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Street Corner Heroes
The 2nd solo album following the sensational self-titled solo debut 1980 album of the singer songwriter. Original Release : 1981 Label: Elektra Records, USA (6E 344) Tracks: 1. Street Corner Heroes 2. Desperation 3. Brooklyn Girls 4. All Night Long 5. Free Fallin' 6. I'll Be the Fool Again 7. Are You Ready for Love 8. Saturday Night 9. Missing You 10. The Long Goodbye Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 2018 Blixa Sounds (USA) 11. Saturday Night (single edit) Producers: Peter Bunetta & Rick Chudacoff Robbie Dupree: Vocals - Musicians - Guitar: Brian Ray, Dennis Herring Bass: Rick Chudacoff Drums: Peter Bunetta Keyboards: Bill Elliott, Michael Boddicker Percussion: Peter Bunetta, Joe Lala Marimba : Rick Chudacoff, Peter Bunetta Background Vocals: Arno Lucas, Bill LaBounty, David Anderson, Joe Turano, Leslie Smith, Matthew Weiner, Kal David Sax: Jerry Peterson, David Woodford Horn: David Woodford Trumpets : Lee Thornburg, Darrel Leonard & Bill Armstong Trombone : George McWhirter Concert Master: Sid Sharp Contractor : Trevor Veitch #RobbieDupree
AOR Elektra Records, USA CD 1981
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Robbie Dupree
The very first solo debut album of 1980. Release: 1980 Label: Elektra Records, USA Tracks: 1. Steal Away 2. I'm No Stranger 3. Thin Life 4. It's A Feeling 5. Hot Rod Hearts 6. Nobody Else 7. We Both Tried 8. Love Is A Mystery 9. Lonely Runner Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 2018 Blixa Sounds (USA) 10. Navaguemos (Steal Away) 11. Nadie Mas (Nobody Else) 12. Autos De Amor (Hot Rod Hearts) 13. Eres Solitaria (Lonely Runner) Producers: Rick Chudacoff & Peter Bunetta Robbie Dupree: Vocals, Harmonica, Percussion - Musicians - Guitars: Robert Palmer, Brian Ray, Dennis Herring, Bob Bordy Keyboards : Bill Elliott, Bill LaBounty, Rick Chudacoff, Michael Boddicker Bass : Rick Chudacoff Drums: Peter Bunetta Percussion : Peter Bunetta,Miguel Rivera, Alan Estes Saxophones : Jerry Peterson Marimba: Alan Estes Electric Sitar : Kal David Background vocals : Kal David, Leslie Smith, Arno Luca, Bill LaBounty, Matthew Weiner, Joe Turano #RobbieDupree
AOR Elektra Records, USA CD 1980
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King Of Hearts
The official 1994 debut album by the super duo of Gaitsch and Funderburk. Release: 22 September, 1994 Label: Pioneer LDC, Japan (PICP-1032), Beverly Records, Germany (BEV 008), Westcoast Records,Sweden (WESTCD 1) Tracks: 1. Land Of Dreams 2. Lovin' Arms 3. Working Man 4. Don't Call My Name 5. I Want You 6. The Night The Angels Cried 7. My Desire 8. Love Will Return 9. Close My Eyes 10. King Of Hearts 11. Forever Producers: Bruce Gaitsch, David Cole King of Hearts: Tommy Funderburk: Vocals Bruce Gaitsch: Guitars and Programming - Musicians- Keyboards: CJ Vanston, Bill Champlin Drums: Kelly Keagy Bass: George Hawkins Background Vocals: Timothy B. Schmit, Randy Meisner, George Hawkins, Kelly Keagy #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk
AOR Beverly Records, Germany Pioneer LDC, Japan Westcoast Records, Sweden
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My Desire (CD Single)
Release: 24 May, 1995 Label: Pioneer LDC, Japan Tracks: 1. My Desire 2. After The Love Is Gone (acoustic version) 3. Don’t Call My Name (guitar oriented version) #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk
AOR Pioneer LDC, Japan CD 1995
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Joy Will Come
