''Affairs'' is the first independent album by singer-songwriter

Elliott Murphy Elliott James Murphy (born March 16, 1949) is an American rock singer-songwriter, novelist, record producer and journalist living in Paris. Biography Elliott Murphy was born in Rockville Centre, New York, grew up in Garden City, Long Island a ...

and was reviewed by Steve Pond in ''

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Track listing

All tracks composed by Elliott Murphy #"Talkin' About America" #"Euro-Tour" #"'Cause I Saw You" #"Cool Panic" #"Disco Sadness" #"Change Will Come"

Personnel

*Elliott Murphy – vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards * Tony Machine – drums *Larry Russel – bass *

Tommy Mandel Tommy Mandel (born June 2, 1949) is a keyboardist most notable for playing with Bryan Adams from 1981 to 1998, starting with the album ''You Want It You Got It''. Life and career Prior to joining Bryan Adams' band, Mandel released a self-titled ...

– keyboards *Rob Alter – guitar *Ernie Brooks – bass on "Euro-Tour" *

Richard Sohl Richard Arthur Sohl (May 26, 1953June 3, 1990) was an American pianist, songwriter and arranger, best known for his work with the Patti Smith Group. He also played with Iggy Pop, Nina Hagen and Elliott Murphy. He died on June 3, 1990, of a heart ...

– keyboards on "Euro-Tour" *

Kenny Laguna Kenneth Benjamin Laguna is an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Joan Jett. Biography Laguna was born in Greenwich Village, New York City, United States, and started playing piano at high school dances from th ...

– drums *

Ralph Schuckett Ralph Schuckett (March 2, 1948 – April 4, 2021) was an American keyboardist, composer and songwriter known as one of the founding members of Todd Rundgren's band Utopia. He composed for film and television, including Pokémon, Sonic X, and A ...

– piano *

Ellen Shipley Ellen Shipley (born March 24, 1949 in New York City, New York, United States) is an American musician and songwriter. Career At sixteen years old, Shipley got a NYC Cabaret license. She performed a duo act in Greenwich Village in the early 70's ...

– vocals ;Technical *Matthew Murphy – executive producer * Richard E. Aaron – photography

References

1980 albums Elliott Murphy albums Albums produced by Thom Panunzio Albums recorded at Record Plant (New York City) {{1980s-rock-album-stub