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Somewhat of an oddity in Chet Baker’s catalogue, Blood, Chet & Tears is a record of Chet’s efforts to adapt to the changing musical landscape around him in 1970. Baker leans into light and easy-listening territory. His renditions of the Beatles’ “Something” and The Archies’ “Sugar, Sugar” gives some indication as to who he was intending to appeal to. On a different note, Baker’s rendition of “Come Saturday Morning”, a song that received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, is moving and highlights his unique vocal approach.

Tracklist

Easy Come, Easy Go  
Sugar, Sugar   
Something  
Spinning Wheel   
Vehicle  
The Letter  
And When I Die  
Come Saturday Morning  
Evil Ways    
You've Made Me So Very Happy