Flowers in the Dirt

1989  ·  Parlophone

Produced by Mitchell Froom, Trevor Horn, David Foster, Elvis Costello, James Paul McCartney

Published Jun 13, 2026

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Flowers in the Dirt is the fourteenth studio album by Paul McCartney, released in June 1989. It is regarded as one of McCartney's finest solo albums and features collaborations with Elvis Costello, who co-wrote several of the most praised tracks. The album was supported by a worldwide tour and revived McCartney's critical standing.

12 Tracks
2 Lyricists
4 Producers
1989 Year

Track Listing & Credits

# Title Lyricist(s) Composer(s) Producer(s) Performers
1 My Brave Face James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney
2 Rough Ride James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney
3 You Want Her Too James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney
4 Distractions James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney
5 We Got Married James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Trevor Horn
6 Put It There James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney
7 Figure of Eight James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Trevor Horn
8 This One James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney David Foster, James Paul McCartney
9 Don't Be Careless Love James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney
10 That Day Is Done James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus James Paul McCartney, Declan Patrick MacManus Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney
11 How Many People James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney
12 Motor of Love James Paul McCartney James Paul McCartney Mitchell Froom, James Paul McCartney

Data note: Several key tracks co-written with Elvis Costello (Declan Patrick MacManus). McCartney writes the remaining tracks.

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