''Another Page'' is
Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross (born Christopher Charles Geppert; May 3, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas.
He won five Grammy Awards for his eponymous debut album released in 1979. The singles "Sailing" (1980), and "Arthur's T ...
's second studio album, recorded in 1982 and released in early 1983. It was not as commercially successful as its predecessor (it was certified Gold by the RIAA, but only after
his self-titled debut album had already been certified Platinum by the time of the release of ''Another Page''). "
Think of Laura
"Think of Laura" is a popular song by the American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. Released as a single in late 1983 from Cross's second studio album, '' Another Page'', "Think of Laura" became the singer's fourth (and, ...
", taken from the album as Cross's third single, reached #9 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1984. It was Cross' final single to reach the Top 10. The first single, "All Right", reached #12 on the chart a year before. As a single, "No Time For Talk" peaked at #33. "
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is a song performed and co-written by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, which was the main theme for the 1981 film ''Arthur'' starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. The song won the Oscar f ...
" appeared as a bonus track on the cassette and later CD releases of the album.
An instrumental version of "No Time for Talk" appeared in the movie ''
American Anthem
''American Anthem'' is a 1986 American sports drama film directed by Albert Magnoli and starring Mitch Gaylord and Janet Jones. The film was produced by Lorimar Motion Pictures and released in North America by Columbia Pictures.
Plot
Football ...
'', which was composed by the song's co-author and producer of ''Another Page'',
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian (born November 26, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, keyboardist, and music producer. He produced number-one records in three consecutive decades. He has earned 11 Grammy Awards nominations and won three. He sp ...
.
Track listing
All songs written by Christopher Cross, except "Deal 'Em Again", co-written by Michael Maben, and the bonus track "Arthur's Theme," co-written by
Burt Bacharach
Burt Freeman Bacharach ( ; born May 12, 1928) is an American composer, songwriter, record producer and pianist who composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s through the 1980s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. A six-time Gra ...
,
Carole Bayer Sager
Carole Bayer Sager (born Carol Bayer on March 8, 1947) is an American lyricist, singer, and songwriter.
Early life and career
Bayer Sager was born in Manhattan, New York City, to Anita Nathan Bayer and Eli Bayer. Her family was Jewish. She grad ...
and
Peter Allen.
#"No Time for Talk" - 4:22
#"Baby Says No" - 6:04
#"What Am I Supposed to Believe" (Duet with
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) - 4:22
#"Deal 'Em Again" - 3:10
#"
Think of Laura
"Think of Laura" is a popular song by the American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. Released as a single in late 1983 from Cross's second studio album, '' Another Page'', "Think of Laura" became the singer's fourth (and, ...
" - 3:22
#"
All Right" - 4:18
#"Talking In My Sleep" - 3:34
#"Nature of the Game" - 3:55
#"Long World" - 3:32
#"Words of Wisdom" - 5:52
#"
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
"Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" is a song performed and co-written by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, which was the main theme for the 1981 film ''Arthur'' starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. The song won the Oscar f ...
" - 3:52 (Cassette & CD only - bonus track)
Personnel
* Christopher Cross – vocals, guitars, guitar solo (10), arrangements
* Rob Meurer – keyboards, synthesizer programming, percussion, arrangements
*
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian (born November 26, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, keyboardist, and music producer. He produced number-one records in three consecutive decades. He has earned 11 Grammy Awards nominations and won three. He sp ...
– keyboards, percussion, arrangements, string arrangements and conductor
*
Jay Graydon
Jay Joseph Graydon (born October 8, 1949, Burbank, California) is an American songwriter, recording artist, guitarist, singer, keyboardist, producer, arranger, and recording engineer. He is the winner of two Grammy Awards (in the R&B category) wi ...
– guitar solo (4)
*
Steve Lukather
Steven Lee Lukather (born October 21, 1957) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer, best known as the sole continuous founding member of the rock band Toto. His reputation as a skilled guitarist led to a stea ...
