On the Rocks

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On the Rocks
On the Rocks cover
Studio album by David Byron
Released 1981
Recorded 1981
Genre rock
David Byron chronology
Baby Faced Killer
(1978)		 On the Rocks
(1981)

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 OOP, it was available on CD on the German specialist label Repertoire (Repertoire REP 431), with bonus tracks as detailed below. For completists, this release had a cream inlay tray.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

  1. Rebecca (Byron / George) – 4:01
  2. Bad Girl (Byron / George) – 4:52
  3. How Do You Sleep (Byron / George) – 6:09
  4. Little By Little (Byron / George) – 3:54
  5. Start Believing (Byron / George) – 4:04
  6. Never Say Die (Byron / George) – 4:25
  7. King (Byron / George) – 3:40
  8. Piece Of My Love (Byron / George) – 6:47

1993 CD release bonus tracks:

  1. Every Inch Of The Way (Byron / Boone) – 3:25 / Single release
  2. Routine (Byron / Boone) – 3:52 / b-side of 'Every Inch Of The Way'
  3. Tired Eyes (Byron / George) – 2:39 / b-side of 'Rebecca' single.
  4. Every Inch Of The Way (Byron / Boone) – 4:58 / Long version out-take, previously unreleased

[edit] Original album credits:

[edit] Band members

  • David Byron: Vocals
  • Robin George: Guitars
  • Mel Collins: Saxophones
  • Bob Jackson: Keyboards
  • Roger Flavelle: Bass
  • John Shearer: Drums and Percussion

[edit] 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)
  • ©1981 Creole Records


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