Turkish Delight - Volume 1

[Stefan]

From Escape Music:

Here is a single from Turkish Delight forth coming album on Escape Music

Featuring artists:

Chris Ousey - Lead Vocals

Tommy Denander - Guitars / Keyboards

Brian J Anthony - Bass / Piano / Keyboards

Michael Lange - Drums

 

 

Edited August 27, 2022 by Stefan

[Stefan]

New lyric video for 'The Year 2000'.

 

 

[Stefan]

This is gonna be an all-star project. Singers and musicians announced for the album 'Volume 1l'.

From Khalil Turk (Escape Music):

June 12: Turkish Delight update: it is giving me the great pleasure to announce that Mr Jeff Scott Soto (solo artist / Yngwie Malmsteen / Sons of Apollo / W.E.T / Soul Sirkus) will be delivering vocals on two songs on Turkish Delight album “The Harder They Fall” penned by no other than Steve Overland and Tommy Denander and “Crazy” penned by Mick Devine and Tommy D, on drums Josh Devine

I met Jeff 26 years ago in Germany when I was head of A&R for Long Island Records, together with Jeff and the late Sondy RIP we went to see Dream Theatre in Stuttgart, Germany, how time fly !

June 7: Turkish Delight update! I am so pleased to announce that Jules Galli from the band Levara will be delivering vocals on song “Throwing Bones” the track was pinned by Steve Newman, on Drums Josh Devine, and on Bass Takeaki Itoh

May 29: Turkish Delight update: I am so pleased to announce Jeff Pilson (Foreigner / Black Swan / x Dokken) will be playing bass guitar on song “Believe” with his band mate Robin Mc Auley on vocals , Mike Slamer on guitars, Fredrik Bergh Keyboards and Josh Devine on Drums (One Direction / Levara)

May 28: I have been listening to guitar tracks on the song “Believe” by my buddy Maestro Mike Slamer from Turkish Delight album, I tell you I had goosebumps listening to Mike performance, on vocals will be one of my all time favourite vocalist Mr Robin Mc Auley !

May 16: Turkish Delight update: I am pleased to announce one of my all time favorite vocalist Robin McAuley (MSG / Black Swan / solo artist / Grand Prix) will be delivering vocals on a track “Believe” and on guitars my buddy Mike Slamer. The song is penned by Steve Overland and Fredric Bergh!

April 13: Turkish Delight update: I am so pleased to announce my good old friend Robert Berry (Alliance / GTR / 3) will be playing bass guitar on “Precious Time” on vocals Robert LaBlanc the song was penned by Steve Overland and Tommy Denander

April 4: Turkish Delight update: I am pleased to announce my buddy Tom Croucier (Life By Night / Scorpions (Black Out album) / Dokken) will be playing precision bass guitar on the track “Laying Here Beside You” on lead vocals my gorgeous friend Robin Beck, guitars Steve Morris and on BVs Mick Devine

April 2: Turkish Delight more update: I am so delighted to announce my good friend Gary Pihl (Boston / Alliance / x Sammy Hagar) will be playing guitars on song “Get Out Of Here” featuring on lead vocals Terry Brock, on bass guitar Rocky Newton and on BVs Mick Devine

March 30: I would like to introduce to you additional drummer on Turkish Delight Tom Nelson from the band Tusk

April 29: Additional guitar wiz on Turkish Delight album Jimi Kirk (FM / Diesel / solo artist) Jim will be playing guitar on track “Never Will Forget” featuring on lead vocals Mick Devine (7 and solo artist)

April 27: Turkish Delight updates, I am pleased to announce my good friend Nikolo Kotzev (Brazen Abbot / Kikimora) will be playing lead guitar on “Sweet Serenity” on vocals James Christian, and on bass guitar Takeaki Itoh

Jan 24: Turkish Delight update!

I am delight to announce my dear friend Vince DiCola, the incredible composer of Rocky 4 and Transformer sound tracks, will be guesting on keyboards on Jerome Mazza song titled “Crazy Days”!

Jan 18: It is a pleasure to bring to Turkish Delight album the man with the golden voice and very good friend of mine Mr Steve Overland and on Steve 2 songs the drums is recorded by Brian Tichy!!

