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1983's The Real Macaw, featuring drumming by Gilson Lavis of Squeeze and the return of Brinsley Schwarz to the guitarist's spot did not fare as well, hitting US No. 59 on the album charts but missing the UK charts altogether.

However, Parker's 1985 release Steady Nerves ( credited to Graham Parker and The Shot ) was a moderate success and included his only US Top 40 hit, " Wake Up ( Next to You )".

The Shot was a four-piece backing band, all of whom had played on either The Real Macaw or Another Grey Area: Brinsley Schwarz ( guitar ), George Small ( keyboards ), Kevin Jenkins ( bass ), and Michael Braun ( drums ).