In July 1983, “Arista” label released “The Real Macaw”, the seventh Graham Parker album. It was recorded in 1983 and was produced by David Kershenbaum.
- Graham Parker – lead and backing vocals, “blue and hollow” guitars
- Brinsley Schwarz- “orange and black” guitars
- George Small – keyboards
- Kevin Jenkins – bass
- Gilson Lavis– drums
- Sarah Larson – violin
- Mel Collins– saxophone
- Morris Pert– percussion
- Andy Ebsworth – Linn drum programming
Track listing:
All tracks by Graham Parker
- Just Like a Man
- You Can’t Take Love for Granted
- Glass Jaw
- Passive Resistance
- Sounds Like Chains
- Life Gets Better
- A Miracle a Minute
- Beyond a Joke
- Last Couple on the Dance Floor
- Anniversary
- (Too Late) The Smart Bomb