Andalucia
John Cale
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21 facts about this song
Music Genre"Andalucia" is a music track that falls under the genres of art rock, folk rock, and proto-punk.
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Released YearThe song "Andalucia" was released in 1973 by John Cale.
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Featured AlbumThis song is from the album "Paris 1919", which is John Cale's third solo studio album.
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Song Appreciation"Andalucia" is known for Cale's uniquely enchanting songwriting and distinctive voice.
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Production AspectThe album "Paris 1919" including "Andalucia", was produced by Chris Thomas, a renowned producer linked to The Beatles and Pink Floyd.
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CollaborationFor this album, John Cale worked with the UCLA Symphony Orchestra.
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Album's RecognitionRolling Stone magazine listed "Paris 1919" as one of the best albums of the 1970s.
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InspirationThe song "Andalucia" is named after an autonomous community in Spain, suggesting a possible influence or inspiration from the region.
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Music Element"Andalucia" is acknowledged for its intricate combination of pop sensibilities, symphonic orchestration, and poetic lyrics.
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Song LengthThe duration of the track "Andalucia" is approximately 3 minutes and 51 seconds.
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Label AffiliationThe song "Andalucia" was released under the record label Reprise Records, a division of Warner Music Group.
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Artist's BackgroundJohn Cale is a Welsh musician, composer, and record producer who started his career in the mid-60s. He is most known for being a founding member of the experimental rock band, The Velvet Underground.
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Song Release"Andalucía," was released in 1973 as part of Cale's album "Paris 1919". It was the fourth studio album released by him.
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Genre ClassificationThe album, including the song 'Andalucía,' is classified under the genres of art rock and baroque pop.
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Album Production"Paris 1919" was produced by Chris Thomas, who has worked with famous bands and artists like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and INXS.
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Theme"Andalucía" is named after Andalusia, an autonomous community in southern Spain, indicating the song's likely theme or cultural influence.
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CollaboratorsJohn Cale was assisted by Lowell George on guitar, Wilton Felder on bass, and Richie Hayward on drums for the Paris 1919 album where the song "Andalucia" is featured.
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Musical Style"Andalucía" along with the rest of the tracks in "Paris 1919" showcases John Cale's song-writing and singing style -- blending elements of classical music composition with rock.
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Popularity and Critical AcclaimThough "Paris 1919" did not achieve high commercial success, it is often considered one of John Cale's best works and "Andalucía" is much lauded by fans and critics for its evocative soundtrack.
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Song CoverThe song "Andalucía" has been covered by other musicians, including Yo La Tengo, an American indie rock band, who included it in their album "Fakebook" in 1990.
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Relaunch of AlbumIn 2006, the album "Paris 1919" was reissued and remastered in the UK and included outtakes and alternate versions of several songs including "Andalucía".
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