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Was (Not Was) - Born To Laugh At Tornadoes Album

Was (Not Was) - Born To Laugh At Tornadoes Album
Performer: Was (Not Was)
Title: Born To Laugh At Tornadoes
Country: US
Genre: Electronic
Style:Synth-pop, Disco
Catalog number: 2-4016, GEFD-4016
Label: Geffen Records
MP3 album szie: 1108 mb
FLAC album size: 1133 mb

Tracklist

1Knocked Down, Made Small (Treated Like A Rubber Ball)
Arranged By [Strings And Horns] – Paul RiserBacking Vocals – Carol Hall, David Was, Donny Ray Mitchell, Harry Bowens, Kathy KosinsBass – Jervonny CollierDrums – Yogi HortonGuitar – Bruce NazarianLead Vocals – Sweet Pea AtkinsonSynthesizer [Oberheim Obsx], Clavinet – Don WasSynthesizer [Oberheim Obxa] – Luis RestoSynthesizer [Prophet 5 And Moog] – John Robie
3:05
2Zaz Turned Blue
Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Mike RenziBass – Jay LeonhartBells [Oberheim] – Don WasCello – Beverley LauridsenPerformer – String FeverSynthesizer [Emulator] – Luis RestoViola – Jill B. JaffeViolin – Carol Poole-Grass, Marin AlsopVocals [Starring] – Mel Torme
4:18
3Betrayal
Bass, Synthesizer [Oberheim Obsx And Emulator], Drums [Linn] – Don WasBells [Oberheim] – Analisa TrajanoDrums – Yogi HortonFlute – David WasGuitar – Bruce Nazarian, Joe LoDucaPiano [Acoustic] – Luis RestoSaxophone [Solo On Fade] – Branford MarsalisSaxophone [Solo] – David McMurrayVocals [Guest] – Doug Fieger
3:02
4The Party Broke Up
Guitar – Wayne KramerLead Vocals, Vibraphone, Harmonica – David WasOrgan [On "feelings"], Vocals [On "feelings"] – Marshall CrenshawSynthesizer [Moog Bass], Bells [Sea Bell], Cello, Drums [Linn], Synthesizer [Emulator] – Don Was
2:14
5Smile
Backing Vocals – Carol Hall, David Was, Doug, Fred Todd, Kathy Kosins, Lynn Halper, Rick Cioffi, Susan BoreyDrums [Bass], Rhythm Guitar, Synthesizer [Oberheim Obsx] – Don WasGuitar [Power Chord Guitar] – Bob KulickLead Guitar – Marshall CrenshawLead Guitar [2nd Lead] – Vinnie VincentPiano [Acoustic] – Luis RestoVocals [Guest] – Doug Fieger
3:12
6(Return To The Valley Of) Out Come The Freaks
Backing Vocals – Harry, St. Was BrothersLead Vocals – Harry BowensOrgan [Korg], Flute – David WasPercussion – Larry FratangeloPiano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [Hate] – Fred ZarrSoprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – David McMurrayTimpani, Drums [Linn] – Don WasTrumpet [Synthetic] – Luis Resto
4:20
7Man Vs. The Empire Brain Building
Backing Vocals – Anthony Kaczynski, Carol Hall, David McMurray, Donny Ray Mitchell, Harry Bowens, John Sinclair , Kathy Kosins, Mark J. Norton, Nikki Corvette, Pam Brown, Sweet Pea Atkinson, Valerie LedbetterBacking Vocals [Ooh Wah Oohs] – Lori Jeri, Peter JamesBass, Guitar – Randy JacobsDrums [Linn], Synthesizer [Emulator Horns], Cello, Timpani – Don WasFlute, Trumpet – David WasLead Vocals – Ada Griffin, Carol Hall, Chris Blackwell, Felix And Jarvis, Was Bros, ThePerformer [The Wasaquarium Foot Choir] – Christine Reeves, Duane Bradley, Evelyn Werner, Larry Provost, Michael Edwards, Randy JacobsSynthesizer [Moog Bass And Oberheim Obxa], Piano [Acoustic] – Luis RestoTrumpet – Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson
4:00
8Bow Wow Wow Wow
Backing Vocals – Carol Hall, Chris Ewen, David Was, Kathy Kosins, Lamont Zodiac, Lynn Halper, Sweet Pea AtkinsonBass – Red BannerDrums [Simmons] – Reggie MocamboGuitar – Bruce Nazarian, Roscoe ParadisePercussion [Bavarian Cheese Cymbal] – Tom SwiftPiano [Acoustic], Organ, Synthesizer [Oberheim Obxa And Moog] – Luis RestoSaxophone – David McMurraySynthesizer [Obsx], Drums [Linn] – Don WasVocals [Guest] – Mitch Ryder
3:09
9Shake Your Head (Let's Go To Bed)
Backing Vocals – Carol Hall, Kathy Kosins, Luis Resto, Professor Goss, Puppet Blum, Randy JacobsGuitar – Randy JacobsPercussion – Larry FratangeloSaxophone – David McMurraySynthesizer [Moog Bass] – Felix MorrisSynthesizer [Oberheim Obxa And Moog], Vocoder – Luis RestoSynthesizer [Oberheim Obxa], Drums [Linn], Drums [Simmons] – Don WasVocals [Guest] – Carol Hall, Kathy Kosins, Ozzy Osbourne
3:52
10Professor Night
Backing Vocals – Carol Hall, David Was, Donny Ray Mitchell, Harry Bowens, Kathy KosinsBass – Felix MorrisDrums – Yogi HortonDrums [Simmons Toms] – Mike Smith Guitar – Randy JacobsLead Vocals – Harry BowensSynthesizer [Oberheim Obsx] – Don WasSynthesizer [Oberheim Obxa], Synthesizer [Moog] – Luis Resto
4:10

