Somewhat of an oddity in Chet Baker's catalog, Blood, Chet & Tears is a record of Chet's efforts to adapt to the changing musical landscape around him in 1970. Baker leans into light and easy listening territory. His renditions of the Beatles' "Something" and The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" gives some indication as to who he was intending to appeal to. On a different note, Baker's rendition of "Come Saturday Morning," a song that received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, is moving and highlights his unique vocal approach.
The Verve by Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit.
Features
• Verve by Request Series
• 180g Vinyl
• Mastered by Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound
• Pressed at Third Man in Detroit, MI
Musicians
Ray Pohlman bass
Hal Blaine drums
Al Casey guitar
Joe Pass guitar
Mike Deasy guitar
Tommy Tedesco guitar
Larry Knechtel keyboards
Gary Coleman percussion
Buddy Collette saxophone
Plas Johnson saxophone
Dick Hyde trombone
George Roberts trombone
Miles Anderson trombone
Chet Baker trumpet, vocals
Ollie Mitchell trumpet
Ray Triscari trumpet
Tony Terran trumpet
Selections
Side One:
1. Easy Come, Easy Go
2. Sugar, Sugar
3. Something
4. Spinning Wheel
5. Vehicle
Side Two:
1. The Letter
2. And When I Die
3. Come Saturday Morning
4. Evil Ways
5. You've Made Me So Very Happy