Paul Sabu
Encyclopedia
Early life
Born January 2, 1960. Paul is the son of Indian-born film star SabuSabu Dastagir
Sabu Dastagir was a film actor of Indian origin—although he later took American citizenship. He was normally credited only by his first name, Sabu, and is primarily known for his work in film during the 1930s-40s in Britain and America.-Early life:Born in 1924 in Karapur, Mysore, Kingdom of...
and Marilyn Cooper.
Career
Paul Sabu is best known for his work with his band Only ChildOnly child
An only child is a person with no siblings, either biological or adopted. In a family with multiple offspring, first-borns, may be briefly considered only children and have a similar early family environment, but the term only child is generally applied only to those individuals who never have...
plus an arsenal of artists such as David Bowie
David Bowie
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, Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
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, Little Caesar
Little Caesar
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, Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron , is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. She had several hits in the 1980s and early 1990s such as "Metal Queen", "Whatcha Do to My Body", and "Sex with Love".- Background :...
, Madonna
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, Malice
Malice
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, Robbie Neville, Motels, The Nelsons, Prince
Prince (musician)
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, John Waite
John Waite
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, Tattoo Rodeo, Fatal Smile, Teri Tims, Daniela Romo
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and many more.
He's also well known for his music featured in movies and TV series soundtracks and has been credited with production/mixing on 14 Platinum and 11 Gold Records. He also co-wrote and produced Shania Twain
Shania Twain
Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
's first CD.
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- I WENT TO PRE-SCHOOL AND 1ST GRADE WITH PAUL SABU. PAUL WAS BORN IN 1950, NOT 1960. HIS FATHER 'SABU' WAS A CLIENT OF MY DAD AND OUR PERENTS WERE GOOD FRIENDS. WE VISTITED THEIR HOUSE IN CHATSWORTH, CA ON MANY OCCASIONS. SABU DIED IN 1963 AND I HAVE SOME VAGUE MEMORIES OF THAT SAD DAY. signed, Dennis John Byrne, born 1951 in "The Valley"
Official Releases
- Kidd Glove: Motown (1984) *also re-released (with bonus material) at Yesterrock. http://www.yesterrock.com
- Heartbreak: Heavy Metal America (1985)
- Only Child: Rhino/Capital (1988) *also re-released (with bonus material) at Yesterrock. http://www.yesterrock.com
- Paul Sabu: Zero (1994)
- Sabu: USG Records (1996)
- Between the Light: USG Records (1998)
- Strange Messiah: AOR Heaven (2008)
- High & Mighty: AOR Heaven (2009)
- Call of the Wild: Z Records (2011)
Album/Song Producer & Contributor Credits
- Alexa - Alexa (1989)
- Alice Cooper - Hey StoopidHey StoopidHey Stoopid is the 19th studio album by heavy metal singer and shock rock-legend Alice Cooper. It was released on July 2, 1991 with guest appearances from Slash , Ozzy Osbourne, Vinnie Moore, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars .After Cooper's smash 1989 hit album Trash, Cooper...
(1991), Spark In The Dark: The Best Of (2009) - Ann-Margret - Ann-Margret (1980)
- David Bowie - Dance (1985)
- Fatal Smile - World Domination (2008)
- Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)"Don't Forget Me " is a 1986 song by Canadian pop-rock band Glass Tiger, from their debut album, The Thin Red Line. Released as the band's first single, it reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the United States...
(1986) - Heart - HeartHeart (Heart album)Heart is the self-titled eighth studio album, but ninth album overall, released by Heart. Released in 1985, the album completed the band's transition into a pop group, a genre that yielded the band its greatest success by far, marking the band's Capitol Records debut, and it spent 92 weeks on the...
(1985) - Jesse Damon - The Hand That Rocks (2003), Rebel Within (2006)
- John Waite - IgnitionIgnition (John Waite album)Ignition is the debut solo disc from rock singer-songwriter John Waite . It was released on Chrysalis in May 1982, and produced by Neil Geraldo ....
(1982) - Kim Carnes - Crazy In The Night (1990)
- Lee Aaron - Bodyrock (1989), Some Girls DoSome Girls Do (album)Some Girls Do is the sixth studio album by singer Lee Aaron, released on September 23, 1991 through Attic Records. It reached #38 on the RPM Canadian Albums Chart on November 30, 1991 and held that position for a week. The only single, "Sex with Love", reached #55 on the RPM Canadian Singles Chart...
