Description
Save the Dancer is the eighth studio album by the American singer and songwriter Gene Cotton, released on Ariola Records America in 1978, a subsidiary of Ariola America. The album was recorded by Brent Maher at Creative Workshop in Nashville, Tennessee; and as well at Quadraphonic Sound Studios in Nashville and Studio By The Pond in Hendersonville, Tennessee; with Steve Gibson producing. Mixed by Maher at Creative Workshop. Strings and horns arranged Buddy Skipper. The Gene Cotton written “Shine On” features Andraé Crouch & The Disciples on background vocals.
GENE COTTON (Ariola America 7675) Before My Heart Finds Out (2:30) (Sailmaker/Chappell – ASCAP) (Goodrun)
Noble sentiments are embodied in this song of heartbreak. Cotton’s singing style, combined with this melody, reminds one of James Taylor, but there’s no sense of imitation. A good choice for mellow-rock and top 40 stations. [CashBox, Vol. XXXIX – No. 34 / January 7, 1978 (Singles to Watch section)]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Before My Heart Finds Out” – 2:30
A2. “You’re A Part Of Me” (duet with Kim Carnes) – 3:58
A3. “Like A Sunday In Salem” – 4:11
A4. “Going Through The Motions Of Love” – 3:41
A5. “Save The Dancer” – 4:10
Side Two
B1. “Only The Lucky” – 2:44
B2. “She’s Sweet, She’s Somebody” – 3:13
B3. “Shine On (You Got To Shine On Your Light)” – 4:05
B4. “You Were Right And I Was Wrong” – 3:37
B5. “As Long As There’s Laughter” – 3:40
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by Ariola Records. Re-issued on CD by Rennaisance Records in 2011.
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CREDITS. Produced by Steve Gibson. Recorded at Creative Workshop and Quadraphonic Sound Studios, Nashville, TN, and Studio By The Pond in Hendersonville, TN. Mixed at Creative Workshop. Engineered by Brent Maher, assisted by Rich Shirmer. Mastered by Glenn Meadows at Masterfonics in Nashville, TN. Strings and horns arranged by Buddy Skipper. Cover design and painting by Bill Myers. Management by Kevin Hunter.
Musicians: Gene Cotton (Acoustic Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals), Shane Keister (Piano, Synthesizer [Moog]), Randy Goodrum (Synthesizer [Moog], Backing Vocals), Bobby Ogdin (Organ), Johnny Christopher (Acoustic Guitar), Steve Gibson (Acoustic Guitar and Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals), Jack Williams (Bass), Joe Osborn (Bass), Tommy Cogbill (Bass), Jerry Carrigan (Drums), Kenny Buttrey (Drums), Larrie Londin (Drums), Farrell Morris (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Diane Tidwell, Janie Fricke, Lisa Silver, Oliver, Sheri Kramer. Vocals on track B3 by Andrae Crouch and the Disciples.
