"Bitters End" is the final song on Roxy Music's self-titled debut album, released in 1972. The song is based on a group vocal arrangement done in a satirical 1950s doo wop style. "Bitters End" was not performed live often, however Roxy Music did perform it on 23 June 1972 for John Peel on the BBC sessions. A cover version of this song is on the Velvet Goldmine soundtrack, performed by Andy Mackay and Paul Kimble. Song Musicians Bryan Ferry – lead vocals, piano Andy MacKay – backing vocals, saxophone Brian Eno – backing vocals Graham Simpson – bass guitar Paul Thompson – percussion Roxy Music songs 1972 songs Songs written by Bryan Ferry