Friday, 21 May 2010

Painting my love song - Henry Gross

On his third album 'Show me to the stage', Henry Gross mixed Rock & Roll songs with Phil Spector and Brian Wilson influences. A good example of the Brian Wilson sound on his album is the single 'Painting my love songs', released in the summer of 1977.

This single did not chart in any territory, but it very nearly made the Dutch Top 40.

My collection: 7" single no. 4872
Found: Da Capo, Utrecht, May 21, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Painting my love song' / 'String of hearts'

Springtime mama - Henry Gross

After Henry Gross had a worldwide hit with the single 'Shannon', he released his second album 'Release'. The second single taken from that album was the uptempo 'Springtime mama'.

This single almost reached the gold status in the USA, while peaking at number 37 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In Europe, this single failed to impress the record buying public.

My collection: 7" single no. 4871
Found: Da Capo, Utrecht, May 21, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Springtime mama' / 'Overtone Square'

Not that funny - Fleetwood Mac

Though selling millions of copies worldwide, Fleetwood Mac's 1979 album 'Tusk' was deemed a failure in comparison to their previous album, 'Rumours'. Two hit singles were taken from the album ('Sara' and the title track), but three further singles failed to chart in most territories.

'Not that funny' was released as the third single from the album and underwent the same fate as its follow-ups 'Think about me' (released in the USA only) and 'Sisters of the moon'.

My collection: 7" single no. 4870
Found: Da Capo, Utrecht, May 21, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'Not that funny' / 'Think about me'

How can this be love - Andrew Gold

After Andrew Gold enjoyed his first UK hit in 1977 with 'Lonely boy', he followed it up in 1978 with 'How can this be love'. The single reached number 19 in the UK singles chart. In the Netherlands, the single narrowly missed the Dutch Top 40.

The B-side, 'Thank you for being a friend', also written and performed by Andrew Gold, was recorded by Cynthia Fee as the theme tune to the US comedy series 'The Golden Girls'.

My collection: 7" single no. 4869
Found: Da Capo, Utrecht, May 21, 2010
Cost: 1 euro
Tracks: 'How can this be love' / 'Thank you for being a friend'

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Infatuation - Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart released 'Infatuation' in 1984. The music video is never played on television anymore, but at the time it was a memorable clip. Stewart acted a lot like a voyeur and a male chauvinist pig - a role that fit him like a glove I think.

This 12" single features a full length version of the track plus two B-sides. A good deal for Rod Stewart fans.

My collection: 12" single no. 546
Found: unknown
Cost: unknown
Tracks: 'Infatuation (full length version)' / 'Tonight's the night (live)', 'Three time loser'

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Destination - DT8 featuring Roxanne Wilde

Producer and DJ Darren Tate was born in London on October 22, 1972. In the early Noughties he started working under the pseudonym DT8. The DT8 project involved dance tracks with various guest vocalists.

One of them was Roxanne Wilde, the younger sister of Kim Wilde. The track 'Destination' was released on several different 12" singles - and this is one of them. It was a hit for the two, peaking at number 23 in the UK singles chart in May 2003.

My collection: 12" single no. 439
Found: unknown
Cost: unknown
Tracks: 'Destination (Darren 'DT8' Tate's original mix)' / 'Destination (instrumental)'

How can I fall - Breathe

In the Eighties not only dance tracks got the 'extended remix' treatment, but also ballads. Sometimes this resulted in very beautiful tracks, such as this version of 'How can I fall' by Breathe. With some instrumental additions, the track is extended to great effect.

What's more, this 12" single was released in a limited edition poster package. The 24"x36" photograph is the same as the one on the front sleeve, but it's still a nice gesture.

My collection: 12" single no. 139
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 1991
Cost: 2 pounds
Tracks: 'How can I fall? (extended remix)' / 'How can I fall? (single version)', 'All this I should have known'

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