Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Twelve – The Band's Eleventh Album)

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==Early May 1981==
The band's tenth album Blast Off! had entered the charts in November 1980, where it peaked at ♯2 in . While the recording sessions for the band's next album were undoubtedly smooth, tensions between the band members were at their highest point ever.
Due to the constant disagreements between band members as to who should produce their work, Chudley Maron stepped down from his position as the band's in 1980, leaving Riley Ganz to coproduce the band's eleventh album, along with the band members.
In the middle of the sessions for the band's eleventh album, Devon O'Connell left the band after a severe argument between the band members. , Percy Duncan would stand in for Devon on drums for several subsequent tracks.
As if matters hadn't been bad enough, Sam Whitby walked into the studio one day to find Peter McDonald lecturing Riley Ganz. Apparently Peter who had always been dissatisfied with Riley's production work was now insisting on telling him just how to produce, how not to produce etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. Sam privately thought to himself 'That's going a bit far'.
When the sessions for the band's eleventh album were almost finished, Sam Whitby tried to persuade Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn to be more patient with Riley Ganz, saying that Riley was doing the band a favour by lending his production experience to the band's music, and that Peter had been prejudiced by Riley's work ever since he had overproduced much of the band's seventh album by adding excessive percussion decorations.
Peter finally lost his temper. It was now very clear that he had no intention in recording another album with Riley Ganz. Much to the surprise and shock of Sam, Peter furiously told Riley to get out, that he was fired and his work with the band was done. Riley left, but not before he declared that if Peter wasn't happy with his work as a producer, he should find someone else to produce the band's music exactly how Peter wanted it, even if their next album was a disaster.
Chudley Maron neither had the interest nor patience to resume his role as the band's producer, so at Peter's request, Chudley searched for a producer whose production efforts would be on par with Chudley's own. He soon found Gregory Dogan, a young producer in his early twenties. The band interpreted him as a younger version of Chudley himself.
Peter and Torquil were happy, but Sam was still irritated at Peter's firing Riley without giving his work another chance.
==2nd May 1981==
This was the first official recording session for the band's eleventh album. The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Sweet Devils' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
==='Sweet Devils'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	2nd May 1981, 11:27 AM, Oxford Studios, , , 
30th August 1981, 6:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the , , , and recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:49
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — , ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Peter McDonald — , ( ), Cello The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — , ()Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, ( )Tracey Lessman — The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the violin.Marcellus Folger — Violin Neal Nobriga — The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the viola.
==18th May 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Egg Rolls' which was a Sam Whitby composition.
==='Egg Rolls'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	18th May 1981, 6:39 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
25th August 1981, 7:11 PM, 8:24 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, , Moog synthesiser, , and overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:31
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, ( ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello () The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the of the ., ( ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the clavinet.Riley Ganz — , The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the hand-cranked eggbeater s.Leandro Groff — ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.
==23rd May 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Golf Caddy' which was a Sam Whitby composition.
==='Golf Caddy'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	23rd May 1981, 4:41 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
31st August 1981, 3:29 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, clavinet, and overdubs recorded on this day.
1st September 1981, 2:22 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:28
Genre: 	Power Pop, Psychedelic Pop,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the golf club.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Clavinet (1970 Hohner) , Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the Moog synthesiser.
==1st June 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Superhero' which was a Sam Whitby composition.
==='Superhero'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	1st June 1981, 2:39 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
2nd September 1981, 3:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, Moog synthesiser, and clavinet overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:59
Genre: 	, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Clavinet (1970 Hohner) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the clavinet.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp)
==12th June 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Dirty Numbers' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
==='Dirty Numbers'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	12th June 1981, 3:19 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
7th September 1981, 10:11 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:49
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom ), Percussion The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the percussion.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the electric piano.
==20th June 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Patrol Officer' which was a Sam Whitby composition.
==='Patrol Officer'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	20th June 1981, 11:42 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
5th September 1981, 12:31 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, , clavinet, and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:29
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Clavinet (1970 Hohner) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the police whistle.Obdulia Dery — () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the snare drums.
==25th June 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Break Down' which was a Devon O'Connell composition.
