Standing Hampton
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Standing Hampton is a Sammy Hagar
solo album, his first after moving from Capitol Records
to Geffen
. Five of its singles charted in either the mainstream rock or pop singles charts.
The English version of the album was released with an interview 45rpm called Conversations with Sammy Hagar (Geffen XPS 133).
rhyming slang, a "Hampton" is a term for a penis. One that is "Standing", of course, would be a reference to an erection
. This led to the cover art that shows a gentleman greeting a woman in various states of undress.
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Sammy Hagar
Sam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
solo album, his first after moving from Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
to Geffen
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
. Five of its singles charted in either the mainstream rock or pop singles charts.
The English version of the album was released with an interview 45rpm called Conversations with Sammy Hagar (Geffen XPS 133).
The title
Sammy has said that he was originally going to title this album "One Way To Rock". It was a British fan who told him of the term that came to be the title. In CockneyCockney
The term Cockney has both geographical and linguistic associations. Geographically and culturally, it often refers to working class Londoners, particularly those in the East End...
rhyming slang, a "Hampton" is a term for a penis. One that is "Standing", of course, would be a reference to an erection
Erection
Penile erection is a physiological phenomenon where the penis becomes enlarged and firm. Penile erection is the result of a complex interaction of psychological, neural, vascular and endocrine factors, and is usually, though not exclusively, associated with sexual arousal...
. This led to the cover art that shows a gentleman greeting a woman in various states of undress.
Song information
- "I'll Fall in Love Again" was also used in the soundtrackSoundtrackA soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
to the film Vision QuestVision QuestVision Quest is a 1985 coming of age drama film starring Matthew Modine, Linda Fiorentino, and Ronny Cox. It is based on Terry Davis' novel of the same name. In some countries, it was released as Crazy for You to market on Madonna's emerging fame and the popularity of the song...
. - The 45 single released for "I'll Fall in Love Again" includes the b-side, "Satisfied", which as of 2008, has not been released in another format.
- "There's Only One Way to Rock" would go on to be one of Sammy's biggest solo hits and a signature tune. This song, along with "I Can't Drive 55", were the two Sammy songs that Van HalenVan HalenVan Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band has enjoyed success since the release of its debut album, Van Halen, . As of 2007 Van Halen has sold 80 million albums worldwide and has had the most #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...
would consistently play when he joined the band. - A different version of the song "Heavy Metal" was used for the soundtrack for the animated movie Heavy MetalHeavy Metal (film)Heavy Metal is a 1981 Canadian fantasy-animated film directed by Gerald Potterton and produced by Ivan Reitman and Leonard Mogel, who also was the publisher of Heavy Metal magazine....
. - The lyrics to the song "Inside Lookin' In" refers to "ringin' just like one UXB". UXBUnexploded ordnanceUnexploded ordnance are explosive weapons that did not explode when they were employed and still pose a risk of detonation, potentially many decades after they were used or discarded.While "UXO" is widely and informally used, munitions and explosives of...
is an acronym for an "unexploded bomb". No known references to the UK punk band UXBUXB (band)UXB is a punk band based in the West Midlands, England. The band comprises Dom Roche , Mark Read , Colin Bennett and Mick Turner . Between 1978 and 1981 the band toured extensively around the Midlands and released one single, "Crazy Today" in 1980 which was played several times on BBC Radio 1...
have ever been cited. - The lyrics to "Sweet Hitchhiker" refers to "Blaupunkt blastin' my favorite song". BlaupunktBlaupunktGmbH is a German manufacturer of electronics equipment, noted for its home and car audio equipment. It was a 100% subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH until March 1st, 2009 when its Aftermarket and Accessories branch including the brand name were sold to Aurelius AG of Germany for an undisclosed...
refers to a popular brand of car stereo. - Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
is a cover of the song originally recorded by Erma FranklinErma FranklinErma Franklin was an American gospel and R&B singer. She was the oldest daughter of Barbara and the Reverend C. L. Franklin and the elder sister of Aretha Franklin...
and made famous by Janis JoplinJanis JoplinJanis Lyn Joplin was an American singer, songwriter, painter, dancer and music arranger. She rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company and later as a solo artist with her backing groups, The Kozmic Blues Band and The Full Tilt Boogie Band...
.
Track listing
- "I'll Fall in Love Again" (Sammy HagarSammy HagarSam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
) - 4:15 - "There's Only One Way to RockThere's Only One Way to Rock"There's Only One Way to Rock" is a hard rock song by Sammy Hagar off the 1981 album Standing Hampton. The song reached number 31 on the Billboard magazine mainstream rock charts when it was released as a single in 1982....
