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Sweet Deceiver is the sixth studio album by Kevin Ayers and his last for Island Records. It is one of Ayers’ more rock-oriented productions, with the first side featuring the progressive material, while the second was more mainstream. Guitarist Ollie Halsall was now a key foil for Ayers and his playing on the opening track "Observations" is a ...
A cursory look at the line up here will reveal that a certain Elton John plays piano on three of the tracks, although it must be remembered that while his star was rapidly rising, he was far from being the superstar he subsequently became. "Sweet deceiver" consists of nine diverse tracks.
Kevin Ayers ‘Sweet Deceiver’ Island Records 1975, LP version. ‘Sweet Deceiver’ is the sixth studio album by Kevin Ayers and his last for Island Records. By 1975, Kevin Ayers was on the books of Elton John’s manager and business partner, John Reid, who attempted to turn him into a mainstream artist. Reid’s idea was to market Kevin as ...
Nov 18, 2023 · Table of Contents. In this enchanting piece of music, Ayers delves deep into the emotional turmoil caused by a trusted individual who turns out to be a manipulative and dishonest person. The song portrays the pain and confusion one experiences when realizing they have been misled by someone they held dear.
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Feb 20, 2013 · Sweet Deceiver (1975) Island. Produced by Kevin Ayers and Ollie Halsall. Ayers is taken on, perhaps surprisingly, by the management company of John Reid, then custodian of Elton John.
View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1992 CD release of "Sweet Deceiver" on Discogs.
Sweet Deceiver, an Album by Kevin Ayers. Released in 2009 on EMI (catalog no. 268 2962; CD). Genres: Pop Rock, Progressive Pop.
