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Tokyo Joe (Bryan Ferry song)
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Wikipedia article
'Tokyo Joe' is a song by Bryan Ferry, the lead vocalist for Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from his fourth solo album and the first consisting entirely of original songs, In Your Mind, in May 1977, being Ferry's eleventh single. The single features the non-album track, "She's Leaving Home" as the B-side, which was originally recorded for The Beatles tribute album "All This and World War II".
Background
"Tokyo Joe", is about Ferry's fascination with cinema, it celebrates 'femme-fatale', inspired by the song 'Shanghai Lil' sung by James Cagney in the Hollywood musical, Shanghai Express released in 1932.
Personnel
* Bryan Ferry - Lead vocals, keyboards
* Chris Spedding - Lead guitar
* Paul Thompson - Drums
* John Wetton - Bass guitar
* David Skinner - Piano, keyboards
* Ann O'Dell - Strings arrangements
Certifications
References
Category:1977 songs
Category:1977 singles
Category:Bryan Ferry songs
Category:Songs written by Bryan Ferry
Category:Polydor Records singles
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