Vegas (Vegas album)
Encyclopedia
Vegas is the self-titled début album by the duo of ex-Eurythmics
member David A. Stewart
and Terry Hall
formerly of The Specials
.
The album was promoted by three singles - "Possessed" and "She
" in September and November of 1992 and "Walk Into The Wind" in April 1993.
" written by Charles Aznavour
and Herbert Kretzmer
Eurythmics
Eurythmics were a British pop rock duo, formed in 1980, currently disbanded, but known to reunite from time to time. Consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A...
member David A. Stewart
David A. Stewart
David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
and Terry Hall
Terry Hall (singer)
Terry Hall is the lead singer of The Specials, and formerly of Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield, Terry, Blair & Anouchka and Vegas. He has released two solo albums and has also collaborated with many artists including David A...
formerly of The Specials
The Specials
The Specials are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups...
.
The album was promoted by three singles - "Possessed" and "She
She (Charles Aznavour song)
"She" is the title of a song written, recorded and released by Charles Aznavour and Herbert Kretzmer.It reached number 1 in the UK single charts in 1974, but was not successful in the USA or France...
" in September and November of 1992 and "Walk Into The Wind" in April 1993.
Track listing
All songs written by Terry Hall and Dave Stewart, except "SheShe (Charles Aznavour song)
"She" is the title of a song written, recorded and released by Charles Aznavour and Herbert Kretzmer.It reached number 1 in the UK single charts in 1974, but was not successful in the USA or France...
" written by Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour, OC is an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world...
and Herbert Kretzmer
Herbert Kretzmer
Herbert Kretzmer OBE is a South African-born English journalist and lyric writer. He is perhaps best known as the lyricist for the English-language musical adaptation of Les Misérables.-Journalist:...
- "Possessed" – 4:51
- "Walk into the Wind" – 5:17
- "She's Alright" – 4:13
- "Take Me for What I Am" – 4:51
- "The Trouble with Lovers" – 5:25
- "Nothing Alas Alack" – 5:18
- "The Thought of You" – 3:39
- "Wise Guy" – 7:21
- "The Day It Rained Forever" – 4:46
- "SheShe (Charles Aznavour song)"She" is the title of a song written, recorded and released by Charles Aznavour and Herbert Kretzmer.It reached number 1 in the UK single charts in 1974, but was not successful in the USA or France...
" – 3:11
Personnel
- Dave StewartDavid A. StewartDavid Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,...
- Manu Guiot
- Olle RomoOlle RomoOlle Romo is a music producer, songwriter and drummer.He was the drummer for Eurythmics in the mid-to-late 1980s, and also worked on Dave Stewart's solo albums in the 1990s. During his career he has been a programmer for producers such as Robert John "Mutt" Lange; on albums including Shania Twain's...
- Terry HallTerry Hall (singer)Terry Hall is the lead singer of The Specials, and formerly of Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield, Terry, Blair & Anouchka and Vegas. He has released two solo albums and has also collaborated with many artists including David A...
Credits
- Recorded at The Church Studio
- Producer and Programming Olle RomoOlle RomoOlle Romo is a music producer, songwriter and drummer.He was the drummer for Eurythmics in the mid-to-late 1980s, and also worked on Dave Stewart's solo albums in the 1990s. During his career he has been a programmer for producers such as Robert John "Mutt" Lange; on albums including Shania Twain's...
- Engineer Darren AllisonDarren AllisonDarren Allison , is a British record producer, musician, and recording engineer, best known for his work on the epic soundscapes of such artists as The Divine Comedy, Spiritualized, and ,more recently, Efterklang.-Selected Discography:...