John Cale: 1970 - 1980 + Lou Reed & John Cale: Songs For Drella 1990

 

John Davies Cale  (born 9 March 1942) is a Welsh musician, composer, and record producer who was a

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

founding member of the American rock band the Velvet Underground. Over his six-decade career, Cale has worked in various styles across rock, drone, classical, avant-garde and electronic music. Cale has also acquired a reputation as an adventurous record producer, working on the debut albums of several innovative artists, including the Stooges and Patti Smith. Having discovered a talent for viola, Cale joined the National Youth Orchestra of Wales at age 13. Receiving a scholarship, Cale studied music at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
                     

Upon arriving in New York City, Cale met a number of influential composers. Early that year, he co-

THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

founded the Velvet Underground with Lou Reed, recruiting his flatmate Angus MacLise and Reed's college friend Sterling Morrison to complete the initial line-up. Just before the band's first paying gig for $75 ($709 adjusted for 2022) at Summit High School in New Jersey, MacLise abruptly quit the band because he viewed accepting money for art as selling out; he was replaced by Moe Tucker as the band's drummer. Initially hired to play that one show, she soon became a permanent member and her tribal

pounding style became an integral part of the band's music, despite the initial objections of Cale to the band having a female drummer. Apart from appearing on the Velvet Underground's first two studio albums, he also played organ on the track "Ocean" during the practice sessions to produce demos for the band's fourth studio album Loaded (1970), nearly two years after he left the band.
                       

After leaving the Velvet Underground, Cale worked as a record producer and arranger on a

number of studio albums, most notably the Stooges' highly influential 1969 self-titled debut and a trilogy by Nico, including The Marble Index (1968), Desertshore (1970) and The End... (1974). On these he accompanied Nico's voice and harmonium using a wide array of instruments to unusual effect. While meeting with Joe Boyd (who co-produced Desertshore), he came across Nick Drake's music and insisted on collaborating with the fledgling artist. He appeared on Drake's second studio album, Bryter Layter (1971), playing viola and harpsichord on "Fly" and piano, organ, and celesta on "Northern Sky".
                                    

In addition to working as a record producer, Cale initiated a solo recording career in early 1970. His debut studio album, Vintage Violence (1970), is a lushly produced roots rock effort indebted to a range

of disparate influences, including the Band, Leonard Cohen, the Byrds, Phil Spector and Brian Wilson. The more experimental Church of Anthrax (a collaboration with minimal music pioneer Terry Riley) followed in February 1971, although it was actually recorded nearly a year prior to its release. While his explorations in art music briefly continued with 1972's The Academy in Peril, he would not compose in the classical mode thereafter until he began working on film soundtracks in the 1980s.
                                   

In 1980, Cale signed a recording contract with A&M Records and moved in a more commercial direction with his seventh solo studio album Honi Soit (1981). Cale again returned to record producing, producing Belgian pop singer Lio's third studio album Pop model (1986), and Happy

Mondays's debut studio album, Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out) (1987). Other albums that he produced during this time were Element of Crime's second studio album Try to Be Mensch (1987), and Art Bergmann's debut solo studio album Crawl with Me (1988). In part because of his young daughter, Cale took a long break from recording and performing. He made a comeback in 1989 with the Brian Eno-produced studio album Words for the Dying.
                             

SIOUXSIE SIOUX  JOHN CALE

Following Warhol's death in 1987, Cale again collaborated with Lou Reed on the 1990 studio album Songs for Drella, a song cycle about Warhol, their mentor. The album marked an end to a 18-

year estrangement from Reed. In 1995, Cale co-produced Siouxsie and the Banshees's eleventh and final studio album The Rapture, which included the single "O Baby". In 1996, he played piano on "Love to Die For" by Marc Almond of Soft Cell, from his ninth solo studio album Fantastic Star. He also produced Scottish alternative rock band Goya Dress's debut studio album Rooms. In 1998, Cale mainly spent the year on tour with singer Siouxsie Sioux, formerly of Siouxsie and the Banshees.
                         

