Mary C. Brown and the Hollywood Sign
Dory Previn · 1972
49 min · 13 tracks
A haunting blend of confessional lyrics and orchestral arrangements that captures the complexities of love and fame.
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Mary C. Brown and the Hollywood Sign — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of identity and fame through the lens of a tragic narrative about a woman entangled in Hollywood's allure.
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Jesus Was an Androgyne — In this provocative song, Previn challenges conventional gender norms, using sharp wit to critique societal expectations while drawing parallels to religious iconography.
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The Holy Man on Malibu Bus Number Three — This track combines storytelling with social commentary, depicting a chance encounter that reveals deeper truths about spirituality and everyday life in California.
Tracklist
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- 1 Mary C. Brown and the Hollywood Sign 4:46
- 2 The Holy Man on Malibu Bus Number Three 4:50
- 3 The Midget's Lament 4:12
- 4 When a Man Wants a Woman 2:28
- 5 Cully Surroga He's Almost Blind 5:17
- 6 Left Hand Lost 5:02
- 7 The Perfect Man 3:14
- 8 Starlet Starlet on the Screen Who Will Follow Norma Jean? 2:40
- 9 Don't Put Him Down 4:00
- 10 King Kong 3:57
- 11 Morning Star/Evening Star 3:51
- 12 Jesus Was an Androgyne 1:46
- 13 Anima / Animus 3:06
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