Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent d'Arby

by Terence Trent D'Arby

Overview

Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent d'Arby is a strong debut by this young singer, who wrote virtually every note, played a multitude of instruments, and claimed that this was the most important album since the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper. Hits included "If You Let Me Stay," "Dance Little Sister," "Sign Your Name," and the number one "Wishing Well." His first album is a curious mixture of old and new styles. Although the production is quite modern, d'Arby shows his roots in the work of older artists, borrowing a page or two from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, while James Brown appears to have had the strongest influence on d'Arby's stage presence. ~ Rob Bowman

Product Details

Release Date:	10/13/1987
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music
UPC:	0886977289620
Rank:	185052

Tracks

1. If You All Get To Heaven
2. If You Let Me Stay
3. Wishing Well [Album Version]
4. I'll Never Turn My Back On You (Father's Words)
5. Dance Little Sister [Album Version]
6. Seven More Days
7. Let's Go Forward [Album Version]
8. Rain
9. Sign Your Name
10. As Yet Untitled
11. Who's Loving You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Terence Trent D'Arby   Primary Artist,Percussion,Lead Vocals,Sax (Baritone),Multi Instruments,Vocals (Background),Drums,Piano,Vocals,Clarinet,Clavinet,Keyboards,Saxophone
Martyn Ware   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Glenn Gregory   Guest Artist,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Chris Cameron   Strings
Frank Collins   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Lance Ellington   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Cass Lewis   Bass
Phil Legg   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Mel Collins   Saxophone
Nick Plytas   Keyboards,Organ (Hammond)
Tim Cansfield   Guitar
Frank Ricotti   Percussion
Sean Oliver   Bass
Pete Glenister   Guitar
Andy Whitmore   Guitar,Keyboards
Michelle Oldland   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Ebo Ross   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Preston Heyman   Drums,Percussion
Trent Tones   Vocals (Background)
Christian Marsac   Guitar,Saxophone
Bruce Smith   Drums,Drums
Lance Belington   Vocals
Blast Murray   Guitar,Saxophone
Clive Mngaza   Drums,Hi Hat,Percussion
Phil Spalding   Bass
Tony Jackson   Vocals,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Phil "Foghorn" Legg   Engineer
Terence Trent D'Arby   String Arrangements,Composer,Producer
Chris Cameron   String Score
Phil Legg   Engineer
Martyn Ware   Producer
Michael Brauer   Overdubs
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Sean Oliver   Composer
Bojangles   Group
Trent Tones   Group
Howard Grey   Producer