These Foolish Things – Bryan Ferry – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

On his 1973 solo debut, ‘These Foolish Things,’ Bryan Ferry—already the charismatic frontman of Roxy Music—boldly reinterprets classic songs from the pop and rock canon. Instead of treating these standards with reverence, Ferry injects each track with his signature sense of style, wit, and theatricality. The album is a vivid tapestry of mid-century pop, ranging from the bracing energy of ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall’ to the lush romance of the title track. Ferry’s distinctive voice, at once arch and vulnerable, brings new emotional dimensions to every song. What makes ‘These Foolish Things’ special isn’t just its selection of beloved tunes—it’s the daring transformation of the familiar into something utterly fresh and unmistakably Ferry. The arrangements are inventive, balancing nostalgia with avant-garde touches that hint at his art-rock roots. For vinyl collectors, this album stands as a testament to Ferry’s restless creativity and deep affection for pop history. It’s a record that bridges eras, offering both a loving homage and a bold reinvention—a must-have for anyone who appreciates the intersections of tradition and innovation in pop music.

Track List:
A1 – A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall – 5:20
A2 – River Of Salt – 1:46
A3 – Don’t Ever Change – 2:13
A4 – Piece Of My Heart – 3:04
A5 – Baby I Don’t Care – 1:46
A6 – It’s My Party – 2:01
A7 – Don’t Worry Baby – 4:10
B1 – Sympathy For The Devil – 5:50
B2 – The Tracks Of My Tears – 3:04
B3 – You Won’t See Me – 2:32
B4 – I Love How You Love Me – 3:01
B5 – Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever – 3:04
B6 – These Foolish Things – 5:43