At the End of a Perfect Day

Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English At the End of a Perfect Day is singer Chris de Burgh's third album, released in 1977.

Critical reception

Template:Album ratings The Irish Times called the album one of de Burgh's "darkest, most bittersweet releases."

Track listing

All compositions by Chris de Burgh

1. "Broken Wings" – 3:06
2. "Round and Around" – 3:06
3. "I Will" – 3:30
4. "Summer Rain" – 4:00
5. "Discovery" – 3:21
6. "Brazil" – 3:13
7. "In a Country Churchyard (Let Your Love Shine On)" – 3:56
8. "A Rainy Night in Paris" – 3:21
9. "If You Really Love Her, Let Her Go" – 4:01
10. "Perfect Day" – 4:01

Personnel

• Chris de Burgh – lead vocals, backing vocals (1–7, 9, 10), Spanish guitar solo (1), guitars (2–5, 7, 9, 10), foot tap (2), harpsichord (5), acoustic piano (8)
• Paul Hart – acoustic piano (4, 5, 7, 10)
• Alun Davies – acoustic guitar (1), guitars (3, 4)
• Bryn Haworth – electric guitar (10), slide guitar (10)
• Dave Markee – bass (1, 3–5, 7, 10), backing vocals (10)
• Gerry Conway – drums (1, 3, 4)
• Dave Mattacks – drums (5, 7, 10), percussion (5)
• Barry Morgan – drums (5), percussion (5)
• Morris Pert (as "Maurice Pert") – percussion (2)
• Jimmy Jewell – saxophone (2, 8), brass (4)
• John Mumford – brass (4)
• Brian Rogers – string arrangements (3, 5), horn arrangements (5)
• Del Newman – string arrangements (7, 9)
• Paul Samwell-Smith – backing vocals (1–3, 9, 10)
• Sue Lynch – backing vocals (7)

The Spiteri Band on "Brazil"

• Jorge Spiteri – acoustic piano, guitars, backing vocals
• Joseito Romero – guitars, flute, backing vocals
• José Manuel Arria – bass guitar
• Bernardo Ball – drums, percussion

Production

• Paul Samwell-Smith – producer
• Mike Bobak – engineer
• Nick Cook – assistant engineer
• Fabio Nicoli – art direction
• Nick Marshall – cover design
• Roger Stowell – photography
• Bob Garcia – liner notes