On April 13, 1993, “Virgin” label released “Taxi”, the eighth Bryan Ferry studio album. It was recorded 1988 – 1993, at “Matrix Studios” in London, and was produced by Bryan Ferry and Robin Trower.
Personnel:
- Bryan Ferry– lead vocals, piano, organ, witch, synthesizer, strings, art direction
- Robin Trower– pin guitar, theme guitar, wah wah, pocket guitar, space guitar
- Neil Hubbard– guitar, probe guitar, trace guitar, lead guitar, licks guitar, rhythm guitar
- David E. Williams– rhythm guitar, hook, cat
- Michael Brook– atmos guitar, lead guitar, infinite guitar
- Chris Stainton– Hammond organ
- David Sancious– Hammond organ
- Flaco Jiménez– accordion
- Nathan East– bass guitar
- Steve Pearce – bass guitar
- Andy Newmark– drums
- Steve Ferrone– drums
- Michael Giles– drums
- Luís Jardim– percussion
- Greg Phillinganes– vibraphones, strings, synthesizer, harp
- Andy Mackay– alto saxophone
- Maceo Parker– alto saxophone
- Mel Collins– tenor saxophone
- Carleen Anderson– backing vocals
- Richard T. Norris – programming
- Richard T. Norris, Sven Taits – engineer
- Bob Clearmountain– mixing
- Nick de Ville – art direction
- Anton Corbijn- photography
Track listing:
- I Put a Spell on You – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
- Will You Love Me Tomorrow – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
- Answer Me – Carl Sigman, Gerhard Winkler, Fred Rauch
- Just One Look – Doris Payne, Gregory Carroll
- Rescue Me – Carl Smith, Raynard Miner
- All Tomorrow’s Parties – Lou Reed
- Girl of My Best Friend – Sam Bobrick, Ross Butler
- Amazing Grace – John Newton
- Taxi – Homer Banks, Charles Brooks
- Because You’re Mine – Bryan Ferry