Sportscar (album)
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Sportscar is the second album by the British singer-songwriter
Judie Tzuke
, released in 1980. The album peaked at no.7 in the UK (Tzuke's only Top Ten record and highest ever chart position) and was certified Gold in 1981 by the British Phonographic Industry
for sales in excess of 100,000 copies.
Initially released on vinyl album and cassette by Rocket Records
, Sportscar was reissued on CD in 2000 by Tzuke's own record company, Big Moon Records.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
Judie Tzuke
Judie Tzuke
Judie Tzuke is an English singer/songwriter. She is most well known for her 1979 hit "Stay With Me Till Dawn", which reached no.16 on the UK Singles Chart.-Early life:...
, released in 1980. The album peaked at no.7 in the UK (Tzuke's only Top Ten record and highest ever chart position) and was certified Gold in 1981 by the British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
for sales in excess of 100,000 copies.
Initially released on vinyl album and cassette by Rocket Records
Rocket Records
The Rocket Record Company was a record label founded by Elton John, with Bernie Taupin, Gus Dudgeon and Steve Brown among others, in 1972. The name is from the hit, "Rocket Man"...
, Sportscar was reissued on CD in 2000 by Tzuke's own record company, Big Moon Records.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Judie Tzuke and Mike Paxman; except where indicated- "Sports Car"
- "Nightline"
- "Chinatown"
- "Understanding"
- "The Choices You've Made"
- "The Rise of Heart"
- "Living on the Coast"
- "Molly"
- "Rain on the Hills" (Paul Muggleton)
Personnel
- Judie Tzuke - vocals
- Mike PaxmanMike PaxmanMike Paxman is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer, best known for his work with Judie Tzuke, Nick Kamen, Uriah Heep and Status Quo.Paxman grew up in Wiltshire and went to Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury...
- guitar - John Edwards - bass
- Bob Noble - keyboards
- Jeff Rich - drums