Giant Steps (band)
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Giant Steps was a dance
pop
duo from England
, that consisted of vocalist Colin "Col" Campsie
and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane. They previously recorded as The Quick.
Giant Steps' only album, Book of Pride, was released in 1988, and the single, "Another Lover
", from the album became a hit
in the United States
, peaking at #13 in the Billboard Hot 100
. The same song was aired on Italian radios in 1988 quite frequently, and was featured in the 1989 film Loverboy
starring Patrick Dempsey
. The follow-up single, "Into You" was a modest US
chart
success, reaching the Top 50 in early 1989.
In 2006, Campsie became infamous for writing the Kandy Floss record, and was mistakenly credited as being a member of Go West
by Mr Holy Moly in Metros 25 February edition.
with
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
duo from England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, that consisted of vocalist Colin "Col" Campsie
Colin Campsie
Colin Campsie is a British born singer and songwriter.A former member of 1980s pop bands The Quick and Giant Steps, Campsie was also closely involved with, but was not a member of, the pop band Go West....
and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane. They previously recorded as The Quick.
Giant Steps' only album, Book of Pride, was released in 1988, and the single, "Another Lover
Another Lover
"Another Lover", sometimes titled " Another Lover", is a 1988 song by English pop duo Giant Steps, from their debut album The Book of Pride...
", from the album became a hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, peaking at #13 in the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
. The same song was aired on Italian radios in 1988 quite frequently, and was featured in the 1989 film Loverboy
Loverboy (1989 film)
Loverboy is a 1989 American comedy film starring Patrick Dempsey, Kirstie Alley, and Carrie Fisher.-Plot:Randy Bodek is a rebellious slacker in college, living with his girlfriend Jenny . His father, furious over Randy's lack of direction or work ethic, pulls the funding for college and requires...
starring Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Dempsey
Patrick Galen Dempsey is an American actor, known for his role as neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Shepherd on the medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Prior to Grey's Anatomy he made several television appearances and was nominated for an Emmy Award...
. The follow-up single, "Into You" was a modest US
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
success, reaching the Top 50 in early 1989.
In 2006, Campsie became infamous for writing the Kandy Floss record, and was mistakenly credited as being a member of Go West
Go West (band)
Go West is an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist and drummer Peter Cox ; and guitarist and vocalist Richard Drummie...
by Mr Holy Moly in Metros 25 February edition.
Band members
- Colin CampsieColin CampsieColin Campsie is a British born singer and songwriter.A former member of 1980s pop bands The Quick and Giant Steps, Campsie was also closely involved with, but was not a member of, the pop band Go West....
- vocals - George McFarlane - keyboards, guitars
with
- Gardner Cole - keyboards (known for his earlier work with MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
on "Open Your HeartOpen Your Heart (Madonna song)"Open Your Heart" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fourth single from her third studio album True Blue on November 12, 1986, by Sire Records. It has since appeared remixed on the compilation albums The Immaculate Collection and Celebration...
") - Edie Lehmann - backgrounds
- Bruce GaitschBruce GaitschBruce R. Gaitsch is an American guitarist, composer, and producer. He is best known for working with notable musicians such as Richard Marx, Chicago, Peter Cetera, Madonna, Agnetha Fältskog and many others as a session musician and songwriter...
- guitars (known for his earlier work with Madonna on "La Isla BonitaLa Isla Bonita"La Isla Bonita" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fifth and final single from her third studio album, True Blue, on February 25, 1987, by Sire Records. Originally written as a lament, the song was first offered to Michael Jackson before Madonna accepted it...
") - David Boruff - saxophone
Track listing
- "Steamy" (Loren/Campsie/McFarlane)
- "(The World Don't Need) Another Lover" (Campsie/McFarlane/Cole)
- "Into You" (Campsie/McFarlane/Cole)
- "Golden Hours (Bone)" (Campsie/McFarlane/Loren)
- "Do You Still Care" (Campsie/McFarlane)
- "Same Planet Different World" (Campsie/McFarlane/Cole)
- "The Book Of Pride" (Campsie/McFarlane)
- "End Of The War" (Campsie/McFarlane/Thompson)
- "Dance Away" (Campsie/McFarlane/Thompson)
- "Dream Wonderful" (Campsie/McFarlane/Cole)