2nd album following the self-titled 1st album. Release: 25 September, 1996 Label: Pioneer LDC, Japan (PICP-1122) Tracks: 1. No Matter What 2. Closer To the Edge 3. I Still Believe 4. I Heard Heaven Is a Better Place 5. Joy Will Come 6. I Surrender All 7. Dancing With the Light 8. Only You 9. Remember When 10. Stranger in a Strangers Town 11. Midnight Crossing Producers: Tommy Funderburk, Bruce Gaitsch, David Cole King of Hearts: Bruce Gaitsch: Guitars, Programming Tommy Funderburk: Vocals - Musicians - Guitars: Jay Graydon Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, Bill Champlin, CJ Vanston Drums: Billly Ward, Kelly Keagy Bass: George Hawkins, John Patitucci Percussion: Alex Acuna Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, George Hawkins, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Oren Waters, Ricky Nelson Cello: Sachi Patitucci #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk
AOR Pioneer LDC, Japan CD 1996
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Midnight Crossing
In Europe, the alternate 2nd album was released by Intercord Record Service, Germany. The European version includes 3 alternate tracks; “In So Many Words”, “Hold On To Love” and “Was It Good For You” replacing “No Matter What” and “I Still Believe In You”. These 3 alternate tracks were recorded for the 1989 original King of Hearts shelved album produced by David Cole. And also to be noted that “Remember When” is the different mix version from Japanese version. Release: October, 1996 Label: Intercord Record Service, Germany (IRS 993.167) Tracks: 1. In So Many Words 2. Closer To The Edge 3. Hold On To Love 4. I Heard Heaven Is A Better Place 5. Joy Will Come 6. I Surrender All 7. Dancing With The Light 8. Only You 9. Remember When 10. Stranger In A Strangers Town 11. Midnight Crossing 12. Was It Good For You Producers: Tommy Funderburk, Bruce Gaitsch, David Cole King of Hearts: Bruce Gaitsch: Guitars, Programming Tommy Funderburk: Vocals - Musicians - Guitars: Jay Graydon Keyboards: CJ Vanston, Greg Phillinganes Drums: Billly Ward, Kelly Keagy Bass: George Hawkins, John Patitucci Percussion: Alex Acuna Background Vocals: Kelly Keagy, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, George Hawkins, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Oren Waters, Ricky Nelson Cello: Sachi Patitucci #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk
AOR Intercord Record Service, Germany CD 1996
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No Matter What
Although the duo 1st and 2nd albums was very successful in Japan and Europe, those were not on sale in USA. In 1997, Thoughtscape Sounds, Arkansas based independent label finally released their efforts on this collection CD. The opener “In So Many Words” was taken from the German version 2nd album, 5 tracks from 1st album followed. And next one “No Matter What” originally performed by Badfinger was picked from the Japanese version 2nd album, followed by 4 songs appeared on both Japanese and German 2nd album. This collection was remarkable because of “After The Love Is Gone” (acoustic version) from Japanese EP and “Lovin Arms” in-store promotion live performance in Tokyo and previously unreleased song “Broken World” as the album closure. Release: 16 December, 1997 (TSS-0012) Label: Thoughtscape Sounds, USA Tracks: 1. In So Many Words 2. Land Of Dreams 3. The Night The Angels Cried 4. Lovin' Arms 5. Working Man 6. My Desire 7. Don't Call My Name 8. No Matter What 9. Closer To The Edge (Remix) 10. Stranger In A Strangers Town 11. I Surrender All 12. Midnight Crossing 13. After The Love Is Gone (Acoustic Version) 14. Lovin' Arms (Live In Tokyo) 15. Broken World (Previously Unreleased) Producers: Tommy Funderburk, Bruce R. Gaitsch, David Cole - Musicians - Drums: Kelly Keagy, Billy Ward Percussion: Alex Acuna, Victor Masondo Guitars: Jay Graydon Bass: George Hawkins, John Patitucci Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, CJ Vanston, Bill Champlin Cello: Sachi Patitucci Organ and Background Vocals: Bill Champlin Background Vocals: Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Orren Waters, Ricky Nelson, Timothy B Schmidt, Randy Meisner #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk
AOR Thoughtscape Sounds, USA CD 1997
