Flowers in the Dirt (Deluxe edition)

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Annotation

Remastered reissue, containing the original demos on Vinyl II. Pressed on 180g vinyl.

Annotation last modified on 2017-04-10 07:40 UTC.

Tracklist

112" Vinyl: Remastered original album
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A1My Brave Face
recording engineer:
Neil Dorfsman (in 1988-10)
producer:
Neil Dorfsman, Mitchell Froom and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-28)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-28)
acoustic guitar:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1988-10), Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (in 1988-10) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (in 1988-10)
drums (drum set):
Chris Whitten (in 1988-10)
ebow [Ebow Guitar]:
David Rhodes (guitarist, singer, and songwriter) (in 1988-10)
electric bass guitar, tambourine and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1988-10)
electric guitar:
Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (in 1988-10) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (in 1988-10)
keyboard:
Mitchell Froom (in 1988-10)
saxophone:
Dave Bishop (saxophonist) (in 1988-10), Chris Davis (in 1988-10) and Chris White (UK jazz saxophonist) (in 1988-10)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1988-10) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (in 1988-10)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966–2009) in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-10)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-28)
recording of:
My Brave Face (in 1988-10)
writer:
Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
2.253:20
A2Rough Ride
assistant recording engineer:
Heff Moraes (on 1987-10-05)
recording engineer:
Steve Lipson (on 1987-10-05)
drums (drum set) programming:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1987-10-05)
producer:
Trevor Horn, Paul McCartney (The Beatles) and Steve Lipson
assistant mixer:
Heff Moraes (on 1987-10-06)
mixer:
Steve Lipson (on 1987-10-06)
drums (drum set), percussion, synthesizer and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1987-10-05)
electric bass guitar:
Steve Lipson (on 1987-10-05)
guitar:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1987-10-05) and Steve Lipson (on 1987-10-05)
keyboard:
Trevor Horn (on 1987-10-05)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Linda McCartney (on 1987-10-05)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1987-10-05)
mixed at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1987-10-06)
recording of:
Rough Ride (on 1987-10-05)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
24:45
A3You Want Her Too
assistant recording engineer:
Richard Moakes (on 1988-02-01)
recording engineer:
Peter Henderson (English sound engineer) (on 1988-02-01) and Neil Dorfsman (in 1988-10)
producer:
Elvis Costello, Neil Dorfsman, Mitchell Froom and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
12 string guitar, electric bass guitar, electric guitar and tambourine:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Chris Whitten (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
guitar:
Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
keyboard:
Elvis Costello (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10) and Mitchell Froom (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
lead vocals:
Elvis Costello (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
orchestrator:
Richard Niles
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1988-02-01) and Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-10)
recording of:
You Want Her Too (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10)
lyricist and composer:
Declan Patrick MacManus and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
33:15
A4Distractions
assistant recording engineer:
Matt Butler (Engineer) (on 1988-05-06)
recording engineer:
Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (on 1988-05-06) and Arne Frager (on 1988-11-01)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-19)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-19)
acoustic guitar:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-05-06)
drums (drum set):
Chris Whitten (on 1988-05-06)
electric bass guitar, solo guitar and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-06)
percussion:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-06) and Chris Whitten (on 1988-05-06)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Linda McCartney (on 1988-05-06), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-06) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-05-06)
orchestrator:
Clare Fischer (on 1988-11-01)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1988-05-06) and Mad Hatter Studios (Los Angeles) in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1988-11-01)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-19)
recording of:
Distractions (from 1988-05-06 until 1988-11-01)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
34:42
A5We Got Married
assistant recording engineer:
Jon Jacobs (UK producer/engineer) (on 1984-10-01) and Geoff Foster (sound engineer) (on 1988-12-01)
recording engineer:
Jon Kelly (engineer at Air London Studios) (on 1984-10-01) and Neil Dorfsman (on 1988-12-01)
additional producer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-26)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-26)
acoustic guitar:
Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
additional percussion:
Chris Whitten (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
drums (drum set):
Dave Mattacks (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
electric bass guitar, guitar [Mexican Guitar], percussion, tom-tom [Tom] and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
keyboard:
David Foster (Canadian music producer, arranger and composer) (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
trumpet:
Guy Barker (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1984-10-01) and Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1988-12-01)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-26)
recording of:
We Got Married (from 1984-10-01 until 1988-12-01)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
34:58
A6Put It There
assistant recording engineer:
Lance Phillips (on 1988-04-22)
recording engineer:
Peter Henderson (English sound engineer) (on 1988-04-22, from 1988-04-22 until 1988-11-28) and Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (from 1988-04-22 until 1988-11-28)
programming:
Peter Henderson (English sound engineer) (on 1988-04-22)
synthesizer [Fairlight Computer] programming:
Peter Henderson (English sound engineer) (on 1988-04-22)
assistant engineer:
Lance Phillips
additional producer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-20)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-20)
acoustic guitar, background vocals, background vocals [Harmonies] and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-04-22)
bass and electric bass guitar:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-04-22)
hi-hat:
Chris Whitten (on 1988-04-22) and Chris Witten (from 1988-04-22 until 1988-11-28)
percussion:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-04-22), Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-04-22), Chris Whitten (on 1988-04-22) and Chris Witten (from 1988-04-22 until 1988-11-28)
orchestrator:
George Martin (producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, and musician) (on 1988-11-28) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-11-28)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1988-04-22), Air Recording Studio No. 1 (located at Oxford Street 1970–1991) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1988-11-28) and Air Studios (Oxford Street, London. 1970–1991 recordings only) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1988-11-28)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-20)
recording of:
Put It There (from 1988-04-22 until 1988-11-28)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
32:12
B1Figure of Eight
assistant recording engineer:
