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Back to Front 1972
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Back to Front

In 1972, Gilbert O’Sullivan released the album Back to Front, a work that consolidated his distinctive sound. Born in Waterford, Ireland, O'Sullivan moved to England as a child and began his musical career in 1967. His style is characterized by piano with a marked percussive rhythm and lyrics that play with words, observing the world around him. This album, released at the height of his initial success in the 70s, follows the line of his early hits that earned him recognition, such as "Nothing Rhymed" from 1970.

Year
1972
Songs
12
Duration
35 min 43 seg
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12 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

Intro, I Hope You'll Stay

2:48
02

In My Hole

2:47
03

Clair

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3:02
04

That's Love

3:02
05

Can I Go With You

2:46
06

But I'm Not

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2:35
07

I'm in Love With You

4:25
08

Who Was It

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2:31
09

What Could Be Nicer (Mum the Kettle's Boiling)

3:07
10

Out of the Question

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3:01
11

The Golden Rule

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2:38
12

I'm Leaving, Outro

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3:01

About the album

Back to Front, according to DoReSol

Within Back to Front, songs like Clair and I Hope You'll Stay are clear examples of O'Sullivan's ability to create catchy melodies with a melancholic touch. The album includes a total of twelve tracks, exploring different facets of his songwriting, from more introspective pieces to others with a more marked rhythm. His talent as a songwriter was recognized in 1973 with three Ivor Novello Awards, including "Songwriter of the Year".

The career of Gilbert O’Sullivan, who has released 19 studio albums throughout his career, has positioned him as an artist with a unique voice. In 1972, Record Mirror magazine named him the best male singer in the UK. Musicians such as Nina Simone, Paul Weller, Gary Barlow, and Tim Burgess have praised his work, highlighting the originality of his musical proposal.