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Air Supply (1985 Album)
''Air Supply'' is the eighth studio and second eponymous album by British-Australian soft rock duo Air Supply, released in 1985. The album was a step down in the band's sales, reaching gold certification and No. 26 on the US charts. The single " Just as I Am" was their last major entry on the charts, reaching No. 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while their interpretation of the Jennifer Rush song " The Power of Love" became a minor hit, reaching No. 68. Air Supply (1985): Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles8-12-08 Track listing # " Just as I Am" (Rob Hegel, Dick Wagner) – 4:46 # " The Power of Love" (Gunther Mende, Candy DeRouge, Jennifer Rush, Mary Susan Applegate) – 5:22 # "I Can't Let Go" (Graham Russell, Billy Steinberg) – 4:10 # "After All" (Seth Swirsky) – 3:40 # "I Wanna Hold You Tonight" (Russell, Don Cromwell, Ken Rarick) – 3:45 # "Make It Right" (Russell, Cromwell, Rarick) – 3:48 # "When the Time Is Right" (Gerald Mil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Supply
Air Supply is a soft rock duo formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975. It consists of Englishman Graham Russell (vocals, guitar) and Australian Russell Hitchcock (vocals). They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight top-five hits on the US Billboard Hot 100, " Lost in Love" (1979), "All Out of Love", " Every Woman in the World" (both 1980), " The One That You Love" (number one), " Here I Am" (both 1981), " Sweet Dreams", " Even the Nights Are Better" (both 1982) and " Making Love Out of Nothing at All" (1983). In Australia, they had four top ten placements with " Love and Other Bruises" (1976), "All Out of Love", "Every Woman in the World" and "The One That You Love". Their highest charting studio album, '' The One That You Love'' (1981) reached number ten in both Australia and the US. The line-up has included numerous band members and they relocated to Los Angeles in the late 1970s. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) inducted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originator of heartland rock, combining mainstream rock musical styles with narrative songs about working class American life. Nicknamed "the Boss", his career has spanned six decades. Springsteen is known for his poetic, socially conscious lyrics and energetic stage performances, sometimes lasting up to four hours. In 1973, Springsteen released his first two albums, '' Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.'' and ''The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle'', neither of which earned him a large audience. He changed his style and reached worldwide popularity with ''Born to Run'' in 1975. It was followed by '' Darkness on the Edge of Town'' (1978) and '' The River'' (1980), which topped the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. After the solo recording, ''Nebr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey (born 1950) is an American trumpeter, flugelhornist, horn arranger, string arranger, orchestrator and session musician who has played on hundreds of commercial recordings, including Michael Jackson's ''Thriller'', '' Rock with You'', '' Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough, Workin’ Day and Night'' and the flugelhorn solo on Dan Fogelberg's hit "'' Longer''". Additionally, he has performed with artists such as George Benson, Al Jarreau, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Earth, Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, George Duke, Lionel Ritchie, Rufus and Chaka Kahn, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, among many others. He is known as the Seawind trumpeter and arranger who plays with Gary Grant, Larry Williams and Bill Reichenbach Jr.. Biography Jerry Hey was born in 1950 in Dixon, Illinois to a family of musicians. His mother was a pianist and his father was a trombonist. Jerry also had two older brothers who played the trombone and tuba. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Grant (musician)
Gary E. Grant is an American trumpet player, composer and producer, and session musician who has played on hundreds of commercial recordings. Gary has collaborated with a variety of artists such as Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Brian McKnight, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Earth Wind & Fire, Go West, Take Six, Elton John, and Aerosmith. Additionally, Gary has worked with producers such as David Foster, Glenn Ballard, Dave Grusin, and Baby Face. In addition, he was a guest artist with the "Chicago 17" horns. Biography Gary grew up in a musical family, with his father Harry Grant providing him with early training. He later attended North Texas State University and went on a tour with the Woody Herman band as a lead trumpet player and featured soloist. After spending three years in Hawaii, Gary worked with a talented group of musicians and played with his own big band and 7 piece ensemble. Gary moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Williams (jazz Musician)
Lawrence Lowell Williams is an American record producer, composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist. He is proficient on the keyboards, saxophone, flute, and clarinet. Williams began his musical career in the 1970s, and has since established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. He regularly toured and recorded with Al Jarreau for over 3 decades and also was a musician on Michael Jackson's albums ''Off The Wall'', ''Thriller'', and ''Bad''. Early life Williams was born in Kansas City, Kansas and grew up in Overland Park. He began learning the clarinet at age 8, under the influence of his father who played the saxophone. Williams went on to study music at New Mexico State University and later transferred to Indiana University School of Music in 1969. While at university, Williams began playing with visiting orchestras, including those of Glen Campbell, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mathis. While studying at Indiana University, he met Jerry Hey and Kim Hutchc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Russo