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1989
The shelved original King of Hearts 1989 record was released to the public after 10 years (5 years later from their first album release) by the effort of Toshi Nakada, Cool Sound, Japan. From this, 4 songs: “Working Man”, “Don’t Call My Name”, “Lovin’ Arms” and “King Of Hearts” were re-recorded for their official 1994 1st album. “Remember When” were on their 2nd album (“Joy Will Come” in Japan and “Midnight Crossing” in Germany). “In So Many Words”, “Hold On To Love” and “Was It Good 4 U” (renamed as “Was It Good For You”) were included on the album “Midnight Crossing”. It means that we could listen to 2 tracks; “Smack Dab” and “Under The Gun” very first time on this shelved album. FYI, the album was reissued by Avenue Of Allies, Geramany (11090029) on 29 April, 2011 in Europe. Release Date: May 25, 1999 Label: COOL SOUND, Japan (COOL-029) Tracks: 1. Working Man 2. In So Many Words 3. Don't Call My Name 4. Smack Dab 5. Remember When 6. Hold On To Love 7. Under The Gun 8. Lovin' Arms 9. Was It Good 4 U 10. Everyday 11. King Of Hearts Producer: David Cole Co-producer: Bruce Gaitsch King Of Hearts: Tommy Funderburk: Vocals Kelly Keagy: Vocals and Drums George Hawkins: Vocals and Bass Brue Gaitsch: Guitars - Musicians - Keyboards: CJ Vanston, Bill Champlin Background Vocals: Timothy Schmit, Randy Meisner #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk #GeorgeHawkins #KellyKeagy
AOR Cool Sound Inc., Japan CD 1999
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King Of Hearts
There were several dialogues between Tommy Funderburk and Bruce Gaitsch to reunite the legendary duo and make another album from 2010’s and sometimes we heard that they started to write a new material together, but it was never materialised. Tommy commented that the duo wrote 19 new materials for this reunited project. After some really disappointing experiences with traditional labels, they teamed up with a crowd funding company kulaBrands, that funded their studio and production time, allowing the band to record the basic tracks for the new album in January 2019. Unfortunately Bruce Gaitsch suffered a severe stroke on 28th March 2019 during the making of this record. Fortunately reported that Bruce was healing and by intensive rehab made incredible progress of recovery. Due to the absence of Bruce, Tommy was obliged to finish the album with CJ Vanston. The final result is this. In the meantime, the limited edition digipack CD with band members signature except Bruce were sent to some of 717 project fund backers early 2020, but some could not receive their promised rewards under COVID-19 difficulties etc. Having said that, an unreleased song “I Believe In You” mp3 with advanced 10 tracks mp3 were delivered to the fund backers in July 2019 before its official release. Release: 22 November, 2019 Label: MelodicRock-Records, Australia (MRR099) Tracks: 1. Don't Wait 2. California 3. I Need You 4. I Don't Want Your Love 5. Givin' Up Easy 6. Say It Now 7. Rose Maria 8. A Simple Song 9. I Met A Girl 10. What If They Lied King of Hearts: Tommy Funderburk: Vocals Bruce Gaitsch: Guitar CJ Vanston: Keyboards Keith Carlock: Drums, Percussion John Patitucci: Bass - Musicians - Guitars: Phil Colleen Vocals: Peter Cetera (Track2) Background Vicals: Timothy Schmit, Phil Colleen, Janey Clewer, Chris Rodriguez #BruceGaitsch #TommyFunderburk #CJVanston #KeithCarlock #JohnPatitucci https://youtu.be/SPOgZGee5WY
AOR MelodicRock Records, Australia CD 2019
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Still Waiting
