J.P.Y.
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J.P.Y. | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | August 1976 | |||
Recorded | 1975−76 | |||
Studio | Albert Studios | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Label | Albert Productions/ Ariola | |||
Producer | Harry Vanda, George Young | |||
John Paul Young chronology | ||||
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Singles from J.P.Y. | ||||
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J.P.Y. is the second studio album recorded by Australian pop singer John Paul Young, released in August 1976.[1][2] The album was certified platinum in Australia.[3]
Singles
"I Hate the Music", released in March 1976, reached No. 3 in April and gained gold status. "Keep On Smilin'" was released in August 1976 and peaked at number 15. Standing in the Rain was released internationally in February 1977 and in Australian in December 1977.
Track listing
Side one
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Keep On Smilin'" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 2:54 |
2. | "Won't Let This Feeling Go By" | Al K. Hall, Garth Porter, John Paul Young, Warren Morgan | 3:09 |
3. | "The Painting" | George Young, Warren Morgan | 4:30 |
4. | "Take The Money" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:38 |
5. | "Good, Good, Good" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 5:57 |
Side two
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Hate the Music" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:53 |
2. | "Standing in the Rain" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 4:05 |
3. | "If I Could Live My Life Again" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:26 |
4. | "Give It Time" | George Young, Warren Morgan | 4:06 |
5. | "I Still Got You" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 4:23 |
Charts
Chart (1976) | Peak position |
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Australian Kent Music Report[4] | 10 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[3] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Personnel
- Producers – Vanda & Young
- Made by EMI (Australia) Limited
- Recorded at Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia
References
- ^ "John Paul Young - J.P.Y. @ Australian Music Database". Australian Music Database. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "John Paul Young - J.P.Y. (Album)". Discogs. 1976. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ a b "MILESAGO: Australasian Music & Popular Culture 1964-1975". Miles Ago. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. p. 346. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
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