– guitars, guitar solo (6)
*
Abraham Laboriel
Abraham Laboriel López Sr. (born July 17, 1947) is a Mexican-American bassist who has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks. ''Guitar Player'' magazine called him "the most widely used session bassist of our time". Laboriel is the f ...
– bass
*
Mike Porcaro
Michael Joseph Porcaro (May 29, 1955 – March 15, 2015) was an American bass player known for his work with the rock band Toto. He retired from touring in 2007 as a result of being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
He was ...
– bass
* Andy Salmon – bass
*
Steve Gadd
Stephen Kendall Gadd (born April 9, 1945) is an American drummer, percussionist, and session musician. Gadd is one of the best-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry, recognized by his induction into the ''Modern D ...
– drums
*
Jeff Porcaro
Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro (; April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was an American drummer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his work with the rock band Toto but is one of the most recorded session musicians in history, working on ...
– drums
*
Tommy Taylor
Thomas Taylor (29 January 1932 – 6 February 1958) was an English footballer, who was known for his aerial ability. He was one of the eight Manchester United players who died in the Munich air disaster.
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– drums
*
Lenny Castro
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* Lenny (singer) (born 1993), Czech songwriter
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* ''L ...
– percussion
*
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
*
Tom Scott – saxophone (1)
*
Ernie Watts
Ernest James Watts (born October 23, 1945) is an American jazz and rhythm and blues saxophonist who plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone. He has worked with Charlie Haden's Quartet West and toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's ...
– saxophone (3)
* Assa Drori – concertmaster
*
Michael McDonald – backing vocals (1, 6)
*
Carl Wilson
Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He was their lead guitarist, the youngest sibling of bandmates Brian and Dennis, and the group's ''de ...
– backing vocals (2)
*
Karla Bonoff Karla may refer to:
People
* Karla (name), a feminine given name
* Petras Karla (1937–1969), Soviet Olympic rower
Places
* Karla, Kose Parish, a village in Harju County, Estonia
* Karla, Rae Parish, a village in Harju County, Estonia
* Kärl ...
– vocals (3)
*
Don Henley
Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American musician and a founding member of the rock band Eagles. He is the drummer and one of the lead singers for the Eagles. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Despe ...
– backing vocals (4, 8)
*
J.D. Souther
John David "J. D." Souther (born November 2, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has written and co-written songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles (band), Eagles. Souther is probably best known for his songwriting ab ...
– backing vocals (4, 8)
*
Art Garfunkel
Arthur Ira Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American singer, poet, and actor. He is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel.
Highlights of Garfunkel's solo music career include one top-10 ...
– backing vocals (7)
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Flamingo on cover = Flossy
Production
* Producer – Michael Omartian
* Assistant Producers – Rob Meurer and Michael Ostin
* Engineer and Mixing – Chet Himes
* Additional Engineering – John Guess, Lee Herschberg, Mark Linett and Richard Mullen.
* Assistant Engineers – Stuart Gitlin and Margaret Gwynne
* Recorded at Warner Bros. Recording Studios (Hollywood, CA), The Aspen Studios (Aspen, CO) and Studio South, Austin (Austin, TX).
* Mixed at Warner Bros. Recording Studios.
* Mastered by Bobby Hata at Warner Bros. Recording Studios.
* Art Direction and Design – Christine Sauers
* Cover Illustration – Louise Scott
* Photography –
Matthew Rolston
Matthew Russell Rolston is an American artist, photographer, Music video director, director and creative director, known for his lighting techniques and detailed approach to art direction and design. Rolston has been identified throughout his care ...
* Lettering – Mike Manoogian
* Direction for Front Line Management –
Irving Azoff
Irving Azoff (; born December 12, 1947) is an American entertainment executive and chairman of Full Stop Management, which represents recording artists. In the mid-1980s, he brought success to MCA Records.
Since September 2013, he has been chai ...
and Tim Neece
* Stylist – Laurie Warner
* Set Styling – Frances Moore
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Singles
Notes
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1983 albums
Christopher Cross albums
Albums produced by Michael Omartian
Warner Records albums