==='Break Down'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	25th June 1981, 9:19 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
9th August 1981, 10:37 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, , , , percussion, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:39
Genre: 	Australian Pub Rock, British Pub Rock, Progressive Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Devon O'Connell
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the upright piano.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Double-tracked lead vocal The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the double-tracking of the vocal., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the handclaps.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), ( ) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the acoustic guitar percussion.Riley Ganz — Percussion
==2nd July 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Cherry Blues' which was a Peter McDonald composition.
==='Cherry Blues'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	2nd July 1981, 4:49 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
11th September 1981, 5:03 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, electric piano, , , , , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:59
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the tenor saxophone.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Electric Piano () Darin Askins — (high register) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the B♭ trumpet.Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Horace Voris — (low register) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the oboe.Tomas Newkirk — Oboe (low register) Dominick Stowell — Oboe (low register) Cortez McNab — ( ) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the lap steel guitar.Rafael Branum — Alto Saxophone (middle register) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the alto saxophone.Raphael Carnegie — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Gaylord Whelpley — B♭ Trumpet (high register)
==13th July 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Party DJ' which was a Sam Whitby composition.
==='Party DJ'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	13th July 1981, 3:11 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
28th August 1981, 4:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the , clavinet, Moog synthesiser, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:21
Genre: 	, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the turntable.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ), Clavinet (1970 Hohner)
==24th July 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'I Don't Want to Be a Womaniser' which was a Peter McDonald composition. The title was inspired by the song ''.
==='I Don't Want to Be a Womaniser'===
B-Side: 	'Rights from Wrongs'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯35 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	29th October 1981 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	24th July 1981, 3:17 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
9th September 1981, 3:41 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the , s, , , and alto saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:06:01
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), (1978 Fender Stratocaster ) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the slide guitar.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), (1974 Gibson J-200 ) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), s The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the maracas.Riley Ganz — Percussion, The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the tambourine.Ernesto Selby — Alto Saxophone
==4th August 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Don Juan' which was a Devon O'Connell composition. This would be one of the last sessions until the band's reunion in 1998 to feature the participation of Devon O'Connell who left the band shortly after the recording of this song began.
==='Don Juan'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	4th August 1981, 10:11 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10th August 1981, 11:37 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, Moog synthesiser, clavinet, tambourine, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:07
Genre: 	, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell
Producer: 	Devon O'Connell
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Clavinet (1970 Hohner) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Double-tracked lead vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp)
==9th August 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, Devon O'Connell, and Riley Ganz respectively record , , , , and overdubs to 'Break Down' on this day. Devon O'Connell's is also . Following Devon O'Connell's decision to quit the band, he and the other band members would complete the recordings of his songs, to get them out of the way, so Devon could leave the other three to finish the other songs for their eleventh album.
==10th August 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record cello, , , and to 'Don Juan' on this day. Devon O'Connell's lead vocal is also double-tracked. Following Devon O'Connell's decision to quit the band, he and the other band members would complete the recordings of his songs, to get them out of the way, so Devon could leave the other three to finish the other songs for their eleventh album.
==11th August 1981==
Devon O'Connell is now officially, no longer a member of . His last work with the band during their original incarnation was completing his songs for the band's eleventh album, on the 9th and 10th August 1981.
==25th August 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, Riley Ganz, and session musician Leandro Groff respectively record cello, clavinet, Moog synthesiser, , and overdubs for 'Egg Rolls' on this day. Sam Whitby's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==28th August 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record , clavinet, and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Party DJ' on this day. Sam Whitby's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==30th August 1981==
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Sweet Devils' on this day. Session musicians Tracey Lessman and Marcellus Folger record overdubs, while Neal Nobriga records overdubs for the track.
==31st August 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, clavinet, and overdubs for 'Golf Caddy' on this day.
==1st September 1981==
Sam Whitby records a Moog synthesiser overdub for 'Golf Caddy' on this day. The song was now completed.
==2nd September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, Moog synthesiser, and clavinet overdubs for 'Superhero' on this day.
==5th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and session musician Obdulia Dery respectively record cello, , clavinet, and overdubs for 'Patrol Officer' on this day.
==7th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, , and percussion overdubs for 'Dirty Numbers' on this day.
==9th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and session musician Ernesto Selby respectively record , s, , tambourine, and overdubs for 'I Don't Want to Be a Womaniser' on this day.
