| John Parr | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | John Parr |
| Cover: | John Parr 1985.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Released: | 1984 |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Length: | 39:01 |
| Label: | Atlantic (North America) London (United Kingdom) Mercury (Rest of the world) |
| Next Title: | Running the Endless Mile |
| Next Year: | 1986 |
John Parr is the debut album by John Parr, released in 1984. It contains 3 Billboard Top 100 songs: "Magical" which peaked at #73, "Love Grammar" at #89, and the biggest of the three, "Naughty Naughty", which peaked at #23 and was a top 10 AOR hit.
"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)" is included on the 1985 London Records issue of the album (#LONLP 12) in the UK.[1] It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 7, 1985, remaining there for two weeks. It was the main theme for the Joel Schumacher's 1985 film St. Elmo's Fire. The song also peaked at number six in the UK, Parr's home country and became a number-one hit for John Parr around the world and provided many awards and a Grammy nomination.
Upon its release, Malcolm Dome of Kerrang! called the album "wonderful" and praised Parr as "a glowing addition to the AOR ranks". He added, "If you can get to grips with a man who takes the best from Meat Loaf, Foreigner and Roxy Music, then you will understand my fever over Parr."[2]
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| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Naughty Naughty | US Hot 100 (Billboard) | 23 |
| US Mainstream Rock Chart (Billboard) | 6 | ||
| UK Singles Chart | 58 | ||
| 1985 | Magical | US Hot 100 (Billboard) | 73 |
| US Mainstream Rock Chart (Billboard) | 11 | ||
| Love Grammar | US Hot 100 (Billboard) | 89 |