Do The Strand
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| "Do The Strand" | ||
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| Song by Roxy Music | ||
| from the album For Your Pleasure | ||
| Released | March 1973 | |
| Recorded | February 1973 at Command Studios, London | |
| Genre | Art/Glam-rock | |
| Length | 4:04 | |
| Label | EG Records | |
| Writer(s) | Bryan Ferry | |
| Producer(s) | Chris Thomas, John Anthony and Roxy Music | |
| For Your Pleasure track listing | ||
| (start of album) | "Do The Strand" (1) |
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"Do the Strand" is the first song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. In contrast to the songs from Roxy Music's eponymous debut album, this song starts suddenly without any instrumental fanfare.
[edit] Lyrics
The song tries to convince the listener to do "the strand", most likely some sort of dance. The lyrics are, typically for early Roxy Music lyrics, intellectual references, including The Sphinx, Mona Lisa, Lolita and Guernica.
[edit] Single
"Do The Strand" has been released as a single in 1973 in some countries (not UK). It has been released as a single in the UK in 1978 to promote Roxy Music's greatest hits-album, but in both cases it failed to chart. Despite this, the song remains one of the most popular amongst Roxy Music fans, especially at live concerts.
[edit] Musicians
- Andy MacKay: Oboe And Saxophone
- Bryan Ferry: Voice And Keyboards
- Eno: Synthesizer And Tapes
- Paul Thompson: Drums
- Phil Manzanera: Guitar
- John Porter (Guest Artist): Bass
| Roxy Music |
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| Bryan Ferry | Andy Mackay | Phil Manzanera | Paul Thompson |
| Brian Eno | Eddie Jobson | Graham Simpson | Paul Carrack | Andy Newmark |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: Roxy Music | For Your Pleasure | Stranded | Country Life | Siren | Manifesto | Flesh and Blood | Avalon |
| Live albums: Viva! | The High Road | Heart Still Beating | Concert Classics | Concerto |
| Compilations: Roxy Music Greatest Hits | The First Seven Albums | The Atlantic Years | Street Life 20 Great Hits | The Ultimate Collection | More Than This | The Thrill of It All | The Early Years | Slave To Love | The Best of Roxy Music |
| Related Articles |
| New Wave music | Glam rock | New Romantic | EMS VCS 3 | Chris Thomas |
