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J.P.Y. is the second studio album recorded by Australian pop singer John Paul Young, released in August 1976.[1][2]

Overview

J.P.Y. reached number ten on the albums chart in Australia and achieved platinum status with sales over 70,000 units.

"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

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Keep On Smilin'"Harry Vanda, George Young2:54
2."Won't Let This Feeling Go By"Al K. Hall, Garth Porter, John Paul Young, Warren Morgan3:09
3."The Painting"George Young, Warren Morgan4:30
4."Take The Money"Harry Vanda, George Young3:38
5."Good, Good, Good"Harry Vanda, George Young5:57

Side two

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."I Hate the Music"Harry Vanda, George Young3:53
2."Standing in the Rain"Harry Vanda, George Young4:05
3."If I Could Live My Life Again"Harry Vanda, George Young3:26
4."Give It Time"George Young, Warren Morgan4:06
5."I Still Got You"Harry Vanda, George Young4:23

Charts

Chart (1976) Position
Australian Kent Music Report[3] 10

Personnel

  • Producers – Vanda & Young
  • Made by EMI (Australia) Limited
  • Recorded at Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia

References

  1. ^ "John Paul Young - J.P.Y. @ Australian Music Database". Australian Music Database. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  2. ^ "John Paul Young - J.P.Y. (Album)". Discogs. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  3. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives, NSW: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988.