Man on the Line
by Chris De Burgh
- Type: Album
- Released: 1984
- Label: A&M
- Country: Ireland
- Length: 41:07
- Community rating: 2.72/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Transitioning from his early art-folk origins, the Irish songwriter fully embraced the sleek, synthesized production values of 1980s pop rock[cite: 1]. 'Man on the Line' pairs his theatrical, narrative-driven lyricism with upbeat rhythms and accessible, radio-ready choruses. The album yielded the significant hit 'High on Emotion', propelling him toward major international commercial success.
Genres
Descriptors: rhythmic
Tracklist
- The Ecstasy Of Flight (I Love The Night) (4:01)
- Sight And Touch (3:14)
- Taking It To The Top (4:01)
- The Head And The Heart (3:59)
- The Sound Of A Gun (4:27)
- High On Emotion (4:25)
- Much More Than This (2:57)
- Man On The Line (4:24)
- Moonlight And Vodka (3:37)
- Transmission Ends (5:59)
Credits
- Chris De Burgh - primary artist, songwriter, vocals, guitar
- Al Marine - bass [concert band]
- Jeff Phillips - drums, percussion [concert band], drums [additional]
- Phil Palmer - electric guitar
- Danny McBride - electric guitar [concert band]
- Glenn Morrow - keyboards [concert band]
- Martin Richman - lighting [stage]
- Ian Kojima - saxophone, guitar, synth [concert band]