Just Another Day In Paradise

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:40:53
All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: Bertie Higgins (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, cymbals, finger cymbals, background vocals); Shelton Irwin, Ken Bell (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Jeff Pinkham (guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin); Barry Richmond (electric guitar); Norman Blake (mandolin); Bradley Stewart, Lorentz Ottezen, Frank Walton, Benjamin Picone, Patricio Salvatierro, Patricio Salvartierro (violin); Robert "Rumba" Jones, Marion Kent (viola); Dona Vellek, Nancy Maddox (cello); Wayne Mosley (strings); Scott Maclellan (flute, background vocals); Linda Pennebaker (oboe); Ed Leamon (saxophone); Steve Nathan (piano, grand piano, organ, keyboards); John Healy (piano, grand piano, keyboards, background vocals); Gary Baker, Arch Pearson (bass guitar); Bill Marshall, Owen Hale (drums); Edward Higgins, Mickey Buckins (congas, percussion); Cheryl Wilson, Doug Johnson, Lu Moss, Mike Jones , Mike Sullivan, Manny Loiacono, Suzi Smith, Gloria Higgins Burke, Phyllis Loiacono, David Powell , Dave Powell (background vocals). Recording information: Pyramid "Eye" Recording Studio Atop Lookout Mountain, G (01/1981-11/1981); Southern Track Recording Studio, Atlanta, GA (01/1981-11/1981); Southern Tracks Recording Studios, Atlanta, GA (01/1981-11/1981). Photographer: Joe Kahl. Arranger: Wayne Mosley. Sonically, Just Another Day in Paradise is standard-issue soft rock, featuring light, catchy melodies, cooing backing vocals, and lush arrangements that can blend into the background. What makes it distinctive is Bertie Higgins' bizarre obsession with '40s movies and Humphrey Bogart in particular. No less than two songs, "Key Largo" and "Casablanca," mention Bogie films by name, while the entire album is driven by a romantic fantasy of adventure and old-fashioned love affairs. Higgins' melodic skills might not be exceptional, but they are pleasant enough to make his cinematic obsessions engaging, particularly on the hit single "Key Largo," which has an exceptionally smooth chorus: "We had it all/Just like Bogie and Bacall." It doesn't really matter that the only thing Bogart and Higgins have in common is that they've both seen Casablanca, because Higgins' affection makes Just Another Day in Paradise an enjoyable soft rock artifact. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)