Bitters End

"Bitters End" is the final song on Roxy Music's self-titled debut album, released in 1972. The song is based on a group vocal arrangement done in a satirical 1950s doo wop style. In the middle eight, the band sings 'bizarre', which seems to sum up the initial impact of the first listens to the album. "Bitters End" was not performed live often, however Roxy Music did perform it on 23 June 1972 for John Peel on the BBC sessions.

A cover version of this song is on the Velvet Goldmine soundtrack, performed by Andy Mackay and Paul Kimble.

Song Musicians

  • Andy MacKay – Oboe & Saxophone.
  • Bryan Ferry – Voice & Piano.
  • Eno – Synthesiser & Tapes.
  • Graham Simpson – Bass Guitar.
  • Paul Thompson – Drums.
  • Phil Manzanera – Guitar.

    • External links

  • Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics


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    Bitters End

    by: Roxy Music

    (Ferry) At last the crimson chord cascade
    To shower dry cordials within
    Too late to leap the chocolate gate
    Pale fountains fizzing forth pink gin
    While destiny begins to fly
    The farmyard chorus sings its wake
    Upstanding anthem to the sky
    Too soon to realise their fate
    You were the raven of October
    I knew the sign you flew around
    Up in the air so high above me
    Never needed to look down
    I never thought I'd be a rover
    I didn't even look around
    But now I know you've found another
    So will someone please find me
    Give now the host his claret cup
    And watch Madeira's farewell drink
    Note his reaction acid sharp
    Should make the cognoscenti think




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