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Live Recording
Personnel: Laura Branigan (vocals); Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, Trevor Veitch (guitar); Greg Mathieson (keyboards, synthesizer); Michael Boddiker (synthesizer); Lee Sklar, Bob Glaub (bass); Carlos Vega (drums); Jon Joyce, Joe Chemay, Jim Haas, Stephanie Spruill, Maxine Willard Waters, Julia Tilman Waters, Lisa Sarna (background vocals).
Recorded at Rusk Sound Studios, Hollywood, California.
Laura Branigan became an international name with the release of "Gloria" from this, her debut album. That remake of an Italian pop hit entrenched itself in Billboard's Top Ten, peaking at number two and securing itself as an anthemic classic. While it perfectly fit her aggressive, dramatic voice, the second single, the over-synthesized and borderline-boring ballad "All Night With Me," didn't do nearly as well, failing to even break the Top 40, practically ensuring that she would become another one-hit wonder casualty. (Luckily, Branigan deftly avoided that fate by recording and releasing Branigan 2, which had better production and better songs and was a more cohesive collection in which she seemed more comfortable.) The rest of this album, despite being worth checking out simply for Branigan's powerful voice, is middling at best. Though she finds nuances in lyrics and melodies that are not up to her talent, the production often bogs the album down, especially on the ballads. "I Wish We Could Be Alone" and "Maybe I Love You" are all right, but the aforementioned "All Night With Me" and "Lovin' You Baby" are so mediocre, the album, already a small collection at nine songs, would be stronger if they had simply been omitted. "If You Loved Me" fares best as it is more laid-back and the production supports the melody as opposed to overshadowing it. The theatrical "Living a Lie," the frantic "Please Stay, Go Away," and the groovy "Down Like a Rock" lift the album up so that "Gloria" isn't the only worthwhile cut. Branigan shows the young singer getting her footing so she can move on to more accomplished material that can keep up with her killer voice. ~ Bryan Buss
Laura Branigan Branigan Songs Branigan Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews A fabulous fist production
The first production of Laura Branigan is just the beginning of a fabulous carrer in the music. She is the best voice of all the times.
Submitted by andreasdiaz2002 (santiago, chile) 
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 Branigan Fans Can't Go Wrong
Laura Branigan has a powerful voice when needed and a soft soothing one at other times. Branigan fans know what I mean and are always pleased. It's just a shame that she hasn't released more CDs than she has. Where alot of people anxiously await when the next CD is coming from Madonna or Celine Dion, I long for another dose of the heavenly voice of Laura Branigan. You can't go wrong with this CD, or any of hers for that matter. ENJOY !
Submitted by Eric (Pittsburgh, PA)
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very good debut CD from laura branigan
if you want to know what the buzz
about laura was ---this CD will prove
to you this girl can sing
Submitted by nat (hoover, alabama)
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Best album from Laura!!!
Submitted by Donnie (Des Moines)
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This is one of my top 3 favorite albums from the 80's. It brings back all the fun memories I had when I was in junior high school. No one could ever forget the album's mega-hit single "Gloria", but what people probably don't know is that the rest of the cd is just as great! With her voice, she can do no wrong! This cd is full of pop, ballads, and even (YES, I'm serious!) some hard rockers!!! Believe me, this is one of the greatest albums to come out of the 80's.
Submitted by Darcett (Michigan City)
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Personnel: Laura Branigan (vocals); Michael Landau, Dan Huff, Paul Jackson Jr. (guitar); Larry O. Williams (saxophone); Robbie Buchanan (piano, synthesizer); Harold Faltermeier (synthesizer); Nathan East (bass); Carlos Vega, John Robinson (drums); Thomas Kelly, Steven George, Bill Champlin, Richard Page, Tommy Funderburk, Jon Joyce, Jim Haas, Joe Chemay, Beth Anderson, Joe Pizzulo
Recorded at Image Recording, Inc., Los Angeles, California and Arco Studios, Munich, West Germany.
Personnel: Laura Branigan (vocals); Beth Andersen, Jon Joyce , Joe Pizzulo, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly , Tommy Funderburk, Bill Champlin, Joe Chemay (vocals, background vocals); Dann Huff, Michael Landau, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Larry Williams (saxophone); Robbie Buchanan (piano, synthesizer); Harold Faltermeyer (synthesizer); John "J.R." Robinson , Carlos Vega (drums); Jim Haas (background vocals).
Recording information: Arco Studios, Munich, Germany; Image Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA; Music Grinder Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Harold Faltermeyer; Steve Kipner.
Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from ...
| | Cerrone's Paradise CD (2003) (Import) Import; Canada
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Over the years, the sophomore curse has plagued many talented artists, who showed considerable promise on their debut albums but failed to make good on that promise when they recorded their second albums. Gratefully, that wasn't a problem for Cerrone, whose sophomore album, Cerrone's Paradise, only strengthened his reputation in the Euro-disco field. This 1977 outing is similar to Cerrone's 1976 debut, Love in C Minor, but without sounding like musical recycling. On the original LP version of this album, the 16 minute title song took up all of side one, just as Love in C Minor's first side was devoted entirely to its title song. But "Cerrone's Paradise" is a fine orchestral Euro-disco work in its own right, and the slick but funky piece is far from a carbon copy of "Love in C Minor." Euro-disco fans also found a lot to admire about "Take Me" and "Time for Love," the songs that Cerrone co-wrote for side two of the original Cerrone's Paradise LP. While the exuberant "Take Me" was a club favorite, "Time for Love" is an unexpected quiet storm/R&B slow jam. Unexpected because the fans Cerrone acquired with Love in C Minor assumed that everything on his second album would be aimed at the dance floor. Today, Cerrone's Euro-disco arrangements sound extremely dated, after only a few notes, one ...
| | Wild Cherry Super Hits CD (2002) (Import) Bonus Tracks; Japan
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Japanese pressing of the funk act's 2002 compilation features six bonus tracks, 'Baby Don't You Know', 'Are You Boogieing Around', 'Dancin' Music Band', 'It's the Same Old Song', 'This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)', & 'Try One More Time'. Sony. 2004.
Producers: Robert Parissi, Carl Maduri, Rick Hall.
Compilation producers: Bruce Dickinson, Jeff Jones.
Recorded between 1976 & 1979.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
"Play That Funky Music" is the highlight of this compilation from American '70s funk band Wild Cherry.
Japanese version, with 6 bonus tracks.
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Limited edition Japanese pressing has been recorded in high definition and comes in a miniature LP sleeve. Victor. 2006.
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no band closes a festival like here be dragons-this band's debut album reflects the nonstop party spirit of the band and is a must have for fans of celtic and folk alike. they tour europe and will be inb this country in the fall
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| | Walter Trout & The Radicals Relentless CD (2003) (Import) Germany
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& The Radicals.
Personnel: Walter Trout (vocals, guitar); Sammy Avila (Hammond B-3 organ, background vocals); Jimmy Trapp (bass); Joey Pafumi (drums).
Recorded at The Paradisio, Amsterdam, The Netherlands on May 14, 2003.
Personnel: Walter Trout (vocals, guitar); Sam Avila (vocals, organ); Andrew Elt (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Jim Gaines.
Recording information: Paradiso, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (05/13/2003).
Photographers: Marie Trout; Richard Boyles; Cor Oldenburg.
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| | Jimmy Williams Guitar Concepts CD (2003) Enhanced CD
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Jimmy Williams, began playing guitar at the age of 13. His formal years began with lessons from his father, who began showing Jimmy various licks and barre chords. It wasn't long before he discovered Eddie Van Halen and performed "Eruption" in his high school talent show during his sophomore year. A few years later Jimmy happened upon a new discovery, a young Swedish virtuoso by the name of Yngwie J. Malmsteen. At this point Jimmy began feverishly practicing 6 hours a day to get his chops up to par with the flood of Shrapnel style neoclassical guitarists that began to flood the scene. In college, while obtaining his B.S. in Electrical engineering, Jimmy played in jazz big bands, combos, and studied classical / flamenco guitar. In 1994 Jimmy was selected to be featured in Guitar Magazine's "Resume Column" and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. After playing in numerous L.A. bands, Jimmy took a two-year hiatus from music to train with many Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters, including legends such as Bas Ruttan and Marco Ruas. After a few injuries Jimmy realized that guitar playing and MMA don't quite mix and decided to pursue a musical journey once again. In 2000 Jimmy answered the call and joined Nuclear Blast Records Recording Artists Steel Prophet. In 2001 the band released the highly acclaimed album "Book of the Dead" and completed full tours of America and Europe. In August of 2001 we signed Mr. Williams to a two-album deal. Jimmy's first release for Progressive Arts Music is titled "Guitar Concepts". The album is comprised of 10 songs that were recorded on a 4-track recorder from 1999-2000. The album is full of well thought out arrangements, awesome groove and melody, and of course, blistering shred when the moment arises. "Guitar Concepts" is a creative journey through various moods, styles and time signatures. About ...
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Liner Note Author: Stanley Dance.
Recording information: Germany; Milan, Italy; Paris, France; Stockholm, Sweden.
In 1963 Duke Ellington realized a longtime goal, to record some of his extended works using both a symphony orchestra and his regular big band. Included on this fine CD are the three movements of "Night Creature," the relatively brief "Non-Violent Integration," "La Scala," and an adaptation of Ellington's "Harlem Air Shaft." With most of his all-star soloists heard from in this ...
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