Belouis Some (album)
| Belouis Some | ||||
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| Studio album by Belouis Some | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Genre | Pop, new wave | |||
| Length | 40:15 | |||
| Label | Parlophone Records, Capitol Records, EMI Records | |||
| Producer |
Gary Langan Guy Fletcher (associate producer) | |||
| Belouis Some chronology | ||||
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Belouis Some is the second studio album from British new wave musician Belouis Some. It was released in 1987.[1]
Background
The release of Some's debut solo album Some People in 1985 spawned two hits the following year; "Imagination" and "Some People", both of which were Top 40 UK hits and Top 10 American Hot Dance Club Play hits.[2][3] After his initial chart success and extensive touring, he appeared at Knebworth on a bill supporting Queen, with Big Country and Status Quo in August 1986. The late 1986 single "Jerusalem" had also peaked at #98 in the UK. Soon after, Some recorded his second album, Belouis Some in New York, which was produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher. Pete Townshend and Julian Lennon made guest appearances on the record, while Phil Harding mixed "Let It Be with You".[4] Of the nine tracks, Some solely wrote five of the songs and co-wrote the rest, three of which were co-written with producer Guy Fletcher. "Some Girls" was co-written by Carlos Alomar.[5]
The album was recorded at Right Track in New York City, and mixed at both the Eel Pie in Twickenham and Maison Rouge in London. Additional recording was at Counterpoint, Hit Factory, Roundhouse & Beat Factory.[6]
However, like his debut album, Belouis Some did not make a chart appearance in the UK or America. "Let It Be with You" was the lead single from the album,[7] and managed to reach #53 in the UK chart.[8] It fared better in America on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it reached #13.[9] The second single "Animal Magic" failed to make an appearance on the UK chart, but a remix version reached #6 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.[10][11] The third and final single "Some Girls" was exclusively released in the UK during early 1988,[12] and peaked at #76. This was the last charting Belouis Some made in the UK.[13]
Some wouldn't release his next and final studio album Living Your Life until 1993, although in 1989 he formed the band The Big Broadcast, and the band toured the UK playing small venues and clubs.
Release
Capitol Records in the US and Canada, and by Parlophone/EMI Records in the UK, Europe, Australia and South Africa. It was released on vinyl LP, cassette and CD. Today the album remains out-of-print.[14] The CD version of the album featured one bonus track; the 12" extended remix of "Let It Be with You".[15]
Promotion
A music video was created to promote "Let It Be with You", which largely featured footage of Some recording the song in the studio.[16] In similar length to the video for "Imagination", the music video for "Animal Magic" featured a full seven-minute version. Again like "Imagination", it featured various actresses, but without any nudity.[17]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let It Be with You" | Belouis Some | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Stranger than Fiction" | Belouis Some | 3:34 |
| 3. | "Some Girls" | Belouis Some, Carlos Alomar | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Passion Play" | Belouis Some, Guy Fletcher | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Animal Magic" | Belouis Some, Fletcher | 4:33 |
| 6. | "Dream Girl" | Belouis Some, Fletcher | 5:03 |
| 7. | "My Body" | Belouis Some | 4:09 |
| 8. | "Wind of Change" | Belouis Some | 4:48 |
| 9. | "What I See" | Belouis Some | 5:44 |
| CD version bonus track | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 10. | "Let It Be With You 12"" | 6:55 |
Chart performance
Singles
Let It Be with You
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Singles Chart[18] | 69 |
| UK Singles Chart[19] | 53 |
| U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart[20] | 13 |
Animal Magic
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Singles Chart[21] | 42 |
| U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs Chart[22] | 6 |
Some Girls
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart[23] | 76 |
Personnel
- Vocals, songwriter - Belouis Some
- Producer, recording, mixing - Gary Langan
- Associate producer - Guy Fletcher
- Assistant engineer – Chris Ludwinski, Craig Vogel, Graeme Holdaway, John Palmer, Paul Borg, Rick Slater, Scott Mabuchi
- Arrangement – Gary Langan (tracks 1, 3, 9), Guy Fletcher (tracks 2, 4-8)
- Mixing - Phil Harding (track 1)
- Backing vocals – Carlos Alomar, Gary Langan (tracks 4, 8), Geoff Dugmore (track 5), Gordon Grodie, Guy Fletcher (tracks 4, 8), Morris Michael (track 5), Robin Clark
- Brass – The Borneo Horns (tracks 1-2)
- Saxophone – Lenny Pickett (track 3)
- Trumpet – Earl Garder (tracks 1-2)
- Guitar – Carlos Alomar, Chester Kamen (tracks 4, 6-7), Neil X (track 4), Pete Townshend (track 9)
- Bass – Carmine Rojas (tracks 1-2, 4, 6, 8-9), Gary Twigg (track 7)
- Keyboards – Guy Fletcher
- Drums – Geoff Dugmore (tracks 1-2, 4-9)
- Percussion – Jimmy Maelin
- Photography – Eric Watson
- Artwork design - Accident
References
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Belouis-Some/master/158024
- ↑ "The Official Charts Company - Belouis Some (album)". The Official Charts Company. 21 November 2014.
- ↑ Michael Sutton. "Belouis Some - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ Michael Sutton. "Belouis Some - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=5507784
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Belouis-Some/release/5507784
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Let-It-Be-With-You/master/158106
- ↑ "The Official Charts Company - Belouis Some (album)". The Official Charts Company. 21 November 2014.
- ↑ Michael Sutton. "Belouis Some - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Animal-Magic/master/158102
- ↑ Michael Sutton. "Belouis Some - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Some-Girls-Imagination/master/158111
- ↑ "The Official Charts Company - Belouis Some (album)". The Official Charts Company. 21 November 2014.
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Belouis-Some/master/158024
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/Belouis-Some-Belouis-Some/release/801380
- ↑ "Belouis Some..........Let It Be With You". YouTube. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "belouis some- animal magic". YouTube. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "Hit Parade Italia - Indice per Interprete: S". Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "The Official Charts Company - Let It Be With You by Belouis Some Search". The Official Charts Company. 21 November 2014.
- ↑ Michael Sutton. "Belouis Some - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "Hit Parade Italia - Indice per Interprete: S". Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ Michael Sutton. "Belouis Some - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "The Official Charts Company - Some Girls by Belouis Some Search". The Official Charts Company. 21 November 2014.