Once in a Blue Moon is the debut solo album by Frankie Miller, using Brinsley Schwarz as his backing band, showcases Miller's skills as a singer and songwriter. The song "I Can’t Change It" was featured in episode 4 of the first series of the drama series Life on Mars . It was covered by Ray Charles on his album Brother Ray Is At It Again. "After All (I Live My Life)" had already been recorded by Kenny Rogers and The First Edition on their hit album Tell It All Brother in 1970. It later appeared as the closing song in the 2011 Johnny Depp film, The Rum Diary.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Frankie Miller; except where indicated
Side one
Title |
1. |
"You Dont Need to Laugh (To Be Happy)" |
3:32 |
2. |
"I Can't Change It" |
3:11 |
3. |
"Candlelight Sonata in F Major" |
2:35 |
4. |
"Ann Eliza Jane" |
3:05 |
5. |
"It's All Over" |
2:39 |
2003 CD bonus tracks
Title |
11. |
"I Can See the Train" (demo) |
2:25 |
12. |
"Blow My Whistle" (demo) |
2:28 |
13. |
"The Rules of the Game" (demo) |
2:05 |
14. |
"And It's Raining" |
3:04 |
Personnel
- Frankie Miller - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
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Bob Andrews - grand piano, junk piano, accordion, backing vocals
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Brinsley Schwarz - lead & acoustic guitars
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Ian Gomm - lead & acoustic guitars
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Nick Lowe - electric bass, double bass, backing vocals
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Billy Rankin - drums
- Bridgit, Joy and Janice - backing vocals
Production credits
- Recorded at Rockfield Studios
- Engineered by Kingsley Ward, Ralph Downs
- Produced by Dave Robinson