Idiot Grin

"Idiot Grin" is the second single by Australian rock/pop group Do-Re-Mi released by Virgin Records in September 1985 from their Domestic Harmony album.[1][2] Both sides were written by lead vocalist Deborah Conway, drummer Dorland Bray, bass guitarist Helen Carter and guitarist Stephen Philip.[3][4] Previous single "Man Overboard" had been a surprise top 5 hit,[5][6][7][8] but "Idiot Grin", which was also produced and engineered by Gavin McKillop, only peaked at #43 on the National singles charts.[1]

"Idiot Grin"
7" single cover
Single by Do-Ré-Mi
from the album Domestic Harmony
A-side"Idiot Grin"
B-side"No Fury"
ReleasedSeptember 1985
RecordedLondon
January/February 1985
GenreNew wave, rock
Length2:26
LabelVirgin Records
Songwriter(s)Deborah Conway, Dorland Bray, Helen Carter, Stephen Philip
Producer(s)Gavin MacKillop
Do-Ré-Mi singles chronology
"Man Overboard"
(1985)		 "Idiot Grin"
(1985)		 "Warnings Moving Clockwise"
(1985)

Background

Do-Ré-Mi had formed in Sydney in 1981 when Deborah Conway (lead vocals) and Dorland Bray (drums, percussion, backing vocals), both previously in Melbourne-based group The Benders, joined Helen Carter (bass, backing vocals) ex-Friction.[4] Stephen Philip (guitar), ex-Thought Criminals, was initially a studio musician for their debut EP, Do-Ré-Mi released in August 1982 and was asked to join formally.[2] They returned to the studio almost immediately and recorded The Waiting Room EP which was released in January 1983. "Man Overboard" was released as a single in June 1985, from Domestic Harmony on Virgin Records, and peaked at #5 on the Australian singles charts.[5] The follow-up single from the same album, "Idiot Grin", was less successful than "Man Overboard" peaking at #43.[1]

Track listing

All tracks were written by Deborah Conway, Dorland Bray, Helen Carter and Stephen Philip.[3]

  1. "Idiot Grin" - 2:26
  2. "No Fury" - 2:58

Personnel

Do-Ré-Mi members

Additional musicians

Recording details

  • Producer, engineer — Gavin MacKillop
    • Assistant engineer — Chris Potter, Mike Bigwood, Steve Chase
  • Studio — Townhouse III Studios, London

Art work

  • Cover — Greg Hollister (front cover illustration), Shelley Conway (lino cuts)
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References
  1. McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Do-Ré-Mi'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86448-768-2. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  2. Nimmervoll, Ed. "Do-Ré-Mi". HowlSpace – The Living History of Our Music (Ed Nimmervoll). Archived from the original on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. "Australasian Performing Right Association". APRA. Archived from the original on 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2008-10-14. Note: requires user to input song title e.g. IDIOT GRIN
  4. Holmgren, Magnus. "Do-Ré-Mi". Australian Rock Database. Passagen.se (Magnus Holmgren). Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  5. Kruger, Debbie (14–20 July 2004). "Once more with feeling". Melbourne Weekly Bayside Magazine. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
  6. "Long Way To The Top article on Helen Carter". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
  7. "Deborah Conway Official Website". Deborah Conway. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
  8. Harris, Anna (30 January 2004). "Deborah Conway - still alive and brilliant". Archived from the original on 2006-05-14. Retrieved 2008-10-14.
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