Jan 17: Now is time to reveal the guitarists on Turkish Delight album, Steve Morris (Ian Gillan / Lonerider / Heartland), Tommy Denander (Radioactive / Steve Walsh / Steve Overland / and many more!), and Steve Newman (Newman / Compass) they also play keyboards !

I would to welcome on Turkish Delight album from Sweden Mikael Rosengren on keyboards and Fredric Folkare on guitars (Heartwind) they are guesting on James Christian song the title “Sweet Serenity” the track was written by James Christian and Mikael Rosengren also on bass guitar Takeaki Itoh (Pinnacle Point)

Jan 15: Turkish Delight more update

I am please to announce my buddy Lee Small the voice behind (Phenomena / Lionheart / Signal Red) will be guesting on the track “Hangman Blues” killer vocal delivery from Lee as always !

Jan 14: Turkish Delight update!

I am so delighted to announce that my good old friend Mr Tony Franklin will be guesting on the track “Strong” sang by Jerome Mazza and on Keyboards Mark Mangold“ Killer track

Jan 13: I would like welcome onboard on my Turkish Delight album, my all time favorite vocalist Mr Craig Brooks (Touch) On backing vocals!!

jan 12: Here is another great vocalist to guest on my Turkish Delight, Mr Mick Devine (7) he will be singing on “Get Out Of Here” and singing Duet with Robin Beck on “Laying Beside You” !

Jan 11: See who else will be appearing on Turkish Delight album, my long time partner in crime the much loved Mr Chris Ousey (Heartland / Ozone / Virginia Wolf)

The song was written by Steve Morris and Chris title of the song “Belly Of The Beast” on bass guitar Chris Childs

Jan 10: Turkish Delight new update: I am so pleased to have on Bass guitar from Germany my good friend Mr Mat Sinner (Primal Fear / Sinner / Rock Meet Classic Shows) Mat will be playing bass on Billy Greer track “Bad Enough” song was penned by Steve Newman!

Jan 9: Turkish Delight update: My buddy Robert LaBlanc will be guesting on the album the song is written by my good old friend Steve Newman title of the song “Surrounded” killer vocal delivery!

Jan 8: Turkish Delight update: Addition on keyboards my pal the wizard Mr Ged Rylands (Tyketto / Rage Of Angels)

Jan 7: Here are Turkish Delight Bass players:

Chris Childs (Thunder / Lonerider / Tyketo)

Rocky Newton (Lionheart / x MSG)

Takeaki Itoh (Pinnacle Point / Spiritrail)

Brian Anthony (Steve Walsh / Overland / Robert Hart)

Jan 4: Turkish Delight more update!!

My old buddy Terry ‘Superman’ Brock will be guesting on one track on the Turkish Delight album, Terry known for his brilliant works with Strangeways, Mike Slamer, Kansas, and the title of the song he will be delivering vocals “Get Out Of Here” written by my partner in crimes Steve Morris and Mick Devine

Dec 29: Turkish Delight more update

I am pleased to announce my good friend Jerome Mazza (Pinnacle Point / Steve Walsh) will be guesting on 2 songs on the album, Jerome has already recorded one song and sounding amazing !!

Dec 27: Turkish Delight update!

I am so pleased to announce, I have two special guests on Keyboards my old buddies maestros Mr Mark Mangold (Touch / American Tears / DSS) and Mr Steve Mann (MSG / Lionheart / Liar)

Dec 23: I would like to welcome to my Turkish Delight album on drums Josh Devine (Levara and 1 Direction) Josh is the son of my buddy Mick Devine

Josh about to finish the 12 songs on the album and sounding amazing !!

Dec 4: I am so pleased to announce additional vocalist to my Turkish Delight album no other than the man himself Mr James Christian (House of Lords)

Now I have all the family on album Robin, Olivia and James...what else can I ask for

Dec 1: I am pleased to announce my latest addition to my Turkish Delight album, my good old friend Mr Ronnie Platt (Kansas / Shooting Star) amazing vocal delivery from Ronnie!!

