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Michel Berger / Dreams In Stone
Michel Berger was a famous French producer born on 28 November, 1947 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. The reason I regret to use "was" in the former sentence is that he was gone to the eternal world in 1992. In early 1970's Michel became known as the producer of French singers, Véronique Sanson and France Gall, whom Michel got married in 1976. His tunes written for the opera rock musical "Starmania" (1978) are well-known all over the world. In 1980, Michel released his own pop-rock album "Beausejour" in 1980 in France, featuring many talents such as Jim Keltner, Simon Phillips, Neil Larsen, Tom Saviano and Gary Herbig. And, in 1982, this US release album "Dreams In Stone" followed. Michel had many awesome guest vocalists including Bill Withers, Jennifer Warnes and Bill Champlin. Just for your information, he released the album "Voyou" featuring his own French lead-vocal tunes in 1983 supported by Brecker Brothers and other talented musicians. Release: 1982 Label: Atlantic Records, USA (80029-1) First Reissued CD Release: 26 July, 2000 (EastWest Inc., Japan, AMCY-6146) Tracks: 1. JFK 2. American Island 3. Walking Through The Big Apple 4. Street Sonata 5. Living Under The Gun 6. Apple Pie 7. Rooftops 8. Anything Can Happen Here 9. Innocent Eyes 10. Parade Producers: Philippe Rault, Michel Berger Michel Berger: Piano - Musicians - Lead Vocals: David Palmer (Track 2), Bill Champlin (Track 3), Lynn Carey (Track 3), Jennifer Warnes (Track 5), Bill Withers (Track 6), Max Gronenthal (Track 8), Rosanne Cash (Track 9) Guitars: Buzz Feiten, Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, Richie Zito, Slim Pezin Keyboards: Michel Bernholc, Bill Payne, Georges Rodi, Jai Winding, Neil Larsen, Kevin Bassinson, Nicky Hopins Bass: David Hungate, Scott Chambers Drums: Jeff Porcaro, Carlos Vega, Rick Shlosser Sax: Patrick Bourgoin, Gary Hurbig, Tom Saviano Trumpet: Gary Grant, Chuck Findley Trombone: Slide Hyde, Bill Reichenbach Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa Strings: David Katz Background Vocals: Tom Kelly, Denise Maynelli De Caro, Marti McCall, Richard Page, Zedric Turnbough, Steve George, Debbie Hall, Stephanie Spruill, Bill Champlin, Rossane Cash #MichelBerger
Adult Contemporary AOR Atlantic Records, USA East West JapanTakeito
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Dan Seals / Harbinger
In 1982, Dan Seals released his 2nd solo album "Harbinger" which includes "Can't Get You Out Of My Mind" written by Steve Wilson and Kelly Wilson of Wilson Bros. The other remarkable songwriting credit is Rick Bowles for "In My Heart". And on this second solo album "Harbinger", Dan Seals covered an Airplay's tune "It Will Be Alright". Those two albums are very good Westcoast album with a little country music taste, but commercially it was difficult to say those were successful. As the result, his 1983 third solo album "Rebel Heart" could not be recognised as AOR / Westcoast album anymore, that was the good Pop Country Music. He released successful country music albums in late 1980’s and 1990’s. Seals went to the heaven on 25 March, 2009 Release: 1982 Label: Atlantic Records, USA (SD 19336) First Reissued CD Release: 29 September, 1999 (EastWest, Japan, AMCY-6044) Tracks: 1. Can't Get You Out Of My Mind 2. I Could Be Lovin' You Right Now 3. It's Not Gonna Be That Easy 4. In My Heart 5. It Will Be Alright 6. I Don't Believe I'll Fall In Love Again 7. Once In A While 8. Up To Me 9. Not Every Heart Succeeds 10. Bad News 11. Harbinger, Sage Or Fool Producer: Dan Seals Dan Seals: Vocals, Guitar - Musicians - Guitars: John Goin, Dan Huff, Larry Byrom, Rafe Van Hoy, Steve Wilson, Steve Gibson, Bobby Thompson, Duncan Cameron Bass: David Hungate, Tom Robb, Bob Wray, Jack Williams Drums: Jams Stroud, Larry Londin Percussion: Farrell Morris Keyboards: Shane Keister, Kelly Wilson, Randy McCormick, Bobby Ogden Strings: Shelly Kurland Strings Background Vocals: Sherri Huffman, Lisa Silver, Daine Tidwell #DanSeals
AOR Atlantic Records, USA CD 1999Takeito
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Engald Dan Seals / Stones
Danny Wayland Seals, aka Dan Seals or England Dan, the younger brother of Jim Seals from the Seals and Crofts, began the duo with John Colley (aka John Ford Coley), his high school classmate in mid 1960’s. The duo signed with A&M Records in 1970 and released the first album as England Dan & John Ford Coley in 1971. "Simone". the single from 1972 second album “Fables” became smash hit in Japan and France. "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" written by Parker McGee from their 1976 album “Nights Are Forever” peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The duo split in 1980 when Seals decided to pursue solo career. "Stones" is his first solo album produced by Kyle Lehning, the producer for England Dan Seals and John Ford Coley, also known for his production of Wilson Bros, a masterpiece of AOR / Westcoast. In addition to names of the musicians for the recording including Steve Lukather, Mike Baird, Ed Greene, David Foster and Tom Kelly, songwriters are remarkable. “How Do I Survive” is written by Paul Bliss, “Holdin' Out For Love” is written by Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow. Release: June, 1980 Label: Atlantic Records, USA (SD 19275) First Reissued CD Release: 29 September, 1999 (EastWest, Japan, AMCY-6044) Tracks: 1. Stones (Dig A Little Deeper) 2. Late At Night 3. Love Me Like The Last Time 4. Getting To The Point 5. How Do I Survive 6. Holdin' Out For Love 7. You Could've Been The One 8. Take You Home 9. When It's Over 10. Lullaby Producers: Kyle Lehning Dan Seals: Vocals, Guitar - Musicians - Guitars: Ray Parker Jr., Paul Jackson Jr., John Goin, Steve Lukather, Rafe Van Hoy, Paul Worley, Richie Zito, Charles Fearing, Steve Gibson, Bobby Thompson Bass: Nathan East, Bob Wray, Jack Williams Drums: Mike Baird, Larry Londin, Ed Greene, Kenneth Buttrey Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa, Farrell Morris Keyboards: Shane Keister, David Foster, Bill Paine French Horns: Eberhard Ramm Fiddle: Buddy Spicher Strings: Shelly Kurland Strings Background Vocals: Dave Loggins, Shari Kramer, Lisa Silver, Diane Tidwell, Tom Kelly, Denny Henson, Sealatron #DanSeals
AOR Atlantic Records, USA CD 1999Takeito