Blood, Chet And Tears - Vinyl

Somewhat of an oddity in Chet Baker’s catalogue, Blood, Chet & Tears is a record of Chet’s 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.

Side A:

1. Easy Come, Easy Go - 2:51
2. Sugar, Sugar - 2:52
3. Something - 3:20
4. Spinning Wheel - 3:16
5. Vehicle - 2:44

Side B:

1. The Letter - 3:34
2. And When I Die - 2:57
3. Come Saturday Morning - 2:48
4. Evil Ways - 3:35
5. You've Made Me So Very Happy - 3:40