The song and the album were written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson. Another similar edition, slave to the rhythm, features the mention excerpts from slave to the rhythm the album by grace jones on the a. Originally released in 1985, slave to the rhythm, produced by trevor horn, was both an aural departure and. Produced by trevor horn slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album by grace jones, released in october 1985 featuring her biggest single hit of the. Born in jamaica, she moved when she was, along with her siblings, to live with her parents in syracuse, new york. The first single from grace jones 1985 album of the same name.
An inevitable inspirational islandzang tuum tumb coproduction recorded aprilaugust 1985 a. Grace jones slave to the rhythm dario caminita revibe by dj dario caminita. Grace jones slave to the rhythm maxi extended rework s. Oh, oh, slave to the rhythm oh, oh oh, oh, slave to the rhythm work to the rhythm. Sep 02, 2015 1985 philips cd player cd650 plays grace jones slave to the rhythm. Sep 01, 2014 slave to the rhythm was the first single from grace jones album of the same name, which was released in 1985.
Grace jones slave to the rhythm lyrics and tracklist. You work all day, and men you know the wheels must turn to keep the flow build on up, dont break the chain sparks will fly, wh. I must admit this is not my absolute favorite album by grace jones, but this was her last great album from the 80s. Jones began her modelling career in new york state, then in paris, working for fashion houses such as yves. Background jones the rhythm was the opening track on the album and was one of the eight variations on the slave to the rhythm theme, this one more rockinfluenced and dramatic than the hit single version, featuring the ambrosian singers and symphonic orchestration, effectively serving as the overture to the audiobiography. Grace jones slave to the rhythm long 12 inch version. Born in spanish town, jamaica, jones was raised in a strict and devoutly pentecostal household by her parents, who eventually moved to the u. Now the inimitable grace jones is back at meltdown. It was followed by the 1986 release of inside story with the singers last song to enter the usa hot 100, im not perfect but im perfect for you. Listen free to grace jones slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm, g. The music video for slave to the rhythm features the hit single version of the song, billed as ladies and gentlemen.
Miss grace jones, the closing song of the album, not the album track titled slave to the rhythm us 7 single 1985 slave to the rhythm 7 edit 4. Grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 vinyl 2496 wav. Grace jones discography consists of 10 studio albums, eight compilation albums and 53 singles. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. It was produced by trevor horn assisted by stephen lipson and released in 1985. She has since topped this chart with slave to the rhythm in 1985, love on top of love in 1989 and sex drive in 1993, scoring. A1 jones the rhythm a2 the fashion show a3 the frog and the princess a4 operattack b1 slave to the rhythm b2 the crossing ooh the action b3 dont cryits only the rhythm b4 ladies and gentlemen. Titles on the album do not always relate to the sametitled, or similarlytitled, tracks on the slave to the rhythm 7 or 12 recordings. Jones the rhythm was the opening track on the album and was one of the eight variations on the slave to the rhythm theme, this one more rockinfluenced and dramatic than the hit single version, featuring the ambrosian singers and symphonic orchestration, effectively serving as the overture to the audiobiography. In 1981 with the aid of great songs and musicians grace jones showed the world. His great grandfather came from nigeria, from the igbo tribe.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Jones would enslave us in 1985 with slave to the rhythm but, like many. Grace jones was one of the more unforgettable artists to emerge from new york citys hedonistic studio 54 disco scene of the late 70s. Leggi il testo completo slave to the rhythm di grace jones tratto dallalbum island life. Nolla edit mix 1985 hq youtube grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 full 12 single duration. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Download grace jones mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Grace jones slave to the rhythm lyrics genius lyrics.
Slave to the rhythm was the first single from grace jones album of the same name, which was released in 1985. In 1985, jones released the slave to the rhythm album, composed of remakes of the title track. She has since topped this chart with slave to the rhythm in 1985, love. Grace jones slave to the rhythm official music video. Unlike most albums that feature a collection of different songs. Slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm work to the rhythm you build on up, dont break the chain sparks will fly, when the whistle blows fire burns, heart beats strong sing out loud, the chain gang song slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm never stop the action never stop the action never stop the action.
Slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album by grace jones, released on 28 october 1985 by island records. This was grace s first album in three years, and it contained eight variations of the same song the singles bside is another variation, yet to be. Manhattan island records 1a k06020 0890 6,manhattan island records k060 20 0890 6 format. Manhattan records 1a 06224 0447 1, manhattan records 06224 0447 1 format. Grace beverly jones oj born 19 may 1948 is a jamaican model, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Slave to the rhythm grace jones album simple english. Another similar edition, slave to the rhythm, features the mention excerpts from slave to the rhythm the album by grace jones on the aside label and displays the island logo on top of ztts. The album was written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn. Still a slave to the rhythm shes belted russell harty, beaten james bond and brought the house down with her fashion sense. It largely consists of previously seen footage, using excerpts from jones previously released music videos, my jamaican guy and living my life, as well as the a one man show.
Laurent and kenzo, and appearing on the covers of elle. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985, vinyl discogs. Grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 full 12 single duration. The music video to slave to the rhythm is a true grace jones classic, with a lot of goude influence. Grace beverly jones oj born 19 may 1948 is a jamaicanamerican model, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa september 1985. Grace jones slave to the rhythm mp3 album download.
Grace jones slave to the rhythm live fyf fest, august 28, 2016. Grace jones slave to the rhythm love to infinity classic paradise 12 inch. Like many outstanding works of art, this clip is a frankenstein of video clips using of a selection of several collages and edits of previous grace jones clips and commercials that make a new whole work, creating a shock to the senses. Digitally remastered edition housed in a mini lp sleeve that replicates every aspect of the original vinyl release. Grace jones slave to the rhythm official video youtube. This was graces first album in three years, and it contained eight variations of the same song the singles bside is another variation, yet to be. Subtitled a biography in the liner notes, slave to the rhythm is a concept album, produced by ztt records founder and producer trevor horn, that went on to become one of jones most commercially successful albums and spawned her biggest hit, slave to the rhythm. Slave to the rhythm grace jones song info allmusic. The single slave to the rhythm and the attendant album of the same name are the culmination of trevor horns modular production style of 19831985, in which the producersongwriter would create dizzying variations of a piece of music by juxtaposing several different musical elements in different combinations. That said, the download is the full album not the shortened one that made it to cd and that alone made it a. An audio biography of grace jones, produced by trevor horn, its a sonic treat along the lines of yess 90125 or frankie goes to hollywoods first album both produced by horn.
Find album credit information for slave to the rhythm grace jones on allmusic. The song and the album was written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn and was produced by horn. Grace jones slave to the rhythm dario caminita revibe dj. Slave to the rhythm is a 1985 hit song performed by grace jones. Called a biography in the liner notes, the record is a concept album, with each of the eight tracks featuring excerpts from a spoken interview with. Grace jones is a famous american singer, model and movie actress. Subtitled a biography in the liner notes, slave to the rhythm is a concept album. Slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album by grace jones, released on 28 october 1985. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa. Called a biography in the liner notes, the record is a concept album, with each of the eight tracks featuring excerpts from a spoken interview with journalist paul morley. Build on up, dont break the chain, sparks will fly when the whistle blows fire burns, hearts beat strong sing out loud, the chain gang song oh, oh oh, oh, slave to the rhythm oh, oh oh, oh, slave to the rhythm oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, slave to the rhythm oh, oh.
Slave to the rhythm is the seventh album by grace jones. Released october 28, 1985, slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album from the incomparable singer, songwriter, producer, artist, actress, supermodel and provocateur, ms. Jones began her modelling career in new york state, then in paris, working for fashion houses such as yves st. The song includes a spoken introduction by ian mcshane, reciting a. Manhattan island records 1a k06020 0890 6,manhattan island records k060 20 0890 6. Jones began her recording career in 1975 with a disco song i need a man which became her first number one on billboard s hot dance club songs chart two years later. A visual experience where jones appears in many different forms, with several images that apparently. Grace jones discography consists of 10 studio albums, eight compilation albums and 53 singles jones began her recording career in 1975 with a disco song i need a man which became her first number one on billboards hot dance club songs chart two years later. The track proved exceptionally popular in belgium, new zealand, italy and german. See the art of noises first two albums and the seemingly endless array of remixes. I would also recommend nightclubbing, warm leatherette, and living my life. Planned as a biography in the albums booklet, slave to the rhythm is a concept album, produced by ztt records founder and producer trevor horn. Slave to the rhythm is a concept album featuring several, radical interpretations of one title track. The song and the album were written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn and produced by horn.
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