| Radio Dream | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded |
Phil Kaye Studios ( North Hollywood, California) [1] | |||
| Genre | Rock, Pop rock | |||
| Length | 29:55 | |||
| Label | Warner Brothers Records | |||
| Producer | Michael Omartian | |||
| Roger Voudouris chronology | ||||
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Radio Dream is the second album from Sacramento, California rocker Roger Voudouris. Released in 1979, this album became a major breakthrough for the singer-songwriter/guitarist. Whereas his self-titled previous album had more hints of progressive rock, Radio Dream found Voudouris simplifying his approach slightly, collaborating with producer Michael Omartian and channeling more of an accessible " pop" sensibility. The lead-off track, " Get Used to It" became a big hit on the US pop charts, just missing the Top 20. [2] The tune would become Voudouris' only charting single. The rest of the album features a combination of disco-infused hard rock and mellow ballads, finishing with a slight nod toward his progressive rock past with "Reprise."
The album peaked at No. 171 on the album charts, [2] and it remains his most successful album.
- " Get Used to It" ( Michael Omartian, Roger Voudouris) (3:00)
- "Just What It Takes" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (3:26)
- "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)" ( Stormie Omartian, Michael Omartian, Voudouris) (3:11)
- "We Can't Stay Like This Forever" (Voudouris) (3:11)
- "Radio Dream" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (3:37)
- "Anything from Anyone" (Voudouris, M. Omartian) (3:45)
- "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (4:02)
- "The Next Time Around" (Voudouris) (3:18)
- "Reprise" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (2:25)
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ( Kent Music Report) [3] | 46 |
- Roger Voudouris: Lead vocals, Lead guitar, Electric and Acoustic guitars
- Michael Omartian: Keyboards, Percussion, Background vocals
- Leland Sklar: Bass, Piccolo bass
- David Kemper: Drums, Percussion
- Jay Graydon: Rhythm guitar on "Just What It Takes"; Acoustic guitar on "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)" and "Anything from Anyone"
- Randy Brecker: Flugelhorn solo on "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)"; Trumpet on "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To"
- Michael Brecker: Soprano sax on "Radio Dream"; Tenor sax on "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To"
- Stormie Omartian, Myrna Matthews, and Marti McCall: Additional Background vocals on "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)" and "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To"
- ^ a b Roger Voudouris- Radio Dream vinyl album liner notes. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ a b Roger Voudouris- "Awards" (chart placements) @AllMusic.com Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 330. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
| Radio Dream | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded |
Phil Kaye Studios ( North Hollywood, California) [1] | |||
| Genre | Rock, Pop rock | |||
| Length | 29:55 | |||
| Label | Warner Brothers Records | |||
| Producer | Michael Omartian | |||
| Roger Voudouris chronology | ||||
| ||||
Radio Dream is the second album from Sacramento, California rocker Roger Voudouris. Released in 1979, this album became a major breakthrough for the singer-songwriter/guitarist. Whereas his self-titled previous album had more hints of progressive rock, Radio Dream found Voudouris simplifying his approach slightly, collaborating with producer Michael Omartian and channeling more of an accessible " pop" sensibility. The lead-off track, " Get Used to It" became a big hit on the US pop charts, just missing the Top 20. [2] The tune would become Voudouris' only charting single. The rest of the album features a combination of disco-infused hard rock and mellow ballads, finishing with a slight nod toward his progressive rock past with "Reprise."
The album peaked at No. 171 on the album charts, [2] and it remains his most successful album.
- " Get Used to It" ( Michael Omartian, Roger Voudouris) (3:00)
- "Just What It Takes" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (3:26)
- "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)" ( Stormie Omartian, Michael Omartian, Voudouris) (3:11)
- "We Can't Stay Like This Forever" (Voudouris) (3:11)
- "Radio Dream" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (3:37)
- "Anything from Anyone" (Voudouris, M. Omartian) (3:45)
- "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (4:02)
- "The Next Time Around" (Voudouris) (3:18)
- "Reprise" (M. Omartian, Voudouris) (2:25)
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia ( Kent Music Report) [3] | 46 |
- Roger Voudouris: Lead vocals, Lead guitar, Electric and Acoustic guitars
- Michael Omartian: Keyboards, Percussion, Background vocals
- Leland Sklar: Bass, Piccolo bass
- David Kemper: Drums, Percussion
- Jay Graydon: Rhythm guitar on "Just What It Takes"; Acoustic guitar on "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)" and "Anything from Anyone"
- Randy Brecker: Flugelhorn solo on "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)"; Trumpet on "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To"
- Michael Brecker: Soprano sax on "Radio Dream"; Tenor sax on "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To"
- Stormie Omartian, Myrna Matthews, and Marti McCall: Additional Background vocals on "Does Our Love (Depend on the Night)" and "We Only Dance 'Cause We Have To"
- ^ a b Roger Voudouris- Radio Dream vinyl album liner notes. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ a b Roger Voudouris- "Awards" (chart placements) @AllMusic.com Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 330. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.