J.P.Y. is the second studio album recorded by Australian pop singer John Paul Young, released in August 1976.[1][2] The album was certified platinum in Australia.[3]

J.P.Y.
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1976
Recorded1975−76
StudioAlbert Studios
GenrePop
LabelAlbert Productions/ Ariola
ProducerHarry Vanda, George Young
John Paul Young chronology
Hero
(1975)
J.P.Y.
(1976)
Green
(1977)
Singles from J.P.Y.
  1. "I Hate the Music"
    Released: March 1976
  2. "Keep On Smilin'"
    Released: August 1976
  3. "Standing in the Rain"
    Released: February 1977

Singles

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"I Hate the Music", released in March 1976, reached No. 3 in April and gained gold status. "Keep On Smilin'" was released in August 1976 and peaked at number 15. Standing in the Rain was released internationally in February 1977 and in Australian in December 1977.

Track listing

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Side one

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Keep On Smilin'"Harry Vanda, George Young2:54
2."Won't Let This Feeling Go By"Al K. Hall, Garth Porter, John Paul Young, Warren Morgan3:09
3."The Painting"George Young, Warren Morgan4:30
4."Take The Money"Harry Vanda, George Young3:38
5."Good, Good, Good"Harry Vanda, George Young5:57

Side two

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Hate the Music"Harry Vanda, George Young3:53
2."Standing in the Rain"Harry Vanda, George Young4:05
3."If I Could Live My Life Again"Harry Vanda, George Young3:26
4."Give It Time"George Young, Warren Morgan4:06
5."I Still Got You"Harry Vanda, George Young4:23

Charts

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Chart (1976) Peak
position
Australian Kent Music Report[4] 10

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[3] Platinum 50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Personnel

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  • Producers – Vanda & Young
  • Made by EMI (Australia) Limited
  • Recorded at Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia

References

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  1. ^ "John Paul Young - J.P.Y. @ Australian Music Database". Australian Music Database. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  2. ^ "John Paul Young - J.P.Y. (Album)". Discogs. 1976. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. ^ a b "MILESAGO: Australasian Music & Popular Culture 1964-1975". Miles Ago. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  4. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. p. 346. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.