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Chris Eaton / Vision
This is one of the finest CCM albums ever released till now. Please note that Chris Eaton is not coming from U.S.A but from UK. The recording session of this album had been done in London, Los Angeles and Nashville, supported by many talented studio musicians. Chris Eaton was born in West Midlands, UK on 16 September, 1958. Eaton became known in UK music industry by two songs recorded by Clif Richard for Richard’s 1981 album "Wired For Sound". "Little Town" written for Clif Richard for 1982 album "Now You See Me, Now You Don't" climbed up the UK chart and ranked # 11 highest, which gave him another step. Eaton got a chance to write two songs for Amy Grant for the album "Unguarded"(1985) and at the same time he got a deal as a solo singer with Reunion Records, USA. Thus, "Vision" was released in 1986 in the United States. The sound of this album is still fresh one for me due to mid 1980's gorgeous keyboards oriented arrangement with tight drums. We had to wait for almost 10 years until Eaton released his second solo album "Wonderful World"(Sparrow Corporation SPD1431) in 1995, which was also fine album. Release: 1986 Label: Reunion Records, USA (WR-8349) First Reissued CD Release: July, 1991 (Reunion Records, REND-24355) Tracks: 1. Vision 2. Don't Underestimate My Love 3. When My Heart Breaks 4. Golden Rule 5. Hold Back The Tears 6. Love For The Common Man 7. Talk To Me 8. This Is For Real 9. Don't Play Games 10. It Was Love Producers: Brown Banniste, Jack Joseph Puig Chris Eaton: Vocals - Musicians - Keyboards: Robbie Buchanan, Rhett Lawrence, Larry Williams, Dave Cooke, Robin Smith Guitar: Dann Huff, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Landau, Phil Palmer Bass: Neil Stubenhaus, Nathan East, Phil Palmer Drums: Paul Leim, Carlos Vega, Charlie Morgan Percussion: Lenny Castro Horns: Mel Colins Background Vocals: Tom Kelly, Tommy Funderburk, Mark Williamson, Nick-Glennie Smith, Don Snow #ChrisEaton
CCM Reunion Records, USA Reunion Records, USA CD
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The Kazu Matsui Project / Is That The Way To Your Heart
The third Kazu Matsui project album was released only on vinyl in 1984 and reissued on CD (Canyon) in 1988. The featuring vocalists on this album are Gregory Walker, Phillip Ingram and Norman Dozier, who gave this album black contemporary feel. Cool Sound reissued the album with one interesting bonus track recorded and released as 45 rpm single in the same era; "Round The Corner” featuring Eric Tagg. Release: November, 1984 Label: Agharta - Pony Canyon Inc. Japan (C28Y0102) First Reissued CD Release: 21 April, 1988 (Agharta - Pony Canyon Inc. Japan, D25Y0168) Tracks: 1. Is That The Way To Your Heart 2. Mystery Girl 3. How To Handle Love 4. Let's Pretend 5. The Music Inside You 6. Song In Blue 7. Ariana 8. Romantic Notions 9. Fireflies 10. Don't You Know That 11. Break Away Gentry Bonus Track(s) added to the reissued CD(s): 2000 Cool Sound Inc., Japan (COOL-040 released on 25 February, 2000) 6. Round The Corner Producer: Kazu Matsui Kazu Matsui: Shakuhachi - Musicians - Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr. Charles Johnson, Dan Huff, Guy Thomas, Roben Ford, Grant Geissman, Scott Martin, Charles Fearing Keyboards: Bill Cuomo, Bill Meyers, Randy Waldman, Guy Thomas, Russell Ferrante, Bernaby Finch, John Barnes, Derek Nakamoto, Steve Wood Bass: Abraham Laboriel, Nathan East, Kevin Brandon Drums:Ed Greene, Carlos Vega Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa, Mike Fisher Simons: Vince Colaiuta Sax: Judd Miller, Joel Peskin, Dave Boruff, Mike Acosta Horns: Steve Madaio, Chuck Findley, John Liotine Koto: Kazue Kudo Lead Vocals: Norman Dozier, Phil Perry, Philip Ingram, Gregory Walker, Lorrie Griffin, Marva King, Guy Thomas Background Vocals: Maxi Anderson, Marlena Jeter, Philip Ingram, Darryl Phinnessee #KazuMatsui
