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Being Frank The Chris Sievey Story Original Soundtrack 

180G Black Vinyl LP Record

Factory Sealed LP

7a Records is thrilled to be releasing the soundtrack to the brand new award winning documentary 'Being Frank The Chris Sievey Story'. Frank Sidebottom was one of a kind, a surrealist, a performance artist, a grown man in his 30's who's mum didn't know he was a pop star. Appearing on kids TV shows, in comics, in front of drunken audiences, Frank (who some said had a papier mache head, although I never bought that story) was a legend. His takes on Queen, Kylie and The Fall are incredible in their depth, breadth and silliness. His onstage battles with his cardboard sidekick Little Frank would have Freud reaching for his Ventalin. The whole act was joyous, bizarre and very, very funny. Frank was the alter ego of frustrated pop star Chris Sievey. Chris was a poet, musician and leader of cult group The Freshies. The band sniffed the faint aroma of chart success once with their indie classic 'I'm In Love With The Girl On A Certain Manchester Megastore Check Out Desk'. It's the greatest pop hit that never was. In an attempt to sell more Freshies records, Chris gave birth to Frank (which I imagine would be tricky with a head that size) and Frank went on to take over the world. Well, Timperley at least. 'Being Frank The Chris Sievey Story' is a beautiful movie that's been years in the making. Director Steve Sullivan has crafted a stunning and honest account of both Chris and Frank that is most definitely not bobbins. Filmed in collaboration with Sievey's closest friends and family, the film features previously unseen footage, unheard performances and lost tracks, the best of which you get to hear on this album. You don't have to be a fan of Chris or Frank to enjoy this movie and soundtrack. You just have to be interested in the odd, the loner, the creative, the outsider. This is a beautiful film and a wonderful soundtrack.

SIDE 1

  1. Cello Man - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  2. Gogglebubbleland - Martin & Chris - Martin & Chris

  3. Reflections & dialogue with Mr Sievey - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  4. Slump - The Bees Knees - The Bees Knees

  5. Paula My Love - Chris Sievey's Pyjama Band - Chris Sievey's Pyjama Band

  6. Self-Copyright Message - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  7. No Money - The Freshies - The Freshies

  8. I'm In Love With The Girl On The Manchester (BLEEP) Megastore Checkout Desk - The Freshies - The Freshies

  9. Off Key Siren - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

SIDE 2

10. Fasten Your Seatbelts - The Freshies - The Freshies

  11. Timperley Travelogue - Frank Sidebottom - Frank Sidebottom

  12. Greengrocer On The Corner - The Sidebottom Twins - The Sidebottom Twins

  13. Slip - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  14. Swingbeat Art Print Girl - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  15. Franksworld Theme - Chris Sievey & Frank Sidebottom - Chris Sievey & Frank Sidebottom

  16. Magical Timperley Tour (extra keyboard ver.) - Various Artists

  17. Frank Sidebottom's Proper Telly Show In B&W Theme - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  18. Hey You, Street Artist - Frank Sidebottom - Frank Sidebottom

  19. Love Will Tear Us Apart - Frank Sidebottom - Frank Sidebottom

  20. Lazy Rising More Slowly, Where R.U., Oh 'Chele - Chris Sievey - Chris Sievey

  21. Life With The Lyons - The Freshies - The Freshies