Requested in "Request & Fill Corner" section...
Well, guys and gals, this is a real AOR gem.
Requested many times on this blog in the "Request & Fill Corner" section, finally here it is.
I will quote the review by Willy Vanbuel from the prestigious site aor-fm.com that describes this baby very well:
"Sometimes you think, now, there are no more hidden AOR treasures left...., everything is already discovered and then suddenly, there is a band named SHOWDOWN.
This band from Michigan released one prime time hook laden AOR lp in 1984, and please believe me, everyone who adores bands like Preview, Survivor, Shelter, Franke and the KO’s, Level and so on, will drool when hearing this beauty.
You hear, I’m really enthusiastic about this one and thanks to my Dutch friend Edgar I was able to discover and present this to you, dearest music lovers.
All tracks, except the last one (Mony Mony, a rather dull cover of Tommy James & The Shondells) are pure 80’s AOR from the highest quality!
This band still plays as a cover band with Joe Vermetti as only remaining original member. This same man, and main songwriter, put a clip from his band on you tube, please check it out on :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nEpM89Ckv0
A must have and because there were only 500 copies pressed of this gem, maybe something for a future release on CD..."
Trust Willy. This album is a real GEM.
The video on youtube still works, and according to Vermetti's comment there, 1000 vinyl copies were pressed.
I've re-uploaded the video to my account with a 'remastered' audio, you can check it below (It is included into the file as well).
As bonus, also included, a '90s recording by the band, a little Christmas song.
This album has not been shared in any forum / blog till now. Remember where you've seen it first...
Needless to say: A Must Have
01 - Livin'
02 - Stop, Hold On
03 - Less Than Love
04 - Cryin' In The Night
05 - Line Of Fire
06 - It Won't Be Long
07 - Come Around Soon
08 - Hangin' On
09 - Can't Go On
10 - Mony Mony
11 - Oh Merry Christmas ('90s track)
+ 'Stop, Hold On' video
Joe Vermetti : Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Mike Rector : Lead Vocals, Bass, Keyboards
Steve Henley : Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Bob Grundner : Drums
SHOWDOWN 1984
Friday, February 25, 2011
SHOWDOWN - Showdown (1984)
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I'm willing to bet my old 'close personal acquaintance' Mr Edgar V. has lots of other (mainly vinyl only) hidden gems up his sleeve.
Let's hope he's inclined to educate the great unwashed on this blog and share a few more now and again.
PS: YouTube videos set to private may be decorative but serve little purpose imho. Do these come with Closed Captioning for the Hard Of Hearing?
@ troynew:
Thanks for the report.
What happened with youtube settings (I didn't ticked 'private') is beyond me...
Fixed
Thanks, thanks ,thanks..This blog is awsome!!!!! Tony.
Camelblue Rocks!
a gem from my home state
yet I was unaware
Thanks
Kool , the Funny thing they All Have the Same mustache Cut!!!!
Gracias amigo!!
yeah camel, you're my rock tutor, take me as your rock student,million thanks.
the guy from India.
GREAT GEM THANKS A LOT!
BERNARDO CASARIN
This is good, but ultimately not great. Back in the day these types of bands were dime a dozen on the bar/club circuit throughout the USA.
Here are a hardly any basic dynamic cryptogram to gather: There are many reasons why parents sign up for piano lessons. When it comes to musical instruments that delight the ears and warm our hearts, there are few instruments as effective as a piano.
28 years later - we have released the new Showdown CD "SHOWDOWN 2012" available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and Google Play. Check it out!
@ SHOWDOWN :
Congrats!
Any chance of a re-up for this one?
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