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People
Studio album by Hothouse Flowers
Released	1988
Genre	Rock, Celtic rock
Length	43:46
Label	London
Producer	Clive Langer, Alan Winstanley
Hothouse Flowers chronology
People (1988) Home (1990)
Singles from People
"Love Don't Work This Way" Released: May 1987 "Don't Go" Released: September 1987 "Feet on the Ground" Released: March 1988 "I'm Sorry" Released: July 1988 "It'll Be Easier in the Morning" Released: September 1988

People is the debut studio album by Irish rock group Hothouse Flowers, released in 1988. It was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

The Boston Globe opined that "there's an optimism and warmth in their music, and it doesn't sound glib or patronizing." The Washington Post concluded that "the driving, often joyous music of songs promises much, but such lyrics warn that Hothouse Flowers could bloom into a major annoyance."

Track listing

All tracks are written by Liam Ó Maonlaí, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Peter O'Toole, except where noted

Personnel

Hothouse Flowers

• Liam Ó Maonlaí – piano, lead vocals, Hammond organ, harmonica, bodhrán, vibraphone, marimba
• Fiachna Ó Braonáin – electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals, electric sitar
• Peter O'Toole – bass, backing vocals, electric guitar, mandolin, bouzouki
• Leo Barnes – saxophone, backing vocals
• Jerry Fehily – drums, percussion

Additional musicians

• Claudia Fontaine - backing vocals (1, 3–5, 8)
• Jimmy Chambers - backing vocals (2, 9, 11)
• Jimmy Helms - backing vocals (2, 9, 11)
• Alicia Previn (aka. Lovely Previn) - electric fiddle (4)
• Luís Jardim - percussion

Charts

Weekly charts

Certifications

References

1. Biletz, Frank A. (2013). Historical Dictionary of Ireland. Scarecrow Press. p. 289.
2. Mackie, John (10 September 1988). "Fresh, exciting Flowers justify advance billing". The Vancouver Sun. p. E2.
3. People at AllMusic. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
4. Sullivan, Jim (7 August 1988). "Justly Heralded Atlantic Crossings". Arts and Film. The Boston Globe. p. 76.
5. Jenkins, Mark (17 August 1988). "Irish Rock in the Wake of U2". The Washington Post. p. D7.
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13. "Swisscharts.com – Hothouse Flowers – People". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
14. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
15. "Hothouse Flowers Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
16. "Canadian album certifications – Hothouse Flowers – People". Music Canada. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
17. "New Zealand album certifications – Hothouse Flowers – People". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
18. "British album certifications – Hothouse Flowers – People". British Phonographic Industry.

• 1988 debut albums
• Hothouse Flowers albums
• Albums produced by Alan Winstanley
• Albums produced by Clive Langer
• London Records albums