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Fools Gold / Mr. Lukcy
Fools Gold is the late 1970's rock group of Danny Henson, and Tom Kelly known as one of talented song writers who composed Madonna's "Like A Virgin", Cyndy Lauper's "True Colors" and Whitney Houston's "So Emotional" with Billy Steinberg. Fools Gold was formed as the backing up band for Dan Fogelberg. The band members were Tom Kelly (vocals, Bass), Denny Henson (guitar, vocals), Ron Grinel (drums) and Doug Livingston (keyboards, vocals) when their first album was released in 1976. Danny Henson explained why Fools Gold had became duo comprising Tom and Danny when their 2nd album "Mr. Lucky" was released. He said that the second album was originally intended to be released with Arista Records and Keith Olsen, the producer gathered not a few talented studio musicians such as David Foster, David Paich, Bill Champlin, Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro and Waddy Wachtel as listed. That caused over budget problems and Arista Records denied to release this over-budget album. Thus, CBS offered to buy master tape of the album and released "Mr. Lucky" in 1977. Release: 14 June, 1977 Label: Columbia Records, USA (AL-348238) First Reissued CD Release: 23 March, 2001 (SME Records -Sony Music Entertainment Inc., Japan, SRCS-9829) Tracks 1. Sweet Country Air 2. Gypsy Brew 3. Wouldn't I Love To Love You 4. Runnin' And Hidin' 5. Fly Away 6. I Can Hear The Whistle Blow 7. Mr. Lucky 8. Where Did Our Love Go Wrong 9. Captain Producer: Keith Olsen Fools Gold: Danny Henson: Vocals, Guitar Tom Kelly: Vocals, Guitar - Musicians - Keyboards: David Foster, David Paich, Bill Champlin Guitars: Waddy Wachtel, Andrew Gold Pedal Steel Guitar: Doug Livingston Lap Steel: Dan Fogelberg Drums: Jeff Porcaro Bass: Mike Porcaro Percussion: Jeff Porcaro, Keith Olsen Sax: Colin Tully, Mel Collins, Tom Scott #FoolsGold
AOR Columbia Records, USA SME Records, Japan CDTakeito
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Journey / Arrival
The Journey’s 11th studio album was released in Japan 3 months ahead of worldwide with a substituted song in October 2000. The album was the first full-length studio album with lead vocalist Steve Augeri (ex. Tall Stories) and with Deen Castronovo (ex. Bad English). It was a little surprise for me that this album included not only hard-edge Journey Rock tunes but also typical Journey ballads tunes. Arrival received mixed critical reviews, with some considering the album formulaic, while praising such elements as Neal Schon's guitar playing. The 2001 US edition was released with 2 alternate tracks "World Gone Wild" and "Nothin' Comes Close" and "I'm Not That Way" was dropped. The US CD edition features an edited version of "To Be Alive Again", the full version is only on the Japanese CD. And the artworks was also replaced with the black one ( see the second pohoto). Release: 25 October, 2000 (Japan) / January 2001(USA) Label: SME Records, Japan (SRCS2330) / Columbia Records, USA (CK 69864) Tracks (Japanese edition): 1. Higher Place 2. All The Way 3. Signs Of Life 4. All The Things 5. Loved By You 6. Livin' To Do 7. I Got A Reason 8. With Your Love 9. Lifetime Of Dreams 10. Live And Breathe 11. Kiss Me Softly 12. I'm Not That Way ** 13. We Will Meet Again 14. To Be Alive Again * * Bonus Track for Japanese edition ** dropped on US edition Tracks (US edition): 1. Higher Place 2. All The Way 3. Signs Of Life 4. All The Things 5. Loved By You 6. Livin' To Do 7. World Gone Wild 8. I Got A Reason 9. With Your Love 10. Lifetime Of Dreams 11. Live And Breathe 12. Nothin' Comes Close 13. To Be Alive Again (edited version) 14. Kiss Me Softly 15. We Will Meet Again Producer: Kevin Shirley Journey is: Neal Schon: Guitars, Background Vocals Jonathan Cain: Keyboards, Background Vocals Ross Valory: Bass, Background Vocals Dean Castronovo: Drums, Background Vocals Steve Augeri: Lead Vocals #Journey
2 1 AOR Melodic RockTakeito
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Livefields
This is the live recording album of TOTO 1999 World Tour after the release of the album “Mindfields”. Their 1999 Tour started from 23 February in Warsaw Poland and ended on 8 November in Paris France. And this live recording was done in France (March, 1999). You may be surprised that Bobby Kimball's vocals are superior when you compare with his 1980's works with TOTO. I am happy because Luke's too long guitar solo performance has shortened on this CD. On the contrary, I am not happy because "99", "Africa" and "Children's Anthem" are not on this CD. This CD was released in Europe first. And Japanese version release was postponed twice (first: from original release schedule 21 October, second: from 10 November) and on 22 December, 1999 Japanese edition was released as double CD album (serial number : SRCS-2136, 2137) including "Child Anthem" as a bonus track only for Japan on Disc 2, which contains the same other tracks as Limited Edition Bonus CD including "I Will Remember", "Hold The Line" and "Won't Hold You Back" also recorded live in France (March 1999) plus QuickTime Video tracks of "Melanie" promotion video and "Cruel" recorded live in Yokohama, Japan on 24 April, 1999. French Limited Edition also includes "Spanish Steps Of Rome", the "Mindfields" Japanese version bonus track. Release: 27 September, 1999 (Europe) / 22 December, 1999 (Japan) Label : Columbia Records (496204-9) / SME Records, Japan (SRCS-2136, 2137) Tracks: 1. Caught In The Balance 2. Tale Of A Man 3. Rosanna 4. [Luke Solo] 5. Million Miles Away 6. Jake To The Bone 7. [Simon Solo] 8. Dave's Gone Skiing 9. Acoustic Set 9-1. Out Of Love 9-2. Mama 9-3. You Are The Flower 9-4. The Road Goes On 10. Better World 11. Girl Goodbye 12. [Dave Solo] 13. White Sister Limited Edition Bonus Disk 1. I Will Remember 2. Hold The Line 3. Won’t Hold You Back 4. Child’s Anthem * Video 1. Melanie (live in France) Video 2. Cruel (promotion clip) * Extra Bonus Track only for Japanese Edition Producers: Elliot Scheiner, Toto TOTO: Steve Lukather : Guitars/Vocals David Paich: Keyboards/Vocals Mike Porcaro: Bass Simon Phillips: Drums Bobby Kimball: Vocals Supporting Musicians: Tony Spinner: Backing Vocals/Guitars Buddy Hyatt: Backing Vocals/Percussion John Jessel: Keyboards Technician/Backing Vocals #Toto
AOR Columbia Records SME Records, Japan CDTakeito