KEVIN AYERS - NICO - JOHN CALE - BRIAN ENO

In 2002, Cale played piano and sang vocals on the track "Don't Pretend" by Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes, from his debut solo studio album Hitting the Ground. In 2005, Cale produced Austin singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo's eighth studio album, The Boxing Mirror, which

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was released in May 2006. In January 2010, Cale was invited to be the first Eminent Art in Residence (EAR) at the Mona Foma festival curated by Brian Ritchie of Violent Femmes held in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. His work for the 2009 Venice Biennale 'Dyddiau Du (dark days)' was shown at the festival, along with a number of live performances at venues around Hobart. In February 2022, Cale announced his first full UK tour in almost a decade. Cale's tour was to begin in Liverpool at the Philharmonic Hall on July 15, before calling at Whitley Bay, York, Bexhill, Cambridge and the London Palladium, before closing out the run at Birmingham Town Hall on July 25. However, the tour was postponed to the fall of 2022 because some bandmembers contracted COVID-19.
                                       

JOHN CALE - PATTI SMITH - LOU REED

Cale was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Velvet Underground in 1996.
       
01. Vintage Violence (1970)
02. John Cale & Terry Riley – Church Of Anthrax (1971)
03. The Academy in Peril (1972)
04. Paris 1919 (1973)
05. Kevin Ayers - John Cale - Eno - Nico – June 1, 1974 (June 1974)
06. Fear (1 October 1974)
07. Slow Dazzle (1975)
08. Helen of Troy (1975)
09. Sabotage (Live) (1979)
10. Lou Reed & John Cale - Songs For Drella (1990)

01. JOHN CALE - VINTAGE VIOLENCE 1970

                    

Vintage Violence received mostly positive reviews. Rolling Stone magazine's Ed Ward said that the

album sounds "like a Byrds album produced by Phil Spector who has marinated for six years in burgundy, anise and chili peppers". Ward was also quoted in Billboard magazine as saying, "I believe that this is destined to become one of the most important albums of the past few years."

John Cale – Vintage Violence
Label:Columbia – 499945 2, Columbia – 4999452000, Columbia – COL 499945 2, Legacy – 499945 2, Legacy – 4999452000, Legacy – COL 499945 2
Format:    CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country:Europe
Released:2001
Genre:Rock
Style:Country Rock, Art Rock

TRACKS

01. Hello, There    2:48
02. Gideon's Bible    3:24
03. Adelaide    2:22
04. Big White Cloud  (Arranged By, Conductor – John Cale)   3:33
05. Cleo    2:36
06. Please    4:19
07. Charlemagne    5:03
08. Bring It On Up    2:25
09. Amsterdam    3:13
10. Ghost Story    3:47
11. Fairweather Friend    2:33

BONUS TRACKS        

12. Fairweather Friend (Alternate Version)    2:38
13. Wall    6:07  

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02. JOHN CALE & TERRY RILEY - GHURCH OF ANTHRAX 1971

                             

Church of Anthrax is a collaborative studio album by musicians John Cale and Terry Riley. It was released in February 1971 by record label CBS, nearly a year after the material was recorded. It

followed Riley's success with 1969's A Rainbow in Curved Air and Cale's influential work with the Velvet Underground. The album blends "Riley's drones and patterns with a more muscular and melodic bent versed in both free jazz and experimental rock." Rolling Stone labeled it "largely stretched-out organ-heavy improvisations, a freak-out in slow motion."[6] The album was mostly improvised on the spot, using two drummers, Bobby Gregg and Bobby Colomby. "The Soul of Patrick Lee" is the only vocal track on the album; all others are instrumentals. No singles were taken from the album.  

