jerry" Ragovoy was an American songwriter and record producer.His best-known composition "Time Is on My Side" was made famous by The Rolling Stones, although it had been recorded earlier by Kai Winding and Irma Thomas...
, Bert Russell) -3:45 - "I'm Free" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) -2:23
- "I've Been Loving You Too LongI've Been Loving You Too Long"I've Been Loving You Too Long" is a song written by Otis Redding and Jerry Butler. It appeared as the A-side of a 1965 hit single by Otis Redding - and subsequently appeared on his third album, Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul...
" (Jerry ButlerJerry Butler (singer)Jerry Butler is an American soul singer and songwriter. He is also noted as being the original lead singer of the R&B vocal group, The Impressions, as well as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.Butler is also an American politician...
, Otis ReddingOtis ReddingOtis Ray Redding, Jr. was an American soul singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger and talent scout. He is considered one of the major figures in soul and R&B...
) -3:00 - "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" (Lamont DozierLamont DozierLamont Herbert Dozier is an American songwriter and record producer, born in Detroit, Michigan. Dozier has either co-written or produced several US Billboard #1 hits.-Career:...
, Eddie Holland) -3:15 - "Ride On, BabyRide On, Baby"Ride On, Baby" is a song by the British rock 'n' roll band, The Rolling Stones. It was first released as a single by Chris Farlowe in October 1966 and reached #31 on the British charts. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and the group's own version appeared a few months later on...
" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) -2:55
Additional tracks on 1992 Re-Issue
- "Yesterday's Papers"
- "Moanin'"
- "What Have I Been Doing"
- "Handbags and GladragsHandbags and Gladrags"Handbags and Gladrags" is the name of a song written in 1967 by Mike d'Abo, who was then the lead singer of Manfred Mann. D'Abo describes the song as "saying to a teenage girl that the way to happiness is not through being trendy. There are deeper values."The original demo tape of the original...
" - "Everybody Makes A Mistake"
- "The Last Goodbye"
- "Paperman Fly In The Sky"
- "I Just Need Your Lovin'"
- "Dawn"
- "April Was The Month"
- "Moanin' (without sitar)"
Personnel
- Chris FarloweChris FarloweChris Farlowe is an English rock, blues and soul singer. He is best known for his hit single "Out of Time", which rose to #1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966, and his association with Colosseum and the Thunderbirds.Outside his music career, Farlowe collects war memorabilia.-Career:Inspired by Lonnie...
: Vocals. - Albert LeeAlbert LeeAlbert William Lee, born 21 December 1943 in Leominster, Herefordshire, England, is an English guitarist known for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked both in the studio and on tour with some of the most famous musicians which stretch through a very wide of genres...
: Guitars, vocals. - Ricky Chapman: Bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals.
- Pete SolleyPete SolleyPeter "Pete" Solley is a Hammond organ player, pianist and a Grammy-nominated record producer. He has recorded with Eric Clapton, Al Stewart and Whitesnake as well as producing records for Ted Nugent, Oingo Boingo, Motörhead, The Romantics, Peter Frampton, The Sports, Wreckless Eric and many...
: Hammond organ, piano, Electric piano, vocals. - Carl PalmerCarl PalmerCarl Frederick Kendall Palmer is an English drummer and percussionist. He is credited as one of the most respected rock drummers to emerge from the 1960s...
: Drums, percussion. - Andy WhiteAndy WhiteAndy White may refer to:* Andy White , Scottish studio drummer* Andy White , Irish singer/songwriter and poet...
: Drums, percussion on "Out of Time". - Mick JaggerMick JaggerSir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
: Backing vocals.
Production
- Mick JaggerMick JaggerSir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
: Producer. - Glyn JohnsGlyn JohnsGlyn Johns is a musician, recording engineer and record producer.-Career:He has worked with such artists as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Easybeats, The Band, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Clash, The Steve Miller Band, Small Faces, Spooky Tooth, The Ozark...
: Engineer. - Alan Florence: Engineer.
- Arthur GreensladeArthur GreensladeArthur Greenslade was a British conductor and arranger for films and television as well as for a number of performers. In the 1950s he was pianist and arranger with the Oscar Rabin Band. He has arranged for Jack Jones, Chris Farlowe, Serge Gainsbourg, Genesis, Cat Stevens, Diana Ross and Dusty...
: Strings arrangements, conductor. - Diana Warburton: Cover painting.
- Stephen Ingles: Sleeve Design.