The Art of Chris Farlowe

The Art of Chris Farlowe is the third 1966 album by British singer Chris Farlowe, featuring his band the Thunderbirds, but only credited to him.

The Art of Chris Farlowe
Studio album by Chris Farlowe
Released	25 November 1966 (LP) 25 January 1992 (CD)
Recorded	October 1966
Studio	Pye Studios, London
Genre	Blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues
Length	45:46
Label	Immediate
Producer	Andrew Loog Oldham, Mick Jagger
Chris Farlowe chronology
14 Things to Think About (1966) The Art of Chris Farlowe (1966) The Last Goodbye (1969)

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Allmusic	[1]

Andrew Loog Oldham produced the recording sessions with Mick Jagger. The album includes four songs composed by Jagger along with Keith Richards. The album was reissued in 1992, featuring 11 bonus tracks.

Track listing

Side one

1. "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" (James Dean, Paul Riser, William Weatherspoon) - 2:40
2. "We're Doing Fine" (Horace Ott) - 2:38
3. "Life Is But Nothing" (Andrew Rose, Dave Skinner) - 4:06
4. "Paint It, Black" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 3:01
5. "Cuttin' In" (Johnny Watson) - 2:59
6. "Open the Door to Your Heart" (Darrell Banks) - 2:34
7. "Out of Time" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards)

Side two

1. "North South East West" (Chris Farlowe)
2. "You're So Good For Me" (William Bell, Andrew Loog Oldham, Rose, Skinner) - 2:15
3. "It Was Easier to Hurt Her" (Jerry Ragovoy, Bert Russell) - 3:45
4. "I'm Free" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 2:23
5. "I've Been Loving You Too Long" (Jerry Butler, Otis Redding) - 3:00
6. "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" (Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland) - 3:15
7. "Ride On, Baby" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 2:55

Additional tracks on 1992 re-issue

1. "Yesterday's Papers"
2. "Moanin'"
3. "What Have I Been Doing"
4. "Handbags and Gladrags"
5. "Everybody Makes A Mistake"
6. "The Last Goodbye"
7. "Paperman Fly In The Sky"
8. "I Just Need Your Lovin'"
9. "Dawn"
10. "April Was The Month"
11. "Moanin'" (without sitar)

Personnel

• Chris Farlowe - vocals
• Albert Lee - guitars, vocals
• Ricky Chapman - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
• Pete Solley - Hammond organ, piano, electric piano, vocals
• Carl Palmer - drums, percussion
• Andy White - drums, percussion on "Out of Time"
• Mick Jagger - backing vocals
• Jimmy Page - guitar on "Paint It Black".[2]

Production

• Mick Jagger - producer
• Glyn Johns - engineer
• Alan Florence - engineer
• Arthur Greenslade - string arrangements, conductor
• Diana Warburton - cover painting
• Stephen Ingles - sleeve design

References

1. Eder, Bruce. The Art of Chris Farlowe at AllMusic
2. "The Complete Works of the Rolling Stones - Database". Nzentgraf.de. Retrieved 13 November 2017.