STEVE THOMSON – Steve Thomson [reissue +1] + Europe (I Need You) Maxi-single

Now here’s pure ’80s melodic rock from STEVE THOMSON. Born René Zenklusen in Switzerland, singer Steve Thomson was part of many local bands and as frontman of rock combo Stallikon ZH won the “Prix Walo” in 1987. Mercury Records saw the potential and signed Steve as solo artist.

After a couple of successful European singles, Mercury sent Thomson to America to record a debut album with Bob Marlette (Jeff Paris, David Lee Roth, John Farnham) as producer and songwriter.
With songs written by Marlette, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Desmond Child, Michael Bolton (Steve does a cover of his hit ‘Everybody Is Crazy’) and with top class musicians such as Tim Pierce (guitar), Stevie Salas (guitar), Denny Fongheiser (drums) and a then unknown Sheryl Crow (backing vocals) among others, they created a wonderful late ’80s Melodic Rock / AOR album.
Plenty of catchy songs, Steve’s clean voice, and a pristine glossy production sound, the self-titled “Steve Thomson” was released in 1989 and while the LP enjoyed moderated sales in the U.S. – there was a ton of albums in this style and with better promotion – it sold very well in Europe.

This is the rare German-only CD reissue from 1992 including a bonus track and different artwork, and as extra we have Steve Thomson 1988’s Maxi-single ”Europe (I Need You)” featuring 3 non-album tracks, one of them, titled ‘Bring Back The Night’, being one of greatest AOR hidden gems from the ’80s.
HIGHLY Recommended

 

Steve Thomson [reissue +1]
01 – Intro
02 – Don’t Turn Me Away
03 – You’ve Got A Hold On My Heart
04 – Forever My Love
05 – Walk On
06 – The Children Hold The Answer
07 – I Want You
08 – Everybody Is Crazy
09 – Love Of Money
10 – Driving In America
11 – I’m On My Way
12 – All Through The Night (Bonus Track)

Europe (I Need You) Maxi-Single 1988
01 – Europe (I Need You) (Maxi-Version)
02 – Bleeding In My Heart
03 – Bring Back The Night

 

Vocals, Guitar – Steve Thomson
Bass, Guitar, Producer – Bob Marlette
Drums – Denny Fongheiser
Guitar Solos – Stevie Salas, Tim Pierce
Keyboards – Chris Egger
Backing Vocals – Billy Trudel, Richard Parico, Sheryl Crow

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