In May 1975, “Virgin” label released “Ruth Is Stranger Than Richard”, the third Robert Wyatt solo album. It was recorded October 1974 – March 1975, at “The Manor Studios” and was produced by Robert Wyatt. The album art was by Wyatt’s wife Alfreda Benge.

Personnel:

• Robert Wyatt– vocals, piano, imitation electric piano, organ, drums
• Brian Eno– guitar, synthesizer, direct inject anti-jazz ray gun
• Fred Frith– piano
• Gary Windo– bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
• Nisar Ahmad “George” Khan– tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
• Mongezi Feza– trumpet
• Bill MacCormick– bass guitar
• John Greaves– bass guitar
• Laurie Allan– drums

Track listing:

Side Ruth

1. Soup Song – Brian Hopper, Robert Wyatt
2. Sonia – Mongezi Feza
3. Team Spirit – Bill MacCormick, Phil Manzanera, Robert Wyatt
4. Song For Che – Charlie Haden

Side Richard

1. Muddy Mouse (a) – Fred Frith, Robert Wyatt
2. Solar Flares – Robert Wyatt
3. Muddy Mouse (b) – Fred Frith, Robert Wyatt
4. 5 Black Notes And 1 White Note – Jacques Offenbach Robert Wyatt
5. Muddy Mouse (c) Which in Turn Leads To Muddy Mouth – Fred Frith, Robert Wyatt