Length 36:22 | Release date 21 May 1982 | |
Released June 29, 1982 (Debuted on Billboard's album chart the week ending July 17, 1982) Recorded 1981-1982, The Power Station (NYC) Similar No Brakes, Mask of Smiles, Rover's Return, Downtown: Journey of a Heart, Figure in a Landscape | ||
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Ignition is the debut solo album from Rock singer-songwriter John Waite (ex-vocalist for The Babys). It was released on Chrysalis in late June 1982, and produced by Neil Giraldo (producer/guitarist for Pat Benatar, who was on the same label).
Contents
Two singles were lifted from the record; the Holly Knight-penned "Change" failed to make a significant dent on any chart except for the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks, where it scored the #16 position. It was, however, one of MTV's most popular early videos. Upon the release of the soundtrack to the movie Vision Quest, the single was re-released and broke into the Top 50 on the pop charts. Its follow-up single was "Going To The Top".
A few famous musicians guested on the album as well. Singer Patty Smyth (then in the band Scandal) handled vocal backing, and drummer Frankie LaRocka (also from Scandal) and bassist Don Nossov (who also played with Benatar) guest here.
- "White Heat" (John Waite) - 3:22
- "Change" (Holly Knight) - 3:15
- "Mr. Wonderful" (John Waite, Ivan Kral) - 4:07
- "Going to the Top" (Waite, Tim Pierce) - 4:36
- "Desperate Love" (Waite, Kral) - 3:55
- "Temptation" (Chas Sandford) - 2:59
- "Be My Baby Tonight" (Waite, Kral) - 3:22
- "Make It Happen" (Waite, Bruce Brody) - 3:18
- "Still in Love with You" (Paul Sabu) - 3:42
- "Wild Life" (Waite, Kral) - 3:23
Production
Songs
1White Heat3:23
2Change3:16
3Mr Wonderful4:13