diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/automation_controller.cc b/gtk2_ardour/automation_controller.cc
index bf2be7ab0d..21e6b429cb 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/automation_controller.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/automation_controller.cc
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ bool
 AutomationController::button_release (GdkEventButton*)
 {
 	end_touch ();
-	return false;
+	return true;
 }
 
 static double