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How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell

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How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell
Studio album by
Released12 October 2010[1]
GenrePop, rock
Length43:45
LabelMercury
ProducerPete Briquette[2]
Bob Geldof chronology
Sex, Age & Death
(2001)
How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is the fifth solo studio album from Irish singer, Bob Geldof. It was released on 12 October 2010.[1] How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is Geldof's first album since 2001's Sex, Age & Death, and marks his return to the Mercury Records label. The album reached no. 89 on the UK Albums Chart in its week of entry on 13 February 2011.

Track listing

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All songs written by Bob Geldof, except as noted.

  1. "How I Roll" (Geldof, Pete Briquette, Eliza Gilkyson) – 3:03
  2. "Blowfish" (Geldof, Briquette) – 4:07
  3. "She's a Lover" – 4:30
  4. "To Live in Love" – 4:05
  5. "Silly Pretty Thing" – 4:02
  6. "Systematic 6-Pack" – 3:31
  7. "Dazzled by You" – 2:41
  8. "Mary Says" (Geldof, Briquette) – 4:52
  9. "Blow" – 4:55
  10. "Here's to You" – 7:59[1]

Singles

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  • "Silly Pretty Thing" (January 2011)
  • "Here's To You" (April 2011)

Personnel

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The Band:

  • Bob Geldof - lead vocals, backing vocals, electric & acoustic guitar, ukulele, harmonica, Jews harp
  • Pete Briquette - bass, keyboards, electric guitar, programming, percussion
  • Alan Dunn - piano, keyboards, accordion, backing vocals
  • John Turnbull - electric & acoustic guitar, ukulele, backing vocals
  • Vince Lovepump - violin, mandolin, Portuguese guitar, backing vocals
  • Jim Russell - drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Niall Power - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Guest Musicians:

  • Roger Taylor - backing vocals, percussion (on "Here's To You")
  • Henry Dagg - musical saw
  • Gary Roberts - electric guitar
  • Tash Roper - clarinet, backing vocals
  • Joshua J. Macrae - percussion
  • Darrell Willis - hand claps, verbals

Production Credits:

Recorded at The Priory Studios, Surrey; Briquette Studios, Acton, and Bob's house.

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Stephen Thomas Erlewine (12 October 2010). "How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell - Bob Geldof | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  2. ^ "How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell - Bob Geldof | Credits". AllMusic. 12 October 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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