Into the Light is singer Chris de Burgh

Chris de Burgh

Chris de Burgh is a British/Irish singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1986 love song "The Lady in Red".-Early life:...

's eighth studio album

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, released by A&M Records

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 in 1986. The album is notable for containing what is easily de Burgh's biggest hit, "The Lady in Red", one of the most instantly recognisable and oft-played love songs. The song "For Rosanna" is dedicated to de Burgh's daughter Rosanna Davison

Rosanna Davison

Rosanna Diane Davison was the winner of the Miss World 2003 title. She is the daughter of musician Chris de Burgh. The song "For Rosanna" was written by her father in her honour for his 1986 album, Into The Light.-Education:Her primary education was at Aravon School, in Co...

 who became Miss World 2003

Miss World 2003

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Track listing

1. "Last Night" – 6:07
2. "Fire on the Water" – 4:28
3. "The Ballroom of Romance" – 4:26
4. "The Lady in Red" – 4:16
5. "Say Goodbye to it All" – 5:23
6. "The Spirit of Man" – 4:40
7. "Fatal Hesitation" – 4:16
8. "One Word" (Straight to the Heart) – 4:30
9. "For Rosanna" – 3:39
10. "The Leader" – 2:16
11. "The Vision" – 3:13
12. "What About Me?" – 3:03

All songs written by Chris de Burgh.

Personnel

• Chris de Burgh – Vocals, Guitar
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  s, Backing vocals
• Gary Barnacle
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   – Saxophone
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• Tony Beard – Drum
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• John Giblin
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   – Bass
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• Nick Glennie-Smith
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   – Keyboards
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• Carol Kenyon
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   – Additional vocals
• Ian Kojima – Saxophone
• Al Marnie – Bass
• Danny McBride – Guitars
• Glenn Morrow – Keyboards
• Phil Palmer
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   – Guitars
• Pino Palladino
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   – Bass
• Jeff Phillips – Drums
• Andy Richards – Keyboards
• Peter Van Hooke
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  – Drums