Whispers (album)
Encyclopedia
Whispers is the title of the second studio album
by singer-songwriter
& producer
Thomas Anders
, released in 1991. The album was produced by Paul Muggleton & Mike Paxman (Nick Kamen
) and mixed by Stephen W Tayler
. Some tracks for the album were provided by songwriters of Roxette
(Per Gessle
) and Jennifer Rush
(Candy DeRouge
). It features a remake of The Stylistics
' classics Can't Give You Anything (But My Love). Backing vocals were provided by Judie Tzuke
and Don Snow
(ex-Squeeze).
The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye, Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) and True Love were released as singles.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
& producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
, released in 1991. The album was produced by Paul Muggleton & Mike Paxman (Nick Kamen
Nick Kamen
Nick Kamen is an English male model, songwriter and musician, and brother of session guitarist Chester Kamen and artist Barry Kamen.-Career:...
) and mixed by Stephen W Tayler
Stephen W Tayler
Stephen Tayler is a mixing and recording engineer, music producer, composer and sound designer who has contributed this collection of talents to hundreds of world-class albums for artists including Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, Peter Gabriel, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, Howard Jones, Stevie Nicks, Rush,...
. Some tracks for the album were provided by songwriters of Roxette
Roxette
Roxette are a Swedish pop music duo, consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle . Formed in 1986, the duo became an international act from the late 1980s, when they released their breakthrough album Look Sharp!...
(Per Gessle
Per Gessle
Per Håkan Gessle is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonicist. He is the lead singer of the Swedish pop group Gyllene Tider and formed Roxette with Marie Fredriksson...
) and Jennifer Rush
Jennifer Rush
Jennifer Rush is an American/German-based pop/rock singer, best known for the million-selling single "The Power of Love", which she co-wrote and which went on to be covered by Laura Branigan and Celine Dion.-Career:...
(Candy DeRouge
Candy DeRouge
Candy de Rouge is a German producer and songwriter. His real name is Wolfgang Detmann.He has worked extensively with the likes of Jennifer Rush, Celine Dion, Bonnie Bianco, Sally Oldfield, Laura Branigan, Thomas Anders, Chris Norman, Falco, The Window Speaks, Helen Schneider and other...
). It features a remake of The Stylistics
The Stylistics
The Stylistics are a soul music vocal group, and were one of the best-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. They formed in 1968, and were composed of lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herbie Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. All of their US hits were ballads, graced by the...
' classics Can't Give You Anything (But My Love). Backing vocals were provided by Judie Tzuke
Judie Tzuke
Judie Tzuke is an English singer/songwriter. She is most well known for her 1979 hit "Stay With Me Till Dawn", which reached no.16 on the UK Singles Chart.-Early life:...
and Don Snow
Don Snow
Don Snow is a vocalist, Hammond organist, pianist, guitarist, bass guitarist, drummer and saxophonist who is primarily known for his work with Squeeze, the Sinceros, Procol Harum and the new wave act The Catch...
(ex-Squeeze).
The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye, Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) and True Love were released as singles.
Track listing
- "The Sweet Hello, The Sad Goodbye" (Per GesslePer GesslePer Håkan Gessle is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonicist. He is the lead singer of the Swedish pop group Gyllene Tider and formed Roxette with Marie Fredriksson...
) — 4:36 - "Whispers Of Love" (Thomas AndersThomas AndersThomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
/Müller, Christ, Zimmermann) — 5:08 - "The Echo Of My Heart" (DerougeCandy DeRougeCandy de Rouge is a German producer and songwriter. His real name is Wolfgang Detmann.He has worked extensively with the likes of Jennifer Rush, Celine Dion, Bonnie Bianco, Sally Oldfield, Laura Branigan, Thomas Anders, Chris Norman, Falco, The Window Speaks, Helen Schneider and other...
/RiesPeter RiesPeter Ries is a German record producer, composer, arranger, and remixer. Ries started his career as a singer in 1980 under nickname Gilbert...
) — 4:30 - "Maybe I'm Dreaming" (Thomas AndersThomas AndersThomas Anders is a German singer, composer and record producer. Anders was the lead singer of Germany's popular pop-duo Modern Talking in 1984–1987 and in 1998–2003.-Early years:...
/Marc CassandraPeter RiesPeter Ries is a German record producer, composer, arranger, and remixer. Ries started his career as a singer in 1980 under nickname Gilbert...
) — 4:25 - "For All That We Know" (Mike Paxman/Paul Muggleton) — 4:07
- "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" (George David WeissGeorge David WeissGeorge David Weiss was an American songwriter and former President of the Songwriters Guild of America.-Career:...
) (*) — 4:19 - "For Your Love" (Matthias Schmidt/Ernst Luksch) — 4:41
- "True Love" (DerougeCandy DeRougeCandy de Rouge is a German producer and songwriter. His real name is Wolfgang Detmann.He has worked extensively with the likes of Jennifer Rush, Celine Dion, Bonnie Bianco, Sally Oldfield, Laura Branigan, Thomas Anders, Chris Norman, Falco, The Window Speaks, Helen Schneider and other...
) — 4:47 - "Don't Say You Love Me" (CassandraPeter RiesPeter Ries is a German record producer, composer, arranger, and remixer. Ries started his career as a singer in 1980 under nickname Gilbert...
/Ball) — 4:42 - "Hungry Hearts" (DerougeCandy DeRougeCandy de Rouge is a German producer and songwriter. His real name is Wolfgang Detmann.He has worked extensively with the likes of Jennifer Rush, Celine Dion, Bonnie Bianco, Sally Oldfield, Laura Branigan, Thomas Anders, Chris Norman, Falco, The Window Speaks, Helen Schneider and other...
) — 4:09
Personnel
- Recorded and Produced by Mike Paxman & Paul Muggleton for Big Ocean Productions
- Mixed by Stephen W TaylerStephen W TaylerStephen Tayler is a mixing and recording engineer, music producer, composer and sound designer who has contributed this collection of talents to hundreds of world-class albums for artists including Kate Bush, Suzanne Vega, Peter Gabriel, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, Howard Jones, Stevie Nicks, Rush,...
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, except:- (*) Mixed by Mark "Tufte" Evans
- Art Direction & Design: Mainartery, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
- Photos by Paul Cox
Musicians
- Music performed by Mike Paxman, Paul Muggleton, Bob Noble, Don Snow
- Backing Vocals: Judie TzukeJudie TzukeJudie Tzuke is an English singer/songwriter. She is most well known for her 1979 hit "Stay With Me Till Dawn", which reached no.16 on the UK Singles Chart.-Early life:...
, Paul Muggleton, Don Snow, Deborah Robson - Featuring Vocals by Judie TzukeJudie TzukeJudie Tzuke is an English singer/songwriter. She is most well known for her 1979 hit "Stay With Me Till Dawn", which reached no.16 on the UK Singles Chart.-Early life:...
Music videos
- "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" was released on its own as a music video.
Release history
- 1991 Germany: East West Records GmbH 9031-74628-2 (CD), (LP) & (Cassette)
- 1991 France: East West Records/A Time Warner Company WE 833 (CD), (LP) & (Cassette)
- 1991 South Africa: Artone CTNT 5037 (CD) & (LP)
- 1991 Taiwan: UFO Group WU 1665 (LP) & (Cassette)
- 1991 South Korea: SKC (CD) & (LP)