Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album

by Monty Python

Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1980
  • Label: Charisma
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:07:57
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Eric Idle

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Living up to its blatantly honest title, this compilation was rapidly assembled to satisfy the comedy troupe's outstanding record deal. The album consists of previously unreleased sketches alongside newly recorded musical numbers, most notably Eric Idle's notoriously catchy 'I Like Chinese'. Despite its piecemeal origins, it remains a beloved showcase of the troupe's enduring, absurdist humor.

Genres

Descriptors: Parody, skit

Tracklist

  1. Sit On My Face (0:45)
  2. Announcement (0:21)
  3. Henry Kissinger (0:49)
  4. String (2:20)
  5. Never Be Rude To An Arab (1:00)
  6. I Like Chinese (3:11)
  7. The Bishop (2:39)
  8. Medical Love Song (2:35)
  9. Finland (2:18)
  10. I'm So Worried (3:19)
  11. I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On The Radio (0:55)
  12. Martydom Of St Victor (1:42)
  13. Here Comes Another One (1:59)
  14. Bookshop (4:24)
  15. Do What John (0:34)
  16. Rock Notes (2:05)
  17. Muddy Knees (2:17)
  18. Crocodile (2:35)
  19. Decomposing Composers (2:44)
  20. Bells (2:23)
  21. Traffic Lights (1:56)
  22. All Things Dull And Ugly (1:29)
  23. A Scottish Farewell (0:25)
  24. Contractual Obligation (15:42)
  25. Radio Ad: Obligation Promo (0:32)
  26. Medical Love Song - Alternate Demo Version (3:50)
  27. I'm So Worried (2:56)

Credits

  • Monty Python - primary artist
  • The Fred Tomlinson Singers - backing vocals [vocal backings]
  • Porky - lacquer cut by [cutting]
  • Fred Tomlinson - leader [vocal backings]
  • Harry Parr Davies - composed by ['sing as we go']
  • John Denver - composed by ["annie's song"]

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