1985 Olivia Newton-John – Soul Kiss

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Soul Kiss is the thirteenth studio album by Australian pop, adult contemporary singer, Olivia Newton-John, which was released in October 1985. It made No. 11 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart and the Top 30 on the United States Billboard 200. The album was produced by long-time associate, John Farrar, who also co-wrote four tracks; the cover art includes photography of Newton-John by Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts.

Tracks

1  Toughen Up (Graham Lyle, Terry Britten) 3:49
2  Soul Kiss (Mark Goldenberg) 4:32
3  Queen Of The Publication (John Farrar, Steve Kipner, Tom Snow) 3:55
4  Emotional Tangle (John Farrar, Billy Thorpe) 4:06
5  Culture Shock (Steve Kipner, Paul Bliss) 3:53
6  Moth To A Flame (Steve Kipner, Paul Bliss) 3:44
7  Overnight Observation (John Farrar, Tom Snow) 4:28
8  You Were Great, How Was I? (Du (John Farrar, Tom Snow) 3:46
9  Driving Music (Steve Kipner, Tommy Emmanuel) 3:41
10  Electric (Tom Keane, Mike Landau, Paul Gordon) 3:50
11  The Right Moment (Gerry Rafferty) 3:42

Media

Musicians

1 Toughen Up

BassAbraham Laboriel Sr
DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarLee Ritenour
GuitarJohn Farrar
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
Background VocalsJohn Farrar


2 Soul Kiss

DrumsVinnie Colaiuta
GuitarLarry Carlton
GuitarJohn Farrar
SynclavierJohn Farrar
SynthesizerGreg Phillinganes
SynthesizerMark Goldenberg
PercussionMike Fisher
Background VocalsKatey Sagal


3 Queen Of The Publication

DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarSteve Lukather
GuitarLee Ritenour
SynclavierJohn Farrar
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle


4 Emotional Tangle

BassNathan East
DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarLee Ritenour
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle
SynthesizerBilly Thorpe
SynthesizerJohn Farrar
PercussionPaulinho Da Costa
Background VocalsJohn Farrar


5 Culture Shock

SynthesizerMarcus Ryle
SynthesizerSteve Kipner


6 Moth To A Flame

DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarLee Ritenour
GuitarJohn Farrar
SynthesizerJohn Farrar
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle


7 Overnight Observation

DrumsCarlos Vega
DrumsGeoffrey Hales
GuitarLee Ritenour
GuitarJohn Farrar
SynthesizerJohn Farrar
LyriconTom Scott
Background VocalsJohn Farrar


8 You Were Great, How Was I?

DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarLee Ritenour
SaxTom Scott
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle
SynthesizerTom Snow
VocalsCarl Wilson
Background VocalsChristopher Cross


9 Driving Music

DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarLee Ritenour
GuitarJohn Farrar
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle
SynclavierJohn Farrar
Background VocalsJohn Farrar


10 Electric

DrumsCarlos Vega
GuitarMike Landau
SynthesizerMarcus Ryle
SaxGary Herbig
SaxJoel Perskin
SaxLarry Williams
SaxTom Scott


11 The Right Moment

MandolinJohn Farrar
KeyboardsJeremy Lubbock
Background VocalsJohn Farrar

Liner Notes

Producer – John Farrar
Mixed By – Allen Sides
Mixed By (Assistant) – Tim Wilson
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Recorded By – Allen Sides, Tim Wilson
Recorded By (Additional Recording) – Larry Brown, Rik Pekkonen

Art Direction, Design – Norman Moore
Photography By (Front And Back) – Helmut Newton
Photography By (Inner Spread) – Herb Ritts

Phonographic Copyright (p) – MCA Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) – MCA Records, Inc.
Manufactured By – MCA Records, Inc.
Produced For – Buffalo Music, Inc.
Recorded At – Moonee Ponds Studio
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
Mixed At – Moonee Ponds Studio
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering