''Ambition'' is former
Styx guitarist/vocalist
Tommy Shaw
Tommy Roland Shaw (born September 11, 1953) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known for his tenure in the rock band Styx (band), Styx as co-lead vocalist. In between his stints with Styx, he has played with other groups includi ...
's third solo album release. It was produced by Terry Thomas (from the rock band,
Charlie) and has a very fluid and melodic sound with rich synthesizer chords and sequences. Originally released on Atlantic Records in 1987.
The album was re-released on American Beat Records in 2007.
Track listing
All words & music by Tommy Shaw & Terry Thomas unless where otherwise noted.
# "No Such Thing" - 3:58
# "Dangerous Game" - 4:53
# "The Weight of the World" - 4:56
# "Ambition" - 4:26
# "
Ever Since the World Began
"Ever Since the World Began" is a power ballad by American rock band Survivor, released in 1982 from the group's third album ''Eye of the Tiger'', featuring Dave Bickler as lead singer. Composed by the band's guitarist Frankie Sullivan and keyboa ...
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Frankie Sullivan
Frankie Sullivan (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Survivor. He has been the only permanent fixture in its lineup since the band's 1977 inception.
Early life
According t ...
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Jim Peterik)- 4:08
# "Are You Ready for Me" - 4:18
# "Somewhere in the Night" - 4:40
# "Love You Too Much" - 4:03
# "The Outsider" - 4:54
# "Lay Them Down" (Shaw) - 4:15
Personnel
*Tommy Shaw: Guitars, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
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Tony Beard: Drums
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Felix Krish: Bass Guitar, Fretless Bass Guitar, Bass Synth
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Paul Wickens
Paul Wickens (born 27 March 1956) is an English musician, composer, and record producer, professionally known as Wix. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Wickens has worked with artists including Nik Kershaw, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bon J ...
: Keyboards
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Peter-John Vettese
Peter-John Vettese (born 15 August 1956 in Scotland), also known as Peter Vettese, is a Scottish keyboardist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. Vettese is perhaps best known for being the keyboardist for progressive rock band Jethro Tul ...
: Keyboards on "Ever Since the World Began"
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Richie Cannata: Saxophone
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Steve Alexander: Percussion, Drum overdubs
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Christopher O'Shaughnessy: Lead Guitar on "Are You Ready for Me" and "Ambition"
*Terry Thomas: Guitar, Keyboards, Drum programming, Background Vocals
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Lea Hart: Background Vocals
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Dee &
Shirley Lewis: Background Vocals
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Helena Springs: Background Vocals
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James "JY" Young: Background Vocals
Singles
*"No Such Thing"
*"Ever Since the World Began" (#75 US)
References
1987 albums
Tommy Shaw albums
Atlantic Records albums
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