''Ph.D.'' is the 1981 debut album by the
band of the same name. It was later reissued with a different cover when "
I Won't Let You Down" became a hit in several countries in early 1982. The original cover was designed by Mike Payne and was the first release of his "Electrograph" artwork.
The album was reissued 3 November 2008 by Ph.D./Voiceprint Records.
http://www.voiceprint.co.uk/web/Release/VPPHD101CD/
The album made it to number 33 on the British Albums Chart.
Track listing
All songs written by Jim Diamond and Tony Hymas
Anthony James Keith "Tony" Hymas (born 23 September 1943) is an English keyboard player, pianist, and composer.
Career
Hymas started as a chorister at Exeter Cathedral School, where his contemporaries included composer and cathedral organist Ba ...
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#Little Suzi's on the Up
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2:56
#War Years 3:19
#Oh Maria 2:48
#Oo Sha Sha 3:29
# I Won't Let You Down 4:21
#There's No Answer to It 3:15
#Poor City 3:33
#Up Down 4:07
#Hollywood Signs 3:23
#Radio to On 3:32
Charts
Personnel
* Jim Diamond - vocals
*Tony Hymas
Anthony James Keith "Tony" Hymas (born 23 September 1943) is an English keyboard player, pianist, and composer.
Career
Hymas started as a chorister at Exeter Cathedral School, where his contemporaries included composer and cathedral organist Ba ...
- keyboards
* Simon Phillips - drums
;Additional personnel
*Mark Craney
Mark Craney (August 26, 1952 – November 26, 2005) was an American rock and jazz drummer.
Biography
Craney grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His father had played the drums and was a big influence on his musical career. Craney initially p ...
- drums on 4 and 7
*Cy Langston - co-producer, engineer
*Phil Palmer
Philip John Palmer (born 9 September 1952) is a rock sideman and session guitarist who has toured, recorded, and worked with numerous artists. He is best known for his work with Eric Clapton and Dire Straits.
Biography
Palmer grew up in nort ...
- guitar on 7
*Neil Hornby - assistant engineer
*Jeffrey Levinson - executive producer
References
1981 debut albums
Ph.D. (band) albums
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