Eddie Klein (engineer, Hog Hill Mill) (on 1987-11-09)
recording engineer:
Steve Lipson
programming:
Steve Lipson (on 1987-11-09)
producer:
Trevor Horn, Paul McCartney (The Beatles) and Steve Lipson
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-08)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-08)
acoustic guitar, celesta, electric bass guitar, electric guitar, tambourine, background vocals [Harmonies] and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1987-11-09)
drums (drum set):
Chris Whitten (on 1987-11-09)
handclaps:
Trevor Horn (on 1987-11-09), Linda McCartney (on 1987-11-09), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1987-11-09) and Chris Whitten (on 1987-11-09)
keyboard:
Trevor Horn (on 1987-11-09)
Minimoog:
Linda McCartney (on 1987-11-09)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1987-11-09)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-08)
recording of:
Figure of Eight (on 1987-11-09)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
23:27
B2This One
assistant recording engineer:
Matt Butler (Engineer) (on 1988-05-18)
recording engineer:
Geoff Emerick (British recording engineer) (on 1988-05-18)
producer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-23)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-23)
acoustic guitar:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-18), Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (on 1988-05-18) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-05-18)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Chris Whitten (on 1988-05-18)
electric bass guitar, glass harp [Wine Glasses], harmonium, keyboard, sitar, tambourine and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-18)
electric guitar:
Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (on 1988-05-18)
guitar:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-18) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-05-18)
harmonica:
Judd Lander (on 1988-05-18)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Linda McCartney (on 1988-05-18), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-05-18) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-05-18)
lead vocals [Second Vocal]:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-05-18)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1988-05-18)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-23)
part of:
Cachitos Nochevieja 2022 (number: 56)
recording of:
This One (on 1988-05-18)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
44:12
B3Don't Be Careless Love
assistant recording engineer:
Richard Moakes (on 1988-02-01) and Bob Lacivita (on 1988-10-27)
recording engineer:
Peter Henderson (English sound engineer) (on 1988-02-01) and Tchad Blake (on 1988-10-27)
additional producer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Elvis Costello, Mitchell Froom and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-14)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-14)
acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar, finger snaps and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
drums (drum set):
Chris Whitten (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
guitar:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
keyboard:
Elvis Costello (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27) and Mitchell Froom (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
tambourine:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Elvis Costello (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27), Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27) and Chris Whitten (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1988-02-01) and Soundcastle Studios (former LA location) in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1988-10-27)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-14)
recording of:
Don’t Be Careless Love (from 1988-02-01 until 1988-10-27)
lyricist and composer:
Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
33:21
B4That Day Is Done
assistant recording engineer:
Matt Butler (Engineer) (in 1988-03)
recording engineer:
Peter Henderson (English sound engineer) (in 1988-03) and Neil Dorfsman (in 1988-10)
producer:
Elvis Costello, Neil Dorfsman, Mitchell Froom and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-12)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-12)
cornet:
John Taylor (trombonist) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Chris Whitten (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
electric guitar:
Robbie McIntosh (English guitarist for The Pretenders) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
euphonium:
Ian Peters (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
guitar:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
keyboard:
Mitchell Froom (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
piano:
Nicky Hopkins (pianist and organist) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
tenor horn / alto horn [Tenor Horn]:
Ian Harper
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Elvis Costello (from 1988-03 until 1988-10), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-03) and Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1988-10)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-12)
recording of:
That Day Is Done (from 1988-03 until 1988-10)
writer:
Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
34:22
B5How Many People
assistant recording engineer:
Heff Moraes (on 1988-09-08)
recording engineer and programming:
Steve Lipson (on 1988-09-08)
additional producer:
Neil Dorfsman
producer:
Trevor Horn, Paul McCartney (The Beatles) and Steve Lipson
assistant mixer:
Noel Harris (on 1989-01-06)
mixer:
Neil Dorfsman (on 1989-01-06)
cymbal and drum machine [Synth Drums]:
Chris Whitten (on 1988-09-08)
electric bass guitar, flugelhorn, mellotron, piano, tambourine and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-09-08)
guitar:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-09-08) and Steve Lipson (on 1988-09-08)
keyboard:
Trevor Horn (on 1988-09-08)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Trevor Horn (on 1988-09-08), Linda McCartney (on 1988-09-08), Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1988-09-08) and Chris Whitten (on 1988-09-08)
lead vocals [Second Vocal]:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1988-09-08)
performer:
Jah Bunny (on 1988-09-08)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1988-09-08)
mixed at:
Olympic Sound Studios (1958–1966 before moving to Barnes) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-06)
recording of:
How Many People (on 1988-09-08)
written in:
Jamaica
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
dedicated to:
Chico Mendes (environmentalist)
34:16
B6Motor of Love
recording engineer:
Ross Cullum (on 1989-01-12)
programming:
Chris Hughes (producer, aka “Merrick”) (on 1989-01-12)
producer:
Ross Cullum, Chris Hughes (producer, aka “Merrick”) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
assistant mixer:
Noel Rafferty (on 1989-01-30)
mixer:
Ross Cullum (on 1989-01-30)
electric bass guitar, electric guitar, piano and lead vocals:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1989-01-12)
guitar:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1989-01-12)
keyboard:
Greg Hawkes (on 1989-01-12)
background vocals [Harmonies]:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (on 1989-01-12) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer) (on 1989-01-12)
recorded at:
Hog Hill Mill (Paul McCartney's studio) in Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-12) and Hot nights Ltd in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-12)
mixed at:
Mayfair Studios (England) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1989-01-30)
recording of:
Motor of Love (on 1989-01-12)
lyricist and composer:
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
26:27
212" Vinyl: Demos

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creative direction:YES (commercial art studio from London)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/40048 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000199270 [info]
Wikidata:Q1753537 [info]