In July 1976, “Vertigo” label released “Howlin’ Wind”, the debut Graham Parker and The Rumour album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Eden Studios” in London, and was produced by Nick Lowe.

Personnel:

• Graham Parker– vocals, acoustic guitar, Fender rhythm guitar
• Brinsley Schwarz– guitar, Hammond organ, backing vocals
• Noel Brown – slide guitar, dobro
• Dave Edmunds– guitar
• Paul Bailey – guitar
• Martin Belmont– guitar, backing vocals
• Ed Deane– slide guitar
• Bob Andrews– Lowrey organ, Hammond organ, piano, backing vocals
• Paul Riley– bass guitar
• Andrew Bodnar– Fender bass
• Steve Goulding– drums, backing vocals
• Dave Otway – drums
• John “Viscount” Earle– saxophone
• Stewart Lynas – alto saxophone
• Dave Conners – first tenor saxophone
• Brinsley Schwarz – second tenor saxophone
• Herschel Holder – trumpet
• Danny Ellis– trombone
• Stewart Lynas – brass arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Graham Parker.

1. White Honey
2. Nothin’s Gonna Pull Us Apart
3. Silly Thing
4. Gypsy Blood
5. Between You and Me
6. Back to Schooldays
7. Soul Shoes
8. Lady Doctor
9. You’ve Got to Be Kidding
10. Howlin’ Wind
11. Not If It Pleases Me
12. Don’t Ask Me Questions