John Cale And Terry Riley – Church Of Anthrax
Label:Wounded Bird Records – WOU 131
Format:CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country:US
Released:Jun 24, 2008
Genre:Rock, Classical
Style:Experimental, Avantgarde, Minimal

TRACKS

01. Church Of Anthrax    9:00
02. The Hall Of Mirrors In The Palace At Versailles    7:55
03. The Soul Of Patrick Lee  (Vocals – Adam Miller/Words By – John Cale)   2:47
04. Ides Of March    11:03
05. The Protege    2:47

NOTES

Artwork [Cover Art] – Kim Whitesides
Bass, Harpsichord, Piano, Guitar, Viola, Organ, Liner Notes – John Cale
Piano, Organ, Soprano Saxophone – Terry Riley
Producer – John Cale, John McClure
Written-By – J. Cale, T. Riley (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)

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03. JOHN CALE - THE ACADEMY IN PERIL 1972

                       

Like his previous release, the Terry Riley collaboration Church of Anthrax, it is mostly instrumental. As

the title suggests, the album was inspired by Cale's classical training. "Temper", an outtake from the recording sessions, was later released on the promotional compilation Troublemakers. It was also released on the Seducing Down the Door compilation. The cover concept and art was designed by Andy Warhol.

John Cale – The Academy In Peril
Label: Edsel Records – ED CD 182
Format:    CD, Album, Reissue 1989
Country: UK
Released: 1972   
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Modern Classical, Art Rock, Prog Rock, Ambient

TRACKS

01. The Philosopher    4:25
02. Brahms  (Featuring – Ron Wood)   6:55
03. Legs Larry At Television Center  (Narrator – "Legs" Larry Smith)   3:35
04. The Academy In Peril    6:20
05. Intro   0:58
06. Days Of Steam  (Featuring – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)   2:02
07. 3 Orchestral Pieces    (8:30)
a.  Faust    2:47
b.  The Balance    2:33
c.  Capt. Morgan's Lament    3:10
08. King Harry  (Featuring – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)   4:04
09. John Milton    7:54

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04. JOHN CALE - Paris 1919 - (REMASTERED & EXPANDED 2006) 1973

                     

In contrast to the experimental nature of much of John Cale's work before and after Paris 1919, the

album is noted for its orchestral-influenced style, reminiscent of contemporary pop rock music. Its title is a reference to the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and song contents explore various aspects of early 20th century Western Europe culture and history.

John Cale – Paris 1919
Label: Reprise Records – 8122 74060 2, Rhino Records  – 8122 74060 2, Rhino UK – 8122 74060 2
Format:    CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered Jun 19, 2006
Country: UK
Released: 1973   
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Folk Rock

TRACKS

PARIS 1919
    
01. Child's Christmas In Wales    3:20
02. Hanky Panky Nohow    2:46
03. The Endless Plain Of Fortune    4:12
04. Andalucia    3:54
05. Macbeth    3:06
06. Paris 1919    4:06
07. Graham Greene    3:00
08. Half Past France    4:19
09. Antarctica Starts Here    3:00

SKETCHES ROUGHS FOR PARIS 1919       
    
10. Burned Out Affair    3:24
11. Child's Christmas In Wales (Alternate Version)    3:30
12. Hanky Panky Nohow (Drone Mix)    2:51
13. The Endless Plain Of Fortune (Alternate Version)    4:08
14. Andalucia (Alternate Version)    4:34
15. Macbeth (Rehearsal)    3:34
16. Paris 1919 (String Mix)    4:29
17. Graham Greene (Rehearsal)    1:40
18. Half Past France (Alternate Version)    4:50
19. Antarctica Starts Here (Rehearsal)    2:52
20.1. Paris 1919 (Piano Mix)    4:23
20.2. (silence)    1:46
21.1. Macbeth    3:58
21.2. (silence)    1:01
21.3. Untitled    0:18

