Mercury Poisoning
Studio 12" Single by Graham Parker
Released 1979
Recorded 1979
Genre Rock
Length 3:09
Label Arista
Producer Graham Parker
Mercury Poisoning is a 12-inch one-sided dark grey promo single containing Graham Parker and the Rumour's notorious explanation-in-song for the debacle of their career on Mercury Records. Complaining that he's "the best kept secret in the West," Parker condemns his former label in one of his catchiest songs ever.
Professional reviews:
allmusic 4.5/5 stars
LP track listing
Side One
1. "Mercury Poisoning" Ð 3:09
Personnel
* Graham Parker - guitar, vocals
* Brinsley Schwarz Ð guitar, backing vocals
* Martin Belmont Ð rhythm guitar, backing vocals
* Bob Andrews Ð keyboards, backing vocals
* Steve Goulding Ð drums, backing vocals
* Andrew Bodnar Ð bass