Radio Ethiopia

Radio Ethiopia

Patti Smith

Radio Ethiopia, the second studio album by Patti Smith, and her first album to credited as Patti Smith Group. It was released in October 1976 through Arista Records. Radio Ethiopia was the follow-up record to Smith's widely acclaimed debut Horses. In interviews surrounding the album's release, Smith explained that she chose producer Jack Douglas in hopes of making the album commercially successful. Smith co-wrote much of the album with bassist Ivan Král, the band member keenest for commercial success. The album's cover photograph is by Judy Linn, while the back of the album features a photo by Lynn Goldsmith. The Read more on Last.fm.