- On the Rocks (album)
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On the Rocks Studio album by David Byron Released 1981 Recorded 1981 Genre rock Length 36:30 (LP Release)
50:04 (1993 CD Reissue)Producer Robin George David Byron chronology Baby Faced Killer
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(2003)On the Rocks is an album by the Byron Band, taking its name from their singer, British rock vocalist David Byron.
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.
Currently, it has become available on CD on the German specialist label Repertoire (Repertoire REP 431), with bonus tracks as detailed below. For completists, this release has had a cream inlay tray.
Contents
Track listing
- Rebecca (Byron / George) – 4:01
- Bad Girl (Byron / George) – 4:52
- How Do You Sleep (Byron / George) – 6:09
- Little By Little (Byron / George) – 3:54
- Start Believing (Byron / George) – 4:04
- Never Say Die (Byron / George) – 4:25
- King (Byron / George) – 3:40
- Piece Of My Love (Byron / George) – 6:47
1993 CD release bonus tracks:
- Every Inch Of The Way (Byron / Boone) – 3:25 / Single release
- Routine (Byron / Boone) – 3:52 / b-side of 'Every Inch Of The Way'
- Tired Eyes (Byron / George) – 2:39 / b-side of 'Rebecca' single.
- Every Inch Of The Way (Byron / Boone) – 4:58 / Long version out-take, previously unreleased
Original album credits
Band members
- David Byron: Vocals
- Robin George: Guitars
- Mel Collins: Saxophones
- Bob Jackson: Keyboards
- Roger Flavelle: Bass
- John Shearer: Drums and Percussion
Other Credits
- Background Vocals: The Powder Puffs
- Bass Guitar on "Little By Little" by Robin George
- Engineered by: David Baker
- Mixed by: Robin George, David Baker & David Byron
- Produced and Arranged by: Robin George
- Executive Producer: David Byron
- Mastered by: Melvyn Abrahams (Strawberry Mastering Ltd.)
- Cover Design: Lon Goddard (Thanks Simon)
Categories:- David Byron albums
- 1981 albums
- Progressive rock album stubs
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