 Bob Welch (1981) - Bob Welch
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Bob Welch
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Two To Do
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:33
Comments: Chart: Billboard US Hot 100 Singles
Peak Position: 107
Peak Dates: Dec 5, 1981
Weeks On Charts: 2 |
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Remember
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:51 |
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Bend Me Shape Me
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:02 |
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That's What We Said
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:07 |
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If You Think You Know How To Love Me
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:54 |
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It's What Ya Don't Say
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 2:46 |
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You Can't Do That
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 2:36 |
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Secrets
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:09 |
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Imaginary Fool
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:20 |
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To My Heart Again
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 3:06 |
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Drive
Date Performance: 1981, Running Time: 0:48 |
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David Adelstein, Joey Brasler, Tom/Thomas F. Kelly, Brad Palmer, Robbie Patton, Dave Rodriguez, Alvin Taylor
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| Released » |
1981-09
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Domestic Vinyl/CD Album
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Bryan Adams (Songwriter), Mike (Michael Donald) Chapman (Songwriter), Nicky (Nicholas Barry) Chinn (Songwriter), Michael Clark (Songwriter), Steve(n) (R.) Diamond (Songwriter), Scott English (Songwriter), Tom Snow (Songwriter), Jim Vallance (Songwriter), Larry Weiss (Songwriter), Bob Welch (Songwriter), Larry Vigon (Art Direction), Larry Vigon (Design), Leon LeCash (Cover Photography), Michael Verdick (Produced By), Paul Lani (Second Engineer), Tori Swenson (Second Engineer), Sam Emerson (Innersleeve Photography), Chris Hill (Logistics), Victor Borden (Wardrobe), Bob Jacobs (Front Cover Retouching), Charley Wild (Back Cover Retouching), Irving Azoff (Management), Mickey (Michael R.) Shapiro (Management Association), Michael Verdick (Recorded By) |
| Record Label » |
RCA Records |
| Catalogue Number » |
14107 (LP) BVCP-2035 (Japanese CD reissue)
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| Running Time » |
33:20
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| Liner Notes » |
For original issue:
Recorded at Location Recording Service, Burbank, CA and Sound City, Inc., Van Nuys, CA.
Mixed at Location Recording Service, Burbank, CA.
Special thanks to Jack Craigo, Barry Oslander, Bill McGathy, Mickey Shapiro, Steve Steinberg, Steve Mangel, Jo Ann Swenson, Barry Gross, Jay Ferguson, Studio Maintenance - N Hollywood, Co, Steve Guy
Robbie Patton appears courtesy of Liberty Records, A Division of Capitol Records, Inc.
For 1991 Japan CD reissue:
(P) 1991 Manufactured by BMG Victor, Inc. Tokyo, Japan from master recordings owned or controlled by BMG Music.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, public performance & broadcasting of this recording is forbidden. Tmk(s) registered RCA Corporation.
Stereo
Made in Japan
V.2000
V1.942
Compact Disc Digital Audio
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Return to hit structure almost works
Review written by John Fitzgerald, August 15th, 2004 Bob was cruising original musical territory but that wasn't appreciated by record company bosses as Capitol dropped Welch and RCA obviously said "we'll give you a deal if you give us hits" so here Bob tries but is forced to try and make something useful out of bubblegum numbers like "Bend me shape me" & "If you think you know how to love me" which is a bit much to ask of anyone but there's some good moments here like the power ballad "To my heart again", the haunting "Imaginary fool" the rocking opener "Two to do", the Bryan Adams/Jim Vallance penned "Remember" and the catchy rhythm guitar riff of "It's what ya don't say". Had "Secrets" included smoother arrangements, I could almost have pictured this song being done effectively by Christine Mcvie on her 1984 solo album as one of the more up numbers. It's sad that the most original musical ideas that Bob was allowed to have on this record came in the closer called "Drive" but this was only to last 47 seconds. Maybe it's not the music execs fault but where else is the finger of blame to reasonably be pointed? Welch did all he could.
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The guitarist's RCA debut following some initial success on Capitol is filled with the kind of bouncy, memorable hooks and melody that characterized his other albums. A few surprise oldies grace the LP such as "Bend Me Shape Me" and "If You Think You Know How To Love Me" which get workouts that stick to the original arrangements. Welch's guitar is in the forefront with tight accompaniment from his band. "Two To Do," with hooks popping up all over, stands out among the newer material. Best cuts: "Two To Do," "Bend Me Shape Me," "It's What Ya Don't Say." (Billboard Magazine)
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| Last Modified » |
2010-08-08 |
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Discography entry submitted by Marty Adelson & John Fitzgerald. |
