Slave to the rhythm grace jones song info allmusic. Miss grace jones is surely one of the most iconic, addictive songs of an era defined by iconic and addictive songs. It was produced by trevor horn assisted by stephen lipson and released in 1985. Grace jones simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Grace joness autobiographical 1985 concept album, slave to the rhythm. Grace jones 1985 album slave to the rhythm will be reissued by culture factory next month. Slave to the rhythm grace jones album simple english. Listen free to grace jones slave to the rhythm jones the rhythm, the fashion show and more.
Jones began her recording career in 1975 with a disco song i need a man which became her first number one on billboards hot dance club songs chart two years later. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title slave to the rhythm. Grace jones free download hires24 bitlossless quality. Grace jones transcends genres by incorporating pop, disco, reggae, new wave and other styles into her wholly unique mix. Vinyl 12 grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985, vinyl discogs. Grace jones slave to the rhythm dario caminita revibe by dj dario caminita. May 07, 2015 grace jones 1985 album slave to the rhythm will be reissued by culture factory next month. Although not especially a fan of grace jones, ive always enjoyed this concept album masterfully produced by trevor horn that takes the title song through. That said, the download is the full album not the shortened one that made it to cd and. Originally released in 1985, slave to the rhythm, produced by trevor horn, was both an aural departure. Grace beverly jones born 19 may 1948 is a jamaican singer, songwriter, supermodel, record producer, and actress. Slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album by grace jones, released on 28 october 1985 by island records.
It largely consists of previously seen footage, using excerpts from jones previously released music videos, my jamaican guy and living my life, as well as the a one man show. Nolla edit mix 1985 hq youtube grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 full 12 single duration. Jones the rhythm is the second single from grace jones album slave to the rhythm, which was released in 1985. I would also recommend nightclubbing, warm leatherette, and living my life. Slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm work to the rhythm you build on up, dont break the chain sparks will fly, when the whistle blows fire burns, heart beats strong sing out loud, the chain gang song slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm slave to the rhythm never stop the action never stop the action never stop the action. Grace jones discography consists of 10 studio albums, eight compilation albums and 53 singles jones began her recording career in 1975 with a disco song i need a man which became her first number one on billboards hot dance club songs chart two years later. The trevor horn produced opus, which largely revolves around variations of the title track, is high on the wishlist of many a fan in terms of deluxe editions but unfortunately this reissue contains no bonus tracks at all, although it does offer impressive vinyl replicaminilp cdpaper sleeve packaging. Produced by trevor horn slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album by grace jones, released in october 1985 featuring her. A visual experience where jones appears in many different forms, with several images that apparently. Produced by trevor horn slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album by grace jones, released in october 1985 featuring her biggest single hit of the. Grace beverly jones oj born 19 may 1948 is a jamaican model, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Download mp3 slave to the rhythm album of grace jones. Grace jones slave to the rhythm maxi extended rework s.
Grace jones slave to the rhythm lyrics and tracklist genius. The tube filming grace as she records the promo for slave to the rhythm in london. This was grace s first album in three years, and it contained eight variations of the same song the singles bside is another variation, yet to be. The version of slave to the rhythm included here is track five on the slave to the rhythm album, not the hit single version. Slave to the rhythm, cd, single, cd1, zang50cd1, 4509960642 this was a reissue of this classic 80s track, with new remixes by dancin danny d. Jones the rhythm was the opening track on the album and was one of the eight variations on the slave to the rhythm theme, this one more rockinfluenced and dramatic than the hit single version, featuring the ambrosian singers and symphonic orchestration, effectively serving as. Whilst it is ostensibly an album focused entirely on the performer, its subtext reveals an effort see beyond herself a panoramic view of the world that made her a star and its murky history of exploitation, greed and unfettered desire. Slave to the rhythm, a 1997 book by liz jones disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title slave to the rhythm. Subtitled a biography in the liner notes, slave to the rhythm is a concept album, produced by ztt records founder and producer trevor horn, that went on to become one of jones most commercially successful albums and spawned her biggest hit, slave to the rhythm. Subtitled a biography in the liner notes, slave to the rhythm is a concept album. Jones began her modelling career in new york state, then in paris, working for fashion houses such as yves st. Hurricane grace jones album simple english wikipedia. The first single from grace jones 1985 album of the same name.
The song and the album was written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn and was produced by horn. Slave to the rhythm video 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Grace jones slave to the rhythm mp3 album download. Eight tracks including slave to the rhythm, operattack and the fashion show. Nevertheless, slave to the rhythm still feels like one of grace s most personal releases. The song and the album were written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson. Grace jones slave to the rhythm dario caminita revibe dj. Grace jones previous album, bulletproof heart, was released in 1989.
Grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 vinyl lp a biography. Sep 01, 2014 slave to the rhythm was the first single from grace jones album of the same name, which was released in 1985. Slave to the rhythm grace jones song culture wikia. Nolla edit mix 1985 hq youtube grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 full 12 single. Slave to the rhythm is a 1985 hit song performed by grace jones. Slave to the rhythm grace jones song song facebook. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan mexico. Grace jones slave to the rhythm official video youtube. The album was written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn.
Find album credit information for slave to the rhythm grace jones on allmusic. Released under her new contract with manhattan records, inside story saw jones working with producer nile rodgers of chic jones had previously tried to work with the band during the. Released october 28, 1985, slave to the rhythm is the seventh studio album from the incomparable singer, songwriter, producer, artist, actress, supermodel and provocateur, ms. Grace and trev were smart enough to save the best for last. Though born in jamaica, when she was twelve, she moved to syracuse, new york, joining her family who had moved there previously. The track proved exceptionally popular in belgium, new zealand, italy and german. The song and the album were written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn and produced by. Its sexy and extremely danceable, and as such is a commentary on itself. Slave to the rhythm is the seventh album by grace jones.
She has since topped this chart with slave to the rhythm in 1985, love on top of love in 1989 and sex drive in 1993, scoring four number one club hits in the united states, with a total of 17 entries on this chart. The music video to slave to the rhythm is a true grace jones classic, with a lot of goude influence. Laurent and kenzo, and appearing on the covers of elle. An inevitable inspirational islandzang tuum tumb coproduction recorded aprilaugust 1985 a. Background slave to the rhythm was the first single from grace jones album of the same name, which was released in 1985. Called a biography in the liner notes, the record is a concept album, with each of the eight tracks featuring excerpts from a spoken interview with. Background jones the rhythm was the opening track on the album and was one of the eight variations on the slave to the rhythm theme, this one more rockinfluenced and dramatic than the hit single version, featuring the ambrosian singers and symphonic orchestration, effectively serving as the overture to the audiobiography. Slave to the rhythm by grace jones on amazon music.
Grace jones slave to the rhythm pubblicazioni discogs. The ultimate collection grace jones album wikipedia. Having achieved a major success with the comeback album slave to the rhythm and the bestselling hits compilation island life, both in 1985, grace jones delivered her next album the following year. Grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985, vinyl discogs. She tried to make several new albums in the 90s but they were never released. Grace jones slave to the rhythm long 12 inch version.
Slave to the rhythm was released in 1985, three years after her last album living my life as she had taken a break and began to act in movies such as conan the destroyer in 1984 and in the james bond film a view to kill in 1985. Grace jones slave to the rhythm lyrics and tracklist. The song and the album were written by bruce woolley, simon darlow, stephen lipson and trevor horn and produced by horn. Grace jones slave to the rhythm official music video. Slave to the rhythm, subtitled a biography in the liner notes, is the seventh studio album by grace jones, produced by trevor horn and released in 1985. A1 jones the rhythm a2 the fashion show a3 the frog and the princess a4 operattack b1 slave to the rhythm b2 the crossing ooh the action b3 dont cryits only the rhythm b4 ladies and gentlemen. Slave to the rhythm, a 1985 album by grace jones slave to the rhythm grace jones song slave to the rhythm michael jackson song slave to the rhythm, a 1997 book by liz jones. Scopri pubblicazioni, recensioni, crediti, brani, e molto altro su grace jones slave to the rhythm in discogs. Born in jamaica, she moved when she was, along with her siblings, to live with her parents in syracuse, new york. Planned as a biography in the albums booklet, slave to the rhythm is a concept album, produced by ztt records founder and producer trevor horn. Jan 28, 20 grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 hans hoppenbrouwers. Titles on the album do not always relate to the sametitled, or similarlytitled, tracks on the slave to the rhythm 7 or 12 recordings. I must admit this is not my absolute favorite album by grace jones, but this was her last great album from the 80s.
Like many outstanding works of art, this clip is a frankenstein of video clips using of a selection of several collages and edits of previous grace jones clips and commercials that make a new whole work, creating a shock to the senses. Grace jones slave to the rhythm 1985 full 12 single duration. Grace jones making the slave the tube 1985 youtube. Adding horn as a producer took that mix straight into outer space. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. This cd, just like the grace jones story, skips the first two minutes of saved, subsequently starting with the first line of the second verse original length of the track is 7. Also included is the blooded mix from the original 12 release from 1985, mixed by trevor horn. The single slave to the rhythm and the attendant album of the same name are the culmination of trevor horns modular production style of 1983 1985, in which the producersongwriter would create dizzying variations of a piece of music by juxtaposing several different musical elements in different combinations. The story of grace jones slave to the rhythm classic.
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