Thrillington
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| Studio album by Percy "Thrills" Thrillington | ||
| Released | 29 April 1977 | |
| Recorded | June 1971 (Abbey Road Studios) | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 44:50 | |
| Label | Regal Zonophone Records | |
| Producer(s) | Percy "Thrills" Thrillington | |
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Thrillington is a 1977 album by Paul McCartney, under the pseudonym of Percy "Thrills" Thrillington. The album is an instrumental cover version of Paul and Linda McCartney's 1971 album, Ram. Arranger Richard Hewson was asked to arrange the orchestration before Ram had yet been released and it was recorded in June 1971 - with McCartney as producer - and with an intended release shortly thereafter. However both Paul's and wife Linda's decision to form Wings resulted in the album's shelving until 1977.
In preparation for the release of Thrillington, McCartney thus invented the fictitious socialite Percy Thrillington, and even took out ads in various UK music papers announcing Thrillington's so-called comings and goings to generate curiosity and interest.
Released in April 1977, with no mention of McCartney's name whatsoever - save in the main liner notes where he is described as a friend of Percy's, Thrillington went unnoticed upon its release and quickly became a hot collector's item. It was re-issued on CD in 1995 and 2004.
[edit] Track listing
All songs by Paul and Linda McCartney, except where noted.
- "Too Many People" (Paul McCartney) - 4:31
- "3 Legs" (Paul McCartney) - 3:41
- "Ram On" (Paul McCartney) - 2:49
- "Dear Boy" - 2:50
- "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" - 4:56
- "Smile Away" (Paul McCartney) - 4:39
- "Heart Of The Country" - 2:27
- "Monkberry Moon Delight" - 4:36
- "Eat At Home" - 3:28
- "Long Haired Lady" - 5:44
- "Back Seat Of My Car" (Paul McCartney) - 4:51
[edit] Personnel
- Richard Hewson: Conductor.
- Vic Flick: Guitars.
- Herbie Flowers: Bass guitar.
- Steve Grey: Piano.
- Clem Cattini: Drums.
- Jim Lawless: Percussion.
- Chris Karan: Guica.
- The Swingle Singers: Backing vocals.
[edit] Production
- Percy "Thrills" Thrillington: Producer.
- Richard Hewson: Arranger.
- Tony Clark: Engineer.
- Hipgnosis: Artwork.
- Jeff Cummins: Cover art.
- Clint Harrigan: Liner Notes.
- Phil Smee: Package Design.
