On June 1, 1987, “Columbia” label released “Raintown”, the debut Deacon Blue album. It was recorded December 1986 – February 1987, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Jon Kelly. The photographs of Glasgow on the album cover were by photographer Oscar Marzaroli.
Personnel:
- Ricky Ross– lead vocals
- Lorraine McIntosh– backing & harmony vocals
- Graeme Kelling– guitar, low voice
- James Prime– keyboards, backing vocals
- Ewen Vernal– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dougie Vipond– drums, percussion
- Chris Rea – slide guitar
- J. Cole- pedal steel guitar
- Jimmy Helms, George Chandler, Jimmy Chambers – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Ricky Ross, except where noted:
- Born in a Storm
- Raintown
- Ragman
- He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now
- Loaded – James Prime,Ricky Ross, Graeme Kelling
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
- Chocolate Girl
- Dignity
- The Very Thing
- Love’s Great Fears – Ricky Ross, James Prime
- Town to Be Blamed – Ricky Ross,James Prime