NOTES

Bass – Wilton Felder
Drums – Richie Hayward
Guitar – Lowell George
Orchestra – The UCLA Symphony Orchestra
Producer [Original Album] – Chris Thomas
Remastered By [Remastering] – Dave Schultz
Supervised By [Project Supervision For Rhino UK] – Mick Houghton, Stuart Batsford
Written-By, Arranged By, Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards – John Cale

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05. KEVIN AYERS - JOHN CALE - BRIAN ENO & NICO - JUNE 1, 1974 1974

                           

June 1, 1974 is a live album of songs performed at the Rainbow Theatre in London on the titular date. The album is officially attributed to all principal performers Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno and

Nico, although other well-known musicians, including Mike Oldfield, Robert Wyatt, and Ollie Halsall, also contributed to the concert. "The highlights of a concert organized by genial eccentric Kevin Ayers (ex-Soft Machine, but he got out when the getting was good), this offers one side of Ayers's genially eccentric songs and one of Eno singing Eno songs at full volume (note demonic cackle) and John Cale singing an Elvis Presley song at full volume (note lupine howl). And also, oh well, Nico singing 'The End.' But if there's gotta be art-rock, Lord, let it be like this."

Kevin Ayers - John Cale - Eno - Nico (3) – June 1, 1974
Label: Island Records – 842 552-2, Island Masters – IMCD 92
Format: CD, Album, Reissue 1990
Country: Europe
Released: 1974   
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock

TRACKS

01. Brian Eno – Driving Me Backwards   5:48
Bass – Kevin Ayers
Bass Drum – Eddie Sparrow
Piano – Ollie Halsall
Viola – John Cale
Vocals, Written-By – Eno
02. Brian Eno – Baby's On Fire   3:34
Bass – Kevin Ayers
Piano – John Cale
Vocals, Written-By – Eno
03. John Cale – Heartbreak Hotel   4:54
Backing Vocals – Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Liza Strike
Vocals – John Cale
Written-By – E. Presley, Mae Axton, T. Durden
04. Nico – The End   8:51
Vocals, Harmonium – Nico
Written-By – The Doors
05. Kevin Ayers – May I ?    5:16
06. Kevin Ayers – Shouting In A Bucket Blues    4:47
07. Kevin Ayers – Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes    3:14
08. Kevin Ayers – Everybody's Sometime And Some People's All The Time Blues   4:06
Guitar [Solo] – Mike Oldfield
09. Kevin Ayers – Two Goes Into Four   2:17
Acoustic Guitar – Kevin Ayers, Mike Oldfield, Ollie Halsall
Timpani [Tympani] – Eddie Sparrow
Viola – John Cale

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06. JOHN CALE - FEAR 1974

                       

Fear is the first of Cale's three studio albums for Island Records, all of which were released in a period of just over a year. During this time Cale was also producing records for other artists, working on

albums such as Horses (1975) by Patti Smith, one of the most influential of all proto-punk records. In addition to his lead vocals on Fear, Cale also played keyboards, guitars, viola, violin and bass, and was joined by Fairport Convention's Richard Thompson, Roxy Music's Brian Eno and Phil Manzanera, and other artists who were signed to Island at the time.

John Cale – Fear
Label: Island Records – CID 9301
Format:    CD, Album, Reissue 1987
Country: UK
Released: 1974   
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock

TRACKS

01. Fear Is A Man's Best Friend    3:51
02. Buffalo Ballet    3:26
03. Barracuda    3:46
04. Emily    4:21
05. Ship Of Fools    4:36
06. Gun    8:03
07. The Man Who Couldn't Afford To Orgy    4:33
08. You Know More Than I Know    3:33
09. Momamma Scuba    4:24

NOTES

Backing Vocals – I & D Chanter, L Strike
Bass Guitar – Archie Leggatt
Drums – Fred Smith
Engineer, Mixed By – John Wood
Executive Producer – Brian Eno, John Cale
Guitar – Phil Manzanera
Keyboards, Guitar, Bass Guitar – John Cale
Producer – John Cale
Written-By – John Cale

