Playa Del Rock
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Playa Del Rock was the third album and most recent studio album by London
, released in 1990 by Noise Records
/BMG. Some versions of this album was released under the band name D'Priest. Studio recording included appearances by Jimmy Greenspoon
of Three Dog Night
, Guy Babylon
of Elton John
as well as Richard Podolor
, a/k/a Richie Allen on Mandolin.
"Hot Child in the City
" is a Nick Gilder
cover.
London (heavy metal band)
London is an American heavy metal band, based in Hollywood, California. The band is perhaps most notable for featuring members that would go on to play in more famous bands such as Mötley Crüe, Guns N' Roses, W.A.S.P...
, released in 1990 by Noise Records
Noise Records
Noise Records was a German record label founded by German music industry personality Karl-Ulrich Walterbach in 1983 as an expansion of his company Modern Music Records. Noise Records specialized in thrash and melodic speed metal. It was sold to the Sanctuary Records Group in 2001 and ceased any...
/BMG. Some versions of this album was released under the band name D'Priest. Studio recording included appearances by Jimmy Greenspoon
Jimmy Greenspoon
Jimmy Greenspoon is an American keyboard player, best known as a member of the band, Three Dog Night. He currently lives in Montgomery County, Maryland....
of Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
, Guy Babylon
Guy Babylon
Guy Babylon was a keyboardist/composer, most noted for his work with Elton John.Babylon was born in New Windsor, Maryland. Growing up listening to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Yes and Gentle Giant, he attended Francis Scott Key High School and then moved on to the University of South Florida,...
of Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
as well as Richard Podolor
Richard Podolor
Richard Podolor was a record producer.Richard Podolor, who is also known as Richie Podolor or Richard Allen, produced hits including "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night and "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf. His early hits were as guitarist and co-writer on the drummer Sandy Nelson's records...
, a/k/a Richie Allen on Mandolin.
"Hot Child in the City
Hot Child in the City
"Hot Child in the City" is a pop rock ode to runaways from the album City Nights. It was recorded by Nick Gilder and it went to number one both in Canada and in the United States...
" is a Nick Gilder
Nick Gilder
Nicholas George "Nick" Gilder , is an English-Canadian musician who first came to prominence as the frontman for the glam rock band Sweeney Todd. He later had a successful solo career as a singer as well as a songwriter.-Biography:...
cover.
Track listing
- "Ride You Through The Night"
- "Russian Winter"
- "It's So Easy"
- "Miss You"
- "Money Honey"
- "Love Games"
- "Heart Beat (It's All Right)"
- "Hot Child in the CityHot Child in the City"Hot Child in the City" is a pop rock ode to runaways from the album City Nights. It was recorded by Nick Gilder and it went to number one both in Canada and in the United States...
" - "The Wall"
- "Been Around Before"
Band members
- Nadir D'PriestNadir D'PriestAntonio Nadir , better known as Nadir D'Priest, is a Mexican American heavy metal singer, songwriter, musician, producer and lead vocalist of the glam metal band London. In June 2006, D'Priest reformed the band London...
- vocals - Sean LewisSean LewisSean Lewis is the lead guitarist for the 80's Hollywood Metal band London . Sean Lewis joined the band in 1986 and wrote and recorded songs on Playa Del Rock, produced by Richard Podolor. Lewis is a licensed immigration attorney with offices in Tennessee.- References :* *...
- guitar - Brian West - bass
- Alan Krigger - drums
- Vince Gilbert - keyboards