Released 1973 Release date 1973 Label CBS Records International | Recorded 25 June – 30 July 1972 Producer Joe Wissert Genre Rock music | |
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Nigel Lived is the first album by the British lead vocalist and actor Murray Head, released in 1973 on CBS Records.
Contents
It is a concept album which tells the story of Nigel, a young singer who arrives in London seeking to make a career in the music business. His early optimism gives way to disillusionment, struggle, and finally heroin addiction. The original vinyl release came in an elaborate package, with a lyric sheet featuring pages from Nigel's diary to depict the course of his gradual disintegration.
Track listing
Side One (labelled "Success"):
- "Pacing On the Station" – 4:55
- "Big City" – 3:29
- "Bed & Breakfast" – 2:28
- "The Party" – 3:13
- "Ruthie" – 3:19
- "City Scurry" – 1:58
- "When You Wake Up in the Morning" – 3:10
Side Two ("Failure"):
- "Why Do We Have to Hurt Our Heads" – 3:13
- "Pity the Poor Consumer" – 2:29
- "Dole" – 3:05
- "Nigel, Nigel" – 2:11
- "Miss Illusion" – 2:18
- "Religion" – 4:46
- "Junk" – 8:49
Background
This album followed Head's appearance as Judas, a leading role on the recording of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, and his subsequent 1971 single "Superstar".
His supporting musicians include the Giles brothers of Giles, Giles and Fripp, a group which evolved into King Crimson.
Personnel
Songs
1Pacing On The Station4:55
2Big City3:29
3Bed & Breakfast2:29