Picture Book is the debut album by British pop and soul group Simply Red, released in October 1985. single "Holding Back the Years", the band's most successful single, and a cover of The Valentine Brothers' "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)". Three other singles were released from the album: "Come to My Aid", "Jericho", and "Open Up the Red Box".
Ian Dickson – Tenor Sax on Jericho, Sad Old Red and Heaven Ronnie Ross – Baritone Sax on Jericho, Sad Old Red and Heaven Francis Foster – Congas on Come To My Aid and Look At You Now David Fryman – Guitar and Vocals on Open Up The Red Box. Recorded at Soundpush studios, Blaricum, Holland and RAK studios, London, England Mixed at Air Studios, London, England Digitally remastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles in 1992 Produced by Stewart Levine for Oliverea Productions Ltd Front cover photograph – Simon Fowler Back cover photographs – Malcolm Heywood Sleeve Design . .
Band Name Simply Red. Album Name Picture Book. 版公司 East West Records Elektra Records. 1. Come to My Aid. 04:04. 2. Sad Old Red. 04:32.
Artists-Simply Red Album-Picture Book Year-1985 Label-Elektra Records
Lyrics to "Picture Book" song by Simply Red: Many types came to see the picture Many types came to see the picture Only he had the right to co.Picture Book" lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only.
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Tracklist Hide Credits
1
Come To My Aid
Congas – Francis Foster
4:04
2
Sad Old Red
4:32
3
Look At You Now
Congas – Francis Foster
3:02
4
Heaven
4:33
5
Jericho
6:04
6
Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
4:14
7
Holding Back The Years
4:28
8
Open Up The Red Box
Guitar, Vocals – David Fryman
3:55
9
No Direction
3:40
10
Picture Book
5:48
Companies, etc.
Distributed By
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WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
Made By
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Cinram
Credits
Bass
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Tony Bowers
Design [Sleeve Design]
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Peter Barrett
Drums, Percussion
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Chris Joyce
Engineer [Assistant]
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Chris Dickie
Engineer, Mixed By
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Femi J*
Guitar
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Sylvan*
Keyboards, Vocals
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Fritz McIntyre
Mastered By
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Arun Chakraverty
Photography By [Back Cover]
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Malcolm Heywood
Photography By [Front Cover]
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Simon Fowler
Producer
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Stewart Levine
Saxophone [Baritone]
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Ronnie Ross (tracks: 2, 4, 5)
Saxophone [Tenor]
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Ian Dickson (tracks: 2, 4, 5)
Trumpet
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Tim Kellett
Vocals
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Mick Hucknall
Notes
Recorded at Soundpush Studios, Blaricum, Holland and Rak Studios, London, England
Mixed at Air Studios, London, England
Originally Mastered by Arun Chakraverty at the Master Room London
Track 8 listed as 'Red Box' on back inlay & 'Open Up The Red Box' printed on CD
Misprint last page, front booklet has track listing for a Rolling Stones London release.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 0 75596 04522 3
Other versions
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Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
EKT 27, 960 452-1
Simply Red
Picture Book (LP, Album)
Elektra, Elektra
EKT 27, 960 452-1
UK & Europe
1985
7559-60452-2
Simply Red
Picture Book (CD, Album, RE)
Elektra
7559-60452-2
Europe
Unknown
EKT27C, 960 452-4
Simply Red
Picture Book (Cass, Album, HX-)
Elektra, Elektra
EKT27C, 960 452-4
UK & Europe
1985
9031-76993-2
Simply Red
Picture Book (CD, Album, RE, RM, RP)
EastWest
9031-76993-2
Europe
Unknown
960 452-1
Simply Red
Picture Book (LP, Album, TP)
WEA, Elektra
960 452-1
Greece
1985
Tracklist
A1
Come To My Aid
4:04
A2
Sad Old Red
4:32
A3
Look At You Now
3:02
A4
Heaven
4:33
A5
Jericho
6:04
B1
Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
4:14
B2
Holding Back The Years
4:28
B3
Red Box
3:55
B4
No Direction
3:40
B5
Picture Book
5:48
Notes
WHITE / BLANK LABEL TEST PRESSING.
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
EKT 27, 960 452-1
Simply Red
Picture Book (LP, Album)
Elektra, Elektra
EKT 27, 960 452-1
UK & Europe
1985
7559-60452-2
Simply Red
Picture Book (CD, Album, RE)
Elektra
7559-60452-2
Europe
Unknown
EKT27C, 960 452-4
Simply Red
Picture Book (Cass, Album, HX-)
Elektra, Elektra
EKT27C, 960 452-4
UK & Europe
1985
9031-76993-2
Simply Red
Picture Book (CD, Album, RE, RM, RP)
EastWest
9031-76993-2
Europe
Unknown
60452-1
Simply Red
Picture Book (LP, Album)
Elektra
60452-1
New Zealand
1985
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Come To My Aid
Congas – Francis FosterMusic By – McIntyre*
4:04
A2
Sad Old Red
Saxophone [Baritone] – Ronnie RossSaxophone [Tenor] – Ian Dickson
4:32
A3
Look At You Now
Congas – Francis Foster
3:02
A4
Heaven
Saxophone [Baritone] – Ronnie RossSaxophone [Tenor] – Ian Dickson Written-By – David Byrne, Jerry Harrison
4:33
A5
Jericho
Saxophone [Baritone] – Ronnie RossSaxophone [Tenor] – Ian Dickson
6:04
B1
Money's Too Tight (To Mention)
Written-By – John Valentine , William Valentine
4:14
B2
Holding Back The Years
Music By – Moss*
4:28
B3
Red Box
Guitar, Vocals – David Fryman
3:55
B4
No Direction
Music By – Fryman*
3:40
B5
Picture Book
Music By – McIntyre*
5:48
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
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Columbia House
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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WEA International Inc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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Elektra/Asylum Records
Copyright (c)
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Elektra/Asylum Records
Recorded At
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Soundpush Studios
Recorded At
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RAK Studios
Mixed At
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Air Studios
Mastered At
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Master Room
Produced For
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Ultra Delta Ltd.
Credits
Arranged By
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Simply Red
Bass
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Tony Bowers
Design [Sleeve Design]
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Peter Barrett
Drums, Percussion
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Chris Joyce
Engineer [Assistant]
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Chris Dickie
Engineer, Mixed By
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Femi J*
Guitar
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Sylvan*
Keyboards, Vocals
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Fritz McIntyre
Lyrics By, Music By
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Hucknall* (tracks: A1, B2, B4, B5)