Nov 13: I am thrilled to announce that my good friend Robin Beck will be guesting on my Turkish Delight album, Robin has already recorded her vocals and sounds outstanding I am so pleased with it!

The song was penned by my partners in crime Steve Morris and Mick Devine the song is fantastic!

Oct 1: I am so pleased and delighted to announce that Billy Greer (Kansas / Streets) will be guesting on lead vocals and Bass guitar on my Turkish Delight album!!

Sept 24: I would like to introduce to you beautiful, gorgeous, and talented vocalist Miss Olivia Dei Cicchi, the 23 year old US singer/songwriter. Daughter of artists Robin Beck & James Christian (House of Lords) she has appeared on their albums from a young age. She was last seen touring North America on the Broadway Nat’l Tour of Les Miserables and singing backup for LORDE on NBC’s SNL., and now you will be able to hear her beautiful voice on my Turkish Delight album coming soon on Escape Music

 

 

 

Edited August 27, 2022 by Stefan

[Stefan]

 

'Volume 1' out October 21st.

From Escape Music:

‘Turkish Delights Volume One’ celebrates the absolute joy that Escape Music co-owner Khalil Turk has for the kind of music he loves so much and has spent the last thirty and then some years championing. Indeed, his enthusiasm for a new band or a new song today is no different from when I first met him in the mid ‘80’s. I lost count of the number of phone calls he made to me when I was working for ‘Kerrang!’ magazine, where he would excitedly tell me ‘Dave, you just have to listen to this! It’s brilliant! You’ll love it!’ before playing me something over the phone – new and often obscure - he had picked up on his international record buying trips. Nine and a half times out of ten he’d be right!!

Khalil’s quality control has been such that the record label he co-founded with fellow melodic rock enthusiast Barrie Kirtley in 1995 remains reliably and solidly in place all these years later. Escape continues to deliver monthly doses of quality hard rock, melodic rock and AOR to a very devoted following.  

Khalil had first entered the music business in the early ‘90’s, effectively as a talent scout for the German owned Long Island label. However, after the company folded, Turk felt  that, rather than look at opportunities with other labels, he had the enthusiasm and now had rather more knowledge of the inner workings of the music business to put something together himself alongside the equally enthusiastic and astute Kirtley. We’ve seen hundreds of solid album releases from a huge variety of acts (including AXE, Steve Walsh (Kansas), John Elefante (Kansas), Lonerider, Shadowman, Alliance, Pinnacle Point, Mass, Heartland, Grand Illusion, Overland, Last Autumn’s Dream, Punky Meadows, ColdSpell, Chris Ousey, Ozone and Touch, to name just a few) as well as reissues (from Aviator, Sugarcreek, Jon Butcher Axis, Franke And The Knockouts, FM, Tantrum and Surrender, Zon, Hanover Fist etc) ever since.

So here we are, over twenty five years since that first Escape Music album appeared hot off the presses (Heartland’s ‘III’ album in November 1995, if you’re asking) and this collection of songs, personally chosen by Khalil, reiterates that pure joy he still possesses for the music he is utterly immersed by.

With material from the pens of Steve Overland (FM), Chris Ousey (Heartland), Steve Morris (Export/Ian Gillan/Heartland), Mick Devine (Seven), Steve Newman (Newman/Compass) and Tommy Denander (Radioactive) there’s also a list of musicians culled from Khalil’s contact book that, quite frankly, is VERY impressive. Just a few names appearing on ‘Turkish Delights’ to throw at you include Ronnie Platt (Kansas), Billy Greer (Streets/Kansas), Billy Sheehan (Talas/David Lee Roth/Mr Big), Gary Pihl (Sammy Hagar/Boston/Alliance), Gene Black (Device), Jeff Pilson (Dokken), Jeff Scott Soto, Chris Childs (Thunder), Mike Slamer (City Boy/ Streets/Seventh Keys/Steelhouse Lane) Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake/Joel Hoekstra’s 13), Mark Mangold (American Tears/Touch/ Drive, She Said), Mark Stanway (Magnum), Mat Sinner (Sinner), Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake/Journey), Ricky Phillips (The Babys/Bad English/Styx), Robin Beck, Robin Mc Auley (Grand Prix/MSG), James Christian (House Of Lords) Steve Overland (FM), Jerome Mazza (Pinnacle Point/solo), Terry Brock (Strangeways) and Vince DiCola (‘Transformers’/Thread/Storming Heaven). This is a cast of thousands. Well, it at least appears that way!