1 Adult Contemporary Fusion Agharta - Pony Canyon Inc. Japan
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Michael Johnson / The Michael Johnson Album + Dialogue
Michael Johnson was recognised widely when he started to sing with John Denver and David Boise as Denver, Boise & Johnson in 1968. Shortly after the group disbanded in 1969, Johnson started his successful solo career. In 1971, Johnson signed with Atco Records to release his first album “There Is A Breeze”, which was released in 1973, then Johnson released two albums for Sanskrit Records; theself-produced second album For All You Mad Musicians” in 1975, followed by “Ain't Dis Da Life” in 1977. In terms of commercial sales, these first three albums were not successful. Time had come in 1978. Johnson’s fourth solo effort "The Michael Johnson Album" released in 1978 under EMI America changed his status in the U.S. music scene. The first single "Bluer Than Blue" written by Randy Goodrum ranked number 12 on U.S. Pop Chart. Other contributed songwriters were such as Bill Labounty, Tom Snow and Eric Kaz, who made the album full of romantic ballads. In 1979, Johnson returned with another set of romantic mellow fifth solo album "Dialogue" featuring “This Night Won't Last Forever" also known for Bill LaBounty's version. This song ranked number 19 on the U.S. pop chart. Other songs on the album was written again by great songwriters including Tom Snow, Randy Goodrum, Eric Kaz, and Parker McGee. Michael passed away at his home in Minneapolis, MN on 25 July, 2017 following a long battle with chronic heart and lung disease. "The Michael Johnson Album" Release:15 June 1978 Label: EMI America, USA (SW-17002) Tracks: 1. Sailing Without A Sail 2. Foolish 3. Dancin' Tonight 4. Two In Love 5. Ridin' In The Sky 6. Bluer Than Blue 7. Almost Like Being In Love 8. 25 Words Or Less 9. Gypsy Woman 10. When You Come Home Producers: Steve Gibson, Brent Maher Michael Johnson: Vocals, Guitar - Musicians - Keyboards: Shane Keister, Bobby Ogdin Piano: Bill LaBounty Bass: Jack Williams, Mike Leech, Norbert Putnam Drums: Kenny Malone Percussion: Farrell Morris Guitars: Jon Goin, Steve Gibson Violin: Shelly Kurland Horns: Buddy Skipper, Don Scheffeild, Roger Bissell, Roger Williams Background Vocals: Sheri Kramer, Diane Tidwell, Daine Tidwell ============================ “Dialogue" Release: 1979 Label: EMI America, USA (SW-17010) Tracks: 1. This Night Won't Last Forever 2. Let This Be A Lesson To You 3. The Very First Time 4. Drops Of Water 5. I'll Always Love You 6. Doors 7. Blackmail 8. She Put The Sad In All His Songs 9. I Just Can't Say No To You 10. Dialogue Producers: Steve Gibson Michael Johnson: Vocals, Guitar - Musicians - Piano: Shane Keister, Bobby Ogdin, Randy Goodrum, Tom Snow Wurlizer: Randy Goodrum Rhodes: Bobby Keister, Shane Keister, Randy Goodrum Bass: Jack Williams, Mike Leech Drums: Kenny Malone Percussion: Farrell Morris Guitars: Steve Gibson, Jon Goin Sax: Billy Puett, Norm Ray, Buddy Skipper, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker Trombone: Dennis Good, Tom Malone Trumpet: Don Sheffield, John Gatchell, Danny Cahn Oboe: Bob Taylor Background Vocals: Sheri Kramer, Diane Tidwell, Greg Gordon, Bergen White, Randy Goodrum - 2 on 1 Reissued CD - Release: 15 May, 1999 Label: Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan (VSCD-576) - “The Michael Johnson Album” Reissued CD - Release: 9 December, 2020 Label: Universal Music Japan (UICY-79323) - “Dialogue” Reissued CD - Release: 9 December, 2020 Label: Universal Music Japan (UICY-79324) #MichaelJohnson
AOR EMI America, USA Universal Music Japan Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan
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