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Boy George seemed set up by the success of "The Crying Game" to restore his commercial standing, and he certainly made a splash, releasing not only this new album but also his autobiography, Take It Like A Man. The shock here was not so much in the explicitly gay lyrics--he'd sung similar things before--as in the musical style. Previously, George had made music for the dance crowd, but Cheapness And Beauty led off with a screaming guitar rock version of Iggy Pop's "Funtime" (also the album's music video). The next four songs were all hard rockers, too, and although thereafter the album showed greater diversity--"If I Could Fly" was a melodic ballad, "Same Thing In Reverse" a folkie tune with a prominent fiddle--most people only heard the guitar rock, which turned off George's dancefloor constituency and failed to attract a rock listenership. It seemed a shame: If the record company had released "If I Could Fly" as the first single, then followed it with one of the more uptempo, but still pop tracks from the second side, the album might have had a chance. But Virgin wasn't about to work this record; George was dropped by the label shortly after its release. And so, a career that had seemed on the upswing took another dip.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
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John Themis, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Iggy Pop, ComposerLyricist - David Bowie, ComposerLyricist - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, ComposerLyricist - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Boy George, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Hossam Ramzi, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, ComposerLyricist - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Boy George, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
Chronique
Boy George seemed set up by the success of "The Crying Game" to restore his commercial standing, and he certainly made a splash, releasing not only this new album but also his autobiography, Take It Like A Man. The shock here was not so much in the explicitly gay lyrics--he'd sung similar things before--as in the musical style. Previously, George had made music for the dance crowd, but Cheapness And Beauty led off with a screaming guitar rock version of Iggy Pop's "Funtime" (also the album's music video). The next four songs were all hard rockers, too, and although thereafter the album showed greater diversity--"If I Could Fly" was a melodic ballad, "Same Thing In Reverse" a folkie tune with a prominent fiddle--most people only heard the guitar rock, which turned off George's dancefloor constituency and failed to attract a rock listenership. It seemed a shame: If the record company had released "If I Could Fly" as the first single, then followed it with one of the more uptempo, but still pop tracks from the second side, the album might have had a chance. But Virgin wasn't about to work this record; George was dropped by the label shortly after its release. And so, a career that had seemed on the upswing took another dip.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
À propos
- 1 disque(s) - 13 piste(s)
- Durée totale : 00:50:20
- Artistes principaux : Boy George
- Compositeur : Various Composers
- Label : Virgin Catalogue
- Genre : Pop/Rock Pop
© 1995 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
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