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.

1. Foolish Love
2. Danny Boy
3. April Fools
4. In My Arms
5. Millbrook
6. Baby
7. Beauty Mark
8. Barcelona
9. Matinee Idol
10. Damned Ladies
11. Sally Ann
12. Imaginary Love