1976 Alessi Brothers – Alessi

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The Alessi Brothers are an American pop rock singer-songwriter duo, best known for their 1984 hit “Savin’ the Day” and also their 1977 hit “Oh Lori”. The duo are identical twin brothers, Bill (Billy) Alessi and Bob (Bobby) Alessi (born 12 July 1953, Long Island, New York).

Their song “Oh Lori” reached no. 4 in the UK Singles Chart in 1977, and “Put Away Your Love” reached No. 71 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1982. “Oh Lori” became a Top Ten hit in seventeen more countries. The Alessi Brothers recorded five albums on major record labels. They sold over eight million records worldwide, and toured with Andy Gibb on his Shadow Dancing tour. They also charted in Brazil with “Sad Songs” (from the album Alessi, 1977).

Tracks

1  Do You Feel It ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 5:35
2  You Can Have It Back ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:04
3  I Was So Sure ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 4:02
4  Big Deal ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 2:19
5  Don\’t Hold Back ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:51
6  Too Long To Forget ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:24
7  Sad Songs ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:44
8  Oh Lori ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:23
9  Joanna ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 2:30
10  Seabird ( Billy Alessi, Bobby Alessi) 3:53

Musicians

BassBobby Alessi
BassJim Hughart
BassScott Edwards
DrumsJeffrey Porcaro
DrumsHal Blaine
DrumsJohn Guerin
DrumsFrank Ravioli
GuitarBobby Alessi
GuitarDennis Budimir
GuitarRay Parker Jr
SynthesizerBilly Alessi
SynthesizerMike Melvoin
SaxTom Scott
FluteTom Scott
VibraphoneEmile Richards
VibraphoneVictor Feldman

Liner Notes

Producer – Bones Howe
Arranged By – Mike Melvoin
Conductor – Mike Melvoin
Engineer (Second) – Geoff Howe
Engineer – Bones Howe
Mastered By – Frank DeLuna
Recorded By – Bones Howe

Art Direction – Fabio Nicoli
Illustration – Ean Taylor
Photography – Moshe Brakha

Made By – A&M Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) – A&M Records, Inc.
Printed By – Robor Ltd.