Gilbert O´Sullivan - Back To Front (LP) (1972) - €5,00

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Gilbert O'Sullivan (born Raymond Edward O'Sullivan 1 December 1946) is an Irish singer-songwriter. 

O'Sullivan experienced success during the early 1970s with songs including "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair" and "Get Down". 

O'Sullivan's songs are often marked by his distinctive percussive piano playing style and observational lyrics using wordplay.

Back to Front is the second studio album by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan, released in October 1972 by MAM Records. 

The album follows the success of his 1971 debut album Himself and singles such as "Alone Again (Naturally)". Coinciding with the album, O'Sullivan abandoned his distinctive dress sense, which included a short cap and trousers, and instead presented himself as a more masculine, hairy-chested singer with a perm, wearing sweaters with the letter "G" emblazoned on them, which helped establish him as a sex symbol. 

O'Sullivan wrote the album's songs at home during night-time writing sessions, and recorded the album with his manager and producer Gordon Mills in London.

As with Himself, the album combines show tune-inspired pop music with string arrangements, but also places an emphasis on piano-based songs. 

O'Sullivan's lyrical style displays his characteristic observational, kitchen sink style, with songs boasting humorous twists and a wide range of musical and lyrical influences, including Fats Domino. Upon release, Back to Front was a critical and commercial success, reaching number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and allowing O'Sullivan to become the era's best-selling British-based artist.

Side A

A1.  Intro / I Hope You’ll Stay

A2.  In My Hole

A3.  Clair

A4.  That’s Love

A5.  Can I Go With You

A6.  But I’m Not / Outtro

Side B

B1.  I’m In Love With You

B2.  Who Was It

B3.  What Could Be Nicer (Mum The Kettle’s Boiling)

B4.  Out Of The Question

B5.  The Golden Rule

B6.  I’m Leaving / Outro

Companies, etc.

• Manufactured By – The Decca Record Company Limited
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ – MAM Records Ltd.
• Copyright © – MAM Records Ltd.
• Printed By – Upton Printing Group
• Printed By – Moore & Matthes Ltd.
• Published By – MAM Music
• Recorded At – Audio International Studios
• Lacquer Cut At – Decca Studios
• Pressed By – Decca Record Co. Ltd., Pressing Plant, UK.

Credits

• Arranged By – Frank Barber (tracks: B3), Johnnie Spence (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)
• Engineer – Peter Rynston
• Lacquer Cut By – W
• Management [Tea Served] – Gordon Jones
• Photography By – Terry O'Neill
• Producer – Gordon Mills
• Words By, Music By – Gilbert O'Sullivan
• Gilbert O'Sullivan – vocals, piano, vocals, whistling
• Chris Spedding - guitars
• Herbie Flowers - bass
• Gordon Mills – production, Harmonica in "Clair"
• Frank Barber – arrangements, Drums

Notes

Released:  1972

Format:  Vinyl, LP

Genre:  Pop

Label:  MAM Records

Catalog#  MAM 6376 501

Vinyl:  Goed (VG)

Cover:  Goed (VG)

Prijs: €5,00