Julian Lennon, Valotte, 1984 on Atlantic
This was Julian Lennon’s debut album, produced by Phil Ramone and released late in 1984. Valotte takes it’s name from a French chateau – Le Manoir de la Valotte – where Lennon stayed and wrote some of the songs. I love “It’s Much Too Late For Goodbyes” and the title track, both of which reflect...
his was Julian Lennon’s debut album, produced by Phil Ramone and released late in 1984. Valotte takes it’s name from a French chateau – Le Manoir de la Valotte – where Lennon stayed and wrote some of the songs.
I love “It’s Much Too Late For Goodbyes” and the title track, both of which reflect a strong sense of melody and songwriting. I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been to be putting out your debut album with such a famous father.
My copy—via Vinyl Index in Somerville MA—is a Hauppage pressing on orange & green Atlantic labels.
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