Boy Meets Girl – Reel Life

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Label:	RCA – PK 88414
Format:	Cassette, Album
Country:	Italy
Released:	1988
Genre:	Electronic
Style:	Synth-pop

Tracklist

A1		Bring Down The Moon Bass – Leon Gaer Drum Machine [Linn 9000] – Denny Fongheiser Drums [OD's] – Michael Jochum Guitar – John Goux Instruments [Ebow] – John Goux Piano – George Merrill Synthesizer – George Merrill Synthesizer [Crowning] – Joe Mardin Synthesizer [Emax] – George Merrill Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
A2		Waiting For A Star To Fall Alto Saxophone – Andy Snitzer Bass – George Merrill Drum Programming – George Merrill Drums – Denny Fongheiser, Michael Jochum Guitar – John Goux Piano – George Merrill Synthesizer – George Merrill Synthesizer [Crowning Touch] – Joe Mardin Vocals [Additional] – Susan Boyd Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
A3		Stormy Love Drum Programming – George Merrill Drum [OD's] – Michael Jochum Drums – Denny Fongheiser Electric Guitar – John Goux Programmed By [Additional] – Joe Mardin Sequenced By – George Merrill Synthesizer – George Merrill Synthesizer [Bass] – Kerry Hatch Vocals [Additional] – Susan Boyd Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
A4		Is Anybody Out There In Love Bass – Leon Gaer Drums – Denny Fongheiser Guitar – John Goux Sequenced By [Drums] – George Merrill Synthesizer – Joe Mardin, Richard Gibbs Synthesizer [Emax Voices] – George Merrill Written-By – George Merrill
A5		Stay Forever Bass – Kerry Hatch Drum Machine [Linn 9000] – George Merrill, Michael Jochum Guitar – John Goux Sampler – George Merrill, Richard Gibbs Synthesizer – George Merrill, Richard Gibbs Vocals [Additional] – Susan Boyd Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
B1		If You Run Bass – Kevin McCormick Drums – Michael Jochum Guitar – John Morton (10) Musician [Voice Box Solo] – Richard Gibbs Piano [Digital] – George Merrill Sequenced By – George Merrill Vocals [Additional] – Joe Turano Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
B2		One Sweet Dream Bass – Kerry Hatch Bongos – Michael Jochum Cymbal – Michael Jochum Drum Programming – George Merrill Dulcimer – John Goux Guitar – John Goux Percussion [Brushes] – Michael Jochum Synthesizer – George Merrill Synthesizer [Emax] – George Merrill Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
B3		No Apologies Alto Saxophone – Larry Williams Bass – Kerry Hatch Drum Programming – George Merrill Drum [OD's] – Michael Jochum Guitar – John Goux Oboe – Gary Herbig Sequenced By – George Merrill Synthesizer [Emax] – George Merrill Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
B4		Restless Dreamer Bass – Kerry Hatch Drums – Michael Jochum Guitar – John Morton (10) Mandolin – Eric Williams Piano [Digital] – George Merrill Synthesizer – Richard Gibbs Whistle [Rear] – Richard Gibbs Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam
B5		Someone's Got To Send Out Love Bass – Leon Gaer Keyboards [Emulator] – George Merrill Piano – George Merrill Programmed By – Tomas Hart Written-By – George Merrill, Shannon Rubicam

Companies, etc.

Recorded At – Mad Dog Studio
Recorded At – Greenstreet
Recorded At – The L. A. Studios
Mixed At – The Grey Room
Mastered At – Precision Lacquer

Credits

A&R – Paul Atkinson (2)
Art Direction – Norman Moore
Creative Director – Ria Lewerke
Design – Norman Moore
Management – Direct Management Group*
Management [London Assistant] – Kim Hilton
Management [London] – Martin Kirkup
Management [Los Angeles Assistant] – Janette Sheridan
Management [Los Angeles] – Steven Jensen
Mastered By – Stephen Marcussen
Mixed By – David Leonard (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3, B4), Joey Wolpert (tracks: A5, B2, B5), Kristen Connoley (tracks: A5, B2, B5)
Mixed By [Assistant] – Jim Dineen (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3, B4)
Photography By – Michael Tighe (2)
Producer – Arif Mardin (tracks: A1 to A4), George Merrill (tracks: A5 to B5)
Recorded By – Joey Wolpert
Recorded By [Additional Recording Assistant] – Jim Bredouw, Matt Tritto
Recorded By [Additional Recording] – J. Wolpert*, Rod Hui
Recorded By [Assistant] – Don Tittle, Eric Westfall

Notes

"Animals in the city are creatures in exile and a sadness overcomes me to see I've strayed too far from the wild..."

Thank you Arif, Paul Atkinson, DMG, our pals The Irvings, our business crew for clearing the way, The Players, Mor Mor & Papa, Hilary (forever love) & Martha, Joe Mardin, David L., Bill House's belief, Joyce Aronsohn, our families, and the spirit that moves us.
And Reel thanks to Hoji for the impossible made possible.

Track B1 has a credit for 'Chocolate Chips: Richard Gibbs'
Track B5 has a credit for 'Bunman: Bunman'

Two versions: Made in Germany by TOPAC - Imprimé en Allemagne par TOPAC or Printed in Italy - Imprimé en Italie

D: SE F: RC470 UK: XX

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 035628841445
Label Code: LC 0316

Other Versions (5 of 36)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	Reel Life (Cassette, Album)	RCA	8414-4-R	US	1988
Recently Edited	Reel Life (LP, Album)	RCA	PL88414	Europe	1988
Recently Edited	Reel Life (CD, Album)	RCA	8414-2-R	US	1988
New Submission	Reel Life (LP, Album)	RCA	8414-1-R	US	1988
New Submission	Reel Life (LP, Album)	RCA Victor	8414-1-R	Canada	1988