OLYMPIA
Bryan Ferry - 25 October 2010
Originally released in 2010, Olympia is a masterful blend of art rock, sophisticated pop, and electronic textures, showcasing Bryan Ferry’s signature elegance. Featuring collaborations with legends such as Roxy Music bandmates, David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers, and Scissor Sisters, the album includes the standout single You Can Dance alongside covers of Song to the Siren and No Face, No Name, No Number. With its lush production and atmospheric sound, Olympia is a refined and captivating addition to Ferry’s celebrated catalogue.
Tracklist
1. You Can Dance
2. Alphaville
3. Heartache By Numbers
4. Me Oh My
5. Shameless
6. Song To The Siren
7. No Face, No Name, No Number
8. BF Bass (Ode to Olympia)
9. Reason or Rhyme
10. Tender Is The Night
11. Whatever Gets You Thru the Night (Bonus Track)
12. One Night (Bonus Track)
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Musician Credits
Bryan Ferry– vocals, keyboards, acoustic piano
Colin Good– keyboards, synthesizers
Brian Eno– synthesizers
Babydaddy– keyboards, guitars, bass
Steve Nieve– acoustic piano
Robin “Radar” Rimbaud– electronics
Chris Mullings– electronics
John Monkman– electronics
Nile Rodgers– guitars
Oliver Thompson– guitars
David Williams– guitars
Neil Hubbard– guitars
David A. Stewart– guitars
David Gilmour– guitars
Jonny Greenwood– guitars
Phil Manzanera– guitars
Chris Spedding– guitars
Merlin Ferry– guitars
Flea– bass
Gary “Mani” Mounfield– bass
Marcus Miller– bass
Guy Pratt– bass
Andy Cato– bass
Tara Ferry– drums
Andy Newmark– drums
Emily Dolan Davies– drums
Steve Ferrone– drums
Frank Ricotti– percussion
Anthony Pleeth– cello
Vicci Wardman– viola
Perry Montague-Mason– 1st violin
Emlyn Singleton– 2nd violin
Andy Mackay– oboe
Alice Retif– chorus vocals
Katie Turner– chorus vocals
Ruby Turner– chorus vocals
Me’sha Bryan– chorus vocals
Thomas Fetherstonhaugh– treble vocals
Sewuese Abwa– chorus vocals
Aleysha Gordon– chorus vocals
Hannah Khemoh– chorus vocals
Shar White– chorus vocals
Tallulah Harlech– voice
Jhelisa Anderson– chorus vocals
Credits
Simon Willey– Engineer
Tim Roe– Engineer
Jamie Johnson– Engineer
Sven Taits– Engineer
Ash Howes– Engineer
John Monkman– Engineer
Chris Mullings– Engineer
Bob Clearmountain– Mix Engineer
Bob Ludwig– Master Engineer
Bryan Ferry– Producer
Rhett Davies– Producer
Johnson Somerset– Producer
