Recorded in the late '80s, The Lion for Real consists primarily of brief poems set to avant-jazz. Producer Hal Willner has assembled a group that at various times features Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Arto Lindsay, and they skillfully navigate the emotional tones and wit in Ginsberg's poems. This doesn't contain any of Ginsberg's major works, but it's a welcome reminder of his irascible humor and mischievousness. [The 1997 reissue of The Lion for Real contains two bonus tracks, including "The Ballad of the Skeltons," which ...
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Recorded in the late '80s, The Lion for Real consists primarily of brief poems set to avant-jazz. Producer Hal Willner has assembled a group that at various times features Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell and Arto Lindsay, and they skillfully navigate the emotional tones and wit in Ginsberg's poems. This doesn't contain any of Ginsberg's major works, but it's a welcome reminder of his irascible humor and mischievousness. [The 1997 reissue of The Lion for Real contains two bonus tracks, including "The Ballad of the Skeltons," which features instrumental support from the unlikely pair of Paul McCartney and Phillip Glass.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $4.29, very good condition, Sold by Movie Surplus rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Mobile, AL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by PolyGram.
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Bingham/Bingham/Gin; Blair/Ginsberg; Carney/Carney/Ginsb; Frisell/Ginsberg; Ginsberg/Pickett; Ginsberg/Ribot;... Very Good. Used-Very Good Condition. Case and disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork and liner notes when applicable.
Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $10.99, new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Polygram Records.
Add this copy of The Lion for Real to cart. $18.00, Sold by Longhouse, Pub. & Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Brattleboro, VT, UNITED STATES, published by Island Records, 1989.
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Island Records, 1989
Cassette
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Audio Cassette
Label:
Island Records, 1989
Alibris ID:
16556930987
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Produced by Hal Wilner. Includes Scribble / Complaint of the Skeleton To Time / Xmas Gift / To Aunt Rose / The Lion For Real / Refrain / The Shrouded Stranger / Gregory Corso's Story / Cleveland, The Flats / The End / Stanzas: Written At Night in Radio City / Sunset / Hum Bom! / Kral Majales / Guru / Ode To Failure. Cassette. New. Factory Sealed.
Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $18.35, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by PolyGram.
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Bingham/Bingham/Gin; Blair/Ginsberg; Carney/Carney/Ginsb; Frisell/Ginsberg; Ginsberg/Pickett; Ginsberg/Ribot;... New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Add this copy of Lion for Real to cart. $25.07, new condition, Sold by newtownvideo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from huntingdon valley, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Polygram Records.
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