The couple appeared in the music video
The Liberteens frontman Peter Doherty has released the third leading single from his solo album, “The Day The Baron Died,” which is scheduled to be released in May. At the same time, the music video was released.
This song, “The Day The Baron Died,” is the pre-single single from the new album “Felt Better Alive,” which will be released by Strap Originals on May 16th. It was released following “Felt Better Alive” and “Calvados.” The Gothic music video is breathtakingly beautiful, as if the film “Portrait of a Burning Woman” and the romance drama “Pordark of the Wind.” It was photographed at Peter’s home and the cliffs of Etretat in Normandy. The film will be directed by Thad & Numa, and will star Peter himself (as Baron) and his wife Katia De Vidas (as Lady).
“The Day The Baron Died”
Peter talks about the song “The Day The Baron Died.”
“I’ve always thought this song was a strange jazz number. It’s kind of a homage to (John Lennon’s) ‘Instant Karma!”. It’s not about the lyrics, but rather the odd off-time drum improvisation in the chorus. I won’t explain what I’m singing about. I’m currently working on a sequel!”
Peter will be holding a tour in the UK/Europe from April. A few of them will be joined by former The Smith drummer Mike Joyce.
■Peter Doherty
Peter Doherty reached number one on the UK charts in 2024 with The Liberteens’ fourth studio album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade. The fifth solo album, Felt Better Alive, released in great shape, is packed with cheerful spirits, and is a wonderful collection of songs featuring acoustic and orchestra, indie folk and country, and poetic small pieces that are both touching and comedic.
Peter has released 11 albums so far. Four albums as The Libertines, Up The Bracket (2002), The Libertines (2004), Anthem For Doomed Youth (2015), All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade (2024), Three albums as Baby Shambles, Down In Albion (2005), Shotter’s Nation (2007), Sequel To The Prequel (2013), and two solo albums, Grace/Wastelands (2009), and Hamburg He has released Demonstrations (2016), Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres (2019), and Frederick Law’s album The Fantasy Life Of Poetry & Crime (2022).
■Release information
Peter Doherty
Single “The Day The Baron Died” now available
Streaming link:https://peterdoherty.orcd.co/tdtbd
Label: Strap Originals
Peter Doherty
Album “Felt Better Alive” released on May 16, 2025
Streaming link:https://peterdoherty.orcd.co/feltbetteralive
Label: Strap Originals
Tracklisting
1.Calvados
2.Pot Of Gold
3. The Day the Baron Died
4. Stade Océan
5. Out Of Tune Ballon
6.Felt Better Alive
7.Ed Belly
8.Poca Mahoney’s
9.Fingee
10.Prêtre De La Mer
11.Empty Room
■Music Video:
“The Day The Baron Died”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW3bLVotG7E
“Calvados”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIh18h1amS0
“Felt Better Alive”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm9ciuv_fyU
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeterDohertyOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdohertyofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdohertyofficial/
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