1984 Julian Lennon – Valotte
Valotte is the debut studio album by singer-songwriter Julian Lennon. The album was produced by Phil Ramone and recorded at several studios from February to August 1984. It was released in October 1984 on Charisma and Atlantic. The album was first certified gold in the United States, in the new year, then shortly afterwards being certified platinum. From the album, four singles were released, each with a music video, charting at various positions on the singles charts in both the United Kingdom and US. “Too Late for Goodbyes”, the second US single, and “Valotte”, the first US single, were both US Billboard Top 10 hits, the former reaching No. 5 and the latter reaching No. 9. The album peaked at No. 17 in the US and No. 20 in the UK. Lennon toured the US, Australia, and Japan in March–June 1985.
Tracks
1 Valotte (Julian Lennon; Justin Clayton; Carlton Morales) 04:17
2 O.K. For You (Julian Lennon; Justin Clayton; Carmello Luggeri; Carlton Morales) 03:39
3 On The Phone (Julian Lennon) 04:50
4 Space (Julian Lennon) 04:23
5 Well I Don’t Know (Julian Lennon) 04:38
6 Too Late For Goodbyes (Julian Lennon) 03:34
7 Lonely (Julian Lennon) 03:54
8 Say You’re Wrong (Julian Lennon) 03:29
9 Jesse (China Burton) 03:51
10 Let Me Be (Julian Lennon) 02:07
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Carmine Rojas |
| Bass | David Hood |
| Bass | Marcus Miller |
| Bass | Julian Lennon |
| Drums | Roger Hawkins |
| Drums | Steve Holley |
| Electronic Drums | Julian Lennon |
| Guitar | Carlton Morales |
| Guitar | Justin Clayton |
| Keyboards | Barry Beckett |
| Keyboards | David Lebolt |
| Keyboards | Peter Wood |
| Keyboards | Julian Lennon |
| Sax | George Young |
| Sax | Lawrence Feldman |
| Sax | Ronnie Cuber |
| Sax | Michael Brecker |
| Trumpet | Joe Shepley |
| Trumpet | Jon Faddis |
| Percussion | Julian Lennon |
| Percussion | Steve Holley |
| Percussion | Ralph MacDonald |
| Background Vocals | Julian Lennon |
| Background Vocals | Eric Troyer |
| Background Vocals | Rory Dodd |
| Vocals | Julian Lennon |
Other Musicians
6 Too Late For Goodbyes
| Guitar | Martin Briley |
| Harmonica | Toots Thielemans |
7 Lonely
| Sax (Solo) | Michael Brecker |
9 Jesse
| Guitar | Dennis Herring |
Liner Notes
Arranged By – Barry Beckett and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section
Arranged By (Horns) – David Matthews
Engineer – Pete Greene, Bradshaw Leigh
Engineer (Assistant) – Mike Alliare, Michael Barry, Bobby Cohen, Lee Daley, John Davenport, Scott James, Peter Millus, John Penzotti, Michael Somers-Abbott, Bill Straus
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Mixed By – Bradshaw Leigh
Design – Bob Defrin, Julian Lennon
Photography – David Michael Kennedy, Dean Gordon
Mastered At Sterling Sound, NYC, NY
Mixed At The Hit Factory
Recorded At Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
Recorded At BearTracks Recording Studio
Recorded At A&R Studios
Recorded At Clinton Recording Studio
Recorded At The Hit Factory
Phonographic Copyright Charisma Records Ltd
Phonographic Copyright Virgin Records Ltd
Copyright Charisma Records Ltd