==11th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, electric piano, and overdubs to 'Cherry Blues' on this day. Session musicians Darin Askins, Erich Phong, and Gaylord Whelpley record overdubs. Horace Voris, Tomas Newkirk, and Dominick Stowell record overdubs, Rafael Branum, and Raphael Carnegie record alto saxophone overdubs, and Cortez McNab records overdubs.
==13th September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Beach Ball' which was a Peter McDonald composition.
==='Beach Ball'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	13th September 1981, 1:16 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th September 1981, 5:56 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the , , and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
15th September 1981, 6:22 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the s and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:37
Genre: 	, Psychedelic Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Percussion The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the percussion.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the drum kit., Tape Loops The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the tape loops.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, (1974 Gibson J-200 ), () The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the Lowrey organ., The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the foot tapping.
==14th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record , , and percussion overdubs for 'Beach Ball' on this day.
==15th September 1981==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record s and overdubs for 'Beach Ball' on this day.
==16th September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'I'm Nothing Without You Girl' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
==='I'm Nothing Without You Girl'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	16th September 1981, 3:31 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
17th September 1981, 2:57 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the tape loops, drum kit, foot tapping, tambourine, and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:04
Genre: 	, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Riley Ganz
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom ), Tape Loops The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the tape loops.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the drum kit.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Foot Tapping The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the foot tapping.Riley Ganz — Percussion, Tambourine Coleman Lovell — , The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the cowbell.
==18th September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Dream of Love' which was a Peter McDonald composition.
==='Dream of Love'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	18th September 1981, 2:35 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
19th September 1981, 10:04 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum kit, Lowrey organ, and tambourine overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:35
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1976 Fender Telecaster ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the Lowrey organ.Riley Ganz — Percussion, Tambourine Leandro Groff — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )Luther Canup — Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom )
==19th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Riley Ganz respectively record drums, Lowrey organ, and tambourine overdubs for 'Dream of Love' on this day.
==20th September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Fiery Fossil' which was a Sam Whitby composition. The song shows Sam for the first time coming under the influence of of .
==='Fiery Fossil'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	20th September 1981, 11:31 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
21st September 1981, 10:37 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum kit, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
22nd September 1981, 11:41 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:45
Genre: 	, Psychedelic Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the B♭ soprano clarinet.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the drum kit.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, (), () The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the electric spinet harpsichord., () The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the harmonium.Johnathan Martz — Ivory Scanlon —
==21st September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drums, , and overdubs for 'Fiery Fossil' on this day.
==22nd September 1981==
Sam Whitby records a overdub for 'Fiery Fossil' on this day.
==23rd September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Cold Fish' which was a Peter McDonald composition.
==='Cold Fish'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	23rd September 1981, 2:41 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
24th September 1981, 11:38 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum kit, , and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
25th September 1981, 6:12 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the tape loops and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:39
Genre: 	Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Percussion Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) , Tape Loops Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274), Clavinet (1970 Hohner) , Percussion The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the percussion.
==24th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drums, , and percussion overdubs for 'Cold Fish' on this day.
==25th September 1981==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record tape loops and percussion overdubs for 'Cold Fish' on this day.
==26th September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Sick and Tired of Travelling' which was a Peter McDonald composition. The song's style was loosely inspired by the John Lennon song ''.
==='Sick and Tired of Travelling'===
A-Side: 	'A World without Romance' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯24 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	15th October 1981 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	26th September 1981, 10:05 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
27th September 1981, 4:59 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the grand piano, slide guitar, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:28
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Electric Lead Guitar / Electric Slide Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ) Peter McDonald — , Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision )Sam Whitby — Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the grand piano.Riley Ganz — PercussionToby Stidham — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino )Luther Canup — Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)
==27th September 1981==
Sam Whitby and Torquil Dohrn respectively record grand piano and electric slide guitar overdubs for 'Sick and Tired of Travelling' on this day. Peter McDonald's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==28th September 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'A World without Romance' which was a Peter McDonald composition. The song's style was loosely inspired by ' song '', except it is somewhat heavier and rockier than The Monkees' song.
