June 1, 1974

June 1, 1974
Live album by Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno and Nico
Released	28 June 1974
Recorded	1 June 1974
Venue	Rainbow Theatre, London, England
Genre	Avant-garde
Length	45:54
Label	Island
Producer	Richard Williams
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John Cale chronology
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Brian Eno chronology
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Nico chronology
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Professional ratings
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Source	Rating
AllMusic
Robert Christgau	B+
Spin

June 1, 1974 is a live album of songs performed at the Rainbow Theatre in London on the titular date. The album is officially attributed to Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno and Nico, although other well-known musicians, including Mike Oldfield, Robert Wyatt and Ollie Halsall, also contributed to the concert.

The cover photograph was taken by Mick Rock in the foyer of the Rainbow Theatre shortly before the concert began. The bemused stare between John Cale (right) and Kevin Ayers (left) is said to be explained by the fact that Cale had caught Ayers sleeping with his wife the night before the show.

Other songs that were performed but did not make the LP include Kevin Ayers' "I've Got a Hard-On for You Baby" (with Cale on backing vocals), John Cale's "Buffalo Ballet" and "Gun", and Nico's "Janitor of Lunacy" and her rendition of "Deutschland Über Alles".

All tracks written by Kevin Ayers, except as noted.

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