1986 Benjamin Orr – The Lace

The Lace is the only solo album by Cars’ bassist and member Benjamin Orr. It was released on October 6, 1986 by Elektra Records and features his only solo hit, the song “Stay the Night” which reached the Top 40 in 1987. A follow-up single “Too Hot to Stop” was also released but failed to chart. Wounded Bird Records re-released the album on CD on August 15, 2006.

Tracks

1  Too Hot to Stop (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:18
2  In Circles (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:30
Stay the Night (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:24
4  Skyline (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:06
5  When You’re Gone (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:48
6  Spinning (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:25
7  Hold On (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:28
8  The Lace (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:03
9  That’s the Way (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 4:18
10  This Time Around (Benjamin Orr, Diane Grey Page) 5:06

Musicians

BassBenjamin Orr
GuitarMike Landau
GuitarElliot Easton
GuitarBenjamin Orr
KeyboardsLarry Klein
KeyboardsBenjamin Orr
PianoBenjamin Orr
ProgrammingPaul Ridout
Background VocalsDiana Grey Page
VocalsBenjamin Orr

Liner Notes

Producer – Benjamin Orr, Larry Klein, Mike Shipley
Engineer (Additional, Mix) – Thom Moore
Engineer, Recorded By – Mike Shipley
Mastered By (Cd) – Barry Diament
Mastered By (Lp) – Bob Ludwig

Artwork (Graphic Design) – Boo Topeka
Photography By (Cover) – Jean Renard

Manufactured For – RCA Direct Marketing, Inc.
Manufactured For – RCA Direct Marketing, Inc.
Published By – Orange Village Music
Recorded At – The Wool Hall
Recorded At – Blue Jay Studios
Produced At – Synchro Sound Studios