Paul Hardcastle (album)

Paul Hardcastle is the eponymous album by crossover jazz artist Paul Hardcastle, released in 1985 on the Chrysalis Records label.

Paul Hardcastle
Studio album by
Released1985
Recorded1984–1985
StudioSound Suite (London)
Genre
Length45:25
LabelChrysalis
ProducerPaul Hardcastle
Paul Hardcastle chronology
Rain Forest
(1985)
Paul Hardcastle
(1985)
No Winners
(1988)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album featured the major hit "19", as well as the further top ten "Don't Waste My Time".[2]

Track listing

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All songs written by Paul Hardcastle, except "Just for Money" co-written with Kim Fuller, and "19", co-written with Jonas McCord and William Couturié.

Side 1
No.TitleLength
1."In the Beginning"2:04
2."19"6:19
3."King Tut"3:57
4."Don't Waste My Time"4:30
5."Central Park"4:02
Total length:21:26
Side 2
No.TitleLength
1."Just for Money"5:08
2."Moonhopper"4:18
3."Better"2:58
4."Strollin'"3:32
5."Rainforest"7:26
Total length:23:59

Personnel

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  • Paul Hardcastle – all instruments
  • Janice Hoyte – backing vocals (2)
  • Clark Peters – voice (2)
  • Carol Kenyon – vocals (4)
  • Tessa Niles – backing vocals (6)
  • Linda Taylor – backing vocals (6)
  • Bob Hoskins – voice (6)
  • Laurence Olivier – voice (6)
  • Ed O'Ross – voice (6)
  • Alan Talbot – voice (6)
  • Kevin Henry – vocals (8)

Production

  • Paul Hardcastle – producer
  • Alvin Clark – engineer
  • Mike Prior – photography
  • Simon Fuller – management

Charts

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[3] 53

References

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  1. ^ Wynn, Ron. "Paul Hardcastle – Paul Hardcastle". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
  2. ^ "The Morning Call, 29 Mar 1986". The Morning Call. 29 March 1986. p. 59. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Paul Hardcastle | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
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