On February 29, 1988, “Blanco y Negro” and “Sire“ labels released “Idlewild”, the fourth Everything but the Girl studio album. It was recorded in 1987, at “Livingston Recording Studios” in London, and was produced by Ben Watt.
Personnel:
- Tracey Thorn – vocals
- Ben Watt – vocals, guitar
- Damon Butcher – piano, synthesizer
- Steve Pearce – bass
- Chucho Merchán – bass
- Peter King – alto saxophone
- Ian Fraser – tenor saxophone
- James McMillan – trumpet
- Jerry Boys – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn, except where noted.
- Love Is Here Where I Live
- These Early Days – Tracey Thorn
- I Always Was Your Girl
- Oxford Street – Tracey Thorn
- The Night I Heard Caruso Sing – Ben Watt
- Goodbye Sunday
- Shadow on a Harvest Moon – Tracey Thorn
- Blue Moon Rose
- Tears All Over Town – Ben Watt
- Lonesome for a Place I Know
- Apron Strings