| J.P.Y. | ||||
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| Released | August 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1975−76 | |||
| Studio | Albert Studios | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | Albert Productions/ Ariola | |||
| Producer | Harry Vanda, George Young | |||
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| Singles from J.P.Y. | ||||
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J.P.Y. is the second studio album recorded by Australian pop singer John Paul Young, released in August 1976. [1] [2] The album was certified platinum in Australia. [3]
"I Hate the Music", released in March 1976, reached No. 3 in April and gained gold status. "Keep On Smilin'" was released in August 1976 and peaked at number 15. Standing in the Rain was released internationally in February 1977 and in Australia in December 1977.
All tracks written by Harry Vanda and George Young, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Keep On Smilin'" | 2:54 | |
| 2. | "Won't Let This Feeling Go By" | Al K. Hall, Garth Porter, John Paul Young, Warren Morgan | 3:09 |
| 3. | "The Painting" | George Young, Warren Morgan | 4:30 |
| 4. | "Take The Money" | 3:38 | |
| 5. | "Good, Good, Good" | 5:57 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Hate the Music" | 3:53 | |
| 2. | "Standing in the Rain" | 4:05 | |
| 3. | "If I Could Live My Life Again" | 3:26 | |
| 4. | "Give It Time" | George Young, Warren Morgan | 4:06 |
| 5. | "I Still Got You" | 4:23 |
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report [4] | 12 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [3] | Platinum | 50,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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