Jump Up! is the sixteenth official album release by Elton John. It was released in 1982 by The Rocket Record Company except in the US and Canada, where it was released by Geffen Records. The album includes “Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)”, a tribute to John Lennon (who had also signed to Geffen for the […]
“Have You Ever Been in Love” was the first single of the album Word Radio by Leo Sayer, released in 1982 Musicians Bass Will Lee Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Steve Khan Piano Robbie Buchanan Synthesizer Bob Christianson Vocals Leo Sayer Produced By Arif Mardin Songwriters Andy Hill Peter Sinfield John Danter Charts US: – UK:#10
Put Away Your Love is the first single by Alessi taken from their album Long Time Friends. It was the only single that hit charts in the US (#81). Album Video Musicians Bass Roscoe Beck Drums Tommy Taylor Guitar Christopher Cross Keyboards Rob Meurer Synthesizer Robbie Buchanan Synthesizer Michael Boddicker Produced By Christopher Cross Songwriters Billy […]
Over The Line is the debut solo album by singer/songwriter Greg Guidry. It was released in 1982 on CBS. The single “Goin’ Down” was released as a single and hit the US charts (#17). Tracks 1 Goin’ Down (David Martin, Greg Guidry) 3:442 That’s How Long (David Martin, Greg Guidry) 3:313 Show Me Your Love […]
Harbinger is the second album released by Dan Seals as a solo artist. Two tracks “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”, and “I Could Be Lovin’ You Right Now” were both released as singles, but both failed to chart. This is his last album for Atlantic, before switching to Liberty/Capitol in 1983. This album […]
Dreamwalkin’ is the third solo album by Eric Tagg. It was released in 1982 by Pony Canyon. Tracks 1 No One There (Eric Tagg) 3:35 2 Marianne (I Was Only Joking) (Eric Tagg) 4:12 3 Promises Promises (Eric Tagg, Bill Champlin, Lee Ritenour) 4:35 4 Dreamwalkin’ (Eric Tagg, Kath McNulty) 4:28 5 In The Way […]
Ride Like the Wind is an album by jazz musician Freddie Hubbard recorded direct to two-track digital and released on the Elektra/Musician label. Tracks 1 Hubbard’s Cupboard (Allyn Ferguson) 4:54 2 This Is It (Kenny Loggins; Michael McDonald) 4:35 3 Condition Alpha (Allyn Ferguson) 4:52 4 Ride Like The Wind (Christopher Cross) 4:55 5 Birdland […]
Rit 2 is the 11th album by Lee Ritenour, released in 1982 through Discovery Records. Tracks 1 Cross My Heart (Lee Ritenour, Eric Tagg) 3:46 2 Promises, Promises (Lee Ritenour, Eric Tagg, Bill Champlin) 4:05 3 Dreamwalking (Along With Me) (Lee Ritenour, Eric Tagg, Kelly McNulty) 4:12 4 Keep It Alive (Lee Ritenour, Eric Tagg, […]
“State of Independence“ is a song written by Jon Anderson and Vangelis. Cover versions have been recorded by several artists and it has been a hit single on three occasions. The song is written in a reggae/calypso style and features an abstract spiritual lyric. Originally recorded by Jon and Vangelis for their 1981 album The […]
The Nightfly is the first solo album by Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen, released in 1982. It was an early example of a fully digital recording in popular music. Although The Nightfly includes a number of production staff and musicians who had played on Steely Dan records, it is Fagen’s first release without longtime collaborator […]