All instruments played by Rupert Hine except: "Living in Sin"Additional lead vocal: Robert PalmerWoodwind: Ollie W. Tayler "No Yellow Heart"Guitars: Phil Palmer and Jamie West-OramDrums: Michael Dawe, Trevor Morais and Rupert Hine "The Saturation of the Video Rat"Woodwind: Ollie W. TaylerGuitar: Jamie West-Oram "Firefly in the Night"Recorder: Ollie W. Tayler "A Golden Age"Additional Drums: Michael DaweGuitar and icicles: Phil Palmer "Picture Phone"Additional lead vocal: Robert Palmer "The Victim of Wanderlust"Drums: Michael Dawe "The Most Dangerous of Men"Chant Vocals: Robert Palmer and Rupert HineGuitar: Jamie West-Oram "The Wildest Wish To Fly"Guitar: Phil PalmerCoda Vocals: Robert PalmerBottles: Ollie W. Tayler "The Wildest Wish To Fly" is dedicated to Lt. R. N. Nicholas Taylor "Blue Flame (Melt the Ice)"Guitar: Phil Palmer

Text from the Rupert Hine The Wildest Wish To Fly CD liner notes:"The original version of The Wildest Wish To Fly was released worldwide, excluding North America, in May 1983. A second version with two tracks from the previously released Immunity album ("I Hang On To My Vertigo" and "Misplaced Love") replacing "Victim of Wanderlust" was released in the United States and Canada in March 1984. A third version, based on the first, with "Blue Flame" replacing "Living In Sin" was released in the U.K. in February 1985. To add further confusion, some of the tracks on the two later versions were quite substantially remixed and/or re-edited. Due to importations between countries, these already perplexing variants have caused consternation to those trying to complete their collections. I hope this has clarified the situation a little. The basis of this compact disc is primarily the original version prior to any remixes or re-edits. I have also included all the songs that appeared over the three versions (with the exception of the Immunity tracks already available on A&M CD 394 858-2) to ensure that, whichever cassette or vinyl record you may already own, the songs you're familiar with are to be found here. The only remixed track I have included is "No Yellow Heart". The original version that starts the album is more "open" and dynamic in arrangement, the later, a considerably re-recorded version with its more direct approach and constant rhythm, closes the album. The re-mastering process for compact disc has given me the opportunity to recapture 100% of the original master tapes. Prior to the arrival of compact disc, the sound enjoyed in the recording studio was never experienced in one's own home. Regardless of the quality of playback equipment, the process of converting 1/2 inch, 30 ips Dolby A master tapes and latterly digital masters to vinyl meant a loss or reduction of (a) high-frequency information, (b) "awkward" sibilant frequencies, (c) "difficult" low bass, (d) "hard" transient peaks and the range of musical dynamics generally... a frustratingly long list! The introduction of compact disc early in 1983 coincided with the first release of this album; but of course, initial CD productions were confined to major commercial artists and classical music (neither category accepting me at that time!). Special thanks therefore, to A&M Records for giving me the opportunity and musical satisfaction of hearing The Wildest Wish To Fly in my home, sounding at last like it did in the studio." Rupert Hine, March 1991

The Wildest Wish To Fly - Rupert Hine (1983)

Original release: 1983, A & M Records (LP, AMLH 68556, Holland)Latest reissue: 2001, Misplaced / VoicePrint (CD, MPVP007, UK)

Music written and arranged by Rupert HineLyrics written by Jeannette ObstojAll titles published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. / Copyright Control.

Produced by Rupert Hine and Stephen W. Tayler, assisted by Andrew ScarthRecorded and mixed at Farmyard Studios, Little Chalfront, Bucks, EnglandOriginally mastered by Arun Chakraverty at The Master Room, London and Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New YorkCompact disc remastering by Andy Thompson, Arun Chakraverty and Rupert Hine at The Master Room, London, February 1991Special thanks to Bert de Ruiter at A&MMy thanks to:All at A&M and Rondor Music, Geoff Jukes and Kathy Jones, Sean and Diane, Cathy and Sue, Dave Margereson, Charly Prevost and all at Mismanagement, Stuart Nevison and Advanced Music Systems, Trevor, Hutch and all at Farmyard Studios, Steve Paine and Sycho Systems, Chris Blackwell and all at Island Records.Special thanks to:Marianne FaithfullRobert Palmer for his help in vocal guidance and performanceJamie West-Oram and Phil PalmerStephen W. Tayler for aiding, abbetting and coping with the haphazard HingeA very special thank you to Jeannette T. Obstoj whose inspiration and awareness runs through every moment and Robin for being man's best friendPhotography: Chris ParkerArt Direction: Jeannette ObstojOriginal emblem and costume by Jeannette ObstojCostume made by Sophie ObstojPlaque made by Gary Wright

Latest release on CD: Misplaced / VoicePrint (UK, 2001)The LP versions' track listings vary (compared to the CD edition)1983 (A&M AMLH 68556, Holland): first (original) tracklisting does not include "Blue Flame" nor the later version of "No Yellow Heart"April 1984 (Island ISL-90181, US and Canada): second tracklisting includes "I Hang On To My Vertigo" and "Misplaced Love" from the Rupert Hine album Immunity and includes the later version of "No Yellow Heart", not the original... it does not include " The Saturation of the Video Rat" and "The Victim of Wanderlust"February 1985 (Island,ILPS 9747, UK): third tracklisting does not include "Living In Sin" and includes the later version of "No Yellow Heart", not the originalTrack sequencing slightly differs for each LP version variantSingles:Living in Sin / An Eagle's Teaching* (A&M AM 111, UK, 1983 - 12" edition: AMX 111)Picture Phone / The Most Dangerous of Men (Island IS 217, UK, 1983)Victim of Wanderlust / Dark Windows (A&M AM 126, UK, 1983)Blue Flame (Melt the Ice) / Yellow Flame (Island 107240, Germany, 1984)* only available on this 45 rpm single