On May 19, 1988, “DreamWorks” label released the self-titled, debut Rufus Wainwright album. It was recorded 1986 – 1987, and was produced by Jon Brion and Pierre Marchand. “Rolling Stone” magazine named Wainwright the “Best New Artist of 1998”.
Personnel:
- Rufus Wainwright– lead vocals and backing vocals, piano, chamberlin, tack piano, acoustic guitar, castanets, half-speed piano, humming
- Jon Brion– chamberlin, accordion, marimba, vibes , bass, optigan, acoustic, baritone and electric guitar, percussion, timpani, crotales, celeste, temple blocks, assorted bells, tuned toms, mandolin, drums, tack piano, backing vocals
- Benmont Tench –piano, Hammond organ
- Yves Desrosiers – guitar,slide bass
- Glen Hollman –upright, mandolin bass
- Pierre Marchand– bass, keyboards
- Ash Sood – drums , percussion
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Marty Grebb –alto saxophone
- Randy Brion – horn arrangements, conductor
- Van Dyke Parks– string arrangements, conductor
- Martha Wainwright– backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Rufus Wainwright.
- Foolish Love
- Danny Boy
- April Fools
- In My Arms
- Millbrook
- Baby
- Beauty Mark
- Barcelona
- Matinee Idol
- Damned Ladies
- Sally Ann
- Imaginary Love
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