Backing Vocals – Paul WebbDrums – Lee HarrisGuitar – David RhodesOrgan, Mellotron – Tim Friese-GreeneVocals, Piano – Mark Hollis
2
Happiness Is Easy
Acoustic Bass – Danny ThompsonChoir – Children From The School Of Miss SpeakeDrums – Lee HarrisElectric Bass – Alan GorrieGuitar – Robbie McIntoshOrgan – Steve WinwoodPercussion – Martin Ditcham, Morris Pert, Phil ReisPiano, Electric Piano [Kurzweil] – Tim Friese-GreeneVocals, Performer [Instrumental] – Mark Hollis
3
Give It Up
Bass – Paul WebbDobro – Robbie McIntoshDrums – Lee HarrisGuitar – David RhodesOrgan – Tim Friese-GreenePercussion – Martin DitchamPerformer [Instrumental] – Ian CurnowVocals, Piano, Mellotron – Mark Hollis
4
I Don't Believe In You
Bass – Paul WebbDrums – Lee HarrisGuitar – Robbie McIntoshHarp – Gaynor SadlerOrgan – Steve WinwoodPercussion – Morris PertPerformer [Instrumental] – Ian CurnowPiano – Tim Friese-GreeneSoprano Saxophone – David RoachVocals – Mark Hollis
5
Living In Another World
Bass, Backing Vocals – Paul WebbDrums – Lee HarrisGuitar – David Rhodes, Robbie McIntoshHarmonica – Mark FelthamOrgan – Steve WinwoodPercussion – Martin Ditcham, Morris PertSoprano Saxophone – David RoachVocals, Piano – Mark Hollis
6
April 5th
Dobro – Robbie McIntoshPiano, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon] – Tim Friese-GreeneSoprano Saxophone – David RoachVocals, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon], Piano, Organ – Mark Hollis
7
Chameleon Day
Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon] – Tim Friese-GreeneVocals, Piano, Electronic Wind Instrument [Variophon] – Mark Hollis
8
Time It's Time
Acoustic Guitar – Robbie McIntoshBass – Paul WebbChoir – Ambrosia ChoirDrums – Lee HarrisPercussion – Martin Ditcham, Morris PertPiano, Organ – Tim Friese-GreeneVocals, Melodica, Guitar – Mark Hollis
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
EMC 3506, 24 0491 1
Talk Talk
The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album, EMI)
EMI, EMI
EMC 3506, 24 0491 1
UK
1986
CDP 7 46228 2
Talk Talk
The Colour Of Spring (CD, Album, RE)
EMI-Manhattan Records
CDP 7 46228 2
US
1987
64 2404911
Talk Talk
The Colour Of Spring (LP, Album)
EMI
64 2404911
Italy
1986
none
Talk Talk
The Colour Of Spring (Cass, Album, Unofficial)
Not On Label (Talk Talk)
none
Italy
1986
7243 8 57131 2 6, V-3
Talk Talk
The Colour Of Spring (CD, Album, RE, RM, Unofficial)
EMI , ARSound
7243 8 57131 2 6, V-3
Russia
Unknown
Credits
Artwork – The Artful Dodgers
Engineer – Dennis Weinrich, Dietmar Schillinger, Paul Schroeder, Pete Wooliscroft
Illustration [Front] – James Marsh
Management – Keith Aspden
Photography By – Richard Haughton
Producer – Tim Friese-Greene
Written-By – Mark Hollis, Tim Friese-Greene
Artwork – Rob Crane
Bass – Paul Webb (tracks: 2, 5, 6, 8)
Composed By – Mark Hollis, Tim Friese-Greene
Coordinator [Project] – Nigel Reeve
Drums – Lee Harris (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 8)
Engineer – Dennis Wernrich, Dietmar Schillinger, Paul Schroeder, Pete Wooliscroft
Engineer [Reissue Restoration] – Cally
Illustration [Cover Painting] – James Marsh
Management [Talk Talk Are Managed By] – Keith Aspden
Photography By [Photos] – Richard Haughton
Producer – Tim Friese-Greene
Remastered By – Denis Blackham, Phill Brown
Vocals – Mark Hollis
Artwork – The Artful Dodgers
Bass – Paul Webb (tracks: A2, B1, B2, B4)
Drums – Lee Harris (tracks: A1 to A3, B1, B2, B4)
Engineer – Dennis Weinrich, Dietmar Schillinger, Paul Schroeder, Pete Wooliscroft
Piano – Mark Hollis (tracks: A3, B1 to B3), Tim Friese-Greene (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B4)
Producer – Tim Friese-Greene
Vocals – Mark Hollis
Written-By – Mark Hollis, Tim Friese-Greene
Notes
Unofficial Polish release on Takt Music label. Tracks order is different than on official issue. Release comes with generic Takt Music cassette labels. Songs are listed sequentially over the sides.
All songs published by Island Music Ltd. / Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. Digitally remastered at Country Masters. This CD has been digitally remastered from the original 1/2" analogue masters at Country Masters. Reissue restoration at Antar. Stereo. Manufactured in the UK.
Mark Hollis' handwritten lyrics and James Marsh's paintings for the 1986 singles and for the unreleased live video are printed on a twelve pages booklet. Durations do not appear on release.
Another version exists which has the artwork printed, and disc manufactured, in the EU.XDR (Expanded Dynamic Range) Cassette.