Blood, Chet And Tears: Vinyl LP

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. Sugar, Sugar
3. Something
4. Spinning Wheel
5. Vehicle

Side B
1. The Letter
2. And When I Die
3. Come Saturday Morning
4. Evil Ways
5. You've Made Me So Very Happy