Good Fortune (album)
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Good Fortune is the ninth album by British pop group Brotherhood of Man
. The album was recorded on manager Tony Hiller
's label, Dazzle Records in 1980, but went unreleased in the UK. The album did get a release however in Australia on RCA Records
. Today the album is virtually impossible to get hold of and is considered to be the 'holy grail' among fans.
", which were the first two singles released on Hiller's Dazzle label following their departure from Pye Records
at the end of 1979. Track "Sugar Mouse" was released as a single in Holland. Also included on the album was a cover version of the song "You're the Greatest Lover
", which had been a million-seller in Europe for the group Luv'
, but was unknown in the UK. Album track "Heartbreaker" was later re-used as a track on the group's 1983 album, Lightning Flash
(as well as a 1982 B-Side).
Like other albums by the group, the style of the tracks was in their trademark pop vein, although a new maturity was present on a number of tracks such as a sombre take on the 1960s hit "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and ballad, "Let's Get the Show on the Road". This album also saw the group prominently using synthesizer
s on many tracks for the first time, notably so on songs such as "Saturday Night", which lent the album a more contemporary feel than had been seen on the group's two previous albums. The songs were produced as usual by manager Tony Hiller.
The unusual album cover (for many years unseen by most European fans) depicts the group apparently being held hostage by a robot - possibly in homage to the track "Andrea Android". Another photo session at the time saw the group being menaced by a toy mouse - a possible reference to the "Sugar Mouse" track.
Side Two
Brotherhood of Man
Brotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me"....
. The album was recorded on manager Tony Hiller
Tony Hiller
Tony Hiller is a British songwriter. He began his musical career as a member of the song and dance duo The Hiller Brothers, sharing the stage with his brother Irving...
's label, Dazzle Records in 1980, but went unreleased in the UK. The album did get a release however in Australia on RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
. Today the album is virtually impossible to get hold of and is considered to be the 'holy grail' among fans.
Background
The album featured the singles "Honey Don't Throw Our Love Away" and "Will You Love Me TomorrowWill You Love Me Tomorrow
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow", also known as "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded by The Shirelles. It has been recorded by many artists and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125...
", which were the first two singles released on Hiller's Dazzle label following their departure from Pye Records
Pye Records
Pye Records was a British record label. In its first incarnation, perhaps Pye's best known artists were Lonnie Donegan , Petula Clark , The Searchers , The Kinks , Sandie Shaw and Brotherhood of Man...
at the end of 1979. Track "Sugar Mouse" was released as a single in Holland. Also included on the album was a cover version of the song "You're the Greatest Lover
You're the Greatest Lover
"You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv and on compilations . It is the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental...
", which had been a million-seller in Europe for the group Luv'
Luv'
Luv is a Dutch pop girl group that scored a string of hit records in Continental Europe as well as South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1979, Luv' was "Holland's best export act" and thus received the "Conamus Export Prize"...
, but was unknown in the UK. Album track "Heartbreaker" was later re-used as a track on the group's 1983 album, Lightning Flash
Lightning Flash
Lightning Flash is the twelfth album by British pop group Brotherhood of Man. Released on EMI Records in 1983, it remains their final commercially-released studio album.- Background :...
(as well as a 1982 B-Side).
Like other albums by the group, the style of the tracks was in their trademark pop vein, although a new maturity was present on a number of tracks such as a sombre take on the 1960s hit "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and ballad, "Let's Get the Show on the Road". This album also saw the group prominently using synthesizer
Synthesizer
A synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s on many tracks for the first time, notably so on songs such as "Saturday Night", which lent the album a more contemporary feel than had been seen on the group's two previous albums. The songs were produced as usual by manager Tony Hiller.
The unusual album cover (for many years unseen by most European fans) depicts the group apparently being held hostage by a robot - possibly in homage to the track "Andrea Android". Another photo session at the time saw the group being menaced by a toy mouse - a possible reference to the "Sugar Mouse" track.
Track listing
Side One- "Honey Don't Throw Our Love Away" (Hiller / Curtis) (3.00)
- "You're the Greatest LoverYou're the Greatest Lover"You're the Greatest Lover" is a single by Dutch girl group Luv'. It was first released in July 1978 by Philips/Phonogram Records. It appears on the 1978 debut album With Luv and on compilations . It is the group's international breakthrough as it was successful in a large part of Continental...
" (Janschen & Janschens) (3.05) - "Sugar Mouse" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (2.54)
- "Saturday Night" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (3.22)
- "Will You Love Me TomorrowWill You Love Me Tomorrow"Will You Love Me Tomorrow", also known as "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow", is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded by The Shirelles. It has been recorded by many artists and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125...
" (Goffin / King) (3.19) - "Heartbreaker" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (3.06)
Side Two
- "Andrea Android" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (3.31)
- "Crazy" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (2.50)
- "Let's Get the Show on the Road" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (3.30)
- "Somebody Else" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (3.04)
- "Bye Bye One Kiss Goodbye" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (2.37)
- "This is the Night" (Hiller / Sheriden / Lee) (3.00)
Personnel
- Tony HillerTony HillerTony Hiller is a British songwriter. He began his musical career as a member of the song and dance duo The Hiller Brothers, sharing the stage with his brother Irving...
: producer - Martin LeeMartin Lee (singer)Martin Lee is a singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the British pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :...
: Lead vocals on "Let's Get the Show on the Road", Joint lead vocals on "Andrea Android" - Lee SheridenLee SheridenLee Sheriden is a British singer/songwriter and musical director, best known as a member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.-Early career:...
: Musical director, Joint lead vocals on "Andrea Android" - Nicky StevensNicky StevensNicky Stevens is a singer, famous as a member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :Nicky Stevens began singing at an early age was classically trained. At 15 she toured the Continent as a singer performing in night clubs. Following this she went on to tour South Africa as well as clubs...
and Sandra StevensSandra StevensSandra Stevens is a British singer and member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :Sandra Stevens first entered into a singing career at the age of sixteen when she joined the club band, The Track...
: Joint lead vocals on "Honey Don't Throw Our Love Away", "You're the Greatest Lover", "Saturday Night", "Heartbreaker", "Crazy", "Somebody Else", "Bye Bye One Kiss Goodbye"