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.
Personnel:
- Ricky Ross – lead vocals
- Lorraine McIntosh – harmony and backing vocals
- Graeme Kelling – low voice, guitar
- 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
- Oscar Marzaroli – photography
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