One Good Reason (Paul Carrack album)
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One Good Reason is the third solo record by British singer-songwriter and Mike + The Mechanics singer Paul Carrack
. It features 10 songs, one of which, "Don't Shed a Tear
", became a Top 10 hit in America, peaking at number 9.
" "the album's highlight, bolstered by its subtle, laid-back groove with a stop and start tempo which comes across as unique to a certain extent." But he castigated the rest of the record, saying that "while the songs are well-written lyrically, they're dispensed rather half-heartedly from a musical standpoint" and "It's apparent in tracks like 'Fire With Fire' and 'Give Me A Chance' that Paul Carrack has reached the point of pop pedestrianism."
Nevertheless, three additional singles were released from the album, including a cover of the Jackie DeShannon
classic, "When You Walk in the Room
". The album's title track, another one of these singles also cracked the Top 30 on the U.S. chart
.
Paul Carrack
Paul Carrack is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Carrack has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, Mike + The Mechanics, and Roxy Music, been a session and touring musician for several others including Nick Lowe, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well...
. It features 10 songs, one of which, "Don't Shed a Tear
Don't Shed a Tear
"Don't Shed a Tear" is a song by English singer-musician, Paul Carrack, from his third solo album, One Good Reason. It was released as a single in 1987 and became his biggest U.S. hit, peaking at number nine on the pop chart.-Background:...
", became a Top 10 hit in America, peaking at number 9.
Reception
Allmusic's Mike DeGagne calls "Don't Shed a TearDon't Shed a Tear
"Don't Shed a Tear" is a song by English singer-musician, Paul Carrack, from his third solo album, One Good Reason. It was released as a single in 1987 and became his biggest U.S. hit, peaking at number nine on the pop chart.-Background:...
" "the album's highlight, bolstered by its subtle, laid-back groove with a stop and start tempo which comes across as unique to a certain extent." But he castigated the rest of the record, saying that "while the songs are well-written lyrically, they're dispensed rather half-heartedly from a musical standpoint" and "It's apparent in tracks like 'Fire With Fire' and 'Give Me A Chance' that Paul Carrack has reached the point of pop pedestrianism."
Nevertheless, three additional singles were released from the album, including a cover of the Jackie DeShannon
Jackie DeShannon
Jackie DeShannon is an American singer-songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock 'n' roll period.- Life and early career :...
classic, "When You Walk in the Room
When You Walk In The Room
"When You Walk in the Room" is a song written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon, first released by her in 1963 but covered by many artists. The lyrics of the song attempt to detail the singer's emotions when in the presence of the person he or she loves...
". The album's title track, another one of these singles also cracked the Top 30 on the U.S. chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
Track listing
- "One Good Reason" (Carrack, Chris DiffordChris DiffordChris Difford is a singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer....
) 3:19 - "When You Walk In The RoomWhen You Walk In The Room"When You Walk in the Room" is a song written and recorded by Jackie DeShannon, first released by her in 1963 but covered by many artists. The lyrics of the song attempt to detail the singer's emotions when in the presence of the person he or she loves...
" (Jackie DeShannonJackie DeShannonJackie DeShannon is an American singer-songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock 'n' roll period.- Life and early career :...
) 3:31 - "Button Off My ShirtButton Off My Shirt"Button Off My Shirt" is a song made famous by country pop singer Ronnie Milsap. It appears on his 1988 album Heart & Soul, and it peaked at number four on the Hot Country Songs charts in 1988....
" (Billy LivseyBilly LivseyBilly Livsey is an American songwriter, keyboardist, and producer from Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked for many musicians including Tina Turner, Kevin Ayers, 801, Gerry Rafferty, Five Star, and Kenny Rogers.-References:*...
, Graham Lyle) 3:46 - "Give Me A Chance" (Carrack) 4:51
- "Double It Up" 3:44
- "Don't Shed a TearDon't Shed a Tear"Don't Shed a Tear" is a song by English singer-musician, Paul Carrack, from his third solo album, One Good Reason. It was released as a single in 1987 and became his biggest U.S. hit, peaking at number nine on the pop chart.-Background:...
" (Rob Friedman, Eddie SchwartzEddie SchwartzEddie Schwartz is a Canadian musician and Juno Award winner who had moderate success as a recording artist in the early 1980s, before becoming a successful songwriter, and record producer in the late 1980s and the 1990s....
) 4:55 - "Fire With Fire" 4:00
- "Here I Am" 4:00
- "Collrane" 4:41
- "(Do I Figure) In Your Life" 2:20
Personnel
- Paul Carrack: Lead vocal
- Tim RenwickTim RenwickTimothy John Pearson 'Tim' Renwick is an English guitarist.-Career:Renwick started playing guitar in the 1960s. He performed with many bands, including Little Women, Wages of Sin, Junior's Eyes, The Hype, Quiver and Lazy Racer...
: Guitars - Paul "Wix" Wickens: Keyboards
- Peter Van HookePeter Van HookePeter Van Hooke was drummer in the English band Mike + The Mechanics as well as having drummed for Cliff Richard, Van Morrison's band, Headstone, and Ezio. During the 1980s he successfully co-produced many of Tanita Tikaram's hits.Van Hooke grew up in Stanmore, Middlesex and attended Mill Hill...
: Drums - Frank RicottiFrank RicottiFrank Ricotti is an English jazz vibraphonist and percussionist.Ricotti played in the National Youth Jazz Orchestra while a teenager, then attended Trinity College of Music...
: Percussion - Jackie Rawe, Linda Taylor: Backing vocals