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07. JOHN CALE - SLOW DAZZLE 1975

                   

Slow Dazzle was released on 25 March 1975. No singles were released off the album, although there was a promotional-only single of "Dirty-Ass Rock 'n' Roll" b/w "Heartbreak Hotel". The album was

remastered in 1996 as part of the 2CD release The Island Years, containing also both Fear (1974) and Helen of Troy (1975). It contained two bonus tracks; also, the last track "The Jeweller" was shortened to 4:11. There was a month-long tour around the UK and Europe promoting the album. The musicians were Cale, Chris Spedding on guitar, Pat Donaldson on bass guitar, Timi Donald on drums and Chris Thomas on keyboards. When the tour finished, Spedding joined the Roy Harper's backing band Trigger, consisting of Dave Cochran on bass and Bill Bruford on drums.

John Cale – Slow Dazzle
Label: Island Records – 258 381, Island Records – CID 9317
Series: Island Masters
Format:    CD, Album, Reissue 1987
Country: Europe
Released: 1975   
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock

TRACKS

01. Mr. Wilson    3:17
02. Taking It All Away    2:59
03. Dirty Ass Rock 'n' Roll    4:44
04. Darling I Need You (Vocals [Harmony] – Geoff Muldaur)   3:38
05. Rollaroll    3:59
06. Heartbreak Hotel  (Executive Producer – A. Secunda/Written By – Axton, Durden, Presley) 3:14
07. Ski Patrol    2:12
08. I'm Not The Loving Kind    3:12
09. Guts  (Vocals [Harmony] – Geoff Muldaur)   3:27
10. The Jeweller   5:07

NOTES

Bass – Pat Donaldson
Composed By – John Cale (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 10)
Design – Michael Wade
Drums – Gerry Conway, Timi Donald
Engineer – John Wood, Vic Gamm
Executive-Producer – John Wood (tracks: 1 to 5, 7 to 10)
Guitar – Chris Spedding, Phil Manzanera
Photography By – Keith Morris
Producer, Arranged By, Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Vocals – John Cale
Synthesizer – Eno
Violin, Electric Piano – Chris Thomas

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08. JOHN CALE - HELEN OF TROY 1975

                          

During the sessions for Helen of Troy, Cale recorded two cover versions, the Ann Ronell standard "Willow Weep for Me" and the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows", both of which went unreleased.

Another unused track, "Mary Lou", was released in 1977 on the compilation album Guts. The album includes a cover of "Pablo Picasso" originally by the Modern Lovers, a song which Cale had produced for the band's eponymous debut album. At that time the Modern Lovers' version was still unreleased. Cale re-recorded "I Keep a Close Watch" in 1982 for his eighth solo studio album Music for a New Society.

John Cale – Helen Of Troy
Label: Island Records – 74321 19460 2
Series: Island Masters
Format: CD, Album, Reissue 1994
Country: Germany
Released: 1975   
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock

TRACKS

01. My Maria    3:48
02. Helen Of Troy    4:18
03. China Sea    2:30
04. Engine    2:45
05. Save Us    2:20
06. Cable Hogue    3:30
07. I Keep A Close Watch    3:27
08. Pablo Picasso  (Written-By – Jonathan Richman)   3:21
09. Coral Moon    2:15
10. Baby What You Want Me To Do  (Written-By – Jimmy Reed)   4:48
11. Sudden Death    4:37
12. Leaving It Up To You    4:34

NOTES

Bass – Pat Donaldson
Co-producer – John Wood
Drums – Phil Collins, Timmy Donald
Engineer [Mixing] – Vic Gamm
Executive-Producer – John Wood
Guitar – Chris Spedding
Keyboards, Guitar, Producer, Vocals – John Cale
Strings, Arranged By [Choir] – Robert Kirby
Synthesizer – Brian Eno
Written-By – John Cale (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 11, 12)

