At the End of a Perfect Day
At the End of a Perfect Day is singer Chris de Burgh's third album, released in 1977.
Critical reception
The Irish Times called the album one of de Burgh's "darkest, most bittersweet releases."Track listing
All compositions by Chris de Burgh- "Broken Wings" – 3:06
- "Round and Around" – 3:06
- "I Will" – 3:30
- "Summer Rain" – 4:00
- "Discovery" – 3:21
- "Brazil" – 3:13
- "In a Country Churchyard " – 3:56
- "A Rainy Night in Paris" – 3:21
- "If You Really Love Her, Let Her Go" – 4:01
- "Perfect Day" – 4:01
Personnel
- Chris de Burgh – lead vocals, backing vocals, Spanish guitar solo, guitars, foot tap, harpsichord, acoustic piano
- Paul Hart – acoustic piano
- Alun Davies – acoustic guitar, guitars
- Bryn Haworth – electric guitar, slide guitar
- Dave Markee – bass, backing vocals
- Gerry Conway – drums
- Dave Mattacks – drums, percussion
- Barry Morgan – drums, percussion
- Morris Pert – percussion
- Jimmy Jewell – saxophone, brass
- John Mumford – brass
- Brian Rogers – string arrangements, horn arrangements
- Del Newman – string arrangements
- Paul Samwell-Smith – backing vocals
- Sue Lynch – backing vocals
- Jorge Spiteri – acoustic piano, guitars, backing vocals
- Joseito Romero – guitars, flute, backing vocals
- José Manuel Arria – bass guitar
- Bernardo Ball – drums, percussion
- 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