On the Rocks (The Byron Band album) explained

On the Rocks
Type:	Album
Artist:	The Byron Band
Cover:	OntheRocks.jpg
Released:	1981
Recorded:	1981
Genre:	Rock
Length:	36:30 (LP Release) 50:04 (1993 CD Reissue)
Label:	Creole Records
Producer:	Robin George
Prev Title:	Baby Faced Killer
Prev Year:	1978
Next Title:	Lost And Found
Next Year:	2003

On the Rocks is an album by the Byron Band, taking its name from their singer, British rock vocalist David Byron.

Despite featuring Byron and lauded guitarist Robin George the album didn't achieve commercial success.

The original UK vinyl release, on Creole Records, came with a poster of the sleeve's artwork.

It was first issued on CD in 1996, by the German specialist label Repertoire (Repertoire REP 431). This now-deleted edition had bonus tracks, as detailed below. For completists, the CD inlay-tray was cream in colour.

The album was re-released on CD in 2010, by Angel Air Records.

Track listing

All tracks composed by David Byron and Robin George; except where noted.

1. "Rebecca" – 4:01
2. "Bad Girl" – 4:52
3. "How Do You Sleep" – 6:09
4. "Little By Little" – 3:54
5. "Start Believing" – 4:04
6. "Never Say Die" – 4:25
7. "King" – 3:40
8. "Piece of My Love" – 6:47

1993 CD release bonus tracks:

1. "Every Inch of the Way" (Byron, Boone) – 3:25 / Single release
2. "Routine" – 3:52 / B-side of "Every Inch of the Way"
3. "Tired Eyes" – 2:39 / B-side of "Rebecca" single.
4. "Every Inch of the Way" (Byron, Boone) – 4:58 / Long version out-take, previously unreleased

Personnel

• David Byron – vocals, executive producer, mixing
• Robin George – guitars, bass guitar on "Little By Little", mixing, producer, arranger
• Mel Collins – saxophones
• Bob Jackson – keyboards
• Roger Flavelle – bass
• John Shearer – drums, percussion
• The Powder Puffs – backing vocals

Technical

• David Baker – engineer, mixing
• Melvyn Abrahams – mastering
• Lon Goddard – cover design