True Confessions (album)
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True Confessions is the third album by the British girl group Bananarama
. Released in 1986, the album was not a commercial success in the UK, but achieved their biggest sales and chart success in the U.S., where the first single "Venus" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100
(an achievement they never obtained in their home country).
A majority of the album is produced by Tony Swain and Steve Jolley (who produced their second album). With the exception of "Venus" and "More Than Physical" (later given a garage music remix
for its single version), which began Bananarama's association with the Stock, Aitken & Waterman
songwriting and production team, much of the album has adult contemporary leanings.
On March 19, 2007, Bananarama's first six studio albums were re-issued by Rhino Records
. All re-issues are remastered and each includes several bonus tracks, consisting of B-sides and remixes.
2007 CD re-issue plus bonus tracks
+ "More Than Physical" (Single Version) is actually the (Worldwide Single Version)
+ "A Trick Of The Night" (Single Version) is actually the previously unreleased (UK Video Version)
Musicians
Additional Personnel
Bananarama
Bananarama are an English female pop duo who have had success on the pop and dance charts since 1982. Rather than relying on a two part harmony, the duo generally sings in unison, as do their background vocalists. Although there have been line-up changes, the group enjoyed their most popular...
. Released in 1986, the album was not a commercial success in the UK, but achieved their biggest sales and chart success in the U.S., where the first single "Venus" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100
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...
(an achievement they never obtained in their home country).
A majority of the album is produced by Tony Swain and Steve Jolley (who produced their second album). With the exception of "Venus" and "More Than Physical" (later given a garage music remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
for its single version), which began Bananarama's association with the Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman
Stock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
songwriting and production team, much of the album has adult contemporary leanings.
On March 19, 2007, Bananarama's first six studio albums were re-issued by Rhino Records
Rhino Entertainment
Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty record label and production company. It is owned by Warner Music Group.-History:Rhino was originally a novelty song and reissue company during the 1970s and 1980s, releasing compilation albums of pop, rock & roll, and rhythm & blues successes...
. All re-issues are remastered and each includes several bonus tracks, consisting of B-sides and remixes.
Track listing
CD, LP and cassette versions- "True Confessions" — 5:18 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
- "Ready or Not" — 3:52 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
- "A Trick of the NightA Trick of the Night"A Trick Of The Night" is a ballad recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain and released as the final single from Bananarama's album True Confessions....
" — 4:40 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain) - "Dance with a Stranger" — 4:31 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
- "In a Perfect World" — 6:05 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
- "Venus" — 3:51 (Robbie Van LeeuwenShocking BlueShocking Blue was a Dutch rock band from The Hague, the Netherlands, formed in 1967. Their biggest hit, "Venus", went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1970, and the band had sold 13.5 million discs by 1973, but the group disbanded in 1974.-Members:...
) - "Do Not DisturbDo Not Disturb (song)"Do Not Disturb" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was written and produced by the production duo of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. Originally released as a stand-alone single in 1985, the track was later added to Bananarama's third album True Confessions which was issued by...
" — 3:25 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain) - "A Cut Above the Rest" — 3:40 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
- "Promised Land" — 3:45 (Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
- "More Than PhysicalMore Than Physical"More Than Physical" is a song written and performed by English girl group Bananarama. It was one of two tracks on the group's True Confessions album produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman trio instead of Jolley & Swain...
" — 5:05 (Mike Stock, Matt Aitken/Pete Waterman, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward) - "Hooked on Love" — 3:46 (Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward)
2007 CD re-issue plus bonus tracks
- "True Confessions" — 5:18
- "Ready or Not" — 3:52
- "A Trick Of The NightA Trick of the Night"A Trick Of The Night" is a ballad recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain and released as the final single from Bananarama's album True Confessions....
" — 4:40 - "Dance with a Stranger" — 4:31
- "In a Perfect World" — 6:05
- "Venus" — 3:51
- "Do Not DisturbDo Not Disturb (song)"Do Not Disturb" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was written and produced by the production duo of Steve Jolley and Tony Swain. Originally released as a stand-alone single in 1985, the track was later added to Bananarama's third album True Confessions which was issued by...
" — 3:25 - "A Cut Above the Rest" — 3:40
- "Promised Land" — 3:45
- "More Than PhysicalMore Than Physical"More Than Physical" is a song written and performed by English girl group Bananarama. It was one of two tracks on the group's True Confessions album produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman trio instead of Jolley & Swain...
" — 5:05 - "Hooked on Love" — 3:46
- "Ghost" — 4:03 (Phil Bishop, Patrick Seymour, Sara Dallin)
- "White Train" — 3:51 (Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Phil Bishop, Patrick Seymour)
- "More Than PhysicalMore Than Physical"More Than Physical" is a song written and performed by English girl group Bananarama. It was one of two tracks on the group's True Confessions album produced by the Stock Aitken Waterman trio instead of Jolley & Swain...
" (Single Version) — 3:19 - "Scarlett" — 4:12 (Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Phil Bishop)
- "A Trick Of The NightA Trick of the Night"A Trick Of The Night" is a ballad recorded by English girl group Bananarama. It was written and produced by Steve Jolley and Tony Swain and released as the final single from Bananarama's album True Confessions....
" (Single Version) — 4:17 - "Set on YouSet on You"Set on You" is a song recorded by English girl group Bananarama. The song is a non-album track that was released as the B-side to the group's previous single "A Trick of the Night". It is an early version of what ultimately became the album version of "More Than Physical"...
" — 3:56 (Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward) - "Riskin' a Romance" — 3:53 (Siobhan Fahey, Ollie Marland, Paul Waller)
+ "More Than Physical" (Single Version) is actually the (Worldwide Single Version)
+ "A Trick Of The Night" (Single Version) is actually the previously unreleased (UK Video Version)
Personnel
Bananarama- Sara DallinSara DallinSara Elizabeth Dallin is an English musician mostly noted for her membership of the group Bananarama, which she co-founded with her childhood friend Keren Woodward.Dallin was born in Bristol, England...
- VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
and bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Siobhan FaheySiobhan FaheySiobhan Fahey is an Irish musician and founding member of the 1980s British girl group Bananarama, and later formed the BRIT Award and Ivor Novello award winning musical outfit Shakespears Sister.-Career:Fahey was born the eldest of three daughters to Helen and...
- Vocals - Keren WoodwardKeren WoodwardKeren Woodward is an English pop singer and songwriter of British girl group Bananarama, co-founded by her long time school friend Sara Dallin and Siobhan Fahey....
- Vocals and bass
Musicians
- Tony Swain - Keyboards except on 6 and 10
- Steve Jolley - Guitar except on 6 and 10
- Keith Thomas - Sax except on 6 and 10
- Mike Stock - Keyboards on 6 and 10
- Matt Aitken - Guitar on 6, keyboards on 10
- Andy Stennett - Keyboards on 10
- Gary Hughes - Keyboards on 6
- A. Linn - Drums on 6 and 10
Additional Personnel
- Hillary Shaw - Manager
- Peter Barrett - Sleeve Design
- Martin Brading - Photography
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
46 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
15 |