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Roxy Music Share Unreleased Demo
Roxy Music release 1973 demo of 'Pyjamarama' from expanded 'For Your Pleasure' reissue.
In brief
Roxy Music release 1973 demo of 'Pyjamarama' from expanded 'For Your Pleasure' reissue. Roxy Music shared a previously unreleased 1973 demo of 'Pyjamarama' from their expanded 'For Your Pleasure' reissue. Originally reported by NME.
Unreleased Demo Revealed
Roxy Music shared a previously unreleased early demo of 'Pyjamarama' from their expanded 'For Your Pleasure' reissue.
Stripped-Back Recording
The demo features only Bryan Ferry’s voice and acoustic guitar, documenting his first song written using the instrument.
Remote Cottage Writing
Ferry recorded the demo at a remote Derbyshire cottage while focusing on writing their second album.
Ferry's Writing Period
Ferry recalled staying alone for three or four days at the cottage to write, calling it crucial for 'For Your Pleasure'.
Phil Manzanera's Role
Phil Manzanera helped Ferry learn guitar basics to develop the track, showing his cleverness.
1973 Chart Success
The demo was originally released as a single in March 1973 and reached Number 10 on the UK singles chart.
The bottom line
Roxy Music shared a previously unreleased 1973 demo of 'Pyjamarama' from their expanded 'For Your Pleasure' reissue.