It’s a very interesting package and, as Khalil would surely say, you’ll love it!

Dave Reynolds

August 2022

 

The Musicians are:

Ronnie Platt: Lead vocals   (Kansas)
Billy Greer: Lead vocals (Kansas/Seventh Keys/Streets)
Jeff Scott Soto: Lead and backing vocals  (Talisman/Yngwie Malmsteen/Trans Siberian Orchestra)
Robin McAuley: Lead and backing vocals  (Michael Schenker Group/Grand Prix/solo artist)
Chris Ousey: Lead vocals and Backing vocals  (Heartland/Ousey-Mann/Virginia Wolf))
Jerome Mazza: vocals (Pinnacle Point/Steve Walsh)
James Christian: Lead and backing vocals (House Of Lords)
Terry Brock: Lead vocals (Strangeways/Kansas)
Lee Small: Lead and backing vocals (Phenomena/Lioneheart/Shy)
Mick Devine: Lead and Backing vocals  (Devine Intervention/7/solo artist)
Ronnie Romero: Lead and backing vocals (Rainbow/Michael Schenker Group)
Tony Harnell: Lead vocals and backing vocals (TNT/Westworld/Starbreaker/Morning Wood)
Steve Overland: Lead and backing vocals (Lonerider/FM/solo artist)
Robin Beck: Backing vocals (solo artist)
Matt Sinner: Bass  (Primal Fear/Sinner)
Joel Hoekstra: Guitars (Whitesnake/ Trans Siberian Orchestra/13)
Mike Slamer: Guitars  (City Boy/Streets/Seventh Key/Steelhouse Lane)
Jeff Pilson: Bass (Foreigner)
Gary Pihl: Guitars  (Sammy Hagar/Boston)
Steve Morris: Keyboards (Heartland/Lonerider)
Gene Black: Lead Guitars (Tina Turner/Rod Stewart/Device)
Billy Sheehan: Bass (Mr Big/The Flood/Talas)
Tracy Ferrie: Bass  (Stryper/Boston)
Ricky Phillips: Bass  (Baby’s/Styx/Bad English)
Rocky Newton: Bass  (Michael Schenker Group/Lionheart)
Josh Devine: Drums (One Direction/Levara/Devine Intervention) 
Takeaki Itoh: Bass (Pinnacle Point)
Jim Kirkpatrick: Slide guitar  (FM/The Flood/Bernie Marsden Band)
Chris Childs: Bass  (Thunder/Lonerider)
Steve Mann: Keyboards (Michael Schenker Group/Lionheart/Ousey/Mann)
Vince DiCola: Keyboards (Rocky4/Staying Alive/Transformers/Storming Heaven)
Mark Mangold: Keyboards (Touch/American Tears/Drive She Said)
Alessandro Del Vecchio: Keyboards  (Revolution Saints/Edge Of Forever/Hardline)
Stevie D: Lead guitar 
Marco Mendoza: Bass (Whitesnake/Thin Lizzy/Journey)
Jimmy Nicholas: B3 (Faith Hill/Kenny Loggins/Van Zant/Jim Peterik/Juice Newton)
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards (Radioactive/Steve Walsh/Robert Hart))
Brain J Anthony: Bass (Steve Walsh/Lonerider/Robert Heart/ Robbie LeBlanc)
Brian Tichy: Drums (Whitesnake/Dead Daisies/ Foreigner)
Mark Stanway: Keyboards (Magnum/Grand Slam)
Robin Beck: Backing vocals (solo artist)
Nikolo Kotzev: Lead guitars (Brazen Abbot/Robin Gibb)
Fredrik Folkare: Guitars (Unleashed/Heartwind)
Mikael Rosengren: Keyboards  (Heartwind)
Steve Newman: Guitars/keys/backing vocals (Newman/Compass)
Eric Ragno: Keyboards (Baby’s/Joe LynnTurner)
Fredrik Bergh: Keyboards (Talk Of Town/Bloodbound)
Michael Lange: Drums

