"Bitters End" is the final song on Roxy Music's self-titled debut album, released in 1972. The song is based on a group vocal arrangement done in a satirical 1950s doo wop style. "Bitters End" was not performed live often, however Roxy Music did perform it on 23 June 1972 for John Peel on the BBC sessions.
"Bitters End" | |
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Song by Roxy Music | |
from the album Roxy Music | |
Released | June 1972 |
Recorded | 27–29 March 1972 at Command Studios, London |
Genre | Art rock, doo-wop |
Length | 2:03 |
Songwriter(s) | Bryan Ferry |
Producer(s) | Peter Sinfield |
A cover version of this song is on the Velvet Goldmine soundtrack, performed by Andy Mackay and Paul Kimble.
Song Musicians
edit- Bryan Ferry – lead vocals, piano
- Andy MacKay – backing vocals, saxophone
- Brian Eno – backing vocals
- Graham Simpson – bass guitar
- Paul Thompson – percussion
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