Year : 2006 (MelodicRock Classics Limited Remastered Edition 2025)
Style : Melodic Rock , AOR
Country : Australia
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 102 mb
Bio:
Russell Charles Hitchcock (born 15 June 1949) is an Australian musician and lead vocalist of the soft rock duo Air Supply.Born in Melbourne, Hitchcock attended South Brunswick State School, and later studied at Princes Hill High School in Carlton North. In 1965, he left school to work as a salesman. At that time, he played the drums and was the lead vocalist in a band called "19th Generation". At the age of 20, Hitchcock obtained a job at a computer company where he continued work for three years, before being promoted and transferred to Sydney.Hitchcock met British musician Graham Russell in 1975 on the set of a production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and Air Supply was formed.The group went on to have many hit records from 1976 into the 1990s; among their biggest hits are "All Out of Love", "The One That You Love", "Here I Am", "Lost in Love" and "Making Love Out of Nothing at All".After the band took a break in 1987, Hitchcock released several solo singles followed by his self-titled solo debut album in 1988. In 1990, the single "Swear to Your Heart" was released, which is from the soundtrack of the film Arachnophobia.In 1991, Air Supply made a comeback with the album The Earth Is ... featuring the singles "Without You" and "Stronger Than the Night". In 1995, Hitchcock recorded a duet, "Is It You", with Rita Coolidge from her album Behind the Memories.In 1983, he, along with Graham Russell, relocated from Australia to the US as members of Air Supply. Hitchcock currently resides in Los Angeles, California.In 2021, he tested positive for COVID-19, postponing two shows in Beverly Hills and Oak Grove, Kentucky.Hitchcock became a naturalized US citizen in December 2024.
Album:
MelodicRock Classics, the specialist re-issue label, is thrilled to announce a partnership with another iconic Australian singer.Russell Hitchcock is the renowned frontman for AOR legends Air Supply – a band synonymous with classic ballads, massive vocals and rich harmonies. MRC will partner with Russell for an exclusive version of his second solo album 'Take Time'.'Take Time' was originally given a limited release in 2011, housed in a carboard sleeve, featuring a very polished production. However, the original mix of the album featured a more 'pure anthemic AOR' sound, with punchier guitars and a brighter sound. That is what will be released here for the very first time ever.'Take Time – Remastered & Revisited' features a stunning selection of ballad friendly AOR tracks, with Russell in absolutely top vocal form. One additional track that wasn't featured on the original release is included here and the whole package has been given the JK Northrup remastering treatment. Joining Russell Hitchcock crafting this very fine album is songwriter/bassist/producer Don Cromwell, who worked with MRC on an earlier release - A Story Unfolds.MRC CEO Andrew McNeice: “This is simply an exquisite release featuring some sublime songwriting. Russell and Don have created one of the finest soft-rock albums I've ever heard. While ballads dominate the landscape, the memorable hooks and vocals of these songs keep me coming back time and time again. Thrilled to have finally secured a release of this mix, having first heard it some 20 years ago, standing in the offices of MTM Music in Munich. This deserves to be heard by all. The lead track 'Never Say Never' is one of my favourite AOR anthems ever.”Air Supply's overall sales and airplay stats are equally astounding, equalling their heroes The Beatles' run of five consecutive Top Five Singles (“Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am”); selling a collective total of 20 million copies of their first three albums (Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever) and the 1983 Greatest Hits collection; achieving multi-million radio plays for five of their hits (including “Sweet Dreams” and the Jim Steinman-penned “Making Love Out of Nothing At All”); and having Graham honoured with a BMI Million-Air Certificate recognizing three million performances of “All Out Of Love.”
Line Up:
Russell Hitchcock - vocals - See also: Air Supply
Tracklist:
01. Never Say Never
02. I'll Be Good To You
03. Eyes Of Love
04. Find My Way Out Of You
05. All These Years
06. Take Time
07. Beside Myself
08. Every Young Man's Dream
09. Broken Hearted Love
10. Only Time Will Heal A Broken Heart
11. I Can't Stay Away (Bonus Track)
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