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On the Rocks is an album by the Byron Band, taking its name from their singer, British rock vocalist David Byron.
On the Rocks | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1981 | |||
Recorded | 1981 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 36:30 (LP Release) 50:04 (1993 CD Reissue) | |||
Label | Creole Records | |||
Producer | Robin George | |||
The Byron Band chronology | ||||
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Despite featuring Byron and lauded guitarist Robin George the album didn't achieve commercial success.
The original UK vinyl release, on Creole Records, came with a poster of the sleeve's artwork.
It was first issued on CD in 1996, by the German specialist label Repertoire (Repertoire REP 431). This now-deleted edition had bonus tracks, as detailed below. For completists, the CD inlay-tray was cream in colour.
The album was re-released on CD in 2010, by Angel Air Records.
Track listing
editAll tracks composed by David Byron and Robin George; except where noted.
- "Rebecca" – 4:01
- "Bad Girl" – 4:52
- "How Do You Sleep" – 6:09
- "Little By Little" – 3:54
- "Start Believing" – 4:04
- "Never Say Die" – 4:25
- "King" – 3:40
- "Piece of My Love" – 6:47
1993 CD release bonus tracks:
- "Every Inch of the Way" (Byron, Boone) – 3:25 / Single release
- "Routine" – 3:52 / B-side of "Every Inch of the Way"
- "Tired Eyes" – 2:39 / B-side of "Rebecca" single.
- "Every Inch of the Way" (Byron, Boone) – 4:58 / Long version out-take, previously unreleased
Personnel
edit- David Byron – vocals, executive producer, mixing
- Robin George – guitars, bass guitar on "Little By Little", mixing, producer, arranger
- Mel Collins – saxophones
- Bob Jackson – keyboards
- Roger Flavelle – bass
- John Shearer – drums, percussion
- The Powder Puffs – backing vocals
- Technical
- David Baker – engineer, mixing
- Melvyn Abrahams – mastering
- Lon Goddard – cover design
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