I still remember the first time I saw John Cale on TV in one of those Sunday afternoon popular programs. He performed live a couple of songs on acoustic guitar. Some time later I saw him playing Heartbreak Hotel on piano in a tribute event for Elvis. It is a very good cover and I got really impressed with its darkness and Cale’s despairing vocals. I bought
Close Watch: An Introduction to John Cale and that was indeed my introduction to Cale’s solo work.