(1991), The Best Of (1997) - Little America - Little America (1987), Fairgrounds (1989)
- Little Caesar - Little Caesar (1990)
- Malice - Crazy In The Night (1989)
- Motels, The - Vacancy: Best Of (1990)
- Paul Sabu - Kidd Glove (1984), Heartbreak (1985), Only Child (1988), Paul Sabu (1994), Sabu (1996), Between The Light (1998), Strange Messiah (2008), High & Mighty (2009), Call Of The Wild (2011)
- Robbie Nevil - Wot's It To Ya (1986), Wot's It To Ya: The Best of Robbie Nevil (1999)
- (Eilleen) Shania Twain - Beginnings (1988), Final Beginnings (1991)
- Silent Rage - Shattered Hearts (1987), Don't Touch Me There (1989)
- Tattoo Rodeo - Rode Hard Put Away Wet (1991)
- Teri Tims - Made In USA (2005)
- Throne of Vengeance - Flesh Engine (2011)
- Vapors, The - Turning Japanese (1980)
- VA - Elvira Presents Monster HitsElvira Presents Monster HitsElvira Presents Monster Hits is the second of three Halloween compilation albums presented by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. It was released in September 1994, following Elvira Presents Haunted Hits, and followed by Revenge Of the Monster Hits....
(1994), Elvira Presents Revenge of the Monster Hits (1995), Hard Rock Zombies Soundtrack (2008)
Music in Film & TV Credits
- Accused, The (1988)
- Baywatch (2001)
- Beverly Hill 90210Beverly Hills, 90210Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
(3 Seasons) - Child's Wish, AA Child's WishA Child's Wish is a fact based made for television movie based on actual events. John Ritter stars as a father of an ill 16 year old daughter .-Plot:...
(1997) - Ghost Town (1988)
- Ghoulies II (1987)
- Kids In The Hall, The (2010)
- Meatballs 4Meatballs 4Meatballs 4 is a 1992 film that was the fourth and final installment to the Meatballs franchise. It was shot in its entirety at Bass Lake, California in the late summer of 1991.-Synopsis:...
(1992) - New Mickey Mouse Club, The (1993)
- Million Dollar MysteryMillion Dollar MysteryMillion Dollar Mystery is a 1987 American film released with a promotional tie-in for Glad-Lock brand bags. While performing a routine stunt for this film, legendary stuntman Dar Robinson lost his life on November 21, 1986...
(1987) - Music Is Communication (1986) - Emmy Award Received
- New WKRP in Cincinnati, TheThe New WKRP in CincinnatiThe New WKRP in Cincinnati is a sequel/spin-off of the original CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. It was made for the syndication market from 1991 to 1993....
(1991-1993) - Real MenReal MenReal Men is a 1987 comedy/sci-fi film starring James Belushi and John Ritter as the heroes: suave, womanizing CIA agent Nick Pirandello and weak and ineffectual insurance agent Bob Wilson .-Plot:...
(1987) - Reason For Living (1990)
- Sex and the CitySex and the CitySex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
, Season 4 (2001) - To Die ForTo Die ForTo Die For is a 1995 dark comedy film, made in a mockumentary format, directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Buck Henry, based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Maynard, which in turn was based on the Pamela Smart story. It stars Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, and Joaquin Phoenix...
(1995) - Twin SittersTwin SittersTwin Sitters is a 1994 American family-oriented comedy film directed by John Paragon. The plot revolves around twin bodybuilders who protect twin child pranksters left by a corrupt uncle in their care....
(1995) - Vice SquadVice Squad (film)Vice Squad is a 1982 action/drama film, starring Wings Hauser, Season Hubley, and Gary Swanson, directed by Gary Sherman. The original music score was composed by Joe Renzetti and Keith Rubenstein...
(1982) - Vice VersaVice Versa (1988 film)Vice Versa is a 1988 comedy film starring Judge Reinhold and Fred Savage. It is the fourth screen adaptation of the 1882 novel of the same name by F. Anstey...
(1988)
Trivia
- Only Child's self titled debut album from 1988 was voted No. 22 out of 40 on the KERRANG! Magazine, The Best AOR Albums of All Time chart in 2005.
- In 2011 Classic Rock magazine awarded Paul Sabu for having the highest rated AOR album of all time and the fans of Kerrang magazine voted Paul Sabu their second favorite AOR vocalist.
- Featured vocalist on Voices Of Rock II album release. http://www.Aorheaven.com