All of the Good Ones Are Taken
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All of the Good Ones Are Taken is sixth solo album of Ian Hunter
. The album contains a mix of several styles. Longtime collaborator Mick Ronson
was mostly absent (he only played guitar on one track), because he was seriously considering quitting music business.
Ian Hunter (singer)
Ian Hunter Patterson is an English singer-songwriter. He was the lead singer of the English rock band Mott the Hoople from its inception in 1969 to its dissolution in 1974, and he again fronted them at the time of their 2009 reunion. Hunter was a musician and songwriter before Mott The Hoople, and...
. The album contains a mix of several styles. Longtime collaborator Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Michael "Mick" Ronson was an English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer. He is best known for his work with David Bowie, as one of The Spiders from Mars...
was mostly absent (he only played guitar on one track), because he was seriously considering quitting music business.
Track listing
All songs written by Ian Hunter except where noted- "All of the Good Ones Are Taken" (fast version) - 3:42
- "Every Step of the Way" (Hunter, Mark ClarkeMark ClarkeMark Clarke is a British musician, bass player and singer.In 1966 Mark Clarke played with The Kegmen, in 1968 with The Locomotive and late 1968 with St. James Infirmary...
) - 3:55 - "Fun" (Hunter, Mark Clarke, Hilly MichaelsHilly MichaelsHilly Michaels, also known as Hilly Boy Michaels is an American drummer and musician, best known for playing drums with Sparks in the 70's and his two solo albums from the early 80's, Calling All Girls and Lumia .- History :His first music experience came with playing in a band called Joy,...
) - 4:21 - "Speechless" - 3:49
- "Death 'n' Glory Boys" - 5:57
- "That Girl is Rock 'n' Roll" - 3:18
- "Somethin's Goin' On" - 4:33
- "Captain Void 'n' the Video Jets" - 4:12
- "Seeing Double" - 4:24
- "All of the Good Ones Are Taken" (slow version) - 3:48
Personnel
- Ian HunterIan Hunter (singer)Ian Hunter Patterson is an English singer-songwriter. He was the lead singer of the English rock band Mott the Hoople from its inception in 1969 to its dissolution in 1974, and he again fronted them at the time of their 2009 reunion. Hunter was a musician and songwriter before Mott The Hoople, and...
: Lead vocals - Mick RonsonMick RonsonMichael "Mick" Ronson was an English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer. He is best known for his work with David Bowie, as one of The Spiders from Mars...
: Lead guitar on "Death and Glory Boys" - Robbie Alter: Guitar, Vocals
- Tommy MandelTommy MandelTommy Mandel is a keyboardist who is most famous for playing with Bryan Adams, from 1981 to 1998, starting with Bryan Adams's album You Want It You Got It.He also has played with Dire Straits and others....
: Keyboards - Bob MayoBob MayoBob "Bobby" Mayo was a session keyboardist and guitarist, perhaps best known for his work with Peter Frampton....
: Keyboards - Hilly MichaelsHilly MichaelsHilly Michaels, also known as Hilly Boy Michaels is an American drummer and musician, best known for playing drums with Sparks in the 70's and his two solo albums from the early 80's, Calling All Girls and Lumia .- History :His first music experience came with playing in a band called Joy,...
: Drums - Mark ClarkeMark ClarkeMark Clarke is a British musician, bass player and singer.In 1966 Mark Clarke played with The Kegmen, in 1968 with The Locomotive and late 1968 with St. James Infirmary...
: Bass guitar, Vocals - Clarence ClemonsClarence ClemonsClarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. , also known as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. From 1972 until his death, he was a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the tenor saxophone. He released several solo albums and in 1985, had a hit single with "You're a...
: Tenor saxophone on "All of Good Ones Are Taken (slow & fast version)" & "Seeing Double" - Lou Cortlezzi: Alto saxophone
- Dan HartmanDan HartmanDaniel Earl "Dan" Hartman was an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for such songs as: "Free Ride", "I Can Dream About You", "Instant Replay", "Love Sensation", and "Relight My Fire", all of which had world-wide success.-Career:Born in Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg,...
: Bass guitar on "Speechless" - Jeff BovaJeff BovaJeff Bova is an American Grammy Award winning keyboardist, composer, arranger and record producer. He has been active in music industry since the mid-1970s, contributing to dozens of recordings by significant mainstream artists like Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker,...
: Keyboards on "Speechless" - Jimmy RippJimmy RippJimmy Rip is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer, who is known for his work with Jerry Lee Lewis, Mick Jagger, Michael Monroe and the former Television band leader Tom Verlaine.Rip began playing guitar at the age of six....
: Guitars on "All of the Good Ones Are Taken" & "That Girl is Rock 'n' Roll" - Rory DoddRory DoddRory Dodd is a Canadian rock vocalist who has performed many songs written by Jim Steinman. He is probably best known for singing the "Turn around, bright eyes" lyrics on Bonnie Tyler's version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart."...
: Backing vocals on "All of the Good Ones Are Taken" - Eric TroyerEric TroyerEric Lee Troyer is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and occasional guitarist, best known as a member of ELO Part II and its successor, popular live band, The Orchestra. Troyer was a founding member of ELO Part II, having been recruited by band leader Bev Bevan in 1989.-Life and...
: Backing vocals on "All of the Good Ones Are Taken"