 

Tracks:

1. Intro  1:49
2. Live Again  4:46
3. Crazy Days  3:27
4. Bad Enough  4:45
5. Never Will Forget  3:42
6. Harder They Fall  3:54
7. Get Out Of Here  3:57
8. Believe  5:29
9. Hangman Blues  3:20
10. State Of Mind  4:40 
11. Belly Of The Beast  5:24
12. Holy Water  5:13
13. Sweet Serenity  3:34
14. Take It Away  3:30
15. Bad To Good  4:27

16. The Year 2000 6:04 (vinyl only)

17. Frozen Rose 4:57 (vinyl only)

 

 

 

 

[Jez]

A long time coming. With all the names involved in this, if it isn't great, then there is no hope for the music world

[KarpetRydOFunk]

On 8/27/2022 at 4:34 AM, Jez said:

A long time coming. With all the names involved in this, if it isn't great, then there is no hope for the music world

One would like to believe. 

[whiplash1972]

Harder They Fall 

 

[whiplash1972]

Bad Enough 

 

[auslander]

First track sounds pretty average to me, sorry...

[whiplash1972]

Crazy Days 

 

[lettard]

These multi artist collabs do very little for me at all...sorry

[Geoff]

lol, guess I should have paid attention to this thread. I obviously blame the band / project name. 

'Bad enough' is decent, the other two bang on average. Not excited about this, but I'll no doubt give it a go. 

Edited October 19, 2022 by Geoff

[Jez]

2 spins in, but more time needed, as there is a lot to take on board here at 14 songs (+ intro). Some tracks are obviously better than others, and there is quite a bit of variation in style,  but the standout so far for me is the Steve Overland/ Fredrik Bergh written 'Believe' with Robin Mc Auley on vox...terrific track. Will report back in a few more days after more spinnage

[KarpetRydOFunk]

The backlog is massive. I don't have enough time!

[KarpetRydOFunk]

On 6/20/2021 at 2:15 PM, Stefan said:

This is gonna be an all-star project. Singers and musicians announced for the album 'Volume 1l'.

From Khalil Turk (Escape Music):

June 12: Turkish Delight update: it is giving me the great pleasure to announce that Mr Jeff Scott Soto (solo artist / Yngwie Malmsteen / Sons of Apollo / W.E.T / Soul Sirkus) will be delivering vocals on two songs on Turkish Delight album “The Harder They Fall” penned by no other than Steve Overland and Tommy Denander and “Crazy” penned by Mick Devine and Tommy D, on drums Josh Devine

I met Jeff 26 years ago in Germany when I was head of A&R for Long Island Records, together with Jeff and the late Sondy RIP we went to see Dream Theatre in Stuttgart, Germany, how time fly !

June 7: Turkish Delight update! I am so pleased to announce that Jules Galli from the band Levara will be delivering vocals on song “Throwing Bones” the track was pinned by Steve Newman, on Drums Josh Devine, and on Bass Takeaki Itoh

May 29: Turkish Delight update: I am so pleased to announce Jeff Pilson (Foreigner / Black Swan / x Dokken) will be playing bass guitar on song “Believe” with his band mate Robin Mc Auley on vocals , Mike Slamer on guitars, Fredrik Bergh Keyboards and Josh Devine on Drums (One Direction / Levara)

May 28: I have been listening to guitar tracks on the song “Believe” by my buddy Maestro Mike Slamer from Turkish Delight album, I tell you I had goosebumps listening to Mike performance, on vocals will be one of my all time favourite vocalist Mr Robin Mc Auley !

May 16: Turkish Delight update: I am pleased to announce one of my all time favorite vocalist Robin McAuley (MSG / Black Swan / solo artist / Grand Prix) will be delivering vocals on a track “Believe” and on guitars my buddy Mike Slamer. The song is penned by Steve Overland and Fredric Bergh!

