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She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter

She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter is the third album by British pop band the Blow Monkeys, originally released in 1987.

History
The band's record label RCA invested heavily in the promotion of ''She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter'' by issuing it in several different editions (e.g. the vinyl LP included 10 songs and a thick photo book, while the CD was released in two versions, with bonus tracks and alternative track listings, as well as slightly modified song titles). ''She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter peaked at No. 20 in the UK Albums Chart in April 1987 (only their 1989 greatest hits compilation, Choices – The Singles Collection'', fared better, reaching No. 5). It was the band's only album to spawn four UK top 75 singles. The opening track, "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way", proved to be their most successful single, reaching No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart. The album's three other singles were: the suggestive ballad "Out with Her" (No. 30); "(Celebrate) The Day After You" (No. 52); "Some Kind of Wonderful" (No. 67). "(Celebrate) The Day After You" is a duet with Curtis Mayfield, which was remixed for the single version. The song was banned by the BBC as it was released during a general election and, as such, was deemed to be too political. ==Track listing==
Track listing
Words and music by Dr. Robert. • "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" – 4:00 • "Some Kind of Wonderful" – 3:33 • "Out with Her" – 4:40 • "How Long Can a Bad Thing Last?" – 4:07 • "Man at the End of His Tether" – 4:00 • "Rise Above" – 4:53 • "The Day After You (Celebrate)" – 5:00 • "Checking Out" – 4:58 • "Don't Give It Up" – 5:46 • "Cash" – 6:01 • "Beautiful Child" – 3:50 • "This Is the Way It Has to Be" (CD only) – 6:05 • "The Grantham Grizzler" (CD only) – 7:20 ===BMG / Camden 2002 re-release=== • "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" • "Some Kind of Wonderful" • "Out with Her" • "How Long Can a Bad Thing Last?" • "Man at the End of His Tether" • "Rise Above" • "(Celebrate) The Day After You" • "Checking Out" • "Don't Give It Up" • "Cash" • "Beautiful Child" • "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" [Long] • "(Celebrate) The Day After You" [Unity Mix] • "Smile on Her Face" (Sweet Murder) • "Grantham Grizzler" ==Personnel==
Personnel
Adapted from the album's liner notes. Musicians The Blow Monkeys • Dr. Robert – vocals, guitar, string arrangements • Neville Henry – saxophone • Tony Kiley – Drums • Mick Anker – bass guitar Other musicians • Michael Baker – keyboards, string arrangements • The Borneo Horn Section – horns • Tim Bryant – backing vocals • Craig Derry – backing vocals • Will Downing – backing vocals • Grayson Hughes – backing vocals • Jimmy Jackson – backing vocals • Axel Kroel – keyboards, string arrangements • Sylvia Mason-James – backing vocals • John Mealing – string arrangements • Cindy Mizelle – backing vocals • Gary Rottger – keyboards • Phil Roy – backing vocals • Ira Siegel – guitar • Roger Stuart – backing vocals • Steve Sydelnick – additional percussion • Benita Turner – backing vocals • Marius de Vries – keyboards • Audrey Wheeler – backing vocals • Peter Wilson – string arrangements • Gavyn Wright – strings • Helen Wright – strings • Paula Yates – backing vocals Technical • Produced by Michael Baker, with help from the Axeman • Recording engineer: Douglas Gramma • Mixed by Brian "Chuck" New, Bob Kraushaar, Douglas Gramma, Rafe McKenna • Recorded at D&D Studios (New York), The Point Studios, Trident Studios, Swanyard Studios, Westside Studios (London) • Programmed at Synthnett Studios (New York), The Point Studios (London) • Mixed at Battery Studios, Sarm West, Red Bus Studios • Nick Knight: photography • Sleeve design: Mainartery, London ==Singles from the album==
Singles from the album
• "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" (1987) (UK Singles Chart: Number 5) • "Out with Her" (1987) (UK Singles Chart: Number 30) • "(Celebrate) The Day After You" (1987) (UK Singles Chart: Number 52) • "Some Kind of Wonderful" (1987) (UK Singles Chart: Number 67) ==Charts==
Release details
RCA /Ariola Cassette 1987 ==References==
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