The second HEAT album titled “Still Waiting” followed in 1981 featuring Jean Marie-Arnold and Ed Whiting on vocals. Due to legal issues combined with record company politics, it was not well promoted and thus HEAT faded out from the LA music scene without delivering their third album to the public. By the reassessment of HEAT music in mid 1990’s in Japan, this 2nd album was also firstly reissued on CD (COOL 010) with the self-titled debut album by COOL SOUND in 1998. Release: 1981 Label: MCA (MCA-5182) Tracks: 1. Still Waiting 2. Follow You Home 3. Take Me There 4. Give It A Chance 5. Don't Waste A Minute 6. Regina 7. Keep On Movin' 8. Solaris Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 1998 COOL SOUND Inc. Japan (COOL 010 released on 20 July, 1998 / 2015 Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan VSCD3588 released on 4 February, 2015) 9. Still Waiting (Single Edit) 10. Follow You Home (Single Edit) Producer: Tom Saviano Executive Producers Charles Koppelman, Gary Klein. Heat: Tom Saviano : Sax, Keyboards, Background Vocals Jean Marie Arnold: Vocals Ed Whiting: Vocals - Musicians - Guitars: Vinnie Vincent (as Vinny Cusano), Paul Jackson Jr., Thom Rotella, Pat Kelly, John Hunt Keyboards: Jai Winding, Barnaby Finch, Dave Digs Drums: Ed Greene, Hugh Morran, James Gadson, Hoover The Groover, Art Rodrigues Bass: Eddie Watkins Jr., Neil Stubenhaus, Bill Bodine #TomSaviano
AOR MCA Records, USA CD 1981
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Revisited
In February of 2012, Tom Saviano decided to begin re-examining all of the original HEAT recordings. Personally I recall that I chatted with Tom and got opportunities to see its progress over Skype with him between Los Angeles where Tom lived and London I lived then. It was really fun. He meticulously reshaped the sound field on chosen songs by adding (and sometimes subtracting) musical elements within each track to give them a modern groove and feel and also improved the overall fidelity by giving the recordings a wider frequency and impact.And 5 previously unheard tracks recorded during the same 80’s period intended for HEAT releases were added to this revisited album. Furthermore, exciting new contributions from musicians and vocalists including Bill & Tamara Champlin, Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael O’Neill, Charles “Icarus” Johnson, Nathan East, Carmen Grillo, Bruce Gaitsch and more are added to breathe new life into mid 80’s original recording. Release: 17 July, 2013 Label: Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan (VSCD3565) Tracks: 1. Pickin' & Choosin' 2. Up To You 3. Side Steppin' 4. Still Waiting 5. Whatever It Is 6. Don't You Walk Away 7. This Love That We've Found 8. Follow You Home 9. What Does It Take* 10. Don't Waste A Minute 11 . Give It A Chance 12. Take Me There 13 . Carry On* 14. Try It* 15. Don't Waste A Minute (SDC)* 16. Venus* * previous unreleased tracks Bonus track with 2014 digital album purchase (available on the bandcamp since 16 June, 2014). 17. Don't Look Back * Producer: Tom Saviano - Musicians - Guitars: Paul Jackson Jr, Thom Rotella, Charles Fearing, Vinnie Cusano Keyboards: David Foster, Clarence McDonald Jai Winding, Victor Feldman, Steve Porcaro Drums: James Gadson, Harvey Mason, Ed Greene, Ricky Lawson Bass: Eddie Watkins Jr, Neil Stubenhaus Percussion: Lenny Castro Trumpets: Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Steve Madaio, Judd Miller, Ralph Rickert Trombones: Dick "Slyde" Hyde, Lew McCreary, Phil Teele, Bill Reichenbach, Doug Wintz String Section Concert Master: Harry Bluestone Background Vocals: Arnold McCuller, Joe Pizzulo, Ed Whiting, Jean Marie Arnold - Additional Musicians - (musicians specifically added for HEAT REVISITED. and musicians for previously unreleased tracks are in fact the musicians and singers who actually played on them.) Lead Vocals: Tamara Champlin, Joe Pizzulo, Jean Marie Arnold, Robert Bailey, Bobby Cruz, David DK Krapes Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Carmen Grillo, Tamara Champlin, Joe Pizzulo, Jean Marie Arnold, Arnetia Walker, Tom Saviano Guitars: Bruce Gaitsch, Michael O'Neill, Vinnie Vincent, Charles Icarus Johnson, Paul Jackson Jr, Thom Rotella Keyboards : Jai Winding, Tom Saviano Drums: Gary Mallaber, Vinnie Colaiuta, Ricky Lawson, : Ed Green Bass: Eddie Watkins Jr., Kenny Lee Lewis, Nathan East, Neil Stubenhaus Sax: Tom Saviano Sarah Underwood Saviano #TomSaviano https://youtu.be/Qxgy_ZArnZY