April 13: Turkish Delight update: I am so pleased to announce my good old friend Robert Berry (Alliance / GTR / 3) will be playing bass guitar on “Precious Time” on vocals Robert LaBlanc the song was penned by Steve Overland and Tommy Denander

April 4: Turkish Delight update: I am pleased to announce my buddy Tom Croucier (Life By Night / Scorpions (Black Out album) / Dokken) will be playing precision bass guitar on the track “Laying Here Beside You” on lead vocals my gorgeous friend Robin Beck, guitars Steve Morris and on BVs Mick Devine

April 2: Turkish Delight more update: I am so delighted to announce my good friend Gary Pihl (Boston / Alliance / x Sammy Hagar) will be playing guitars on song “Get Out Of Here” featuring on lead vocals Terry Brock, on bass guitar Rocky Newton and on BVs Mick Devine

March 30: I would like to introduce to you additional drummer on Turkish Delight Tom Nelson from the band Tusk

April 29: Additional guitar wiz on Turkish Delight album Jimi Kirk (FM / Diesel / solo artist) Jim will be playing guitar on track “Never Will Forget” featuring on lead vocals Mick Devine (7 and solo artist)

April 27: Turkish Delight updates, I am pleased to announce my good friend Nikolo Kotzev (Brazen Abbot / Kikimora) will be playing lead guitar on “Sweet Serenity” on vocals James Christian, and on bass guitar Takeaki Itoh

Jan 24: Turkish Delight update!

I am delight to announce my dear friend Vince DiCola, the incredible composer of Rocky 4 and Transformer sound tracks, will be guesting on keyboards on Jerome Mazza song titled “Crazy Days”!

Jan 18: It is a pleasure to bring to Turkish Delight album the man with the golden voice and very good friend of mine Mr Steve Overland and on Steve 2 songs the drums is recorded by Brian Tichy!!

Jan 17: Now is time to reveal the guitarists on Turkish Delight album, Steve Morris (Ian Gillan / Lonerider / Heartland), Tommy Denander (Radioactive / Steve Walsh / Steve Overland / and many more!), and Steve Newman (Newman / Compass) they also play keyboards !

I would to welcome on Turkish Delight album from Sweden Mikael Rosengren on keyboards and Fredric Folkare on guitars (Heartwind) they are guesting on James Christian song the title “Sweet Serenity” the track was written by James Christian and Mikael Rosengren also on bass guitar Takeaki Itoh (Pinnacle Point)

Jan 15: Turkish Delight more update

I am please to announce my buddy Lee Small the voice behind (Phenomena / Lionheart / Signal Red) will be guesting on the track “Hangman Blues” killer vocal delivery from Lee as always !

Jan 14: Turkish Delight update!

I am so delighted to announce that my good old friend Mr Tony Franklin will be guesting on the track “Strong” sang by Jerome Mazza and on Keyboards Mark Mangold“ Killer track

Jan 13: I would like welcome onboard on my Turkish Delight album, my all time favorite vocalist Mr Craig Brooks (Touch) On backing vocals!!

jan 12: Here is another great vocalist to guest on my Turkish Delight, Mr Mick Devine (7) he will be singing on “Get Out Of Here” and singing Duet with Robin Beck on “Laying Beside You” !

Jan 11: See who else will be appearing on Turkish Delight album, my long time partner in crime the much loved Mr Chris Ousey (Heartland / Ozone / Virginia Wolf)

The song was written by Steve Morris and Chris title of the song “Belly Of The Beast” on bass guitar Chris Childs

Jan 10: Turkish Delight new update: I am so pleased to have on Bass guitar from Germany my good friend Mr Mat Sinner (Primal Fear / Sinner / Rock Meet Classic Shows) Mat will be playing bass on Billy Greer track “Bad Enough” song was penned by Steve Newman!

Jan 9: Turkish Delight update: My buddy Robert LaBlanc will be guesting on the album the song is written by my good old friend Steve Newman title of the song “Surrounded” killer vocal delivery!

