Sold Date: August 30, 2015
Start Date: August 23, 2015
Final Price: $19.99 (USD)
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Chris de Burgh: At the End of a Perfect Day FACTORY SEALED LP Format: Sealed LP
Country: U.S.A.
Record Company & Release Number: A&M: SP-4647
Original release date/year: 1977
Bar Code: NONE
Condition of the cover: Mint
Condition of the record: Sealed - Assumed Mint
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds, 1 ounces
My inventory number: 208379B
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Please contact me if you have any difficulty viewing the photos. Songs
Broken Wings Round and Around I Will Summer Rain Discovery Brazil In a Country Churchyard Rainy Night in Paris If You Really Love HeLet Her Go Perfect Day
Credits
Dave Mattacks: Drums Barry Morgan: Percussion, Drums John Mumford: Brass Paul Samwell-Smith: Vocals (Background), Producer Sue Lynch: Vocals (Background) P: Flute, Guitar, Guitar (Bass) The Spiteri Band: Percussion, Drums Fabio Nicoli: Art Direction Nick Marshall: Cover Design Roger Stowell: Photography Alun Davies: Guitar (Acoustic) Bryn Haworth: Guitar (Electric), Slide Guitar Jimmy Jewell: Saxophone, Brass Dave Markee: Guitar (Bass), Vocals (Background) Gerry Conway: Drums Paul Hart: Piano Chris de Burgh: Guitar, Main Performer, Vocals, Harpsichord
Album Review
At the End of a Perfect Day is a title that is all too apropos, since the music that fills the album is comprised of mellow ballads that are both relaxing and serene. The songs are typical of his soothing style, sung in de Burgh's suave demeanor making their simplistic makeup sound that much better. Without the narrative allure found in Spanish Train, de Burgh uses his haunting voice to enhance these average-sounding pieces, resulting in only a couple of mediocre standouts. The charming "Broken Wings has de Burgh's lonely voice fluttering amidst lyrics about his lost love. While the words may seem a little honeyed, his sedating air throughout the song's entirety is front and center. On "In a Country Churchyard," the rural-ness of a small European countryside is brought to life with de Burgh's vivid lyrical description and the delicate, pastoral feel that unravels with the song. Aside from these two offerings, the whole of the album consists of de Burgh's delightful but typical-sounding songcraft. ~ Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide
Biography



This record came from a record store called "Phantasmagoria" which was located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Phantasmagoria went out of business in 1978. I purchased most of their unsold inventory some years later when I owned "Music Madness" - a new & used record store in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Phantasmagoria used round colored stickers to indicate the price of the albums. They had a sign on the wall with the color sticker combinations for the customers to use so they knew the price of the albums. Most of the albums still have these stickers on them, and in some rare cases, the stickers are written on. Some of the records have prices on them. This is the price you would have paid for the record in 1978 if you would have bought it at Phantasmagoria. Please don't confuse these prices with their current value. All sealed albums are being sold as collector's items and cannot be returned due to manufacturer's defects. It may be almost impossible to replace many of the sealed albums that I am selling. All pictures are of the exact item being sold. I always leave feedback before your item ships. Please consider leaving feedback for me after you have had a chance to inspect and enjoy your purchase. Please avoid questions on the last day of the auction. I might not have enough time to give you an answer before the auction ends. All album reviews, credits and artist biographies are from All Music Guide. If you haven't been to their web site, you have to check it out. It's one of the most comprehensive music references on the internet. In some cases, credits may include reissue (CD) information. Obviously any credits referenced to CDs do not apply to this album release. I DO NOT END ANY OF MY AUCTIONS EARLY. PLEASE DON'T ASK (unless you are willing to offer enough to pay off my mortgage. Shipping and pick-up
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