Chapter XV : Oddities
In this chapter I have listed all the records that might have something to
do with Roxy Music or the individual members, but where no confirmation
could be obtained. Most of these are obscure records, some of them are
even just rumors. If anybody has more information on these records, please
contact me.
1) Canterbury Tapes - LP
Kevin Ayers with Brian Eno:
1) Dedicated To You
2) Piano Duet
3) Lady Rachel
4) Goodnite
Producer: unknown 1984
This record might be a bootleg, although it looks pretty much like an
original recording. Only the sound quality is not satisfactory. It is also
not listed in any discography of Brian Eno. Brian Eno actually is on the
record, playing weird piano with Kevin Ayers
and talking to the DJ.
GB: Porcupine PORC 4/5
2) The Dumbells - 7-Inch
(1) Giddy Up (Incl. Sleigh Ride) (L. Anderson, arr. Dumbells) 2.50
(2) A Christmas Dream (Dumbells)
3.20
Producer: The Dumbells 1980
At least Phil Manzanera is present on this record. The B-side sounds like
"Europe 70-1" from "Primitive Guitars". Some newspapers even say that it's
done by all members of Roxy Music as a Christmas gimmick. No confirmation
could be obtained about this.
GB: Polydor/EG POSP 209
3) Brian Eno - 7-Inch
(1) Berlin Horse
(2) ???
Producer: ? 1970
A tape with a 6-minute song is in circulation, called "Berlin Horse". It is
said that this was done by Brian Eno on a small, unmentioned record label
in 1970. The existence of this single is in doubt! If it exists, it would
be one of the earliest recordings of Brian Eno being available. I have my
doubts about the whole thing, as no biography
mentions such a recording.
4) Hawkwind - LP
Friends & Relations Vol. III
with
Robert Calvert - The Widow Song
The lyrics to this song are on the "Captain Lockheed" LP, but it is not
included there. Eno may be on this song,
as he was on the album as well.
GB: SHARP 024
5) The Residents - LP
Commercial Album
This is an LP by The Residents, containig 50 songs that are exactly 1
minute long. A "special secret guest" is mentioned on the cover. Rumour
has it that this was Brian Eno.
6) Snatch - 12-Inch
(1) Shopping For Clothes (Leiber/Stoller) 5.16
(2) Joey (Palladin/Nylon) 3.12
(3) Red Army (Palladin/Nylon)
4.49
Producer: Snatch 1980
GB: Fetish 004
This record contains the song "R. A. F." called "Red Army" on this record.
It doesn't sound too much like the song done by Brian Eno & Snatch,
although it bears some resemblance to it. Eno might be involved in this
recording.
7) Topo D. Bill - 7-Inch
(1) Witchitaito (Pepper) 3.29
(2) Jam (Tom E. Cross)
3.09
Producer: `Legs` Larry Smith 1970
(?)
G: Hansa 14823 AT
GB: Charisma CB 116
This is a studio-joke production by members of the Bonzo Dog Band. It is
rumored that Brian Eno is playing synthesizer on the B-side.