John O'Banion

Indiana born John O’Banion got the lead singer position of the band Today's Children led by Doc Severinsen well-known for his musical contribution to The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. In 1974, O’Banion released his debut single “Me And America” c/w “I Wanna Go Home” on New York based Bell Records, followed by another single (promo only release?) “When Jeremiah Can Be”. Unfortunately Bell Records was shut down in late in 1974, and its assets were transferred to Columbia's new label, Arista Records.
The next single of O’Banion became the key for his early 1980’s success. It was 1978 when O’Banion recorded a single “Something About Your Love” c/w “Greener Pastures” written by Joey Carbone and Richie Zito for Warner Bros. Having said that, O’Banion had to wait for further several years. He released another single on Arista in 1980 produced by Carbone & Zito; “Ocean Of Love” written by Richie Zito “Don't Throw Our Love Away” written by Joey Carbone and Teri Desario. Finally, John O'Banion debut album was released in 1981 with Elektra, produced by Joey Carbone and Richie Zito, "Love You Like I Never Found" reached number 24 on US single chart.

Release: 1981
Label : Elektra Records, USA (6E-342)

First Reissued CD Release: 25 April, 1990 (Elektra - Warner Pioneer, Japan, WPCP-3452)

Tracks:
1. Love You Like I Never Loved Before
2. You're In My Life Again
3. Love Is Blind
4. Our Love Can Make It
5. Come To My Love
6. Take A Chance On Love
7. Walk Away Renee
8. If You Love Me
9. She's Not For You

Bonus Track(s) added to Reissued CD(s):
2011 Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan (VSCD-3514 released on 23 February, 2011)
11 Something About Your Love
12 Greener Pastures

Producer: Joey Carbone and Richie Zito

- Musicians -
Guitars: Richie Zito
Keyboards: Joey Carbone, Richie Zito
Bass: Dennis Belfield
Drums: Carlos Vega
Percussion: Lenny Castro, Joey Carbone
Strings arrangement: James Newton Howard
Background Vocals: Joey Carbone, Jon Joyce, Bobby Kimball

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