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"Bitters End" is the final song on Roxy Music's self-titled debut album, released in 1972. The song is based on a group vocal arrangement done in a satirical 1950s doo wop style. "Bitters End" was not performed live often, however Roxy Music did perform it on 23 June 1972 for John Peel on the BBC sessions.

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"Bitters End"
Song by Roxy Music
from the album Roxy Music
Released	June 1972
Recorded	27–29 March 1972 at Command Studios, London
Genre	Art rock, doo-wop
Length	2:03
Songwriter(s)	Bryan Ferry
Producer(s)	Peter Sinfield

A cover version of this song is on the Velvet Goldmine soundtrack, performed by Andy Mackay and Paul Kimble.

Song Musicians

• Bryan Ferry – lead vocals, piano
• Andy MacKay – backing vocals, saxophone
• Brian Eno – backing vocals
• Graham Simpson – bass guitar
• Paul Thompson – percussion

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