Valotte

Infobox Album |
Name = "Valotte"
Type = Album
Artist = Julian Lennon


Released = October 15, 1984
Length = 38:17
Genre = Rock
Label = Atlantic Records
Charisma Records
Virgin Records
Producer = Phil Ramone
Reviews = *"Rolling Stone" rating|3|5 [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/julianlennon/albums/album/230866/review/5946203/valotte link]
Last album =
This album = "Valotte"
(1984)
Next album = "The Secret Value of Daydreaming"
(1986)

Valotte is the début album by singer-songwriter Julian Lennon. It was released on October 15, 1984 on Atlantic Records in the US and Canada, and Charisma/Virgin Records for the rest of the world. It was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and The Hit Factory in New York City.

Track listing

#"Valotte" * - 4:15
#"O.K. For You" ** - 3:38
#"On The Phone" - 4:42
#"Space" - 4:22
#"Well I Don't Know" - 4:35
#"Too Late For Goodbyes" - 3:30
#"Lonely" - 3:50
#"Say You're Wrong" - 3:25
#"Jesse" *** - 3:48
#"Let Me Be" - 2:12

All songs written by Julian Lennon except, (*) Julian Lennon, Justin Clayton, and Carlton Morales (**) Julian Lennon, Justin Clayton, Carlton Morales, and Carmello Luggeri (***) China Burton

Musicians

Julian Lennon: lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, Simmons drum machine & percussion Guitars: Justin Clayton & Carlton Morales Keyboards: Barry Beckett, David Lebolt, & Peter Wood Drums: Roger Hawkins & Steve Holley Bass guitars: David Hood, Marcus Miller, & Carmine Rojas Percussion: Ralph MacDonald & Steve Holley Background vocals sung by: Rory Dodd, Eric Taylor, & Jullian Lennon Trumpets: Jon Faddis & Joe Shepley Saxophones: Michael Brecker, George Young, Lawrence Feldman, & Ron Cuber

Cameo Appearances

Michael Brecker: Saxophone solo on Lonely
Jean "Toots" Thielemans: Harmonica on Too Late For Goodbyes Martin Briley: Guitar on Too Late For Goodbyes Dennis Herring: Guitar on Jesse

External links

* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000002IGX Valotte at Amazon.com]