Flying Colours (Chris de Burgh album)
Flying Colours is singer Chris de Burgh's ninth studio album, released by A&M Records in 1988.
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| Released | 3 October 1988 | |||
| Recorded | Powerplay Studios in Zurich, Switzerland | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 54:09 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Producer | Chris de Burgh, Paul Hardiman | |||
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It went straight to number one in the UK on 15 October 1988 and is the only de Burgh album to go to number one on the UK album chart.[1]
The single "Missing You" taken from the album peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 in Ireland in Dec 1988.[2]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Chris de Burgh.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sailing Away" | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Carry Me (Like a Fire in Your Heart)" | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Tender Hands" | 4:29 |
| 4. | "A Night on the River" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Leather on My Shoes" | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Suddenly Love" | 3:12 |
| 7. | "The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)" | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Missing You" | 4:07 |
| 9. | "I’m Not Scared Anymore" | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Don’t Look Back" | 2:55 |
| 11. | "Just a Word Away" | 3:17 |
| 12. | "The Risen Lord" | 3:40 |
| 13. | "The Last Time I Cried" | 5:32 |
| Total length: | 54:09 | |
The track "The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)" was a bonus track on the CD release, and was not included on the original vinyl or cassette versions of the album.
Personnel
- Chris de Burgh
- Adrian Lee
- Andy Richards
- Peter Van Hooke
- Phil Palmer
- Chris White: saxophone
Production
- Produced by Chris de Burgh (Tracks #1-6, 8-14) and Paul Hardiman (Tracks #1-7, 9-14).
- Engineered and Mixed by Paul Hardiman
- Recorded at Powerplay Studios (Zürich, Switzerland).
- Mastered by Arnie Acosta at A&M Mastering Studios (Los Angeles, CA).
- Photography: Paul Cox
- Art Direction and Design: Michael Ross
- Illustration: Romas Foord
- Management: Dave Margereson and Kenny Thomson for Mismanagement, Inc.
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References
- David Roberts. British Hit Singles & Albums. Guinness World Records Limited
- "Irish Chart Search". IRMA. Archived from the original on 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
External links
- Flying Colours at Discogs (list of releases)
- Flying Colours at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
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