On August 29, 1981, “Chrysalis” label released “Short Back ‘n’ Sides”, the fifth Ian Hunter studio album. It was recorded in 1981, and was produced by Mick Ronson and Mick Jones.

Personnel:

• Ian Hunter – lead vocals, guitars, piano
• Mick Ronson – lead guitar, keyboards, vocals
• Mick Jones – vocals, guitars
• Mick Baraken – guitar
• George Meyer – vocals, keyboards
• Tommy Mandel – keyboards
• Tommy Morrongiello – bass, vocals
• Martin Briley – bass
• John Holbrook – bass
• Todd Rundgren – bass, backing vocals
• Eric Parker – drums
• Wells Kelly – drums
• Topper Headon – drums, percussion
• Gary Windo – alto saxophone
• Tymon Dogg – violin
• Ellen Foley – vocals
• Miller Anderson – vocals
• Roger Powell – backing vocals
• Bob Clearmountain, David Tickle – mixing
• Lynn Goldsmith – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Hunter, except where noted.

1. Central Park n’ West
2. Lisa Likes Rock n’ Roll
3. I Need Your Love
4. Old Records Never Die
5. Noises – Ian Hunter, Tommy Morrongiello
6. Rain
7. Gun Control
8. Theatre of the Absurd
9. Leave Me Alone
10. Keep on Burning