Directions (album)
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Directions is the 1992 second album by the Billboard 100 charting group PC Quest
. Like their first album
, most of the songs were written by one or both of the songwriting team of Tim James
and Steven McClintock
(best known for their work with 1980s pop singer Tiffany
). Tiffany would later re-record a few of these songs on her 1993 Dreams Never Die
album which was also produced by George Tobin
.
PC Quest
pc Quest was a pop music group in the 1990s from Oklahoma. They were managed by George Tobin and Tim James, and signed to Headliner Records & RCA Records. Chad Petree of Shiny Toy Guns was one of their lead singers...
. Like their first album
Pc Quest (album)
pc Quest is the 1991 self titled first album by the group pc Quest. The album contains two Billboard Hot 100 hit singles...
, most of the songs were written by one or both of the songwriting team of Tim James
Tim James (music producer)
Timothy James Price is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. James is the co-founder of Rock Mafia. James co-wrote the songs "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ, "Come Back to Me" by Vanessa Hudgens, "See You Again" by Miley Cyrus, and "Naturally" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. James...
and Steven McClintock
Steven McClintock
Steven McClintock is a singer, songwriter, and a music producer. He has written many top 40 hit songs. He has been a part of the music group Fertitta & McClintock since the mid-1970s...
(best known for their work with 1980s pop singer Tiffany
Tiffany (singer)
Tiffany Renee Darwish , known popularly as Tiffany, is an American singer and former teen icon. She is most notable for her 1987 cover version of "I Think We're Alone Now", originally recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1967. Released as the second single from her eponymous album, Tiffany,...
). Tiffany would later re-record a few of these songs on her 1993 Dreams Never Die
Dreams Never Die
Dreams Never Die is the fourth regular studio album by Tiffany, released on November 21, 1993 . It represented an attempt to return to pop success three years after her last album, and five years after her last commercially successful one...
album which was also produced by George Tobin
George Tobin
George Tobin is a record producer who has produced albums for a long list of musical artists including Robert John, Smokey Robinson, Kim Carnes, Kicking Harold, and PC Quest. He is best known, however, for discovering, managing, and producing the teenage singer Tiffany and showcasing her in malls...
.
Track listing
- "Cathy's ClownCathy's Clown"Cathy's Clown" is a popular song, written and recorded by The Everly Brothers, in which an unnamed narrator informs Cathy that he "don't want your love anymore." It was their first single for Warner Bros., after spending three years on Archie Bleyer's Cadence label. "Cathy's Clown" sold eight...
" (Don Everly) - 3:29 - "If Love is Blind" (Steve McClintock, Tim JamesTim James (music producer)Timothy James Price is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. James is the co-founder of Rock Mafia. James co-wrote the songs "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ, "Come Back to Me" by Vanessa Hudgens, "See You Again" by Miley Cyrus, and "Naturally" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. James...
) - 3:42 - "I Have to go on Alone" (Tim James, Mike PiccirilloMike PiccirilloMike Piccirillo is a music producer, songwriter, and musician who began working professionally in the Los Angeles music business in 1976. In conjunction with production partner George Tobin, and subsequently Gary Goetzman, Piccirillo co-produced 31 albums between 1976 and 1992...
) - 3:35 - "(She's Not) A Bad Girl" (Mike Piccirillo) - 4:27
- "Almost in Love" (Tim James, Mike Piccirillo) - 4:31
- "Nothing but a Fool" (Barbara AmesburyBarbara AmesburyBarbra Amesbury is a Canadian philanthropist, singer-songwriter, composer and filmmaker, who had several Top 40 hits in Canada in the 1970s as Bill Amesbury before coming out as a transsexual and pursuing sex reassignment surgery...
) - 5:01 - "We Could Be Trouble" (Tim James, Mike Piccirillo) - 3:36
- "Can't You See?" (Steve McClintock, Tim James, John Duarte, Monty Brinkley) - 3:48
- "Life Goes On" (Tim James, Mike Piccirillo) - 3:54
- "I Wanna Touch You" (Steve McClintock, Tim James, John Duarte) - 4:36
- "It Must Be Love" (Chad PetreeGregori Chad PetreeGregori Chad Petree is a musician who is also best known as guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the American, new wave/indie/rock band Shiny Toy Guns.-Bands:...
, Steve Petree, Drew Nichols, Kim Whipkey, John Duarte) - 5:10
Personnel
- Lynn Bugai – stylist
- John Duarte – arranger, keyboards, programming, producer, string arrangements, mixing
- Caroline Greyshock – photography
- Steve Hall – mastering
- Dan Higgins – saxophone
- Chuck Hohn – engineer
- Keith Howland – guitar
- James Jowers – engineer
- Ria Lewerke – art direction
- Drew Nichols – guitar
- Helena Occhipinti – make-up, hair stylist
- PC Quest – vocals (background)
- Mike Piccirillo – musician
- Carol Roy – logo design
- Robert Russell – engineer, digital editing, mixing
- George Tobin – producer
- Kirt Wan – scratching
- Mark Wolfson – engineer
Links and references
- [ Information on Allmusic]
- Information on Discogs about Directions album including Credits
- Information on the official McJames Music website