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re: The legendary A.L.O. by Asia

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Markus 08:30 am UTC 10/25/08
In reply to: re: The legendary A.L.O. by Asia - Scaramouche 07:48 am UTC 10/25/08

Btw, they have a brand new album out with their original and best voice which IŽll buy - today.

Markus

> Love this song, especially the keyboards and BV's.
>
> I'm not sure if he has any involvement
> (arranging/producing) with this demo, but it does have a
> Delta House/Deadringer vibe to it.
>
> The drummer Bev Bevan was the main driving force behind
> ELO 2, and the song was co-written by John Payne, who was
> lined up to be the vocalist.
>
> Jim was recruited to produce and was obviously played
> demos by the group, and even offered them 'Anything For
> Love'.
>
> I think Jim was onboard for a few months, but couldn't
> agree terms with their manager (the infamous) Don Arden.
>
>
> I think it was after Jim was no longer involved that he
> suggested Eric Troyer to them, as they were looking for a
> writer/singer.
>
> As with a lot of Steinman projects, shame this didn't
> work-out; would love to have heard his production on
> A.L.O.
>
>
> > I'm still confused, though. Did Jim actually have anything
> > to do with this recording?


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