5 Star* – Silk & Steel

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Label:	Tent – PL 71100, RCA – PL 71100
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country:	Europe
Released:	1986
Genre:	Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Europop, Synth-pop, Soul

Tracklist

A1	Can't Wait Another Minute Producer – Richard James Burgess Programmed By [Synthesizer], Arranged By [Rhythm] – Paul Chiten Written By – Sue Sheridan/Paul Chiten Written-By – Paul Chiten, Sue Sheridan	4:40
A2	Find The Time Drum Programming – Art Wood Producer – Richard James Burgess Synthesizer [Bass] – Greg Phillinganes Written By – Paul Gurvitz/Nick Trevisick Written-By – Nick Trevisick, Paul Gurvitz	4:29
A3	Rain Or Shine Bass – Dave Levy* Drums – Graham Broad Engineer – John Hudson, Simon Sullivan, Steve Chase* Keyboards – Billy Livsey, Nick Glennie-Smith Mixed By – Phil Harding Producer – Billy Livsey Saxophone – Gary Barnacle Written-By – Billy Livsey, Pete Sinfield*	3:58
A4	If I Say Yes Co-producer – John Hudson Drum Programming – Michael Jay Drums [Additional] – Mike Baird Engineer – Francis Buckley, Jay Graydon, Randy Tominago* Keyboards – Greg Smith, Nick Glennie-Smith Mixed By – Phil Harding Producer – Buster Pearson, Michael Jay Programmed By [Bass] – Jay Graydon Saxophone – David Boruff, Frank Mead Written By – Michael Jay/Marvin Morrow Written-By – Marvin Morrow, Michael Jay Co-producer – John Hudson Drum Programming – Michael Jay Drums [Additional] – Mike Baird Engineer – Francis Buckley, Jay Graydon, Randy Tominago* Keyboards – Greg Smith, Nick Glennie-Smith Mixed By – Phil Harding Producer – Buster Pearson, Michael Jay Programmed By [Bass] – Jay Graydon Saxophone – David Boruff, Frank Mead Written By – Michael Jay/Marvin Morrow Written-By – Marvin Morrow, Michael Jay	4:04
A5	Please Don't Say Goodnight Arranged By [Strings] – John Altman Arranged By [Strings], Keyboards, Programmed By [Drums] – Pete Wingfield Bass – Phil Cranham Congas – Luis Jardim Engineer – Chris Birkett Guitar – Robert Ahwai Lead Vocals – Delroy Pearson Producer – Pete Wingfield Written By – Michael George Jackson-Clark/Clemens Winterhalter Written-By – Clemens Winterhalter, Michael George Jackson-Clark	4:41
B1	Stay Out Of My Life Bass – Graham Edwards Drums, Percussion – Delroy Pearson Engineer – Chris Potter* Guitar – Keith More Keyboards, Brass – Michael Graves Producer – Buster Pearson, Deniece Pearson Tom Tom – Andy Duncan Written-By – Deniece Pearson	3:59
B2	Show Me What You've Got For Me Percussion [Additional] – Richard James Burgess Producer – Richard James Burgess Written-By – Pamela Philips-Oland*, Rick Neigher	3:56
B3	Are You Man Enough? Flugelhorn – Jerry Hay* Flute – Larry Williams Percussion [Additional] – Richard James Burgess Producer – Richard James Burgess Programmed By [Synthesizer, Drums], Arranged By [Rhythm] – Michael Boddicker Written By – Paul Gurvitz/Nick Trevisick Written-By – Nick Trevisick, Paul Gurvitz	4:37
B4	The Slightest Touch Co-producer – John Hudson Drum Programming – Jay Graydon, Michael Jay Drums [Additional] – Mike Baird Engineer – Francis Buckley, Randy Tominago* Engineer, Recorded By [Drums] – Jay Graydon Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Pierre Gauthier Keyboards [Additional] – Marvin Morrow Producer – Buster Pearson, Michael Jay Programmed By [Keyboards] – Jeff Fair Programmed By [Keyboards], Keyboards – Greg Smith Written By – Michael Jay/Marvin Morrow Written-By – Marvin Morrow, Michael Jay Co-producer – John Hudson Drum Programming – Jay Graydon, Michael Jay Drums [Additional] – Mike Baird Engineer – Francis Buckley, Randy Tominago* Engineer, Recorded By [Drums] – Jay Graydon Guitar [Solo], Soloist – Pierre Gauthier Keyboards [Additional] – Marvin Morrow Producer – Buster Pearson, Michael Jay Programmed By [Keyboards] – Jeff Fair Programmed By [Keyboards], Keyboards – Greg Smith Written By – Michael Jay/Marvin Morrow Written-By – Marvin Morrow, Michael Jay	4:28
B5	Don't You Know I Love It Bass – Phil Cranham Engineer – Chris Birkett Guitar – Tim Renwick Keyboards, Programmed By [Drums] – Pete Wingfield Lead Vocals – Doris Pearson Producer – Pete Wingfield Written-By – Doris Pearson	3:56

Companies, etc.

