Super Sabrina
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Super Sabrina is the second studio album by Italian
pop
singer Sabrina
. It was released in 1988 (and in some countries in 1989).
saw the release of Sabrina's second album, titled Super Sabrina, in Italy
, France
and Denmark
; and in 1989
in other countries. The standard format at the time was still the vinyl LP, with Italy adding a bonus in the form of a very nice picture-disc (using the picture as the standard LP). While all countries used the same picture-sleeve design, the tracklistings were quite different. Italy
and Germany
added "Boys (Summertime Love)
" and "Sexy Girl
" to the eight tracks especially produced for the LP. Denmark
released only these eight tracks, while the French CD release couples the eight tracks with the 'Extended Mix' of "My Chico
" and the 'Boy Oh Boy Remix' of "All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)
". Most interesting is the Japanese CD, which contains several rare remixes, including the 5:03 version of "Doctor's Orders
".
", "My Chico
", "Like a Yo-Yo
", "Sex" and "Guys And Dolls". "All of Me (Boy oh Boy)" was written and produced by the legendary trio Stock Aitken & Waterman. It is a typical, well-produced quality dance pop record of their golden era. Entering the charts in mid-summer 1988, the single became Sabrina's third major international hit. The second single "My Chico" reached #1 in Italy
and #3 in Finland
. The third single "Like a Yo-Yo" had success in Finland
where it peaked at #1.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
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...
singer Sabrina
Sabrina Salerno
Sabrina Salerno , also known in her singing career as Sabrina, is an Italian singer, television hostess, model, actress and record producer...
. It was released in 1988 (and in some countries in 1989).
Album information
19881988 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1988.-January-March:* January 1 – André Rieu's Johann Strauss Orchestra plays its first concert....
saw the release of Sabrina's second album, titled Super Sabrina, in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, France
France
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and Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
; and in 1989
1989 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989.-Events:*January 14 – Paul McCartney releases Снова в СССР exclusively in the USSR...
in other countries. The standard format at the time was still the vinyl LP, with Italy adding a bonus in the form of a very nice picture-disc (using the picture as the standard LP). While all countries used the same picture-sleeve design, the tracklistings were quite different. Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
added "Boys (Summertime Love)
Boys (Summertime Love)
"Boys " is a 1987 song performed by Italian singer Sabrina. It is the third single from her eponymous album and achieved a great success in many countries, including Spain, Switzerland, France and Italy, where it was a number-one single. It was Sabrina's first single to be released in the UK...
" and "Sexy Girl
Sexy Girl
"Sexy Girl" is the debut single by Italian pop singer Sabrina. It was released in 1986 by Baby Records. The single was released as the first single off the album Sabrina...
" to the eight tracks especially produced for the LP. Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
released only these eight tracks, while the French CD release couples the eight tracks with the 'Extended Mix' of "My Chico
My Chico
"My Chico" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. It was written by Sabrina, O.Johnson, Elvio Moratto and produced by Elvio Moratto. The song was released in October 1988 as the album's second single. This song reached #1 in Italy. The music video for this song was filmed in Florence.-Song...
" and the 'Boy Oh Boy Remix' of "All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)
All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)
"All Of Me " was the fifth international single release by Italian popstar Sabrina Salerno. Released in July 1988 in Continental Europe, and in October of that same year in the UK. It was the first single from her second album Super Sabrina, released in Italy in late 1988 and the rest of Europe...
". Most interesting is the Japanese CD, which contains several rare remixes, including the 5:03 version of "Doctor's Orders
Doctor's Orders (song)
"Doctor's Orders" is a song written by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Geoff Stephens which in 1974 was a hit in the UK for Sunny of Sue and Sunny; in the US the song was a hit for Carol Douglas.-Sunny version:...
".
Singles
Five singles were released from the album: "All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)
"All Of Me " was the fifth international single release by Italian popstar Sabrina Salerno. Released in July 1988 in Continental Europe, and in October of that same year in the UK. It was the first single from her second album Super Sabrina, released in Italy in late 1988 and the rest of Europe...
", "My Chico
My Chico
"My Chico" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. It was written by Sabrina, O.Johnson, Elvio Moratto and produced by Elvio Moratto. The song was released in October 1988 as the album's second single. This song reached #1 in Italy. The music video for this song was filmed in Florence.-Song...
", "Like a Yo-Yo
Like a Yo-Yo
"Like a Yo-Yo" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. This song was written and produced by Giorgio Moroder. It was released in February 1989 as the album's third and final single...
", "Sex" and "Guys And Dolls". "All of Me (Boy oh Boy)" was written and produced by the legendary trio Stock Aitken & Waterman. It is a typical, well-produced quality dance pop record of their golden era. Entering the charts in mid-summer 1988, the single became Sabrina's third major international hit. The second single "My Chico" reached #1 in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and #3 in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. The third single "Like a Yo-Yo" had success in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
where it peaked at #1.
