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Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things

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These Foolish Things
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Artist(s)Bryan Ferry
StudioVirgin Records Us
Release DateMarch 28, 2000
UPC Code724384759827
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1 Audio CD, Usually ships in 24 hours, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
 

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Tracks

  1. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
  2. River Of Salt
  3. Don't Ever Change
  4. Piece Of My Heart
  5. Baby I Don't Care
  6. It's My Party
  7. Don't Worry Baby
  8. Sympathy For The Devil
  9. The Track Of My Tears
  10. You Won't See Me
  11. I Love How You Love Me
  12. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
  13. These Foolish Things

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.0 (9 reviews)

rating: 5 Bryan's solo Debut.
An excellent tour through the history of Rock/Pop music of the mid-20th century. Ferry has selected a premium batch of cover songs for his signature interpretations, and his taste is (of course) impeccable. The weakest point on the album is probably his cover of 'Sympathy for the Devil' which I had long thought could not be tackled by anyone other than Jagger - that was, until Laibach got a hold of it and turned it upside down and inside out (to great effect). The remainder of the album is great though, and Bryan manages to reinterpret many of these classics without forsaking the power of the originals. An impressive opening salvo. August 21, 2007

rating: 5 "trudi51" is sadly mistaken
"These Foolish Things" represents the more "pop" side of Bryan Ferry, and, if you read the liner closely enuf, you'll see that, it all but name, it is a Roxy Music album/cd, with all the "Stranded"/"Country Life"/"Siren" musicians featured (which means, thank goodness, none of "Eno's" foolishness). So "Trudi" didn't like "Hard Rain...?" Sorry, darlin', that is the absolute very best "Dylan Cover" I'VE ever heard. And Ferry's rendition of Leslie Gore's "It's My Party" is an absolute hoot, too. Really, the only drawback is Ferry's way-over-the-top "dramatic" rendition of the Stones "Sympathy For The Devil," but - hey - this is a collection of one man's favorite pop songs, and he does pull it off EVER-So-Well! Say it again: FIVE STARS! June 14, 2007

rating: 5 Prime Ferry
Musically,1973 was a very good year for Bryan Ferry. That year saw the release of his debut solo album which happens to be one of his finest collection of cover songs if not the best and Roxy Music's "Stranded"-arguably their best album as well. Seemingly everything Bryan touched that year was golden. "Hard Rain" is wonderful with its orchestral flourishes, adding more color and textures to the already colorful lyrics of Bob Dylan. Some may think it's overdone but I love its new theatrics. The Stones' "Sympathy For The Devil" also gets a full blown orchestral treatment with Mr. Ferry indeed sounding quite devilish. Other highlights include his funny, high camp version of "It's My Party", the rousing versions of "Don't Ever Change", "Piece Of My Heart", Baby I Don't Care", "You Won't See Me", "I Love How You Love Me", and "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever". The pathos displayed in songs like "River Of Salt", "Don't Worry Baby", "The Track Of My Tears" and the title song is absolutely riveting. Hearing these songs is almost like seeing them acted out because of Ferry's inherent theatricality. In addition to the songs themselves, the wonderful remastering of this CD makes it a neccessary one to own if you dig all things Bryan Ferry. Check It Out! April 27, 2006

rating: 1 Just awful
I listened to about 3 seconds of "Hard Rain" and couldn't stop it fast enough. It's really, really awful. January 30, 2004

rating: 5 Cover collection not "foolish" at all!
Every few years, Bryan Ferry releases an album of cover tunes - always arranged in his own, unique style. "These Foolish Things" was the first one. Every cut is a treat, from the slightly campy take on "It's My Party" to the very sexy "Piece of My Heart." There is something for everyone on this album ... ballads, rockers (Dylan's "Hard Rain's Gonna Fall"), and Ferry's trademark '30's dancehall style beautifully displayed on the title cut. Add this to your collection immediately! July 24, 2001

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