Romeo's Daughter
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Romeo's Daughter are a British
AOR
mainstream rock band with Leigh Matty, Craig Joiner, Anthony Mitman. The band released two albums in 1988 and 1993 respectively. The band then reformed in 2009 and plan to release new material.
. Hence, Romeo's Daughter was often seen as protégés of Mutt Lange.
The first album contained the singles "Don't Break My Heart
", "I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night
", covered by Bonnie Tyler
and "Heaven in the Back Seat
", the latter from the Nightmare on Elm Street Part V soundtrack. The album was produced by Mutt Lange and John Parr. "Wild Child" (written by Mutt Lange) was later covered by Heart
on the Brigade album, and "Heaven in the Back Seat" was covered by Eddie Money
on his 1991 album, Right Here, which was also produced by Mutt Lange.
The second album, Delectable
was a more mature affair, although it was released on the smaller Music for Nations
label so got less exposure. Mitman went on to work with FM
and other bands while the band quietly broke up in the mid 1990s.
The band will be releasing new material through Riff City Records in the near future. The band played some dates during Summer 2010 and performed new material. The band's second album, Delectable, was reissued in July 2011.
On 22 October 2011, Romeo's Daughter released a 3 Track live EP available via download sites such as iTunes
.
On the second album they were joined by:
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AOR
Album-oriented rock
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mainstream rock band with Leigh Matty, Craig Joiner, Anthony Mitman. The band released two albums in 1988 and 1993 respectively. The band then reformed in 2009 and plan to release new material.
History
The manager of the band was Olga Lange, then the wife of Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Mutt Lange was impressed by their song-writing abilities and agreed to produce (part of) their debut albumRomeo's Daughter (album)
Romeo's Daughter is the eponymous debut album from the short-lived UK hard rock band Romeo's Daughter.It consisted of two halves - songs produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, responsible for Def Leppard, Shania Twain and other rock albums in the 1980s and 1990s, and songs produced by John Parr...
. Hence, Romeo's Daughter was often seen as protégés of Mutt Lange.
The first album contained the singles "Don't Break My Heart
Don't Break My Heart (Romeo's Daughter song)
"Don't Break My Heart" is the debut single by British AOR band Romeo's Daughter, released in 1988. It is from the band's debut album Romeo's Daughter....
", "I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night
I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night
"I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night" is the second single by British AOR band Romeo's Daughter, released in 1988. It is from the band's debut album Romeo's Daughter....
", covered by Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer, most notable for her hits in the 1970s and 1980s including "It's a Heartache", "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart".-Early life:...
and "Heaven in the Back Seat
Heaven In The Back Seat
"Heaven in the Backseat" is a song by British rock band, Romeo's Daughter, and was featured on their debut album, Romeo's Daughter. It was made more popular when it was later featured on the soundtracks of the film, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.- Music video :The video starts off...
", the latter from the Nightmare on Elm Street Part V soundtrack. The album was produced by Mutt Lange and John Parr. "Wild Child" (written by Mutt Lange) was later covered by Heart
Heart (band)
Heart is an American rock band who first found success in Canada. Throughout several lineup changes, the only two members remaining constant are sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. The group rose to fame in the 1970s with their music being influenced by hard rock as well as folk music...
on the Brigade album, and "Heaven in the Back Seat" was covered by Eddie Money
Eddie Money
Eddie Money is an American rock guitarist, saxophonist and singer-songwriter who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of Top 40 hits and platinum albums...
on his 1991 album, Right Here, which was also produced by Mutt Lange.
The second album, Delectable
Delectable (album)
Delectable is the second album by AOR band Romeo's Daughter.-Track listing:# "Have Mercy" - 3:46# "Attracted to the Animal" - 3:30# "Nobody Like You" - 5:27# "Nothing But Love" - 3:53# "God Only Knows" - 5:36# "Ready or Not" - 4:30...
was a more mature affair, although it was released on the smaller Music for Nations
Music For Nations
Music For Nations was a British independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. They were a subsidiary of the larger label distributor Zomba Records who in turn is owned by BMG....
label so got less exposure. Mitman went on to work with FM
FM (British band)
FM are a British AOR/'80s rock band. In the U.S., they are often referred to as FMUK. They have released eleven albums to date. Two of those, Indiscreet and Tough It Out reached the UK Albums Chart, whilst five of the band's singles made inroads into the UK Singles Chart.-Career:FM was formed in...
and other bands while the band quietly broke up in the mid 1990s.
Recent history
On 25 February 2008, Romeo's Daughter's first studio album was reissued by Rock Candy Records on CD with bonus material, a 16-page full colour booklet with original and new artwork, etc. After this reissue Romeo's Daughter reformed and are performing shows. These appearances included a small warm up gig on 13 October 2009, and their main event of 2009 was Firefest VI at Nottingham Rock City on 24 October 2009.The band will be releasing new material through Riff City Records in the near future. The band played some dates during Summer 2010 and performed new material. The band's second album, Delectable, was reissued in July 2011.
On 22 October 2011, Romeo's Daughter released a 3 Track live EP available via download sites such as iTunes
ITunes
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.
Members
- Leigh Matty - Lead vocals and background vocals
- Craig Joiner - Guitars and background vocals
- Anthony Mitman - Keyboards and background vocals
On the second album they were joined by:
- Ed Poole - bass
- Andy Wells - drums and background vocals
Albums
- Romeo's DaughterRomeo's Daughter (album)Romeo's Daughter is the eponymous debut album from the short-lived UK hard rock band Romeo's Daughter.It consisted of two halves - songs produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, responsible for Def Leppard, Shania Twain and other rock albums in the 1980s and 1990s, and songs produced by John Parr...
(1988) - DelectableDelectable (album)Delectable is the second album by AOR band Romeo's Daughter.-Track listing:# "Have Mercy" - 3:46# "Attracted to the Animal" - 3:30# "Nobody Like You" - 5:27# "Nothing But Love" - 3:53# "God Only Knows" - 5:36# "Ready or Not" - 4:30...
(1993)
Singles
- "Don't Break My HeartDon't Break My Heart (Romeo's Daughter song)"Don't Break My Heart" is the debut single by British AOR band Romeo's Daughter, released in 1988. It is from the band's debut album Romeo's Daughter....
" (1988) - "I Cry Myself to Sleep at NightI Cry Myself to Sleep at Night"I Cry Myself to Sleep at Night" is the second single by British AOR band Romeo's Daughter, released in 1988. It is from the band's debut album Romeo's Daughter....
" (1988) - "Heaven in the Back SeatHeaven In The Back Seat"Heaven in the Backseat" is a song by British rock band, Romeo's Daughter, and was featured on their debut album, Romeo's Daughter. It was made more popular when it was later featured on the soundtracks of the film, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child.- Music video :The video starts off...
" (1989) - "Attracted to the AnimalAttracted to the Animal"Attracted to the Animal" is the final single by British AOR band Romeo's Daughter, released in 1993. It is from the band's second album Delectable. The song "Talk Dirty to Me" was not included on the album.- Track listing :...
" (1993)
Contributions to Soundtracks
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream ChildA Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream ChildA Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child is a 1989 American slasher film and the fifth film in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. It was directed by Stephen Hopkins. The film's general tone is much more gothic and dark than the films before, and used a blue filter lighting technique in most of...
Soundtrack (1989)