The band Air Supply rarely disappoint, if you like their music. It is almost formulaic but always melodious and catchy. They formed in Australia in 1975 and have included various accompanying musicians and singers.
'Keeping the love alive' was one of the band's lesser known singles, although it was released in Japan and achieved a top 10 status over there.
My collection: 7" single no. 5862 Found: Teuchtler records, Vienna, September 25, 2017 Cost: 1 euro Tracks: 'Keeping the love alive' / 'Don't turn me away'
'The one that you love' is a classic love song, written by Graham Russell and recorded by the Australian band Air Supply. The single reached number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1981. Although it is a wellknown song, the single did not chart in most of Europe.
This copy of the single was pressed on green vinyl, which I suppose is part of a limited edition run. Quite a beautiful collector's item!
My collection: 7" single no. 4890 Found: Da Capo, Utrecht, May 28, 2010 Cost: 1 euro Tracks: 'The one that you love' / 'I want to give it all'
'All out of love' is one of those immortal lovesongs that pops up on compilation albums and radio programmes regularly. It was originally recorded by British/Australian pop group Air Supply and released as a single in 1980. It reached number 27 in the Dutch Top 40, number 2 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 11 in the UK singles chart.
Several artists have covered the song after this, including Cliff Richard, Andru Donalds, Westlife and Delta Goodrem.
My collection: 7" single no. 1639 Found: May 3, 1992 Cost: 1 guilder Tracks: 'All out of love' / 'Old habits die hard'
'Even the nights are better' was taken from Air Supply's 1982 album 'Now and forever'. Itw as released as a single in the summer of 1982 and reached number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 44 in the UK singles chart.
Even though Air Supply would continue to record and perform concerts, but 'Even the nights are better' would prove to be their last significant hit.
My collection: 7" single no. 2517 Found: House of Rhythm, London, November 1, 1995 Cost: 1 pound Tracks: 'Even the nights are better' / 'Lost in love', 'All out of love'
'Making love out of nothing at all' was written and composed by Jim Steinman. Air Supply recorded the track as a new song for their 1983 'Greatest hits' album. The song became a number two hit in the US Billboard Hot 100. At the time, it was held off the top spot by another Jim Steinman production, Bonnie Tyler's 'Total eclipse of the heart'. Incidentally, Tyler recorded the track on her album 'Free spirit' twelve years later.
The song is featured on the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', as well as the movies 'Click' and 'Dumb and Dumberer'.
My collection: 7" single no. 3109 Found: Big Company Records, London, May 13, 1999 Cost: 3 pounds Tracks: 'Making love (out of nothing at all)' / 'Late again (recorded live)'
'The one that you love' is a classic love song, written by Graham Russell and recorded by the Australian band Air Supply. The single reached number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1981. Although it is a wellknown song, the single did not chart in most of Europe.
'All out of love' is one of those immortal lovesongs that pops up on compilation albums and radio programmes regularly. It was originally recorded by British/Australian pop group Air Supply and released as a single in 1980. It reached number 27 in the Dutch Top 40, number 2 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 11 in the UK singles chart.
'Even the nights are better' was taken from Air Supply's 1982 album 'Now and forever'. Itw as released as a single in the summer of 1982 and reached number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 44 in the UK singles chart.
'Making love out of nothing at all' was written and composed by Jim Steinman. Air Supply recorded the track as a new song for their 1983 'Greatest hits' album. The song became a number two hit in the US Billboard Hot 100. At the time, it was held off the top spot by another Jim Steinman production, Bonnie Tyler's 'Total eclipse of the heart'. Incidentally, Tyler recorded the track on her album 'Free spirit' twelve years later.