Hammer on a Drum explained
Hammer on a Drum is the third album by the Payolas, released in 1983.[2] The title comes from a line in the song "Where Is This Love." The album is only available on vinyl and cassette; it has not been released on CD. The album was #26 for 5 weeks in the Canadian charts.[3]
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Rock and Paul Hyde.
Side One
- "I'll Find Another (Who Can Do It Right)" – 3:37
- "Where Is This Love" – 5:54
- "Wild West" – 3:11
- "Perhaps Some Day" – 3:30
- "Never Said I Loved You" – 3:18 (with Carole Pope)-- (#8 Canada)[4]
Side Two
- "No Prisoners" – 5:16
- "Christmas Is Coming" – 3:40
- "I Am A City" – 5:09
- "Hungry" – 4:10
- "People Who Have Great Lives" – 2:26
Personnel
- Paul Hyde: lead vocals
- Christopher Livingston: keyboards
- Bob Rock: guitars
- Chris Taylor: drums
with:
- Barry Muir: bass guitar
- Carole Pope: vocals on "Never Said I Loved You"
Notes and References
- Book: Barclay, Michael. The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip. May 7, 2019. ECW Press. 9781773052069. Google Books.
- Book: Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995. Michael. Barclay. Ian A. D.. Jack. Jason. Schneider. December 29, 2011. ECW Press. 9781550229929. Google Books.
- Web site: RPM Top 100 Albums - October 22, 1983.
- Web site: RPM Top 50 Singles - October 1, 1983.
