Deià...Vu is the eleventh studio album by Kevin Ayers, recorded in December 1980 and released in Spain after a remix in August 1984. It was recorded at Estudios Maller, Palma de Mallorca, with his local backing band led by Joan Bibiloni, and includes his musical partner Ollie Halsall. The title refers to the Spanish village Deià, Majorca.

Deià...Vu
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 1984
RecordedDecember 1980
StudioEstudios Maller, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
GenreRock
Length31:11
LabelBlau
ProducerKevin Ayers & Joan Bibiloni
Kevin Ayers chronology
Diamond Jack and the Queen of Pain
(1983)
Deià...Vu
(1984)
As Close As You Think
(1986)
Singles from Deia...Vu
  1. "My Speeding Heart"
    Released: July 1983
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Track listing

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  1. "Champagne and Valium" (Kevin Ayers) – 5:18
  2. "Thank God for a Sense of Humor" (Ayers) – 3:52
  3. "Take It Easy" (Ayers) – 2:59
  4. "Stop Playing with My Heart (You Are a Big Girl)" (Ayers) – 3:33
  5. "My Speeding Heart" (Ayers) – 2:59
  6. "Lay Lady Lay" (Bob Dylan) – 5:00
  7. "Stop Playing With My Heart II" (Ayers) – 2:47
  8. "Be Aware of the Dog" (Ayers) – 4:49

Personnel

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Musicians

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Technical

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References

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  • Original LP sleevenotes