Record Company – RCA Corporation
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA/Ariola Ltd.
Copyright © – RCA/Ariola Ltd.
Mastered At – CBS Studios, London
Distributed By – RCA/Ariola
Distributed By – Ariola/RCA
Published By – Famous Chappell
Published By – Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Published By – Island Music Ltd.
Published By – Quince Music
Published By – Chappell Music Ltd.
Published By – Virgin Music Ltd.
Published By – Wintrup Music
Published By – Tent Music (2)
Published By – Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Published By – The Welk Music Group Ltd.
Recorded At – Larrabee Sound Studios
Recorded At – Mayfair Studios
Recorded At – The Town House
Recorded At – PWL Studios
Recorded At – Garden Rake Studio
Recorded At – Weddington Studios
Recorded At – Marcus Recording Studios
Recorded At – Maison Rouge
Marketed By – RCA Records
Pressed By – Sonopress – B-5376

Credits

Arranged By [Vocals] – Five Star
Design, Art Direction – Bill Smith Studio
Drums [Additional] – Richard James Burgess (tracks: A1, B2, B3)
Engineer – Frank Roszak (tracks: A1, A2, B2, B3)
Engineer [Assistant] – John Hegedes (tracks: A1, A2, B2, B3)
Executive-Producer – Buster Pearson, Peter Robinson (8)
Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr* (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B2 to B4)
Lacquer Cut By – tim tom* (tracks: A1 to A5), TY* (tracks: B1 to B5)
Lead Vocals – Deniece Pearson (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B4)
Management – Buster Pearson, Tent Ltd.
Mastered By – Tim Young
Percussion – Luis Jardim (tracks: A4, B4, B5)
Photography By – Mike Prior (2)
Synthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Paul Fox (tracks: A1, A2, B2)

Notes

Greg Smith appears courtesy of Casablanca/Polygram Records.

Printed in West Germany.

Some copies with sticker: 'Limited-Edition Free-Poster'.

Recording locations
A1, A2, B2, B3: Recorded at Larrabee Sound, Los Angeles
A3: Recorded at Mayfair, Town House and PWL, London
A4: Recorded at Garden Rake, Sherman Oaks; Weddington, North Hollywood; Larrabee Sound. Los Angeles; Mayfair, London and PWL London
A5, B5: Recorded at Marcus, London
B1: Recorded at Maison Rouge, London
B4: Recorded at Garden Rake, Sherman Oaks; Weddington, North Hollywood; Larrabee Sound. Los Angeles and Mayfair, London

Publishers:
A1, A4, B4: Famous Chappell
A2, B3: Chrysalis Music Ltd./Island Music Ltd.
A3: Quince Music/Chappell Music Ltd./Virgin Music Ltd.
A5: Wintrup Music
B1, B5: Tent Music/Chrysalis Music Ltd.
B2: Rondor Music (Ldn) Ltd./The Welk Music Group Ltd.

℗ 1986 RCA/Ariola Limited

Runout: Matrix is stamped untill .... A-1(2) / .... B-1(2), all additional letter/ciffer after this, is etched

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 035627 110016
Barcode (Scanned): 035627110016
Rights Society (Boxed): BIEM
Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA
Label Code: LC 8796
Price Code (D): SE
Price Code (F): RC 270
Price Code (UK): SS
Pressing Plant ID (Sonopress, embossed on side B label): [Bass clef]
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 1): B - 5376 A-1 020 tim tom
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 1): B - 5376 B-1 TY
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 2): B-5376 A-1 II timtom
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 2): B-5376 B-2 TY 020
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 3): B-5376 A-2 II timtom
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 3): B-5376 B-1 TY 020
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 4): B-5376 A-1 II timtom
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 4): B-5376 B-1 TY 020
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, variant 5): B-5376 A-1 II timtom
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, variant 5): B-5376 B-1 II TY

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Silk & Steel (CD, Album)	Tent, RCA	PD71100	Europe	1986
Recently Edited	Silk & Steel (Cassette, Album)	RCA	AFK1-5901	Canada	1986
Recently Edited	Silk & Steel (LP, Album)	RCA Victor	AFL1-5901	US	1986
	Silk & Steel (CD, Album)	RCA	PCD1-5901	US	1986
	Silk & Steel (LP, Album)	RCA Victor, Tent, RCA	AFL1-5901	Canada	1986

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Reviews

music_master_ Jul 1, 2024
This TimTom cut sounds absolutely fantastic for me, soundstage nice and bass is pumpin´. This is the example how fresh and modern pop album in 1986 should sound. Richard James Burgess did great job here. Can't Wait Another Minute and Find the Time are my favourites.
cafe80s Jan 18, 2019
UK television commercial for "Silk & Steel" as aired on ITV Granada, 26th December 1986 can be found here.