On July 26, 1985, “EMI” label released “Mask of Smiles”, the third John Waite studio album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, at “Clinton Recording Studio” in New York, and was produced by John Waite and Stephen Galfas.

Personnel:

• John Waite – lead vocals, arranger, engineer, mixing
• Melanie X. – backing vocals
• “Bingo” – guitar, backing vocals
• Ritchie Fliegler – 12-string guitar
• John McCurry– lead guitar
• Johnny Thunders– guitar
• Chuck Kentis – electric piano
• Tom Mandel– keyboards, synthesizers
• Donnie Nossov – bass, backing vocals
• Carmine Rojas, Joey Vasta – bass
• Frankie LaRocka, Alan Childs – drums, percussion
• Lenny Pickett– tenor saxophone
• Borneo Horns (Steve Elson, Stan Harrison) – horns
• Stephen Galfas -arranger, engineer, mixing
• Gene Curtis, Chris Isca – assistant engineer
• John Luongo – remix
• George Marino– mastering
• Henry Marquez – art direction
• Mick Haggerty – design
• Noriski Yokosuka – photography

 Track listing:

1. Every Step of the Way – John Waite, Ivan Král
2. Laydown – John Waite
3. Welcome to Paradise – John Waite
4. Lust for Life – John Waite, John McCurry
5. Ain’t That Peculiar – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Marv Tarplin, Ronald White
6. Just Like Lovers – John Waite, Tom Mandel
7. The Choice – John Waite
8. You’re the One – John Waite, Chuck Kentis
9. No Brakes – John Waite