June 1, 1974 is a live album of songs performed at the Rainbow Theatre in London on the titular date. The album is officially attributed to Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno and Nico, although other well-known musicians, including Mike Oldfield, Robert Wyatt and Ollie Halsall, also contributed to the concert. It is also informally known as the ACNE album, i.e. "Ayers, Cale, Nico, Eno". The cover photograph was taken by Mick Rock in the foyer of the Rainbow Theatre shortly before the concert began. The bemused stare between John Cale (right) and Kevin Ayers (left) is said to be explained by the fact that Cale had caught Ayers sleeping with his wife the night before the show.
Other songs that were performed but did not make the LP include Kevin Ayers' "I've Got A Hard-On For You Baby" (with Cale on backing vocals), John Cale's "Buffalo Ballet" and "Gun", and Nico's "Janitor of Lunacy" and her rendition of "Deutschland Über Alles".
All songs written and composed by Kevin Ayers.
Aww, baby
What the hell are you waiting for?
I've been patient but I'm anxious
To tell you exactly how I feel and
You could be my boo, for real and
I've been trying to let you chill but
Baby, it's a must I do put a rush on you
'Cause I never know when I'll get the chance again, I
Don't think you understand how for real I am
So, come on, let me show you
Baby, I will be your angel
I'll be the guardian girl for you
Baby, I'm a protect your heart
You don't gotta put up your guard
Just give me a chance, baby, baby
I'll be down for you
Oh, what ya say darling?
I know you're feeling me
'Cause I be looking at you looking at me
Especially when I got on them Baby Phat jeans
But now I really wanna be more than just a homie
I know you're feeling me 'cause your best friend told me
You be talking about me all the time when I'm not around
Boy, don't be scared 'cause
I will be your angel
I'll be the guardian girl for you
Baby, I'm a protect your heart
You don't gotta put up your guard
Just give me a chance, baby, baby
I'll be down for you
Hey (What the hell are you waiting for?)
You don't really know what you do to me
Well, well, well, well
See it's funny 'cause I never felt this way about anyone in my life, oh
Baby, take my hand and come roll with me
I'm a show how real love's supposed to be
Shawty, we gon' make it, we gon' make it (Ooh, ooh)
Baby, I will be your angel
I'll be the guardian girl for you
Baby, I'm a protect your heart
You don't gotta put up your guard
Just give me a chance, baby, baby
I'll be down for you
That I'm gonna be
You know I gotta be
I wanna be what ever you want
I can do what you like, yeah
I'm a protect your heart
You don't gotta put up your guard
Just give me a chance, baby, baby
I'll be down for you