Cock Robin (album)
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Cock Robin is the first album by American band Cock Robin
Cock Robin (band)
Cock Robin is an American pop rock band, mostly popular in the 1980s, particularly in continental Europe where they became famous. The band was founded by singer-songwriter Peter Kingsbery in 1982, disbanded in 1990, and reformed in 2006.-History:...

 and was released in 1985.

It was a Top 10 hit album in numerous Europe
Europe
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an countries whereas it charted only at #61 in the US Top 75. The singles "When Your Heart is Weak" and "The Promise You Made
The Promise You Made
"The Promise You Made" is a song by Peter Kingsbery. Originally written for Kingsbery's band Cock Robin, the song was recorded in 1984 for the group's self-titled debut album. It was released as a single in 1986 and became a hit in Europe.-Music video:...

" met with the most success in Europe, and still get regular airplay on adult contemporary and pop music stations in countries like France and the Netherlands.

Track listing

  1. "Thought You Were On My Side" – 4:17
  2. "When Your Heart Is Weak" – 4:39
  3. "Just When You're Having Fun" – 3:42
  4. "The Promise You Made
    The Promise You Made
    "The Promise You Made" is a song by Peter Kingsbery. Originally written for Kingsbery's band Cock Robin, the song was recorded in 1984 for the group's self-titled debut album. It was released as a single in 1986 and became a hit in Europe.-Music video:...

    " – 3:54
  5. "Because It Keeps On Working" – 4:40
  6. "Born With Teeth" – 4:13
  7. "Once We Might Have Known" – 5:10
  8. "More Than Willing" – 4:29
  9. "A Little Innocence" – 5:37


All songs by Peter Kingsbery
Peter Kingsbery
Peter Kingsbery is an American singer songwriter who cofounded the band Cock Robin in the 1980s. He grew up in Austin where he studied classical music...

.

Cock Robin

  • Peter Kingsbery
    Peter Kingsbery
    Peter Kingsbery is an American singer songwriter who cofounded the band Cock Robin in the 1980s. He grew up in Austin where he studied classical music...

    : vocals, keyboards, bass
  • Anna LaCazio
    Anna LaCazio
    Anna LaCazio is an American vocalist, best known as a member of the American pop rock band Cock Robin. She is the daughter of an Italian father and a Chinese mother.- With Cock Robin :...

    : lead vocals, keyboards
  • Louis Molino III: drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Clive Wright: guitars, Roland GR 300

Additional musicians

  • Paulinho Da Costa
    Paulinho Da Costa
    Paulinho da Costa is a Brazilian percussionist born in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the most recorded musicians of modern times. Playing over two hundred percussion instruments, he has participated in thousands of recording sessions, Grammy Award-winning albums, hit songs, soundtracks, radio...

    : percussion
  • Pat Mastelotto
    Pat Mastelotto
    Pat Mastelotto is a rock drummer who has worked with Mr. Mister and King Crimson, amongst others. For King Crimson he initially formed part of the "double trio" lineup, joining Bill Bruford on drums...

    : percussion
  • Arno Lucas: percussion
  • Steve Hillage
    Steve Hillage
    Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Canterbury scene and has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s...

    : rhythm guitar on When Your Heart Is Weak

Misc

Produced by Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage
Steve Hillage is an English musician, best known as a guitarist. He is associated with the Canterbury scene and has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s...



Singles:
  • When Your Heart Is Weak
  • The Promise You Made
  • Thought You Were On My Side

Charts

  • #7 France
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     (2x Gold album)
  • #5 Germany
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  • #4 Italy
    Italy
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  • #3 Netherlands
    Netherlands
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     (Platinum album)
  • #11 Switzerland
    Switzerland
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  • #30 Sweden
    Sweden
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