Album: Man on the Line by Chris de Burgh (1984)
Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Man on the Line is an album by Chris de Burgh, released in 1984.

It produced de Burgh's second UK hit single, "High on Emotion", which entered the chart on 12 May 1984 and peaked at number 44. The album itself reached 11 on the UK album chart and remained on the chart for 24 weeks.

Artist Background: Chris de Burgh (born Christopher John Davison, 15 October 1948) is an Argentinian born British-Irish singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1986 love song "The Lady in Red", which reached number-one in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Chris de Burgh signed his first contract with A&M Records in 1974, and supported Supertramp on their Crime of the Century tour, building himself a small fan base. His début album, Far Beyond These Castle Walls, was a folk-tinged s... Part of the Argentinian music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Argentinian music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Happy, 1980s, Album

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Man on the Line is an album by Chris de Burgh, released in 1984.

It produced de Burgh's second UK hit single, "High on Emotion", which entered the chart on 12 May 1984 and peaked at number 44. The album itself reached 11 on the UK album chart and remained on the chart for 24 weeks.

Man on the Line

Chris de Burgh

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