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Recorded at Image Recording, Inc.The video of Self Control adds a significant layer to the song, one that is rather troubling. Williams (On “ Take Me“)īackground Vocals: Thomas Kelly, Steven George, Bill Champlain, Richard Page, Tommy Funderburk, Jon Joyce, Jim Haas, Joe Chemay, Beth Anderson, Joe PizzuloĪrranged by Robbie Buchanan and Harold Faltermeier Guitars: Michael Landau, Dan Hufff & Paul Jackson, Jr.Īdditional Synthesizers: Harold Faltermeier It’s from my moms personal collection – though she denies it. Sadly, Laura passed away in her sleep on August 26th, 2004 of a cerebral aneurysm.
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It’s followed by a very similar track, “ Take Me“… So, the B-Side closes with the track “ With Every Beat of My Heart” – and it’s a sappy love song, that really gets it so the record is at 4.5 stars, and not a 3.5 or a 4. It’s absolutely amazing! (Secret love is my favorite love.) Track 3 is the song “ Breaking Out” – it’s a good song, but I find it does have that 80’s kitsch to it, and that is a mood killer. So, it’s a good song! I like it.Then comes the B-Side hit single (no, really this time…) “ Silent Partners” which I can totally see why it’s a hit single. The B-Side opens with the dance pop hit, “ Satisfaction” (and no, not a cover of the Rolling Stones song.) – anywho. So, the A-Side ends with the track, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” which is another love ballad, and preferably the best on this side of the record! (Yes Laura, I will.) Beth Anderson, the singer who does “ Dance, Dance, Dance” on the “ Scarface: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” does backing vocals on this record. (By the way, I am sure it’s a break-up song.) Then comes another pop love ballad, with the song “Heart”, Laura delivers it like a boss! (Interesting fact, that doesn’t belong in the next section. Benji and I danced after.) It’s followed by the love ballad, “ Ti Amo” which is like a mix on synth-pop and italo-disco, well, I love it too. (Side story! A long time ago, I had phoned a local radio station to play this song for my dog, Benji, when the guy realized I had been the guy who’d been requesting it for days via Twitter, he said he had been on the website, and was quite impressed with my collection. (I’m also quite attached to the lyrics of “ The Lucky One” – story of my life.) Anyways, the second track is absolutely amazing, favorite song of all time, theme song of my life, Benji’s song, first 80’s pop song I loved (Possibly.) it’s “ Self Control“! (which many people will now remember as being one of the songs in the video game “ GTA: Vice City“) Let me just say this… “ I, I LIVE AMONG THE CREATURES OF THE NIGHT!” (Best… Line… EVER.) Great song, just sayin’. (I do think that is a good way to start.)Īnyways, so the A-Side opens with the track “ The Lucky One” which is like an 80’s dance hit, (I can only image it being played in a lot of clubs in the 80’s with dudes in pastel suits.) I can honestly admit, I’ve spent many, many days dancing around to this record.
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Okay, to start this review will be a tough one – I absolutely L-O-V-E Laura Branigan and this has to be my all time, hands down favorite album by her. Will, O.K.? Billy S., My little nanna, and as always L.R.K. To my pals Harry, John & Keith at Image Recording. Jurrgen Koppers who always says no but means yes. Robbie Buchanan & Harold Faltermeier for their music. “ Extra special thanks to Ahmet Ertegun & Doug Morris, my manager Susan Joseph and her cohorts Wally & Henry, my producers Jack White & Robbie Buchanan.