CD Version
- "Like a Yo-YoLike a Yo-Yo"Like a Yo-Yo" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. This song was written and produced by Giorgio Moroder. It was released in February 1989 as the album's third and final single...
" (G. Moroder) - 3:28 - "All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)"All Of Me " was the fifth international single release by Italian popstar Sabrina Salerno. Released in July 1988 in Continental Europe, and in October of that same year in the UK. It was the first single from her second album Super Sabrina, released in Italy in late 1988 and the rest of Europe...
" (Stock Aitken WatermanStock Aitken WatermanStock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
) - 3:48 - "Doctor's OrdersDoctor's Orders (song)"Doctor's Orders" is a song written by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Geoff Stephens which in 1974 was a hit in the UK for Sunny of Sue and Sunny; in the US the song was a hit for Carol Douglas.-Sunny version:...
" (R. Cook, R. Greenaway, G. Stephens) - 3:18 - "Funky Girl" (M. Fuliano) - 3:49
- "My ChicoMy Chico"My Chico" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. It was written by Sabrina, O.Johnson, Elvio Moratto and produced by Elvio Moratto. The song was released in October 1988 as the album's second single. This song reached #1 in Italy. The music video for this song was filmed in Florence.-Song...
" (S. Salerno, E. Moratto, O. Johnson) - 3:40 - "Pirate of Love" (G. Moroder) - 4:00
- "Guys and Dolls" (S. Salerno, M. Gianetto, Baldassarre) - 3:50
- "Sex" (E. Pannuto, M. Zucchelli, A. La Bionda) - 4:10
- "All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)"All Of Me " was the fifth international single release by Italian popstar Sabrina Salerno. Released in July 1988 in Continental Europe, and in October of that same year in the UK. It was the first single from her second album Super Sabrina, released in Italy in late 1988 and the rest of Europe...
" (Boy Oh Boy Mix) (Stock Aitken WatermanStock Aitken WatermanStock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
) - 6:02 - "My ChicoMy Chico"My Chico" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. It was written by Sabrina, O.Johnson, Elvio Moratto and produced by Elvio Moratto. The song was released in October 1988 as the album's second single. This song reached #1 in Italy. The music video for this song was filmed in Florence.-Song...
" (Extended Version) (S. Salerno, E. Moratto, O. Johnson) - 5:23
Vinyl Version
- "Like a Yo-YoLike a Yo-Yo"Like a Yo-Yo" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. This song was written and produced by Giorgio Moroder. It was released in February 1989 as the album's third and final single...
" (G. Moroder) - 3:28 - "All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)All of Me (Boy Oh Boy)"All Of Me " was the fifth international single release by Italian popstar Sabrina Salerno. Released in July 1988 in Continental Europe, and in October of that same year in the UK. It was the first single from her second album Super Sabrina, released in Italy in late 1988 and the rest of Europe...
" (Stock Aitken WatermanStock Aitken WatermanStock Aitken Waterman, sometimes known as SAW, were a UK songwriting and record producing trio consisting of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. They had great success during the mid to late 1980s and early 1990s...
) - 3:48 - "Doctor's OrdersDoctor's Orders (song)"Doctor's Orders" is a song written by Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway and Geoff Stephens which in 1974 was a hit in the UK for Sunny of Sue and Sunny; in the US the song was a hit for Carol Douglas.-Sunny version:...
" (R. Cook, R. Greenaway, G. Stephens) - 3:18 - "Boys (Summertime Love)Boys (Summertime Love)"Boys " is a 1987 song performed by Italian singer Sabrina. It is the third single from her eponymous album and achieved a great success in many countries, including Spain, Switzerland, France and Italy, where it was a number-one single. It was Sabrina's first single to be released in the UK...
" (M.Bonsanto, R.Rossi, C.Cecchetto, M.Charlton) - 3:55 - "Funky Girl" (M. Fuliano) - 3:49
- "My ChicoMy Chico"My Chico" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. It was written by Sabrina, O.Johnson, Elvio Moratto and produced by Elvio Moratto. The song was released in October 1988 as the album's second single. This song reached #1 in Italy. The music video for this song was filmed in Florence.-Song...
" (S. Salerno, E. Moratto, O. Johnson) - 3:40 - "Pirate of Love" (G. Moroder) - 4:00
- "Sexy GirlSexy Girl"Sexy Girl" is the debut single by Italian pop singer Sabrina. It was released in 1986 by Baby Records. The single was released as the first single off the album Sabrina...
" (M. Bonsanto, N. Hackett, R. Rossi) - 3:40 - "Guys and Dolls" (S. Salerno, Giannetto, Baldassarre) - 3:50
- "Sex" (E. Pannuto, M. Zucchelli, A. La Bionda) - 4:10
Charts
| Chart (1988/89) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Finnish Albums Chart | 9 |
| Swedish Albums Chart | 39 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 28 |