" (Hagar) - 4:15 - "Baby's on Fire" (Hagar) - 3:34
- "Can't Get Loose" (Hagar) - 5:39
- "Heavy Metal" (Hagar/Jim PeterikJim PeterikJim Peterik is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the band Survivor and as vocalist and songwriter of the hit song "Vehicle" by The Ides of March...
) - 3:51 - "Baby, It's You" (Hagar) - 4:46
- "Surrender" (Chas Sanford) - 3:14
- "Inside Lookin' In" (Hagar) - 4:26
- "Sweet Hitchhiker" (Hagar/David LauserDavid LauserDavid Lauser is a drummer who is most famous for playing with Sammy Hagar.Sammy Hagar and David Lauser played together in a band called Justice Brothers before Sammy Hagar joined Montrose....
) - 4:10 - "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" (Bert BernsBert BernsBertrand Russell Berns , most commonly known as Bert Berns as well as Bert Russell and Russell Byrd, was an American songwriter and record producer of the 1960s...
/Jerry RagovoyJerry RagovoyJordan "Jerry" Ragovoy was an American songwriter and record producer.His best-known composition "Time Is on My Side" was made famous by The Rolling Stones, although it had been recorded earlier by Kai Winding and Irma Thomas...
) - 3:58
Singles
- "I'll Fall In Love Again" b/w "Satisfied" - US (Geffen GEF4988 1)
- "I'll Fall In Love Again" (edit) b/w "I'll Fall In Love Again" (album) - US (Geffen PRO-A-1003)
- "I'll Fall In Love Again" (edit) b/w "I'll Fall In Love Again" (album) - US (Geffen GEF 49881)
- "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" b/w "Baby's On Fire" - US (Geffen GEF 50059) - "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" b/w "Baby's On Fire" - UK (Geffen GEF A 1884) - "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" b/w "Baby's On Fire" - UK (Geffen GEF A 11-1884) - "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" b/w "Baby's On Fire" - Spain (Geffen GEF A 1884) - "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" b/w "Baby's On Fire" - Holland (Geffen GEF A 1884)
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Pop Albums | 28 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | "Baby's on Fire" | Mainstream Rock | 35 |
| 1982 | "Can't Get Loose" | Mainstream Rock | 49 |
| 1982 | "I'll Fall in Love Again" | Mainstream Rock | 2 |
| 1982 | "I'll Fall in Love Again" | Pop Singles | 43 |
| 1982 | "Piece of My Heart Piece of My Heart "Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it... " |
Pop Singles | 73 |
| 1982 | "There's Only One Way to Rock" | Mainstream Rock | 31 |
Band
- Sammy HagarSammy HagarSam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
: lead vocals, guitar - Gary PihlGary PihlGary Pihl is a guitarist most famous for playing for Sammy Hagar and the band Boston.At his home recording studio, Pihl worked with the founding members of a band that would eventually be called "Night Ranger." They recorded demos for their first and second albums at his home studio...
: guitar, backing vocals - Bill ChurchBill ChurchWilliam 'Bill' Church , started out playing bass in a band called Sawbuck in 1969, with Mojo Collins, Starr Donaldson, Ronnie Montrose and Chuck Ruff. As the band was beginning to record their first album, Montrose and Church left Sawbuck to join Van Morrison on his Tupelo Honey album...
: bass guitar, backing vocals - David LauserDavid LauserDavid Lauser is a drummer who is most famous for playing with Sammy Hagar.Sammy Hagar and David Lauser played together in a band called Justice Brothers before Sammy Hagar joined Montrose....
: drums, backing vocals
Other Personnel
- Keith OlsenKeith OlsenKeith Olsen is one of the most prolific and successful music producers in the industry.-Career:With over 120 albums produced netting a 1 in 4 Gold or better ratio, of which more than 24 are Platinum or better, and more than 14 are multi-Platinum, sales from Keith Olsen’s work exceeds 110 million...
: producer, engineer - Chris Minto: engineer
- Greg FulginitiGreg FulginitiGregory Fulginiti is an American recording and mastering engineer.In a career spanning three decades, Fulginiti was nominated for the TEC Awards by Mix magazine 6 times, earned 175 Gold and Platinum Awards, 25 Multi-Platinum Awards, 100 Number One recordings, 135 Grammy nominees, including the...
: mastering
Versions
- Geffen Records (Japan): 25AP 2247
- Geffen Records (Japan): MVCG 21004
- Geffen Records (UK): GEF 85456
- Geffen Records (Holland): GEF 45456
- Geffen Records (Germany): GEFD 02006