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John Otway, Wild Willy Barrett – John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett (VG+/VG+)
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John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett is an LP by John Otway, Wild Willy Barrett from 1977 released on the Polydor label.
About this album
John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett is a cult 1977 folk-rock debut that turned comic irreverence and invention into a distinctive musical identity. The duo’s early work blends acoustic strumming, skittish rhythms and sly humour with a scrappy, instantly recognisable energy that set them apart from mainstream rock and singer-songwriter trends of the era. Their knack for balancing oddball wit with memorable hooks helped build a devoted following, and songs such as Really Free became touchstones for their singular live reputation. Part folk, part pop and part outsider rock, the album remains a vivid example of British eccentricity finding form on record.
Genre: Folk
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A1 Misty Mountain
A2 Murder Man
A3 If I Did
A4 Racing Cars (Jet Spotter Of The Track)
A5 Louisa On A Horse
A6 Gypsy
B1 Really Free
B2 Bluey Green
B3 Cheryl'S Going Home
B4 Trying Times
B5 Geneve