| Flying Colours | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 October 1988 | |||
| Studio | Powerplay Studios in Zurich, Switzerland | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 54:09 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
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| Chris de Burgh chronology | ||||
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Flying Colours is the ninth studio album by British-Irish singer Chris de Burgh, released in 1988 by A&M Records.
The biggest single released from the album, " Missing You", peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 in Ireland in December 1988. [1] The album went straight to number one in the UK on 15 October 1988 and is the only de Burgh album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. [2]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Chris de Burgh.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sailing Away" | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Carry Me (Like a Fire in Your Heart)" | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Tender Hands" | 4:29 |
| 4. | "A Night on the River" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Leather on My Shoes" | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Suddenly Love" | 3:12 |
| 7. | "The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)" | 4:25 |
| 8. | " Missing You" | 4:07 |
| 9. | "I’m Not Scared Anymore" | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Don’t Look Back" | 2:55 |
| 11. | "Just a Word Away" | 3:17 |
| 12. | "The Risen Lord" | 3:40 |
| 13. | "The Last Time I Cried" | 5:32 |
| Total length: | 54:09 | |
- The track "The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)" was a bonus track on the CD release, and was not included on the original vinyl or cassette versions of the album.
Personnel
- Chris de Burgh – vocals, guitars
- Phil Palmer – guitars
- Adrian Lee – keyboards
- Andy Richards – keyboards, synthesizers
- Peter Van Hooke – drums, percussion
- Chris White – saxophones
Production
- Produced by Chris de Burgh (tracks 1–6, 8–14) and Paul Hardiman (tracks 1–7, 9–14).
- Engineered and mixed by Paul Hardiman
- Recorded at Powerplay Studios (Zürich, Switzerland).
- Mastered by Arnie Acosta at A&M Mastering Studios (Los Angeles, CA).
- Photography – Paul Cox
- Art direction and design – Michael Ross
- Illustration – Romas Foord
- Management – Dave Margereson and Kenny Thomson for Mismanagement, Inc.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [14] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| Germany ( BVMI) [15] | 2× Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
| United Kingdom ( BPI) [16] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Irish Chart Search". IRMA. Archived from the original on 2 June 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
- ^ David Roberts. British Hit Singles & Albums. Guinness World Records Limited
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week {{{week}}}, {{{year}}}". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Chris de Burgh | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1989". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1989". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Chris De Burgh – Flying Colours". Music Canada. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Chris De Burgh" (PDF). Music and Media. worldradiohistory.com. 25 April 1992. p. 33. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "British album certifications – Chris De Burgh – Flying Colours". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
External links
- Flying Colours at Discogs (list of releases)
- Flying Colours at MusicBrainz (list of releases)
| Flying Colours | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 October 1988 | |||
| Studio | Powerplay Studios in Zurich, Switzerland | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 54:09 | |||
| Label | A&M | |||
| Producer |
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| Chris de Burgh chronology | ||||
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Flying Colours is the ninth studio album by British-Irish singer Chris de Burgh, released in 1988 by A&M Records.
The biggest single released from the album, " Missing You", peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 in Ireland in December 1988. [1] The album went straight to number one in the UK on 15 October 1988 and is the only de Burgh album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart. [2]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Chris de Burgh.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sailing Away" | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Carry Me (Like a Fire in Your Heart)" | 4:24 |
| 3. | "Tender Hands" | 4:29 |
| 4. | "A Night on the River" | 3:48 |
| 5. | "Leather on My Shoes" | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Suddenly Love" | 3:12 |
| 7. | "The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)" | 4:25 |
| 8. | " Missing You" | 4:07 |
| 9. | "I’m Not Scared Anymore" | 4:46 |
| 10. | "Don’t Look Back" | 2:55 |
| 11. | "Just a Word Away" | 3:17 |
| 12. | "The Risen Lord" | 3:40 |
| 13. | "The Last Time I Cried" | 5:32 |
| Total length: | 54:09 | |
- The track "The Simple Truth (A Child Is Born)" was a bonus track on the CD release, and was not included on the original vinyl or cassette versions of the album.
Personnel
- Chris de Burgh – vocals, guitars
- Phil Palmer – guitars
- Adrian Lee – keyboards
- Andy Richards – keyboards, synthesizers
- Peter Van Hooke – drums, percussion
- Chris White – saxophones
Production
- Produced by Chris de Burgh (tracks 1–6, 8–14) and Paul Hardiman (tracks 1–7, 9–14).
- Engineered and mixed by Paul Hardiman
- Recorded at Powerplay Studios (Zürich, Switzerland).
- Mastered by Arnie Acosta at A&M Mastering Studios (Los Angeles, CA).
- Photography – Paul Cox
- Art direction and design – Michael Ross
- Illustration – Romas Foord
- Management – Dave Margereson and Kenny Thomson for Mismanagement, Inc.
Charts
Weekly charts
|
Year-end charts
|
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada ( Music Canada) [14] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| Germany ( BVMI) [15] | 2× Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
| United Kingdom ( BPI) [16] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
|
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Irish Chart Search". IRMA. Archived from the original on 2 June 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
- ^ David Roberts. British Hit Singles & Albums. Guinness World Records Limited
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week {{{week}}}, {{{year}}}". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Chris de Burgh – Flying Colours". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Chris de Burgh | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1989". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts". GfK Entertainment (in German). offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1989". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Chris De Burgh – Flying Colours". Music Canada. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Chris De Burgh" (PDF). Music and Media. worldradiohistory.com. 25 April 1992. p. 33. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "British album certifications – Chris De Burgh – Flying Colours". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
External links
- Flying Colours at Discogs (list of releases)
- Flying Colours at MusicBrainz (list of releases)