When the World Knows Your Name
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When The World Knows Your Name is the second album from the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue
. It was released in 1989 and attained the number 1 chart position in the United Kingdom.
"Real Gone Kid
" was the band's first Top 10 hit single, reaching #8 in October 1988. "Wages Day", "Fergus Sings the Blues
", "Love and Regret
" and "Queen of the New Year
" also reached the UK top 30, and all five of the album's singles made the top 10 of the Irish singles chart.
, except where noted:
Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The band consists of vocalist Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond....
. It was released in 1989 and attained the number 1 chart position in the United Kingdom.
"Real Gone Kid
Real Gone Kid
"Real Gone Kid" is a song by the Scottish rock/pop band Deacon Blue. Rleased in 1988, it was the first single to from the band's second album When the World Knows Your Name which was released six months later. The single was the band's first top ten hit, reaching #8 in the UK Singles Chart...
" was the band's first Top 10 hit single, reaching #8 in October 1988. "Wages Day", "Fergus Sings the Blues
Fergus Sings the Blues
"Fergus Sings the Blues" is the third single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.The main B-side is "Long Window to Love"...
", "Love and Regret
Love and Regret
"Love and Regret" is the fourth single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.The main B-side is "Down in the Flood"...
" and "Queen of the New Year
Queen of the New Year
Queen of the New Year is the fifth and final single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.It reached #21 in the UK, but went as high as #4 in the Irish singles charts, the group's fifth Irish top 10 hit in a row.The main B-side is "My America"...
" also reached the UK top 30, and all five of the album's singles made the top 10 of the Irish singles chart.
Track listing
All songs written by Ricky RossRicky Ross (musician)
Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, except where noted:
- "Queen of the New YearQueen of the New YearQueen of the New Year is the fifth and final single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.It reached #21 in the UK, but went as high as #4 in the Irish singles charts, the group's fifth Irish top 10 hit in a row.The main B-side is "My America"...
" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
) – 3:36 - "Wages Day" – 3:09
- "Real Gone KidReal Gone Kid"Real Gone Kid" is a song by the Scottish rock/pop band Deacon Blue. Rleased in 1988, it was the first single to from the band's second album When the World Knows Your Name which was released six months later. The single was the band's first top ten hit, reaching #8 in the UK Singles Chart...
" – 4:03 - "Love and RegretLove and Regret"Love and Regret" is the fourth single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.The main B-side is "Down in the Flood"...
" – 4:48 - "Circus Lights" – 4:59
- "This Changing Light" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
) – 5:02 - "Sad Loved Girl" – 1:11
- "Fergus Sings the BluesFergus Sings the Blues"Fergus Sings the Blues" is the third single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.The main B-side is "Long Window to Love"...
" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
) – 3:54 - "The World Is Lit By Lightning" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
) – 4:57 - "Silhouette" – 3:18
- "One Hundred Things" – 3:53
- "Your Constant Heart" – 4:10
- "Orphans" (RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
, VernalEwen VernalEwen Vernal is a Scottish musician.Born in Glasgow to a musical family, Vernal began taking piano lessons at 8 years old—inspired by a Beatles-singing mother and a choir-leading, saxophone-playing father...
) – 3:33
Personnel
- Ricky RossRicky Ross (musician)Ricky Ross, born Richard Alexander Ross is a Scottish singer-songwriter and broadcaster, most famously for his work with the rock band, Deacon Blue.-Biography:...
– vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard - Lorraine McIntoshLorraine McIntoshLorraine McIntosh is the female vocalist, with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue, and is married to lead singer Ricky Ross. They have three children...
– vocal - James PrimeJames PrimeJames "Optimus" Prime is best known as the keyboard player for Deacon Blue. He also lectures at the University of the West of Scotland. Known as a Hammond/piano player, his talents have been sought after by John Martyn, Johnny Hallyday, Phil Cunningham, Eddi Reader and Little Richard...
– keyboard - Ewen VernalEwen VernalEwen Vernal is a Scottish musician.Born in Glasgow to a musical family, Vernal began taking piano lessons at 8 years old—inspired by a Beatles-singing mother and a choir-leading, saxophone-playing father...
– bass - Graeme KellingGraeme KellingGraeme Hunter Kelling was a guitarist with the Scottish pop band, Deacon Blue.He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and educated at the High School of Glasgow. He died in 2004 in Glasgow at the age of 47, after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer.-External links:* * *...
– guitar - Dougie VipondDougie VipondDougie Vipond is a Scottish musician and television personality. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, graduating in 1985. He was one of the founding members of Scottish soft rock / pop band, Deacon Blue.Dougie Vipond is one of the busiest and most versatile broadcasters in...
– drums