AOR Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan CD 2013
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Heat
In November 1979, Tom Saviano created an incredible jazz infused R&B/Pop album under the band name HEAT. The original vinyl was still very popular among club DJs in late 90’s and COOL SOUND, Japan successfully reissued this masterpiece on CD (COOL-009) very first time on 20 July 1998. Release: 1980 Label : MCA (MCA-3255) Tracks: 1. Just Like You 2. It's Up To You 3. This Love That We 've Found 4. Don't you Walk Away 5. Pickin' And Coosin' 6. Whatever It Is 7. Side Steppin' 8. Billet Doux Bonus track(s) added to the reissued CD version(s): 1999 COOL SOUND Inc. Japan (COOL 009 released on 20 July, 1998) / 2015 Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan (VSCD3587 released on 4 February, 2015) 9. Just Like You (Single Edit) 10. Just Like You (Dance Mix) 11. Baby (This Love That We've Found) (Single Edit) Producers: Tom Saviano, David Wolfert Heat: Jean Marie Arnold: Vocals Joe Pizzulo: Vocals Tom Saviano: Sax - Musicians - Guitars: Paul Jackson Jr., Thom Rotella, Charles Fearing Keyboards: Jay Winding, David Foster, Victor Feldman Synthesizer: Steve Porcaro Drums: James Gadson, Ed Greene, Harvey Mason Bass: Eddy Watkins Jr., Neil Stubenhaus Percussion: Lenny Castro Trumpets: Steve Madaio, Judd Miller, Ralph Rickert, Jerry Hey, Chuck Findley Trombones: Dick "Slyde" Hyde, Bill Reichenbach, Doug Wintz Bass Trombone: Phil Teele Background Vocals: Arnold McCuller #TomSaviano
AOR MCA Records, USA CD 1980
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Solo
Clif’s first solo effort was released in 2004 following 2000Planet 3 project with Jay Graydon and Glen Ballard. Release: 1994 (Japan: April 26, 1995) Label: Empire Records, Sweden (ERCD1016) [Japan: Toshiba-EMI (TOCP-8538)] Tracks: 1. Footprints In The Rain 2. It's Only Love 3. Hold Me Lee Anne 4. One Way Out 5. Khalela 6. Jenny's Still In Love 7. Only You 8. If We Can't Do It 9. Flower Girl 10. What's A Heart To Do 11. Solo 12. Dreams Fade Away 13. Ready Or Not Bonus tracks added to the reissued CD version: 2009 Yesterrock, Germany Re-release (10074 released on 24 June, 2009) 14. Black And White 15. Running Forever Producer : Clif Magness Clif Magness: Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards - Musicians - Keyboards: Glen Ballard Guitar: Jay Graydon Background Vocals: Martin Page, Aina Olsen. Mark Mueller #ClifMagness
AOR Empire Records, Sweden Toshiba EMI, Japan CD
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Lucky Dog
We had to wait for Clif’s second solo album more than two decades, probably because he was quite busy to produce and write materials for others. When he signed with Frontiers, he mentioned as below; “After receiving numerous requests from fans all over the world, I am excited to announce that I’m teaming up with Frontiers and releasing a new solo album, Very cool to be working with Frontiers and after too long, on my own project. Years have passed since my last solo effort, but the truth is, I am, at the heart of things, a journeyman songwriter, and producer for others, and still am. But I have had an awesome time stepping out and putting together this record.“ As you see, a bonus track was added to Japanese version, but only 2.5years later now in January 2021, Japanese version seemed to be sold out and no plan for second pressing, as a result, the Japanese version with a bonus has become a collectors item already. Release: 13 July, 2018 (Japan: 4 July 2018) Label: Frontiers Music, Italy (FRCD875) [Japan: King Records (KICP-1921)] Tracks: 1. AIn’t No Way 2. Don’T Look Now 3. Unbroken 4. Like You 5. Love Needs A Heart 6. Nobody But You 7. Maybe 8. Shout 9. Rain 10. All Over My Mind 11. My Heart 12.Nobody But You (Acoustic)* * Bonus track for Japan Clif Magness: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, Programming Producer: Clif Magness - Musicians - Vocals: Robin Beck Guitars: Evan Magness, Tommy Denander Drums: Josh Freese Uilleann pipes: Preston Howard #ClifMagness https://youtu.be/wzpB9qAesHI