==='A World without Romance'===
A-Side: 	'Sick and Tired of Travelling' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯26 (US Single)
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	15th October 1981 (Single Release)
25th November 1981 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	28th September 1981, 5:54 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
29th September 1981, 11:31 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the grand piano and overdubs recorded on this day.
30th September 1981, 3:38 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the B♭ trumpet overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:02
Genre: 	, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the French horn.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz ), Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274) The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the grand piano., B♭ Trumpet The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the B♭ trumpet.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Grand Piano Luciano Ransome — French HornLuther Canup — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 )Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Teodoro Orterga — B♭ Tenor TromboneWilburn Charboneau — B♭ Tenor TromboneColeman Lovell — TambourineCorliss Sancho — French HornKayla Haycock — French HornGaylord Whelpley — B♭ Trumpet
==29th September 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record grand piano, grand piano, and overdubs for 'A World without Romance' on this day.
==30th September 1981==
Peter McDonald records a B♭ trumpet overdub for 'A World without Romance' on this day.
==1st October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'House Wave' which was a Sam Whitby composition. The song is arguably the band's first attempt at recording a song inside what would become known as the genre.
==='House Wave'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	1st October 1981, 4:58 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
2nd October 1981, 6:59 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the , , and Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:25
Genre: 	, Synthpop,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the drum programming.Sam Whitby — , Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the music sequencer.Riley Ganz — Percussion
==2nd October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record , , and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'House Wave' on this day.
==3rd October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Savant Supreme' which was a Sam Whitby composition. The song was written in the style of Supertramp, and the vocal was undoubtedly inspired by that of Roger Hodgson.
==='Savant Supreme'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	3rd October 1981, 10:45 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
4th October 1981, 6:32 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the electric piano, , Moog synthesiser, and alto saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.
5th October 1981, 7:31 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the Lowrey organ overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:55
Genre: 	Pop Rock, Progressive Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom ), Alto Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the alto saxophone., Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1980 Music Man StingRay ), Electric Piano () The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the electric piano.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the backing vocal., Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Coleman Lovell — CastanetsPhilip Murdoch — CowbellEllyn Compton — Diego Ellefson — Clavinet (1970 Hohner)Aron Hayburn — ()
==4th October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record electric piano, and Moog synthesiser, and alto saxophone overdubs for 'Savant Supreme' on this day.
==5th October 1981==
Torquil Dohrn records a Lowrey organ overdub for 'Savant Supreme' on this day.
==6th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Marriage Nightmare' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
==='Marriage Nightmare'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	6th October 1981, 9:15 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
7th October 1981, 2:44 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:29
Genre: 	Progressive Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Riley Ganz
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), (Pizzicato) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the electric cello.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) Riley Ganz — PercussionPercy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)
==7th October 1981==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record and electric piano overdubs for 'Marriage Nightmare' on this day.
==8th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Dusk Dawn' which was a Sam Whitby composition.
==='Dusk Dawn'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	8th October 1981, 8:01 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
9th October 1981, 11:42 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum machine, music sequencer, and Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:49
Genre: 	Proto-House, Synthpop, Synthrock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Drum Programming (1980 Roland TR-808) Sam Whitby — Vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Music Sequencer (1977 Yamaha CS-30) Riley Ganz — Percussion
==9th October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drum machine, music sequencer, and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Dusk Dawn' on this day.
==10th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Drill Instructor' which was a Sam Whitby composition. Even though certain parts of the song featured the sound effects of a in the background, the actual song was not about being instructed how to drill holes with a drilling machine, but about a in the .
Sam explained years later that the song featured the sound effects of a drilling machine because it was a nod towards the fact that he initially thought that the term '' referred to someone that instructed people how to drill holes with a drilling machine. He said that he had always known the term to be associated with the , however.
==='Drill Instructor'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	10th October 1981, 4:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
11th October 1981, 5:42 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omit the drum kit, backing vocal, grand piano, and B♭ tenor trombone overdubs recorded on this day.
12th October 1981, 4:19 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:36
Genre: 	Experimental Rock, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), B♭ Tenor Trombone The first mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the B♭ tenor trombone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Backing vocal , Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274) , The mixes released on the Anthology 5 album omit the pistol-grip corded drilling machine sound effects.Riley Ganz — PercussionCortez McNab — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino )
==11th October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drums, backing vocal and grand piano, and B♭ tenor trombone overdubs for 'Drill Instructor' on this day.
