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"Amazona" is the third track from Roxy Music's November 1973 album Stranded. It features a very high pitched guitar solo from Phil Manzanera. The intro features a Bo Diddley beat. The middle section is in 14/4 timing, 4 bars of 3/4 and one of 2/4.

"Amazona"
Song by Roxy Music
from the album Stranded
Released	November 1973
Recorded	September 1973 at Air Studios London
Genre	Art rock
Length	4:16
Label	EG Records
Songwriter(s)	Bryan Ferry and Phil Manzanera
Producer(s)	Chris Thomas

Personnel

• Bryan Ferry: Voice and Piano
• Andy Mackay: Oboe and Saxophone (and Treatments)
• John Gustafson: Bass
• Paul Thompson: Drums and Timpani
• Phil Manzanera: Guitar (and Treatments)
• Eddie Jobson: Violin, Synthesizer and Keyboards

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