You're A Ghost!

John Cale was a member of one of the most influential and remarkable bands of all time, The Velvet Underground. He is especially famous for the electric viola work he contributed to such songs as "Heroin", creating a sound previously unheard in music, either in the mainstream or in the underground. Following Cale's departure from VU he started a long and illustrious solo career which is still in existence. Cale produced the Stooge's debut album, not to mention the landmark Horses by Patti Smith. Cale himself has released over thirty solo studio albums during his solo career, though I've only heard about three of them.

One of the Cale albums I've heard is definitely ranked among his finest: 1973's Paris 1919 is one of his most straightforward and song-oriented works. The songs are all unbelievably poetic, and are backed by beautiful production that feels more modern than perhaps it should. I've  
decided to share the title track with you all. "Paris 1919" is a lovely little song that is driven along by it's bouncy strings, "LaLaLaLaLaLa" chorus, and catchy as balls hook. Check it out.

06 - paris 1919.mp3