Graham Parker - 1983-09-15 - Poughkeepsie NY (FM)

Graham Parker

1983-09-16

The Chance

Poughkeepsie NY

FM Broadcast

192 kbps

Artwork Included

01. Just Like A Man

02. Thunder And Rain

03. Fool's Gold

04. Fear Not

05. Sounds Like Chains

06. Love Gets You Twisted

07. Passive Resistance

08. You Can't Take Love For Granted

09. Glass Jaw

10. Life Gets Better

11. You Can't Be Too Strong

12. Local Girls

13. Protection

14. Saturday Night Is Dead

15. Discovering Japan

Graham Parker - 1983-09-15 - Poughkeepsie NY (FM)

1980s - #4: In July 1983, Graham Parker released his 2nd solo album since departing from the Rumour, entitled The Real Macaw. The album went to #59 on the Billboard charts amd received decidely mixed reviews.  On the one hand, Rolling Stone gave the disc 4 stars and called it "a propulsive, brilliantly sung lp."  On the other hand, however, Trouser Press called the album "a disc that is watered down and should have been harder.":This FM broadcast captures Parket on tour in support The Real Macaw, on Septmber 15, 1983, 39 years ago today.