Album: Flying Colours by Chris de Burgh (1988)
Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: Flying Colours is singer Chris de Burgh's 9th studio album, released by A&M Records in 1988.

It went straight to number one in the UK on 15 October 1988 and is the only de Burgh album to go to number one on the UK album chart.

The single "Missing You" taken from the album peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 in Ireland in Dec 1988.

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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Flying Colours is singer Chris de Burgh's 9th studio album, released by A&M Records in 1988.

It went straight to number one in the UK on 15 October 1988 and is the only de Burgh album to go to number one on the UK album chart.

The single "Missing You" taken from the album peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 in Ireland in Dec 1988.

Flying Colours

Chris de Burgh

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