Jan 8: Turkish Delight update: Addition on keyboards my pal the wizard Mr Ged Rylands (Tyketto / Rage Of Angels)

Jan 7: Here are Turkish Delight Bass players:

Chris Childs (Thunder / Lonerider / Tyketo)

Rocky Newton (Lionheart / x MSG)

Takeaki Itoh (Pinnacle Point / Spiritrail)

Brian Anthony (Steve Walsh / Overland / Robert Hart)

Jan 4: Turkish Delight more update!!

My old buddy Terry ‘Superman’ Brock will be guesting on one track on the Turkish Delight album, Terry known for his brilliant works with Strangeways, Mike Slamer, Kansas, and the title of the song he will be delivering vocals “Get Out Of Here” written by my partner in crimes Steve Morris and Mick Devine

Dec 29: Turkish Delight more update

I am pleased to announce my good friend Jerome Mazza (Pinnacle Point / Steve Walsh) will be guesting on 2 songs on the album, Jerome has already recorded one song and sounding amazing !!

Dec 27: Turkish Delight update!

I am so pleased to announce, I have two special guests on Keyboards my old buddies maestros Mr Mark Mangold (Touch / American Tears / DSS) and Mr Steve Mann (MSG / Lionheart / Liar)

Dec 23: I would like to welcome to my Turkish Delight album on drums Josh Devine (Levara and 1 Direction) Josh is the son of my buddy Mick Devine

Josh about to finish the 12 songs on the album and sounding amazing !!

Dec 4: I am so pleased to announce additional vocalist to my Turkish Delight album no other than the man himself Mr James Christian (House of Lords)

Now I have all the family on album Robin, Olivia and James...what else can I ask for

Dec 1: I am pleased to announce my latest addition to my Turkish Delight album, my good old friend Mr Ronnie Platt (Kansas / Shooting Star) amazing vocal delivery from Ronnie!!

Nov 13: I am thrilled to announce that my good friend Robin Beck will be guesting on my Turkish Delight album, Robin has already recorded her vocals and sounds outstanding I am so pleased with it!

The song was penned by my partners in crime Steve Morris and Mick Devine the song is fantastic!

Oct 1: I am so pleased and delighted to announce that Billy Greer (Kansas / Streets) will be guesting on lead vocals and Bass guitar on my Turkish Delight album!!

Sept 24: I would like to introduce to you beautiful, gorgeous, and talented vocalist Miss Olivia Dei Cicchi, the 23 year old US singer/songwriter. Daughter of artists Robin Beck & James Christian (House of Lords) she has appeared on their albums from a young age. She was last seen touring North America on the Broadway Nat’l Tour of Les Miserables and singing backup for LORDE on NBC’s SNL., and now you will be able to hear her beautiful voice on my Turkish Delight album coming soon on Escape Music

 

 

 

Okay, this is one release I'm def gonna have to purchase, 'cause I need those liner notes. A lot of the information in these updates is not correct. Surely that wasn't Jeff Scott Soto on "Crazy Days." And was that not Ken Tamplin on "Never Will Forget"? He's not mentioned anywhere at all. And then that can not be Terry Brock on "Get Out of Here."

And that's where I'm at so far. Could be more change ups. I'm enjoying the album, but would like clarification on who's performing on which track. 

[Jez]

1. INTRO   1:49
Music arrangement: Vince DiCola

2. Live Again   4:46
Steve Newman)
Ronnie Platt: Lead vocals   
Chris Ousey: Backing vocals
Steve Newman: Guitars/keys/backing vocals
Steve Mann: Keyboards
Stevie D: Lead guitar
Rocky Newton: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums

3. Crazy Days  3:27
(Dean London/Tommy Denander)
Jerome Mazza: vocals
Vince DiCola: Keyboards
Joel Hoekstra: Guitars
Takeaki Itoh: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums

4. Bad Enough    4:45  
(Steve Newman)
Billy Greer: Lead vocals
Joel Hoekstra: Guitars
Matt Sinner: Bass
Steve Newman: Keyboards
Eric Ragno: Keyboards
Josh Devine: Drums