Versions

CategoryArtistTitle (Format)LabelCategoryCountryYear
GHS 4016Was (Not Was) Born To Laugh At Tornadoes ‎(LP, Album)Geffen RecordsGHS 4016US1983
9 24251-2Was (Not Was) Born To Laugh At Tornadoes ‎(CD, Album, Rei)Geffen Records9 24251-2US1989
25AP 2701Was (Not Was) Born To Laugh At Tornadoes ‎(LP, Album, Promo)Geffen Records25AP 2701Japan1983
M5G 4016Was (Not Was) Born To Laugh At Tornadoes ‎(Cass, Album)Geffen RecordsM5G 4016US1983
DNW 2922Was (Not Was) Born To Laugh At Tornadoes ‎(LP, Album)Geffen RecordsDNW 2922South Africa1983

Credits

  • Art Direction [Album Cover Design]Jeri McManus
  • Artwork By [Front Cover Illustration After Compton's] – Dan Chapman
  • Coordinator [Production]Debbie Caponetta
  • Engineer [Additional Overdubs]Bruce Nazarian, David Thoener, Gregory Mann, Jan Mathias, Jay Mark, Jerry Thichaya, Lincoln Clapp, Michael Brauer, Mike Fuller, Steven Guardigli
  • Engineer [Assistant Additional Overdubs]Carol Cafiero, Gretchen Williamson, Jim Ball, Mark Cobrin, Melanie West, Michael Christopher , Bob Kinkel, Tom Swift
  • Engineer [Assistant]Michael Brown, Warren D. Woods, Jr.
  • Engineer [Mr. Horton's Drums]Michael Brauer
  • Engineer [Recording Zengineer]Don Was
  • Executive Producer – Michael Zilkha
  • Mastered By [Originally Mastered By]Greg Fulginiti
  • Mixed ByDavid Thoener (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 8), The Detroit Wasmopolitan Mixing Squad (tracks: 3, 9, 10)
  • Photography [Back Cover] – Larry Williams
  • Photography [Liner] – Vickie Johnson-Was
  • ProducerDavid St. Was, Don St. Was, Jack Tann
  • Written-ByD. Was (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 10), D. Was (tracks: 1 to 6, 8 to 10), Felix Morris (tracks: 2), Jarvis Stroud (tracks: 9), Thomas Brzezina (tracks: 7)

Notes

Produced in Detroit by Don St. Was, David St. Was and Jack Tann. Licenced from ZE Records. November 1982-June 1983
Recorded at Sound Suite Recording Studios
Additional Overdubs at: Media Sound, NYC, Record Plant, NYC, 39TH ST. Music Studios, NYC, Criteria, Miami, Sigma, NYC and Gnome, Detroit

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 720642401620

Companies

  • Manufactured By – Universal

Short intro

Born To Laugh at Tornadoes is a 1983 album by the art-funk band Was Not Was. Rolling Stone declared it conceptually, the best album of the year shortly after its release. It did manage to become the band's first release to make it onto Billboard's album chart, peaking at 134 in a nine-week stay in the fall of 1983. Was Not Was is the debut album by art-funk ensemble Was Not Was it was released in 1981. The album was re-released with additional material in 2004 under the name Out Come the Freaks. The art direction was by Maverse Players. All tracks composed by David Was and Don Was except where indicated. Side A. Out Come the Freaks 5:41 vocals - Harry Bowens spoken vocals - Marzanne McCants. Where Did Your Heart Go 4:55 vocals - Sweet Pea Atkinson. On vocals they recruited Harry Bowens and Sweet Pea Atkinson, who frequently found themselves singing absurdist and satirical songs alongside tender ballads. Wayne Kramer of MC5, The Knack's Doug Fieger, and Charles Mingus trumpeter Marcus. Retrieved November 10, 2019. Was Not Was - Knocked Down, Made Small Treated Like A Rubber Ball. Was Not Was - Bow Wow Wow Wow. Was Not Was - Betrayal. Was Not Was - Shake Your Head Let's Go To Bed. Was Not Was - Man Vs. The Empire Brain Building. Was Not Was - Return To The Valley Of Out Come The Freaks. Was Not Was - Professor Night. Was Not Was - The Party Broke Up. Was Not Was - Smile. 03:16 320 К. The Was brothers provide a strange bunch of songs with irresistible dance beats, plus an array of guest singers that is, well, unusual to say the least: Mitch Ryder, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Ozzy Osbourne, and, on the ballad Zaz Turned Blue, Mel Tormé. Track Listing. Was Not Was: все альбомы, включая Born To Laugh At Tornadoes , The Collection , Your Luck Won't Last и другие. Born To Laugh At Tornadoes. Was Not Was. The Collection. Your Luck Won't Last. 2009 The Remixes. Tell Me That I'm Dreaming EP. Out Come The Freaks EP. Out Come The Freaks. Somewhere In America. 1992 сингл. All songs 1983 Los Was CosmipolitanosState Of the Artless ASCAP Adm. by Ackee Music Inc. except Shake Your Head Let's Go To Bed and Professor Night, 1983 Los Was CosmipolitanosState Of the Artless ASCAPGreat Joy Music BMI, adm. and Bow Wow Wow Wow, 1982 Aaron Miles Music ASCAP. Album 1983 10 Songs. Try it . Born to Laugh at Tornadoes. Released 1983. Born to Laugh at Tornadoes Tracklist. Show all albums by Was Not Was. Was Not Was 1981. Born to Laugh at Tornadoes 1983Born to Laugh at Tornadoes1983. Review scores. 1 Track listing. 2 Out Come the Freaks Track listing. 3 Personnel. 4 References. Track listing