On November 28, 1980, “Stiff” label released “Laughter”, the third Ian Dury & The Blockheads album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Ian Dury, Wilko Johnson, Johnny Turnbull, Mick Gallagher, Norman Watt-Roy, Charley Charles and Davey Payne.
Personnel:
- Ian Dury- vocals
- Wilko Johnson- guitars, backing vocals
- Johnny Turnbull- guitars, backing vocals
- Mick Gallagher- keyboards, synthesisers
- Norman Watt-Roy- bass
- Charley Charles – drums
- Davey Payne- saxophones, harmonica, flute
- Don Cherry- pocket trumpet
- Will Gaines – tap dance
- Ray Cooper– percussion
- Ivor Raymonde– strings
- Ian Horne – engineer, mixing
- Rick Wernham – engineer assistant
- Ray Gregory, Brain Love – design
- Chris Killip– photography
Track listing:
- Superman’s Big Sister – Ian Dury, Wilko Johnson
- Pardon – Ian Dury, Norman Watt-Roy
- Delusions of Grandeu – Ian Dury, Mick Gallagher
- Yes and No (Paula) – Ian Dury, Davey Payne
- Dance of the Crackpots – Ian Dury, Johnny Turnbull
- Over The Points – Ian Dury, Johnny Turnbull
- (Take Your Elbow Out of the Soup) You’re Sitting On The Chicken – Ian Dury, Mick Gallagher
- Uncoolohol – Ian Dury, Charley Charles
- Hey, Hey, Take Me Away – Ian Dury, Mick Gallagher
- Manic Depression (Jimi) – Ian Dury, Mick Gallagher
- Oh Mr. Peanut – Ian Dury, Wilko Johnson
- Fucking Ada – Ian Dury, Johnny Turnbull
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