Olympic: Jedeme, jedeme - LP

Olympic's third album was the result of personnel and authorial changes. The co-founder, bassist and lyricist Pavel Chrastina left the band. Jan Hauser took his place at the instrument, and Zdeněk Rytíř added words to Janda's melodies. The arrangements have become more colourful, the stylish Olympic anchorage has been retained. The shift took place in a looser compositional form, allowing for songs in previously unconventional lengths of over five minutes. Jiří Stivín was a surprise guest, adding flute and saxophone passages to the rock. From today's point of view, the biggest hit was Bon soir, mademoiselle Paris, but you will also remember When I was a tramp, Crazy Kiki, Elixir or The Lighthouse Keeper. Not only the music has changed, but also the cover. After Pacák's recessive Turtle and pop-art Wolverine, Olympic dressed up in historical cycling, motoring or aviation costumes to feature a stylish collage of Alan Pajer's photographs on the title page and inside. The reconstruction of the fold-out wrapping was extremely difficult this time, as the initial photos were confiscated by the StB during the raid. The surprise will be the vinyl sound, this year newly made from the original tapes. A great addition is the 8 bonus CDs, offering alternative and concert versions. The extensive editorial notes by O also push this edition into the ultimate form of Olympic album reissues. A lonely one.

Year of publication: 1971 (3. album)
Year of reissue: 2021

Playlist

LP
Five passengers / When I was a tramp / Mr. Day and Lady Night / Beetle / Danny / Elixir / Crazy Kiki / Bon soir, mademoiselle Paris / Lighthouse keeper / Toboggan