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]
| 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 | |||
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| Singles from J.P.Y. | ||||
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Singles
edit"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
editSide one
editAll tracks written by Harry Vanda and George Young, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Keep On Smilin'" | 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" | 3:38 | |
| 5. | "Good, Good, Good" | 5:57 |
Side two
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Hate the Music" | 3:53 | |
| 2. | "Standing in the Rain" | 4:05 | |
| 3. | "If I Could Live My Life Again" | 3:26 | |
| 4. | "Give It Time" | George Young, Warren Morgan | 4:06 |
| 5. | "I Still Got You" | 4:23 |
Charts
edit| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report[4] | 10 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
edit- Producers – Vanda & Young
- Made by EMI (Australia) Limited
- Recorded at Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia
References
edit- ^ "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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