Nice to see the videos from the US.
I've always liked Bryan's interpretation of "Hold On ..." and would love to see him visit more of the Stax/Motown classics and sprinkle a little Ferry dust on them. He cut his teeth on soul when he was with The Gas Board in the early '60s and it's clearly stayed in his blood - I love this stuff and it would be fabulous to see him do a concept album dedicated to the genre. Maybe with some duets?
Personally, I'd love to see him cut "Private Number" with Paloma Faith - that would be interesting.
Any other ideas for a dream list?
Regards,
Windswept.

I personally don't think his voice suits the Stax/Motown upbeat stuff. Although he's pretty good on the slower stuff!

I would like to hear a Roxy Music interpretation of (Ain´t no love) In the heart of the city by Bobby Bland.

This would be a great choice.
It would be great if he attacked the genre as a concept project like "ATGB" & Dylanesque.
I think this works best because it allows him to become completely focused, select the best musicians for that particular style of music and the appropriate producer.
When I think about how fabulous "ATGB" was and is and how it whisks us back to the '30s/'40s, I get massively excited by the idea of Ferry dust being sprinkled on those Stax Volt classics.
Also, there are a some great female singers that I would like to see him work with. Although the cuts with Jane Birkin & Anthony were'nt perhaps his best work, they showed how well he can duet and the thought of him doing a couple of the Marvin Gaye /Ross classics with Palamo Faith sends shivers down my spine ( her "Lola" duet with Ray Davies is fantastic).
We can continue to dream.
Regards, Windswept

FYI young ollie thompson actually came on for the final 3 tracks at the greek...jealous guy, hold on & watchtower...