Can't Wait to See the Movie
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Can't Wait to See the Movie is Roger Daltrey
's seventh solo album released in the U.S. in June, 1987. The vinyl album was released on Atlantic
81759, and was produced by Alan Shacklock
, David Foster, Chas Sanford & Jimmy Scott. It was recorded at various studios in London and Los Angeles. Daltrey is credited as co-writer on the tracks "Balance on Wires" and "Take Me Home".
According to Daltrey, the song "Take Me Home" was actually based on a real life experience. During a tour with The Who
, Pete Townshend
and John Entwistle
were required to board one plane while Roger Daltrey and Kenney Jones
were required to board another, both eventually reaching London (the final leg of their tour). Townshend and Entwistle left with no problems, but due to a mix up in the plans Kenney Jones boarded the second plane without Roger Daltrey and left for the Berlin transfer alone. During this time, Roger reportedly shouted numerous times to the staff of the airport for them to "Take him home", one of whom a Japanese customs officer he eventually fell in love with and wrote the song about. Kenney Jones reportedly attempted to turn the plane around by talking to the pilot, saying "I'm in The Who, really!" but no one believed him. Pete Townshend would later allude to these events in the lyrics to his 2006 tune "In The Ether"; this move would cause additional friction between them and led to a backstage brawl on the 2007 tour.
The album was re-issued as an audio CD on October 12, 2004, on Wounded Bird Records
.
, John Van Tongren, Nick Glennie Smith, Martin Ditchham, Gary Barnacle
, Don Snow
, Russ Ballard
, David Foster
, Michael Landau
, Dave Boruff, Michael Boddicker
, Tris Imboden
& Bimbo Acock. Background Vocals were provided by: John Payne
, Mark Williamson, Chris Eaton, Lance Ellington, Annie McCarig, Mirriam Stockley & Peter Brecett.
Side One:
Side 2:
Roger Daltrey
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE , is an English singer and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also...
's seventh solo album released in the U.S. in June, 1987. The vinyl album was released on Atlantic
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
81759, and was produced by Alan Shacklock
Alan Shacklock
Alan Shacklock is an English musician, composer, arranger and recording producer who currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee...
, David Foster, Chas Sanford & Jimmy Scott. It was recorded at various studios in London and Los Angeles. Daltrey is credited as co-writer on the tracks "Balance on Wires" and "Take Me Home".
According to Daltrey, the song "Take Me Home" was actually based on a real life experience. During a tour with The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
, Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
and John Entwistle
John Entwistle
John Alec Entwistle was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the rock band The Who. His aggressive lead sound influenced many rock bass players...
were required to board one plane while Roger Daltrey and Kenney Jones
Kenney Jones
Kenneth Thomas "Kenney" Jones is a veteran English rock drummer best known for his work in Small Faces, Faces, and The Who.-Small Faces to the Faces:...
were required to board another, both eventually reaching London (the final leg of their tour). Townshend and Entwistle left with no problems, but due to a mix up in the plans Kenney Jones boarded the second plane without Roger Daltrey and left for the Berlin transfer alone. During this time, Roger reportedly shouted numerous times to the staff of the airport for them to "Take him home", one of whom a Japanese customs officer he eventually fell in love with and wrote the song about. Kenney Jones reportedly attempted to turn the plane around by talking to the pilot, saying "I'm in The Who, really!" but no one believed him. Pete Townshend would later allude to these events in the lyrics to his 2006 tune "In The Ether"; this move would cause additional friction between them and led to a backstage brawl on the 2007 tour.
The album was re-issued as an audio CD on October 12, 2004, on Wounded Bird Records
Wounded Bird Records
Wounded Bird Records is a CD only, re-issue record label, that was founded in 1998 in Guilderland, New York. They re-release lesser known albums from both popular and lesser known artists, including Deborah Harry, Chic, David Blue, Marilyn Martin, Gordon Haskell, Jon Anderson, Adrian Belew, Ellen...
.
Musicians
Featured musicians include: Tony Beard, John Siegler, Gary Granger, Clem ClempsonClem Clempson
Clem Clempson is an English rock guitarist who has played in a number of bands including Colosseum and Humble Pie.-Career:...
, John Van Tongren, Nick Glennie Smith, Martin Ditchham, Gary Barnacle
Gary Barnacle
Gary Barnacle is a saxophonist/flautist, brass instrument arranger, composer and producer, primarily noted for session work, live work Gary Barnacle (born 1959, Dover, England) is a saxophonist/flautist, brass instrument arranger, composer and producer, primarily noted for session work, live work...
, Don Snow
Don Snow
Don Snow is a vocalist, Hammond organist, pianist, guitarist, bass guitarist, drummer and saxophonist who is primarily known for his work with Squeeze, the Sinceros, Procol Harum and the new wave act The Catch...
, Russ Ballard
Russ Ballard
Russell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...
, David Foster
David Foster
David Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni...
, Michael Landau
Michael Landau
Michael Landau is a prolific session musician and guitarist who has played on a large number of albums since the early 1980s with artists as varied as Seal, James Taylor, Helen Watson, Richard Marx, Steve Perry, Pink Floyd and Miles Davis...
, Dave Boruff, Michael Boddicker
Michael Boddicker
Michael J. Boddicker , is an American film composer and session musician, specializing in electronic music. Three times N.A.R.A.S. Most Valuable Player "Synthesizer" and MVP Emeritus, he was awarded a Grammy as a songwriter for Imagination from Flashdance in 1984...
, Tris Imboden
Tris Imboden
Tris Imboden is the current drummer with Chicago. He replaced their original drummer Danny Seraphine following his dismissal in 1990. Prior to joining Chicago, as well as during his tenure with the band, Imboden has had a career as a studio session player...
& Bimbo Acock. Background Vocals were provided by: John Payne
John Payne (singer)
John Payne is a British musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of Asia from 1992 to 2006 and from June 2007 with ASIA Featuring John Payne....
, Mark Williamson, Chris Eaton, Lance Ellington, Annie McCarig, Mirriam Stockley & Peter Brecett.
Track listing
The original USA album track listing is as follows:Side One:
- "Hearts of Fire" (Russ BallardRuss BallardRussell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...
) 5:06 - "When the Thunder Comes" (Damon Metrebian, Chas Sandford) 3:39
- "Ready for Love" (Kit Hain) 3:28
- "Balance on Wires" (Daltrey, Don SnowDon SnowDon Snow is a vocalist, Hammond organist, pianist, guitarist, bass guitarist, drummer and saxophonist who is primarily known for his work with Squeeze, the Sinceros, Procol Harum and the new wave act The Catch...
) 6:22 - "Miracle of Love" (Mark Morgan, Jimmy Scott) 4:38
Side 2:
- "The Price of Love" (Jack Blades, David Foster) 4:16
- "The Heart Has Its Reasons" (Jimmy Scott) 4:11
- "Alone in the Night" (Steve Bates, Larry Lee, Tom Whitlock, Richie ZitoRichie ZitoRichie Zito is a session guitarist and record producer from Los Angeles.He has worked with Poison, Neil Sedaka, Yvonne Elliman, Eric Carmen, Art Garfunkel, Leo Sayer, Diana Ross, Marc Tanner, Elton John, the Motels, as well as The Cult, White Lion, Eddie Money, Heart, and Bad English...
) 4:27 - "Lover's Storm" (Tom Kelly, Gary Usher) 3:53
- "Take Me Home" (Axel Bauer, Daltrey, Michel Eli, Nigel Hinton) 5:45