5. NEVER WILL FORGET   3:42  
(Steve Morris / Mick Devine)
Mick Devine: Lead and Backing vocals
Steve Morris: Guitars and keyboards
Jim Kirkpatrick: Slide guitar  
Chris Childs: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums  

Side B
1. Harder They Fall   3:54
(Steve Overland / Tommy Denander)
Jeff Scott Soto: Lead and backing vocals  
Joel Hoekstra: Guitars
Tommy Denander: Guitars  
Billy Sheehan: Bass
Alessandro Del Vecchio: Keyboards  
Josh Devine: Drums

2. Get Out Of Here    3:57
(Mick Devine / Steve Morris)
Terry Brock: Lead vocals
Mick Devine: Backing Vocals
Gary Pihl: Guitars  
Steve Morris: Keyboards
Tracy Ferrie: Bass  
Josh Devine: Drums

3. Believe   5:29
(Steve Overland / Fredrik Bergh)
Robin McAuley: Lead and backing vocals  
Mike Slamer: Guitars
Fredrik Bergh: Keyboards
Jeff Pilson: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums

4. Hangman Blues    3:20
(Lee Smal /Tommy Denander)
Lee Small: Lead and backing
Joel Hoekstra: Lead Guitars
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards
Rocky Newton: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums

Side C
1. State of Mind    4:40
(Mick Devine / Tommy Denander)
Jerome Mazza: Lead and backing vocals
Mick Devine: Backing vocals
Gene Black: Lead Guitars
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards
Ricky Phillips: Bass  
Mark Stanway: Keyboards
Josh Devine: Drums

2. Belly Of The Beast*  5:24
(Steve Morris/Chris Ousey)
Chris Ousey: Lead and backing vocals  
Steve Morris: Guitars
Mark Mangold: Keyboards
Chris Childs: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums

3. Holy Water    5:13
(Mike Slamer /Lee Small
Ronnie Romero: Lead and backing vocals
Lee Small: Backing vocals
Mike Slamer: Guitars
Marco Mendoza: Bass
Jimmy Nicholas: B3 Hammond
Josh Devine: Drums

4. Sweet Serenity    3:34
(Mikael Rosengren/James Christian)
James Christian: Lead and backing vocals
Robin Beck: Backing vocals
Nikolo Kotzev: Lead guitars
Fredrik Folkare: Guitars
Mikael Rosengren: Keyboards
Takeaki Itoh: Bass
Josh Devine: Drums

Side D
1. Take It Away    3:30
(Steve Overland/Tommy Denander/Michael Landau)
Tony Harnell: Lead vocals and backing vocals
Steve Overland: Backing vocals
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards
Marco Mendoza: Bas
Josh Devine: Drums

2. BAD TO GOOD    4:27
(Steve Overland/Tommy Denander)
Steve Overland: Lead and backing vocals
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards
Brain J Anthony: Bass
Brian Tichy: Drums

3. The Year 2000**    6:04   (Vinyl Only)
(Dariush/Chris Ousey/Mariam Mohammed)
Chris Ousey: Lead and backing vocals
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards
Brian Anthony: Bass
Michael Lange: Drums

4. FROZEN ROSE**   4:57  (Vinyl Only)
(Kouroush/Chris Ousey/Mariam Mohammed)
Chris Ousey: Lead and backing vocals
Tommy Denander: Guitars and keyboards   
Brian Anthony: Bass
Michael Lange: Drums

[auslander]

Is there a Guinness record for most guest musicians on an album?

[whiplash1972]

56 minutes ago, auslander said:

Is there a Guinness record for most guest musicians on an album?

This is a contender as well:

https://heavyharmonies.com/cgi-bin/glamcd.cgi?BandNum=3936&CDName=The Cigar Chronicles Volume 12

 

[Geoff]

What a cheeky little Turkish delight a few of these songs ended up being. Overall, it levels out to be a pretty decent album, but I did like the likes of 'Live Again,' 'Bad Enough,' 'Believe,' 'Holy Water' and "Sweet Serenity.' Some really high quality AOR, with a pristine production job / sound quality throughout as well. There's a few weaker tunes on here, but definitely a few to put on 2022's mixtape too.