Gung Ho  by Patti Smith

Gung Ho in Chinese means "I collaborate, I work together with someone." The American Marines used it among themselves during World War II to build trust relationships. This phrase becomes the title of the eighth studio album by Patti Smith, an album released in 2000.

Gung Ho won the appreciation of many music critics and magazines, and naturally the large share of Patti Smith's loyal fans, who saw her building album by album a second career. In her album, Patti Smith presents thirteen new compositions, which are her own product or the collaboration with the members of her then band. Among the notable contributions of the album is the participation of Michael Stipe of R.E.M. with his vocals on Glitter In Their Eyes, which was the first single of the album, and the presence of Tom Verlaine of Television with his guitar solo on the same song. Skaila Kanga of Indian descent plays harp on Lo And Beholden and contributes significantly to the final result of the song.

For those wondering who the gentleman in the cover photo is, the answer is as follows: Patti Smith's father from the time he served in the American army (!) It was the first time Patti Smith did not choose herself as the cover of her album. Gung Ho reached No. 178 on Billboard.