1991 Bonnie Tyler – Bitterblue

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Bitterblue is the eighth studio album by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It was released on 11 November 1991, through Hansa Records. Bitterblue is a pop rock album, described by Dieter Bohlen as “more commercial” than her previous albums. Bohlen began working with Tyler in early 1991, writing and producing multiple songs for the album. Bitterblue also features compositions from Albert Hammond, Nik Kershaw and Giorgio Moroder.

Bitterblue received mixed reviews from music critics, with the songs being complimented but the production criticised. The album had major success in mainland Europe, where it reached number one in Austria and Norway. In 1992 it was certified 3× Platinum by IFPI Norway. Three singles were released from the album, including the hits “Bitterblue” and “Against the Wind”.

Tracks

1  Bitterblue (Howard Houston) 03:42
2  Against The Wind (Dieter Bohlen) 03:28
3  Careless Heart (Albert Hammond; Diane Warren; Roy Orbison) 04:31
4  Whenever You Need Me (David Yorath; Bonnie Tyler; David Madiran) 04:02
5  Where Were You (Albert Hammond; Holly Knight) 05:10
6  Save Me (Albert Hammond; Diane Warren) 04:07
7  He’s Got A Hold On Me (Nik Kershaw) 04:14
8  Keep Your Love Alive (Giorgio Moroder; Tom Whitlock) 04:23
9  Tell Me The Truth (Dieter Bohlen) 03:46
10  Heaven Is Here (Giorgio Moroder; Tom Whitlock) 04:39
11  Love Is In Love Again (Giorgio Moroder; Tom Whitlock) 04:39
12  Till The End Of Time (Giorgio Moroder; Tom Whitlock) 04:02
13  Too Hot (Howard Houston) 03:26
14  Why (Dieter Bohlen) 03:56

Musicians

3 Careless Heart

BassRandy Jackson
DrumsKenny Aronoff
GuitarWaddy Wachtel
GuitarJohn Pierce
Acoustic GuitarTim Pierce
KeyboardsRoy Bittan
VocalsBonnie Tyler


5 Where Were You

BassRandy Jackson
DrumsKenny Aronoff
GuitarWaddy Wachtel
GuitarJohn Pierce
Acoustic GuitarTim Pierce
KeyboardsRoy Bittan
VocalsBonnie Tyler


6 Save Me

BassRandy Jackson
DrumsKenny Aronoff
GuitarWaddy Wachtel
GuitarJohn Pierce
Acoustic GuitarTim Pierce
KeyboardsRoy Bittan
VocalsBonnie Tyler


7 He’s Got A Hold On Me

KeyboardsNik Kershaw
KeyboardsRichard Cottle
Background VocalsJackie Challenor
Background VocalsMiriam Stockley
VocalsBonnie Tyler


8 Keep Your Love Alive

GuitarTeddy Castellucci
ProgrammingGiorgio Moroder
ProgrammingScott Greer
SaxGary Herbig
Background VocalsDebbie McClendon
Background VocalsJoe Pizzulo
Background VocalsMarietta Waters
VocalsBonnie Tyler


10 Heaven Is Here

GuitarTeddy Castellucci
ProgrammingGiorgio Moroder
ProgrammingScott Greer
SaxGary Herbig
Background VocalsDebbie McClendon
Background VocalsJoe Pizzulo
Background VocalsMarietta Waters
VocalsBonnie Tyler


11 Love Is In Love Again

GuitarTeddy Castellucci
ProgrammingGiorgio Moroder
ProgrammingScott Greer
SaxGary Herbig
Background VocalsDebbie McClendon
Background VocalsJoe Pizzulo
Background VocalsMarietta Waters
VocalsBonnie Tyler


12 Till The End Of Time

GuitarTeddy Castellucci
ProgrammingGiorgio Moroder
ProgrammingScott Greer
SaxGary Herbig
Background VocalsDebbie McClendon
Background VocalsJoe Pizzulo
Background VocalsMarietta Waters
VocalsBonnie Tyler

Liner Notes

Producer – Howard Houston (Tracks 1, 13)
Producer – Dieter Bohlen (Tracks 2, 9, 14)
Producer – David Yorath (Track 2)
Producer – Roy Bittan (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Producer – Nik Kershaw (Track 7)
Producer – Giorgio Moroder (Tracks 8, 10, 11, 12)
Co-producer – Luis Rodriguez (Tracks 2, 9, 14)
Arranged By – Howard Houston (Tracks 1, 13)
Arranged By – Dieter Bohlen (Tracks 2, 9, 14)
Arranged By – David Yorath (Track 2)
Arranged By – Roy Bittan (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Arranged By – Nik Kershaw (Track 7)
Engineer – Phil Kaffel (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Engineer – Brian Reeves (Tracks 8, 10, 11, 12)
Mixed By – Dieter Bohlen, Luis Rodriguez (Tracks 2, 9, 14)
Mixed By – David Yorath (Track 2)
Mixed By – Phil Kaffel (Tracks 3, 5, 6)
Mixed By – Brian Reeves, Giorgio Moroder (Tracks 8, 10, 11, 12)
Recorded By – Dieter Bohlen, Luis Rodriguez (Tracks 2, 9, 14),
Recorded By – David Yorath (Track 2)
Recorded By – Phil Kaffel (Tracks 3, 5, 6)

Design – Aaron’s Outfit, Ariola
Photography – Jeff Weiss, Markus Amon

Mixed At Conway Studios
Mixed At A&M Studios
Mixed At Whitehouse Recording Studio
Mixed At Nomis Studios
Mixed At Studio 33
Mixed At Surrey Sound Studios
Recorded At Conway Studios
Recorded At A&M Studios
Recorded At Whitehouse Recording Studio
Recorded At Nomis Studios
Recorded At Carla Ridge Camp
Recorded At Studio 33
Recorded At Surrey Sound Studios
Phonographic Copyright Hansa
Copyright BMG Ariola Media GmbH
Copyright Hanseatic
Copyright Albert Hammond Music
Copyright Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.
Copyright Realsongs
Copyright Wb Music Corp.
Copyright George Glueck Music
Copyright Knighty-Knight Music
Copyright Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
Copyright Giorgio Moroder Publishing
Copyright Sugarmusic s.r.l.