1977 studio album by Wishbone Ash
Front Page News is the eighth album by rock band Wishbone Ash. It peaked at No. 31 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Critical reception
The Leader-Post deemed the album "stylish and polished" and "gentle, light rock."[3]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Martin Turner, Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield and Steve Upton; except where noted.
Side one
- "Front Page News" – 5:08
- "Midnight Dancer" – 4:24
- "Goodbye Baby Hello Friend" (Wisefield) – 3:51
- "Surface to Air" (Turner) – 4:49
- "714" (Wisefield) – 3:19
Side two
- "Come in from the Rain" (Turner) – 4:38
- "Right or Wrong" (Turner) – 2:50
- "Heart-Beat" (Turner) – 4:21
- "The Day I Found Your Love" – 4:27
- "Diamond Jack" – 4:17[2]
Personnel
- Wishbone Ash
- Martin Turner – bass guitar, lead vocals except "Goodbye Baby Hello Friend"
- Andy Powell – lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars, mandolin, vocals
- Laurie Wisefield – lead, 12 string and rhythm guitars, lead vocal on "Goodbye Baby Hello Friend"
- Steve Upton – drums
Charts
References
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 607. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ a b Eder, Bruce. Front Page News at AllMusic
- ^ Whelan, Tim (24 February 1978). "Front Page News Wishbone Ash". Postscript. The Leader-Post. p. 7.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Wishbone Ash Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
