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Hear That Slinky Siren Wail
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Hear That Slinky Siren Wail

Re-Roxy: Guitar & Pen Re-Makes/Re-Models Roxy Music [Episode 5]
“The Sirens”: background singers Doreen Chanter and Jacquie Sullivan on tour with Roxy Music in 1975

Are you a sentimental fool looking for just another high from the drug that is love? Then take shelter from the emotional whirlwind as you listen to the fifth episode of G&P’s Re-Roxy podcast series. Craig and I focus this time on Siren, a very danceable album with funky bass and infectious melodies. Press play above to hear our complete breakdown and/or watch the video the below—and may you keep on burning till the end!

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Show Notes

  • Atco clowns Congress:

The development of Roxy Music just continues: Country Life
  • And itself: “We don’t want any trouble . . . just sales.”

  • “I heard those slinky sirens wail—WHOOOO!”

  • One of several versions of a Tim Buckley song:

  • Siren tour program featuring the fickle “Prairie Rose”:

Roxy Music / Sadistic Mika Band - Siren - Tour Programme – Vinyl Tap
  • Siren “Uncovered”:

  • “Ay, ay, Captain!”

  • What Paul Thompson brings to the table:

  • Now hear what you’re missing:

  • “’Taint no big thing”:

  • Asia featuring Roxy touring bassist John Wetton:

  • She sells what?

  • The Bold Chester is just another crazy guy:

P.S. The next episode in my Rejoyce! podcast series is, appropriately enough, “Sirens.”

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