Exposure (Daryl Hall vocal)

RF@80 Vol. 6

An alternative take of the title track to Robert Fripp's solo album, recorded at the Hit Factory in New York in 1978.

A different version had been recorded in Holland in late 1977 for Peter Gabriel's second solo album, part of the conceptual trilogy of records produced by Fripp in 1977-78.

The NY Trilogy: Sacred Songs, Peter Gabriel II and Exposure.

Robert had been approached to produce a Hall and Oates record prior to his Sherborne House retreat. That collaboration did not happen, but when Robert moved to New York in February 1977, he and Daryl Hall became further acquainted and a friendship developed, leading to Fripp’s role as producer on Hall’s Sacred Songs solo record.

Seeing the Ramones with Daryl Hall, January 7, 1978.

Recorded at the Hit Factory in 1977, RCA Records intervened to delay the release of Sacred Songs, fearing the art-rock approach would harm the “blue-eyed soul” musician’s commercial career. They also objected to his being the featured vocalist on Fripp’s record, reducing his contribution to only two songs. This led to Fripp recruiting other vocalists to replace Hall’s parts. One such track was Exposure, where the final version features the vocals of Terre Roche.

Original and replacement vocals on the track sheet.

Robert Fripp joins David Singleton to discuss working with Daryl Hall in greater detail.

Download Robert Fripp @ 80 Vol.6 Exposure (Daryl Hall vocal).

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