In April 1988, “RCA” label released “The Mona Lisa’s Sister”, the ninth Graham Parker studio album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Graham Parker and Brinsley Schwarz.. In 1989, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “The Mona Lisa’s Sister” at number 97 on its list of the “100 Best Albums of the 1980s”.
Personnel:
- Graham Parker- lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
- Brinsley Schwarz- electric guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Andrew Bodnar- bass guitar
- James Hallawell- keyboards
- Terry Williams- drums
- Pete Thomas- drums
- Andy Duncan- drums
- Christie Chapman- backing vocals
- Jon Jacobs- engineer
- Martin Edwards- engineer assistant
- Jack Drummond – cover painting
- Jolie Parker – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Graham Parker, except where noted.
- Don’t Let It Break You Down
- Under the Mask of Happiness
- Back in Time
- I’m Just Your Man
- OK Hieronymus
- Get Started. Start a Fire
- The Girl Isn’t Ready
- Blue Highways
- Success
- I Don’t Know
- Cupid – Sam Cooke
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