Baker, Chet - Blood, Chet & Tears

Somewhat of an oddity in Chet Baker’s catalog, Blood, Chet & Tears is a record of his efforts to adapt to the changing musical landscape around him in 1970. Baker leans into light and easy-listening territory. His renditions of the Beatles’ “Something” and the Archies’ “Sugar, Sugar” gives some indication as to who he was intending to appeal to. On a different note, Baker’s rendition of “Come Saturday Morning,” a song that received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, is moving and highlights his unique vocal approach. The Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit.

Tracks:
1    Easy Come, Easy Go
2    Sugar, Sugar
3    Something
4    Spinning Wheel
5    Vehicle
6    The Letter
7    And When I Die
8    Come Saturday Morning
9    Evil Ways
10    You’ve Made Me So Very Happy