Yellowjackets is an American jazz fusion band founded in 1977 in Los Angeles, California. History In 1977, guitarist Robben Ford, for his first solo album, recruited keyboardist Russell Ferrante, electric bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Ricky Lawson. They decided to continue as a group and were signed to Warner Bros. Records by producer Tommy LiPuma, who chose the name "Yellowjackets" from a list of potential group names the band had compiled. In 1984, the band's second album, ''Mirage a Trois'', was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Fusion Performance. Ford only played on half this album, and after he departed the group, saxophonist Marc Russo was hired in his place. The next album, '' Shades'', reached No. 4 on the '' Billboard'' magazine jazz album chart, while the single "And You Know That" won a Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental Performance. Lawson left and was replaced by Will Kennedy in 1987. Their next three albums, '' Four Corners'', ''Politics'', and ''The Spin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Morgan (musician)
John Charles Morgan (born 9 August 1955) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Early years Charlie Morgan was born in Hammersmith, London. He became professional in 1973 Music career By the mid-1980s, Charlie Morgan had become one of the top session drummers in the UK. In the 1980s he played on albums by artists including Elton John, Gary Moore, Justin Hayward, Kate Bush, Roy Harper, Pete Townshend, Judie Tzuke, Clannad, Tracey Ullman and Nik Kershaw. He was also the drummer in Gary Moore & Phil Lynott's video "Out in the Fields". In 1985 his drumming work with Nik Kershaw attracted the attention of Elton John, who booked him to play on his ''Ice on Fire'' album. Later that year John invited him to play with his band at Live Aid. This was the start of a thirteen-year period of recording and touring with John. Morgan co-wrote the theme music to the ITV TV series, ''The Bill'', with bassist Andy Pask. Discography Studio albums * Lionheart (1978) - Kate Bush * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Sinnaeve
Kenneth "Spider" Sinnaeve (born May 2, 1955) is a Canadian musician. He was a founding member of the popular Canadian band Streetheart, and since 2001 has been a member of Loverboy, replacing late original bassist Scott Smith. Sinnaeve has also contributed to many albums and played live performances with George McCrae, Helix, Tom Cochrane & Red Rider, Kim Mitchell, The Partland Brothers, Lee Aaron, and The Guess Who. He is known for his extended solos, which often last 15–20 minutes. Career Sinnaeve and keyboardist Daryl Gutheil formed a band, Witness Inc, in Regina. "Elkhorn student signs recording contract" ''Shoal Lake Crossroads'', via Newspaper Archives. June 14, 2013 - Page 4 The pair moved to Winnipeg and joined with Kenny Shields, calling themselves Wascana; in 1977 the gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Thorney
Tim Thorney (February 4, 1955 – June 15, 2021) was a Canadian guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, working out of his studio Villa Sound near Collingwood, Ontario. History Thorney first came to prominence as a recording engineer and songwriter. In 1981, he co-wrote most of Lisa Dalbello's ''Drastic Measures (Dalbello album), Drastic Measures'' album. In 1983 and 1984, he was a singer, songwriter and keyboard player with The Front (Canadian band), The Front, a Canadian studio band that released two albums of pop rock. In 1995, Tim and his younger brother Tom Thorney were taken on as partners in Great Big Music, which later became Tattoo Music. Through their studio work, the Thorney brothers have won advertising awards for many commercial campaigns in both Canada and the U.S., these awards include a Gemini Award and three Daytime Emmy Awards for the hit show Rolie Polie Olie.http://www.framebyframesound.com/crew/tThorney/index.htm/ Profile of Tom Thorney on framebyfram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Geissman
Grant Geissman (born April 13, 1953) is an American jazz guitarist and Emmy-nominated composer. He has recorded extensively for several labels since 1976 and played guitar on the theme for ''Monk'' and other TV series. Career Geissman was born in Berkeley, California and grew up in San Jose. When he was 11 years old, Geissman began his first guitar lesson with his private teacher Mrs. Allen. After his private tutoring was completed, he began taking guitar lessons from local musicians, such as Geoff Levin (of the pop group People!), Don Cirallo, Bud Dimock, and Terry Saunders. Encouraged by these teachers to learn jazz standards and to improvise, he began playing in rock bands on weekends and also with small jazz groups and big bands. As a high school senior, he entered formal study with avant-garde guitarist Jerry Hahn, who introduced him to the music of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Ornette Coleman. After graduating from Prospect High School, Geissman a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Richards
Andrew John Richards (born 26 October 1952) is a British-Australian pianist, Film score, composer, music producer and keyboardist. The artists he has played with include Frankie Goes to Hollywood, George Michael, Propaganda (band), Propaganda, Grace Jones, Rush (band), Rush, Annie Lennox, Gary Moore, Pet Shop Boys, Godley & Creme, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, Strawbs, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, OMD, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, T'Pau (band), T'Pau, Maddy Prior and Denny Laine. Richards has performed and programmed keyboards on 8 UK No. 1 singles, namely: "Relax (song), Relax" (1984) and "Two Tribes" (1984) by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, "Careless Whisper" (1984) by George Michael, "The Lady in Red (Chris de Burgh song), The Lady in Red" (1986) by Chris de Burgh, "It's a Sin" (1987), "Always on My Mind#Pet Shop Boys version, Always on My Mind" (1987) and "Heart (Pet Shop Boys song), Heart" (1988) by Pet Shop Boys and "Spaceman (Babylon Zoo song), Spaceman" (1996) by B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Esler-Smith
Frank Esler-Smith (5 June 1948 in London, England – 1 March 1991 in Melbourne, Australia) was an English arranger and keyboard player for Doug Parkinson's Southern Star from 1978 to 1980 before joining the soft rock band Air Supply in their 1980s heyday. Initially, his pursuits lay elsewhere, as he attended Melbourne University to study architecture. However, his early passion had been classical music, and he would later gain extensive experience as an orchestral conductor in settings as variegated as musical theatre and rock recordings. He first met principal Air Supply members Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell Graham Cyril Russell (born 11 June 1950) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist of the soft rock duo Air Supply. In 1975, with Russell Hitchcock, he formed Air Supply in Australia. The duo have been singing and p ... while he was working with the orchestra in a production of '' Jesus Christ Superstar'' that included Hitchcock and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
