At the End of a Perfect Day explained

At the End of a Perfect Day
Type:	studio
Artist:	Chris de Burgh
Cover:	At the End of a Perfect Day.jpeg
Released:	1977
Studio:	Morgan Studios (London, UK)
Genre:	Rock
Length:	35:23
Label:	A&M
Producer:	Paul Samwell-Smith^[1]
Prev Title:	Spanish Train and Other Stories
Prev Year:	1975
Next Title:	Crusader
Next Year:	1979

At the End of a Perfect Day is singer Chris de Burgh's third album, released in 1977.^{[2] [3]}

Critical reception

The Irish Times called the album one of de Burgh's "darkest, most bittersweet releases."^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Chris de Burgh

1. "Broken Wings" – 3:06
2. "Round and Around" – 3:06
3. "I Will" – 3:30
4. "Summer Rain" – 4:00
5. "Discovery" – 3:21
6. "Brazil" – 3:13
7. "In a Country Churchyard (Let Your Love Shine On)" – 3:56
8. "A Rainy Night in Paris" – 3:21
9. "If You Really Love Her, Let Her Go" – 4:01
10. "Perfect Day" – 4:01

Personnel

• Chris de Burgh – lead vocals, backing vocals (1-7, 9, 10), Spanish guitar solo (1), guitars (2-5, 7, 9, 10), foot tap (2), harpsichord (5), acoustic piano (8)
• Paul Hart – acoustic piano (4, 5, 7, 10)
• Alun Davies – acoustic guitar (1), guitars (3, 4)
• Bryn Haworth – electric guitar (10), slide guitar (10)
• Dave Markee – bass (1, 3-5, 7, 10), backing vocals (10)
• Gerry Conway – drums (1, 3, 4)
• Dave Mattacks – drums (5, 7, 10), percussion (5)
• Barry Morgan – drums (5), percussion (5)
• Morris Pert (as "Maurice Pert") – percussion (2)
• Jimmy Jewell – saxophone (2, 8), brass (4)
• John Mumford – brass (4)
• Brian Rogers – string arrangements (3, 5), horn arrangements (5)
• Del Newman – string arrangements (7, 9)
• Paul Samwell-Smith – backing vocals (1-3, 9, 10)
• Sue Lynch – backing vocals (7)

The Spiteri Band on "Brazil"

• Jorge Spiteri – acoustic piano, guitars, backing vocals
• Joseito Romero – guitars, flute, backing vocals
• José Manuel Arria – bass guitar
• Bernardo Ball – drums, percussion

Production

• Paul Samwell-Smith – producer
• Mike Bobak – engineer
• Nick Cook – assistant engineer
• Fabio Nicoli – art direction
• Nick Marshall – cover design
• Roger Stowell – photography
• Bob Garcia – liner notes

Notes and References

1. News: He's Going Places . Ottawa Journal . 5 August 1977 . 33.
2. News: Germany loves him, America is lukewarm . The Globe and Mail . 16 November 1983 . P19.
3. News: Halverson . Jim . New record releases . The Sault Star . Oct 1, 1977 . 21F.
4. News: Power . Ed . In Praise of Chris de Burgh, Musical Genius . The Irish Times . 15 April 2017 . 5.