Keyboardist Bob James and acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh struck gold with this session, recently reissued on CD. The formula hasn't changed much in succeeding years. Both Klugh and James are capable musicians; they demonstrated on this collection of light, innocuous melodies and occasionally interesting backbeats a high degree of professionalism. Klugh is a first-rate guitarist whose solos are concise and nicely delivered, but frequently sound thin. James' piano and electric keyboard playing is a puzzling combination of flawlessness and lifelessness.
This Soundtrack not only has a fantastic duet of John and Olivia, titled "Take A Chance" but it also has what I think to be one of the best singles from Journey titled "Ask The Lonely". David Foster adds his talents as does Chicago.
This Soundtrack Rated #26 in the US Nov.'83,
The single- Twist Of Fate b/w Take a chance placed #5 in the US Nov.'83 as well as #57 in the UK Oct. '83.
Livin' In Desperate Times placed #31 in the US Feb.'84.
Shakin' You was not released as a single but is an awesome song and a great addition to the soundtrack as well as to Olivia's Love Song's. [ olivianewtonjohn.us ~ Chart Info ~ Biography ~ Discography ~ Singles and more.. ]
John and Olivia duet ranks up there with their 1978 duets. Perfect for the collectors. A Must have for ALL Olivia Newton-John fans!
With a CV that includes playing with Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne (that organ intro to Mr Crowley), Black Sabbath, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Jethro Tull, Saxon, Thin Lizzy, Gary Moore and, for most of this century, Deep Purple, Don Airey is the keyboard maestro of British heavy rock…