1. Early Life and Career
2. Sound Engineering and Cowboy Psychedelia
3. Rise and Decline
4. Later Years and Legacy
5. Discography
6. 2006: Cake or Death

Early Life and Career

Lee Hazlewood was an American musician, songwriter, singer, and producer who rose to fame in the mid-20th century. Often referred to as a "gray eminence" in modern music, Hazlewood co-wrote several hit songs with Nancy Sinatra, including "These Boots Are Made for Walking," "Something Stupid," "Summerwine," and "Some Velvet Morning." These songs have been widely covered by numerous artists, ranging from indie to commercial acts, such as Nick Cave, Einstürzende Neubauten, Robbie Williams, Jessica Simpson, Demis Roussos, KMFDM, Megadeth, and many more.

Sound Engineering and Cowboy Psychedelia

Hazlewood's passion for music extended beyond songwriting. He experimented with sound engineering, using empty rooms to create unique reverberation effects. This resulted in a distinctive sound that has been described as "Cowboy Psychedelia" or "Saccharine Underground." His experimental approach and emphasis on sound quality were groundbreaking for the time.

Rise and Decline

Hazlewood's musical career reached its peak in the 1960s. However, his popularity waned in the 1970s. Despite this setback, he made a resurgence in the late 1990s when he reunited with Nancy Sinatra.

Later Years and Legacy

In 2005, Hazlewood was diagnosed with cancer. He continued to work and released his final album, "Cake or Death," in 2006. The following year, he passed away from hypernephroid kidney cancer.

After his death, Hazlewood's music and influence continue to resonate. His distinctive sound and timeless songs have inspired generations of musicians and music lovers alike.

Discography

1963: Trouble Is a Lonesome Town
1964: N.S.V.I.P.
1965: Friday's Child
1966: The Very Special World Of Lee Hazlewood
1967: Lee Hazlewoodism It's Cause and Cure
1968: Nancy and Lee (with Nancy Sinatra)
1968: Something Special
1968: Love and Other Crimes
1969: The Cowboy and the Lady (with Ann Margret)
1969: Forty
1970: Cowboy in Sweden
1971: Requiem for an Almost Lady
1972: Nancy and Lee Again (with Nancy Sinatra)
1972: 13
1973: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
1973: Poet Fool Or Bum
1974: The Stockholm Kid Live At Berns
1975: A House Safe For Tigers
1976: 20th Century Lee
1977: Movin' On
1977: Back On The Street Again
1993: Gypsies & Indians (with Anna Hanski)
1999: Farmisht, Flatulence, Origami, ARF!!! & Me…
2002: For Every Solution There's a Problem
2002: For Every Problem There's a Solution (interview album)
2002: Bootleg Dreams & Counterfeit Demos
2003: Lycanthrope Tour/Europe 2002
2004: Nancy & Lee 3 (with Nancy Sinatra)

2006: Lee Hazlewood & das erste Lied des Tages (with Bela B. from Die Ärzte)

2006: Cake or Death

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