Released 1987 | Length 43:21 Release date 1987 Label Epic Records | |
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Recorded Multi LevelUnique Recording StudiosGreene Street Studios, NYC Similar Bitter Sweet, Steps in Time, Joy: A Christmas Collection |
Joy paul king
Joy is the only solo album by British singer Paul King, released in 1987, on CBS label, after King, the new wave band he was lead singer for, split up in 1986.
Contents
- Joy paul king
- Andy kirk his twelve clouds of joy all the jive is gone
- Similarities and differences with previous work
- Track listing
- Singles from the album
- The bare essentials
- Additional musicians
- The Uptown Horns
- Additional vocalists
- The Detroit Chapter
- The New York Chapter
- Production
- Staff
- Songs
- References
The album was produced by American musician Dan Hartman, and features singer Nona Hendryx, on female background vocals to "Slow Motion," the last but one song of the track listing.
Paul King's debut solo album did not chart, and only produced a minor hits for two single releases: "I Know", which stalled at Number 58, and "Follow My Heart", which failed to chart in the UK Top 75.
Andy kirk his twelve clouds of joy all the jive is gone
Similarities and differences with previous work
The most apparent difference between the pop rock-oriented sound of this work and the more new wave-sounding two LPs by King group is to be identified, not only in the double keyboard, but also in the extensive use of brass (being especially evident in the first single "I Know"), played by The Uptown Horns quartet, as well as in background vocals, recorded in two separate sessions, one held in Detroit and the other in New York.
The song "Star" was co-written by Paul along with ex colleague Mike Roberts, keyboard player in the King band. In general, Paul's voice, and his poetic lyrics remain more or less unaltered, making the shift from the group's to solo work a little less abrupt.
Perry Haines' management and The Unity Club fan club are also unchanged.
Track listing
- "Follow My Heart" - 4:43 (P. King/D. Hartman)
- "When You Smile" - 4:24 (P. King/D. Hartman/P.Haines)
- "I Know" - 3:37 (P. King/D. Hartman/C. Midnight)
- "Pass on By" - 3:37 (P. King)
- "Some Risks" - 4:20 (P. King)
- "One Too Many Heartaches" - 3:58 (P. King/D. Hartman/C. Midnight)
- "Star" - 3:21 (P. King/M. Roberts)
- "It's Up to You" - 3:12 (P. King)
- "So Brutal" - 5:00 (P. King)
- "Slow Motion" - 3:57 (P. King/D. Hartman/C. Midnight)
- "Glory's Goal" - 3:12 (P.King)
Singles from the album
The bare essentials
Additional musicians
The Uptown Horns
Additional vocalists
The Detroit Chapter
The New York Chapter
Production
Staff
Songs
1I Know3:37
2Slow Motion3:56
3One Too Many Heartaches3:56