Label: Verve / Elemental / Endless Happiness

Reissued 4/12/2024, Originally released 1976

The debut solo album (and second studio LP) by German singer Nico, Chelsea Girl was released by Verve Records in October 1967, following Nico's collaboration with the Velvet Underground on their 1967 debut studio album. The title is a reference to Andy Warhol's 1966 film Chelsea Girls, which Nico starred in. Musically, Chelsea Girl can be described as a cross between chamber folk and 1960s baroque pop. AllMusic reviewer Lindsay Planer gave it four and a half out of five stars, stating that "Nico's inherently bleak delivery is similar to the more modern contributions of Laurie Anderson, Ann Magnuson, and Patti Smith. An unqualified masterpiece."

Track Listing:

1. The Fairest Of The Seasons 4:06
2. These Days 3:30
3. Little Sister 4:22
4. Winter Song 3:17
5. It Was A Pleasure Then 8:02
6. Chelsea Girls 7:22
7. I'll Keep It With Mine 3:17
8. Somewhere There's A Feather 2:16
9. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams 5:07
10. Eulogy To Lenny Bruce 3:45