Deltics (album)
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ReleasedApril 1979
RecordedJuly – December 1978
Studio
- Moonlight Studios (London, UK)
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| Released | April 1979 | |||
| Recorded | July – December 1978 | |||
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| Genre | Album-oriented rock | |||
| Length | 45:55 | |||
| Label | United Artists, Magnet | |||
| Producer | Gus Dudgeon | |||
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Deltics is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. It was released in 1979 on Magnet Records. The album is named after the East Coast rail network's Deltic-class locomotives that were used in the 1960s and 1970s. The album is Rea's first album to chart on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number fifty-four.[2] The single "Diamonds" peaked at number 44 on both the UK Singles Chart,[2] and Billboard Hot 100, where it charted for eight weeks. The B-side of this single, "Cleveland Calling", was not included on the CD reissue of the album. The album producer Gus Dudgeon had made several early albums with Elton John.[3]
All songs by Chris Rea.
- "Twisted Wheel" – 5:15
- "The Things Lovers Should Do" – 3:35
- "Dance! (Don't Think)" – 3:52
- "Raincoat and a Rose" – 4:09
- "Cenotaph/Letter from Amsterdam" – 5:49
- "Deltics" – 5:28
- "Diamonds" – 4:51
- "She Gave It Away" – 4:00
- "Don't Want Your Best Friend" – 3:44
- "No Qualifications" – 2:20
- "Seabird" – 2:52
Singles
- "Diamonds" b/w "Cleveland Calling"
- "Raincoat and a Rose" b/w "No Qualifications"
