PAT BENATAR CRIMES OF PASSION 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

  "Crimes of Passion" is the second album by Pat Benatar, released in 1980.

 

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Music Genre:

 
Hard Rock, Arena-Rock 

Album Production Information:

 

The album: "PAT BENATAR - Crimes of Passion" was produced by: Keith Olsen

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Keith Olsen, Chris Minto

This album was recorded at: Sound City, Van Nuijs, California

Album cover design: Ria Lewerke-Shapiro

Album cover photography: Leon Lecash

Record Label Information:

 
Chrysalis 202 845

Media Format:

 
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

 
1980 Made in Germany / Netherlands
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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: PAT BENATAR - Crimes of Passion
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Pat Benatar: Lead Vocals
  • Neil Giraldo: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
  • Scott St. Clair Sheets: Rhythm Guitars
  • Roger Capps: Bass, Backing Vocals
  • Myron Grombacher: Drums, Percussion
  • _Cast_
Complete Track-listing of the album "PAT BENATAR - Crimes of Passion"

The detailed tracklist of this record "PAT BENATAR - Crimes of Passion" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. "Treat Me Right" (Benatar, Lubahn; Copyright Blackwood Music Inc & White Dog Music-BMI) – 3:24
  2. "You Better Run" (Brigati, Cavaliere; Copyright Downtown Music Company-ASCAP) – 3:02
  3. "Never Wanna Leave You" (Benatar, Geraldo, Neil Giraldo; Copyright Rare Blue Music Inc., Neil Giraldo Music, Red Admiral Music Inc. & Big Tooth Music-ASCAP/BMI) – 3:13
  4. "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" (Eddie Schwartz; Copyright ATV Music-BMI) – 2:51
  5. "Hell Is for Children" (Benatar, Roger Capps, Giraldo; Copyright Rare Blue Music, Neil Giraldo Music, Red Admiral Music, Big Tooth Music & Muscle Tone Music-BMI/ASCAP) – 4:48
  6. "Little Paradise" (Giraldo; Copyright Rare Blue Music & Neil Giraldo Music-ASCAP) – 3:32
  7. "I'm Gonna Follow You" (Billy Steinberg; Copyright Billy Steinberg Music-ASCAP) – 4:28
  8. "Wuthering Heights" (Kate Bush; Copyright Beechwood Music Corp.-BMI) – 4:28
  9. "Prisoner of Love" (Scott St. Clair Sheets; Copyright Rare Blue Music & Discott Music-ASCAP) – 2:05
  10. "Out-A-Touch" (Benatar, Giraldo, Myron Grombacher; Copyright Rare Blue Music, Neil Giraldo Music, Red Admiral Music & Big Tooth Music-ASCAP/BMI) – 4:16

Hit After Hit: Pat Benatar's 1980s Discography of Empowering Rock Anthems and Timeless Ballads"

Pat Benatar Information:

  Pat Benatar is a renowned American rock singer who rose to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a string of hit songs. With her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence, she quickly became one of the leading figures in the rock music scene. Over the course of her career, she has released a number of successful albums, won numerous awards, and paved the way for other female rock artists.

Early Life and Career:

Pat Benatar, whose real name is Patricia Mae Andrzejewski, was born in 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in a working-class family and began singing at an early age. She joined her first band, the Windstar, while in high school, and later performed with a variety of other bands in the New York City area.

In 1977, Benatar was introduced to producer and songwriter Mike Chapman, who helped her land a record deal with Chrysalis Records. Her first album, "In the Heat of the Night," was released in 1979 and included the hit songs "Heartbreaker" and "I Need a Lover." The album was a commercial success, and Benatar soon became a household name.

Musical Career:

Throughout the 1980s, Benatar continued to release successful albums and hit songs, including "Crimes of Passion," "Promises in the Dark," and "Love Is a Battlefield." She also collaborated with her husband, guitarist and songwriter Neil Giraldo, on many of her songs.

Benatar's music often dealt with themes of love, heartbreak, and female empowerment, and her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence helped to inspire a new generation of female rock musicians. She was known for her tough, no-nonsense attitude and her willingness to push boundaries in a male-dominated industry.

Legacy and Impact:

Pat Benatar's impact on the music industry is still felt today. She has been credited with helping to break down barriers for women in rock music, and her success paved the way for other female artists to follow in her footsteps. She has won numerous awards throughout her career, including four Grammy Awards and multiple American Music Awards, and has sold over 30 million records worldwide.

Benatar has also been recognized for her philanthropic work, including her support of various charitable organizations and her advocacy for women's rights and LGBT rights.

PAT BENATAR - Crimes of Passion 12" Vinyl LP
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