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

1. Just Like a Man
2. You Can’t Take Love for Granted
3. Glass Jaw
4. Passive Resistance
5. Sounds Like Chains
6. Life Gets Better
7. A Miracle a Minute
8. Beyond a Joke
9. Last Couple on the Dance Floor
10. Anniversary
11. (Too Late) The Smart Bomb