Bridge of Sighs (album)
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| Studio album by Robin Trower | ||
| Released | March 1974 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Blues, Rock | |
| Length | 35:22 (not including 1999 bonus tracks) | |
| Label | Chrysalis/Capitol | |
| Producer(s) | Matthew Fisher | |
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| Robin Trower chronology | ||
| Twice Removed From Yesterday 1973 |
Bridge of Sighs 1974 |
For Earth Below 1975 |
Bridge of Sighs is guitarist and songwriter Robin Trower's second solo album. It was released in 1974.
The album was produced by organist Matthew Fisher, formerly Trower's bandmate in Procol Harum. Acclaimed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick was this album's sound engineer.
The album may have been named after the actual Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy
Bridge of Sighs was a breakthrough album for Trower, and known to most fans as his best. This is his second album after leaving Procol Harum. Songs on this album have become live concert staples for Trower such as "Bridge Of Sighs", "Too Rolling Stoned", "Day Of The Eagle" and "Little Bit Of Sympathy".
Bridge of Sighs (Chrysalis 1057) reached #7 in the US during a chart stay of 31 weeks. It was certified gold September 10, 1974.
[edit] Track listing
- "Day Of The Eagle" (Trower) – 4:59
- "Bridge Of Sighs" (Trower) – 5:05
- "In This Place" (Trower) – 4:28
- "The Fool And Me" (Trower-Dewar) – 3:57
- "Too Rolling Stoned" (Trower) – 7:29
- "About To Begin" (Trower) – 3:43
- "Lady Love" (Trower-Dewar) – 3:21
- "Little Bit Of Sympathy" (Trower) – 4:20
The album was remastered in 1999 with bonus tracks recorded for KMET radio on May 29, 1974 at The Record Plant in Los Angeles, California:
- "Day Of The Eagle (Live)"
- "Bridge Of Sighs (Live)"
- "Too Rolling Stoned (Live)"
- "Lady Love (Live)"
- "Little Bit Of Sympathy (Live)"
[edit] Personnel
- Robin Trower – guitar
- James Dewar – bass, vocals
- Reg Isidore – drums
