This album: "Simple Man" is the second album by German countertenor Klaus Nomi, released in 1982. It was also the last album of original material to be released during Nomi's lifetime. The album consists of a mix of opera and pop music, songs by Renaissance composer John Dowland and several excerpts from Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas juxtaposed with Ding Dong and Falling in Love Again.
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Music Genre: |
New Wave Music |
| Record Collector's Info: | Original custom inner sleeve with album details, and artwork. Est Market Value 10-12$ |
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Album Packaging / Information: |
Gatefold (FOC) cover design. Produced by Ron Johnsen, Klaus Nomi, Lawrence M. Rosenthal, C.J. Ellis. Sound engineers: Carl Casella, Paul Silvestro. Photographer Maxine St. Clair |
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Record Label & Catalognr: |
RCA Victor PL 37702 |
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Media Format: |
12" Vinyl LP Gramophone Record |
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Year & Country: |
1982 Made in Germany |
Track Listing of: Klaus Nomi - Simple Man |
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"Simple Man" Black Colour RCA Victor Record Label Details: RCA Victor PL 37702 ℗ 1982 RCA Sound Copyright
Klaus Nomi mini-biography:
Klaus Sperber (January 24, 1944 – August 6, 1983), better known by his stage name Klaus Nomi, was a German countertenor known for his eclectic music and unusual stage performances. He was active in the New York City music scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and became known for his operatic vocal style and elaborate, otherworldly stage persona. Nomi's music combined elements of opera, rock, and electronic music, and he was known for his use of make-up, costumes, and futuristic imagery in his performances. Nomi's career was cut short when he died of complications from AIDS in 1983.