1982 Ann Bertucci – I am Number One

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bertucci-anne-1981Annie Bertucci was born and raised in Northern California and was already singing in Honor Choirs by the age of 12 years old, and with her brother Anthony on electric Guitar, performed through her High School years doing talent shows, weddings, Pep Rallies and casuals. After performing in numerous rock & roll bands throughout the Pacific Northwest in the early 70s, Anne decided it was time to move to Los Angeles for a chance at a recording deal.

After auditioning for a band named “The Babys”, Anne was chosen from over 100 applicants to join the band as a featured vocalist for the entire 1979-80 tours. “The Baby’s” with Anne toured nationwide as an opening act for Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Eddy Money, Ted Nugent, Journey, Styx and other major acts, playing the largest concert arenas in the USA and Canada, including Cobo Hall, Los Angeles Forum, Toronto Speedway, and also performed live, and live-to-tape on all major television music shows. including, “Midnight Special “ABC TV, and “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” CBS New York. In 1980. Anne made her first 24-track master solo recording featuring 4 songs and began to shop a deal in Los Angeles. Bobby Hart (Of Boyce & Hart acclaim) initiated the negotiations with Zebra Discourde, and got her a deal with Marbal Productions. This began Anne’s career with her first vinyl debut.

From 1980-1985, Anne has released 3 solo albums worldwide, toured, and promoted these albums for Domestic Labels throughout Europe, Japan, Australia, etc…Performing on MUSIKLADEN, WWF Club, Old Grey Whistle Test, Applouso, Dresheiber, and Multiple television and live performances throughout Europe.

(source:http://www.reverbnation.com/artist_2615019/bio)

Tracks

1  I’m Number One (Erich Bulling, Iren Koster, Mario Balestrieri) 3:17
2  It’s A Crazy Life (Marcia Waldorf, Wolff Ekkehardt Stein, Wolfgang Jass) 3:38
3  Room No. 3 (Larry Stewart, Mark Stockwell) 3:04
4  Jamaica Ginger (Anne Bertucci) 3:51
5  Love Is Symphony (Iren Koster) 3:39
6  Vive La Difference (Steven Kerry) 3:07
7  You’re Out (Marcia Waldorf) 3:35
8  No No No (Iren Koster) 3:20
9  Don’t Cha Love Me (Tom Manche) 3:38
10  Ice Cream Cone (Al Styne, Chris Turner, Ren Toppano, Susan Kelly) 3:42
11  Against The Law (Gene Hubbard, Les Carlsen, Joyce Macek) 3:58
12  So Selfish (Anne Bertucci, Iren Koster, Mike Cramer) 3:53

Media

Musicians

1 I’m Number One

Bass Mike Porcaro
Drums Rick Shlosser
Guitar (solo) Steve Lukather
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George


2 It’s A Crazy Life

Bass Mike Porcaro
Drums Rick Shlosser
Guitar (solo) Steve Lukather
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George


3 Room No. 3

Bass Leland Sklar
Drums Mike Baird
Guitar Mike Landau
Synthesizer Erich Bulling
Percussion Paulinho Da Costa
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George


4 Jamaica Ginger

Bass Mike Porcaro
Drums Rick Shlosser
Guitar Mike Landau
Synthesizer Erich Bulling
Sax Steve Tavaglioni
Percussion Paulinho Da Costa


6 Vive La Difference

Bass Leland Sklar
Drums Mike Baird
Guitar Mike Landau
Keyboards Greg Mathieson
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Tom Kelly


7 You’re Out

Bass Leland Sklar
Drums Mike Baird
Guitar Mike Landau
Keyboards Greg Mathieson


8 No No No

Bass Mike Porcaro
Drums Rick Shlosser
Guitar (solo) Steve Lukather
Keyboards David Foster
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George


9 Don’t Cha Love Me

Bass Leland Sklar
Drums Mike Baird
Guitar Mike Landau
Fender Rhodes David Foster
Percussion Paulinho Da Costa
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George
Background Vocals Tom Kelly


10 Ice Cream Cone

Bass Leland Sklar
Drums Mike Baird
Guitar Mike Landau
Synthesizer Greg Mathieson
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George
Background Vocals Tom Kelly


11 Against The Law

Bass Mike Porcaro
Drums Rick Shlosser
Guitar (solo) Steve Lukather
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George


12 So Selfish

Bass Mike Porcaro
Drums Rick Shlosser
Guitar Steve Lukather
Keyboards David Foster
Percussion Paulinho Da Costa
Background Vocals Richard Page
Background Vocals Steve George

Liner Notes

Producer – Erich Bulling
Producer (Executive) – Mario Balestrieri
Engineer – Humberto Gatica
Engineer (Additional) – Tony Papa, Rich McKennan, Terry Christian
Mixed – Humberto Gatica
Mastered – Bernie Grundman, Gregg Fulginiti

Recorded at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA – Davlen Sound Studios, North Hollywood, CA – Santa Monica Sound, Santa Monica, CA
Mixed at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA
Mastered at A&M Records