==12th October 1981==
Sam Whitby records overdubs for 'Drill Instructor' on this day. The drilling machine overdubs were mixed very low, because of how irritating they otherwise would have been to listen to.
==13th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Roommate or Friend?' which was a Sam Whitby composition. The song was about a teenager that had moved in with a married couple just as a roommate only she later became more than just a roommate, in other words she became their friend.
==='Roommate or Friend?'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	13th October 1981, 12:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th October 1981, 10:42 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum kit, electric piano, metal fire door, and maraca overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:59
Genre: 	Power Pop, Psychedelic Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6076 'Gretsch 12-String' ), Metal Fire Door The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the metal fire door sound effects.Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) Riley Ganz — Percussion, Maracas
==14th October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Riley Ganz respectively record drums, electric piano, metal fire door, and maracas overdubs for 'Roommate or Friend?' on this day.
==15th October 1981==
Single Release — 'Sick and Tired of Travelling' / 'A World without Romance'
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Rights from Wrongs' which was a Sam Whitby composition. The song's title and style was loosely inspired by the Monkees' song '' which was written by .
This became the last composition to feature the participation of longstanding Riley Ganz who coproduced the track.
==='Rights from Wrongs'===
A-Side: 	'I Don't Want to Be a Womaniser'
Chart Position:	♯37 (UK Single)♯57 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	29th October 1981 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	15th October 1981, 5:22 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
16th October 1981, 8:12 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the Lowrey organ overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:08
Genre: 	Experimental Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6076 'Gretsch 12-String' )Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Sam Whitby — Vocal, Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Riley Ganz — PercussionPercy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)
==16th October 1981==
Sam Whitby records a Lowrey organ overdub for 'Rights from Wrongs' on this day.
==17th October 1981==
Even though there were still five tracks left to record for the band's eleventh studio album, Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn discussed the possibilities of recording a twelfth , and how they were going to do it.
Sam Whitby suggested that Riley Ganz should serve as the sole-producer for the band's twelfth studio album, should they choose to record a twelfth album. Peter McDonald flatly denies that Riley should produce an entire album on his own, declaring that it was bad enough letting him produce any musical output issued under the band's name.
==18th October 1981==
Peter McDonald aggressively tells Riley Ganz that he has been fired by the band. Sam Whitby is unaware of this.
==19th October 1981==
Sam Whitby learns to his horror that Riley Ganz has been fired by Peter McDonald on the group's behalf.
Peter McDonald asks their Chudley Maron to search for a new producer for the band's twelfth album.
==20th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Chaos and Corruption' which was a Peter McDonald composition.
==='Chaos and Corruption'===
A-Side: 	'Moolah Mogul'
Chart Position:	♯40 (UK Single)♯63 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	15th November 1981 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	20th October 1981, 11:55 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
21st October 1981, 12:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, grand piano, electric spinet harpsichord, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:15
Genre: 	Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Electric Spinet Harpsichord (1969 Baldwin) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the electric spinet harpsichord.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello Sam Whitby — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ), Grand Piano () The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the grand piano.Tracey Lessman — ViolinMarcellus Folger — ViolinNeal Nobriga — ViolaOrochi Matsumoto — TambourinePercy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Coleman Lovell — Morris Savala — Cello
==21st October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, grand piano, and electric spinet harpsichord overdubs for 'Chaos and Corruption' on this day. Peter McDonald also records an additional lead vocal.
==22nd October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'This is Romance' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
==='This is Romance'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	22nd October 1981, 11:37 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
23rd October 1981, 4:43 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the cello, electric piano, and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:59
Genre: 	Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the sitar.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), Cello Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Coleman Lovell — Percussion
==23rd October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, electric piano, and overdubs for 'This is Romance' on this day.
==24th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Romantic Tendencies' which was a Peter McDonald composition.
This would be the first song to feature the participation of Gregory Dogan, who would soon serve as the band's new producer.
==='Romantic Tendencies'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	24th October 1981, 10:45 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
25th October 1981, 9:22 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the electric cello, Moog synthesiser, and B♭ soprano clarinet overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:18
Genre: 	Power Pop, Progressive Pop,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), B♭ Soprano Clarinet (Boehm System) The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omits the B♭ soprano clarinet.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Electric Cello (Pizzicato) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Arnold Coloma — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Perry McMillan — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Gregory Dogan — Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)
==25th October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record electric cello, Moog synthesiser, and B♭ soprano clarinet overdubs for 'Romantic Tendencies' on this day.
