In January 1973, “Columbia” label released “Naked Songs”, the sixth and final Al Kooper album. It was recorded in 1972, at “New York City’s Record Plant” in New York City and at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, and was produced by Al Kooper.

Personnel:

• Al Kooper – piano,  organ,  guitars,  ARP synthesizer,  harpsichord,  electric bass
• Charlie Brown – guitar
• R. Cobb – guitar
• Stuart Scharf – guitar
• Barry Bailey – guitar
• Dean Daughtry – piano
• Paul Goddard – bass
• John Paul Fetta – electric bass
• Junior Hanley – drums
• Robert Nix – drums
• Maruga Booker – percussion
• Richard Greene – fiddle
• Linda November, Maeretha Stewart, Tasha Thomas, Eileen Gilbert, Patti Austin, Albertine Robinson, Michael Gately, Robert John – backing vocals
• Jimmy Wisner: string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Al Kooper, except where noted.

1. (Be Yourself) Be Real
2. As the Years Go Passing By – Don Robey
3. Jolie
4. Blind Baby
5. Been and Gone – Annette Peacock
6. Sam Stone – John Prine
7. Peacock Lady
8. Touch the Hem of His Garment – Sam Cooke
9. Where Were You When I Needed You – Irwin Levine, Al Kooper
10. Unrequited