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09. JOHN CALE - SABOTAGE (LIVE) 1979

                        

Sabotage/Live is a live album by John Cale. It was recorded at CBGB, New York on 13–16 June 1979,

and released by SPY Records in December 1979. NME said of the band, "What they lack in finesse they make up for with a remorseless drive that equally befits Cale's cold-blooded, gut-churning music of fear – but puts the weight on the gut-churning. In fact it's surprising that there isn't a song about a mass-murderer amongst them; instead, for the first side at least, Cale is in the grip of post-nuclear mental tremors, raving obsessively about espionage, atom bombs and the dogs of war."

John Cale – Sabotage (Live)
Label: Diesel Motor Records – MOTORCD1002
Format: CD, Album, Reissue  1999
Country: UK
Released: 1979   
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Alternative Rock

TRACKS

01. Mercenaries (Ready For War)    7:54
02. Baby You Know    4:01
03. Evidence    3:32
04. Dr. Mudd    3:54
05. Walkin' The Dog    4:08
06. Captain Hook    11:27
07. Only Time Will Tell  (Vocals – Deerfrance)   2:26
08. Sabotage    4:25
09. Chorale    3:48

Extra Tracks
    
10. Chickenshit    3:35
11. Memphis  (Guitar – Chris Spedding)   3:25
12. Hedda Gabler    8:12
13. Rosegarden Funeral Of Sores    5:43

NOTES

Bass, Vocals – George Scott  (tracks: 1 to 9)
Drums, Vocals – Dougie Bowne (tracks: 1 to 9) Engineer [Recording] – Charlie Martin (tracks: 1 to 9)
Engineer [Remix] – Jim Jordan (tracks: 1 to 9), Roddy Hui* (tracks: 1 to 9)
Executive-Producer – Jane Friedman
Guitar [Lead] – Marc Aaron (tracks: 1 to 9)
Keyboards, Vocals – Joe Bidwell (tracks: 1 to 9)
Lead Vocals – DeerfranceMixed By – John Cale (tracks: 1 to 9), Warren Frank (tracks: 1 to 9)
Producer, Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Viola – John Cale (tracks: 1 to 9)

Tracks 1 to 9 recorded at CBGB's NYC in June 1979, and originally released on LP in 1979.
Tracks 10 to 12 originally released as the John Cale - Animal Justice 7" and 12" EP where 12 is called both Hedda Gabbler and Hedda Gabler.
Track 13 originally released as the b-side of the John Cale - Mercenaries 7" single.

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10. LOU REED & JOHN CALE - SONGS FOR DRELLA 1990

                           

Songs for Drella is a 1990 album by Lou Reed and John Cale, both formerly of the Velvet Underground; it is a song cycle about Andy Warhol,[1] their mentor, who had died following routine

surgery in 1987. Drella was a nickname for Warhol coined by Warhol superstar Ondine, a contraction of Dracula and Cinderella, used by Warhol's crowd but never liked by Warhol himself. The song cycle focuses on Warhol's interpersonal relations and experiences, with songs falling roughly into three categories: Warhol's first-person perspective (which makes up the vast majority of the album), third-person narratives chronicling events and affairs, and first-person commentaries on Warhol by Reed and Cale themselves. The songs, in general, address events in their chronological order.

Lou Reed / John Cale – Songs For Drella
Label: Sire – 7599-26140-2, Warner Bros. Records – 7599-26140-2
Format:    CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1990
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock

TRACKS

01. Smalltown    2:04
02. Open House    4:17
03. Style It Takes    2:54
04. Work    2:37
05. Trouble With Classicists    3:41
06. Starlight    3:28
07. Faces And Names    4:12
08. Images    3:30
09. Slip Away (A Warning)    3:05
10. It Wasn't Me    3:30
11. I Believe    3:17
12. Nobody But You    3:45
13. A Dream    6:33
14. Forever Changed    4:51
15. Hello It's Me    3:03

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