==26th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Love Me Girl' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
==='Love Me Girl'===
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	26th October 1981, 9:31 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
27th October 1981, 6:47 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum kit, foot tapping, and tape loops recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:20
Genre: 	Experimental Rock, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), Tape Loops Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Gibson J-160E ), Foot Tapping
==27th October 1981==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drums, foot tapping, and tape loops to 'Love Me Girl' on this day.
==28th October 1981==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Moolah Mogul' which was a Peter McDonald composition. This was the first composition to feature Gregory Dogan as the band's producer.
All the windows and doors were open during the recording of the song, to help try and give it a more open and live edge to the sound.
==='Moolah Mogul'===
B-Side: 	'Chaos and Corruption'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯43 (US Single)
Album: 	X-Rayed
Released: 	15th November 1981 (Single Release)
25th November 1981 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	28th October 1981, 9:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
29th October 1981, 10:41 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the drum machine, Moog synthesiser, music sequencer, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
30th October 1981, 8:45 PM, 9:17 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The single mix and the mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The single mix and the mix released on the Anthology 5 album omitted the backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:22
Genre: 	Experimental Rock, Power Pop, Psychedelic Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Music Sequencer (1977 Yamaha CS-30) Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Harmony vocal The single mix and the mix released on the Anthology 5 album omit the harmony vocal., Backing vocal The single mix and the mix released on the Anthology 5 album omit the backing vocal., Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz ), Drum Programming (1980 Roland TR-808) Sam Whitby — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Tracey Lessman — ViolinMarcellus Folger — ViolinNeal Nobriga — ViolaMorris Savala — CelloGregory Dogan — Percussion
==29th October 1981==
Single Release — 'I Don't Want to Be a Womaniser' / 'Rights from Wrongs'
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drum machine, Moog synthesiser, and music sequencer overdubs for 'Moolah Mogul' on this day. Peter McDonald's vocal is also double-tracked.
==30th October 1981==
Peter McDonald records a harmony vocal, and backing vocal overdubs for 'Moolah Mogul' on this day. The overdubs recorded on this day were omitted from the single mix of the song, because they were not finished in time for the single release.
==15th November 1981==
Single Release — 'Moolah Mogul' / 'Chaos and Corruption'
==25th November 1981==
Album Release — X-Rayed
===X-Rayed — Album===
Chart Position: 	♯5 (UK Album)♯29 (US Album)
Released: 	25th November 1981
Recorded: 	2nd May – 10th August 1981, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England25th August – 30th October 1981, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:48:19 [Disc 1]0:47:46 [Disc 2]
Genre: 	, , , , , ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan (Disc 1: tracks 3)Torquil Dohrn (Disc 1: tracks 5, 9, Disc 2: tracks 3, 6, 10, 11)Riley Ganz (Disc 1: tracks 1, 7, 10, Disc 2: tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12)Peter McDonald (Disc 1: tracks 1, 6, 8, 11, Disc 2: tracks 8, 13)Devon O'Connell (Disc 1: tracks 13, Disc 2: tracks 12)Sam Whitby (Disc 1: tracks 2, 4, 7, 10, 12, Disc 2: tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9)
Track Listing — Disc One:	Side One:'Dream of Love' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Party DJ' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Moolah Mogul' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Savant Supreme' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Sweet Devils' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Cold Fish' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Egg Rolls' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]Side Two:'A World without Romance' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP/45 Mix]'Dirty Numbers' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'House Wave' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Cherry Blues' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Fiery Fossil' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Don Juan' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]
Track Listing — Disc Two:	Side Three:'Drill Instructor' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Patrol Officer' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'I'm Nothing without You Girl' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Golf Caddy' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Dusk Dawn' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'This is Romance' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]Side Four:'Roommate or Friend?' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Beach Ball' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Superhero' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Marriage Nightmare' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Love Me Girl' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Break Down' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]'Romantic Tendencies' [LP Version / 1981 Stereo LP Mix]
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