AOR Frontiers Music, Italy CD 2018
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All Dressed Up
One of the legendary albums among WestCoast / AOR music lovers. David Roberts looked back on the recording sessions of the album and said "I recall entering the once famous Sunset Sound Studio in Hollywood. The musicians had their setups in place. I was totally in awe. It was really truly exciting to me. There was Jeff Pocaro, Steve Lukather, and Mike Pocaro with me at the keyboard. As you can imagine, it was also a little intimidating to be jamming your songs with some of the world's best, but these guys were professional and made me feel comfortable right away. I recall one day when I was noodling at my keyboard during a break and Jeff Pocaro, who absolutely loved to play drums all the time, enthusiastically began to play along with me. Steve Lukather and Mike Pocaro would take his lead and begin to jam on my keyboard rift. As the days progressed, I found our jams to be as much fun as actually recording the record. I have to tell you that after playing and recording with these guys, it's been really hard to lower my standards when recording with other musicians. There's a reason these guys are the best. Unfortunately Jeff Porcaro passed away several years ago ( far too soon) but I will always have the fondest memories of our time together. As an artist recording a record, there is nothing like hearing your songs come to life in such an inspired way by such wonderful musicians. These guys were so enthusiastic and also a lot of fun to hang out with. They liked to play practical jokes on each other and had real good senses of humour. I also remember shooting hoops on the studio lot every afternoon. I like to think we became fast friends because they hung out at the studio longer then they needed to be there. Talking or eating dinner, offering suggestions on how to approach the next song that was slated to be recorded. I even heard from David Leonard, the studio engineer, that one night when Toto was recording in the same room, they played David Paich our previous days work. I like to think they were proud of their contribution. It was a special moment in time not only for me but also for them. Toto was busy completing what would turn out to be their multi grammy winning record Toto IV at Record One Studio in the Valley. On a few occasions they invited me to come over to hear what they were working on, unfortunately I was burning the candle at both ends trying complete my record (12-14hrs in the studio). I wish I had gone." Release: 1982 Label: Elektra Records, Canada (XE1-60127) Tracks: 1. All In The Name Of Love 2. Too Good to Last 3. Someone Like You 4. Boys Of Autumn 5. She's Still Mine (That's My Girl) 6. Wrong Side Of The Tracks 7. Midnight Rendezvous 8. Anywhere You Run To 9. Never Gonna Let You Go 10. Another World Producer: Greg Mathieson Executive Producer: Jay Graydon David Roberts: Vocals, Keyboards - Musicians - Guitars: Steve Lukather, Jay Graydon Drums: Jeff Porcaro Bass: Mike Porcaro Keyboards: Greg Mathieson, Michael Boddicker, David Foster Sax: Gary Herbig Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Tom Kelly, Jim Hass, Joe Chemay, John Joyce Strings Arrangement: Jeremy Lubbock, Jerry Hey Convert Master: Jerry Vinci #DavidRoberts #GregMathieson
WEA Music of Canada Ltd. AOR Elektra Records, Canada CD
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