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Compilation Albums 1

TATSURO SONGS FROM L.A.
- Label : Platz (Nippon Columbia PLCP-23)
- Release Date: October 25, 1990
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tom Keane, Steve Goldstein
  - Drums: John Robinson
  - Bass: Neil Stubenhaus
  - Guitar: Michael Thompson, James Harrah, Tim Pierce
  - Horns: Gary Grant, Lew McCreary, Bill Reichenbach, Dan Higgins
  - Sax: Marc Russo, David Koz
  - Background Vocals: Yvonne Williams
- Tracks:
  1. Christmas Eve (Lead Vocal: Joseph Williams)
  2. Sparkle (Lead Vocal: Elizabeth Wolfgram)
  3. Touch Me Lightly (Lead Vocal: Dianne Reeves)
  4. Windy Lady (Lead Vocal: Philip Bailey)
  5. Your Eyes (Lead Vocal: Dianne Reeves)
  6. The Whispering Sea (Lead Vocal: Elizabeth Wolfgram)
  7. The Girl In White (Lead Vocal: Tom Keane)
  8. Lady Blue (Lead Vocal: Tom Keane)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by one of the most popular Japanese AOR singer Tatsuro Yamashita.

TATSURO SONGS FROM L.A. 2
- Label : Platz (Nippon Columbia PLCP-26)
- Release Date: February 21, 1991
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Steve Goldstein
  - Drums: John Robinson
  - Bass: Neil Stubenhaus
  - Guitar: Michael Thompson, James Harrah, Tim Pierce
  - Horns: Gary Grant, Lew McCreary, Bill Reichenbach, Dan Higgins
  - Sax: Marc Russo, David Koz
  - Background Vocals: Maxine Waters
- Tracks:
  1. Get Back In Love (Lead Vocal: Joseph Williams)
  2. Ride On Time (Lead Vocal: Gene Miller)
  3. Merry Go Round (Lead Vocal: Philip Bailey)
  4. Kokiatsu Girl (Lead Vocal: Gene Miller)
  5. Saturday Is For Lovers (Lead Vocal: Maxine Waters, Julia Waters and Carmen Twillie )
  6. The Two Of Us -Futari- (Lead Vocal: Joseph Williams)
  7. Wonderful Afternoon (Lead Vocal: Gene Miller)
  8. Meditation (Lead Vocal: Gail Lopata Lennon)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by one of the most popular Japanese AOR singer Tatsuro Yamashita.

TATSURO COVERS FROM COAST
- Label : Eastworld (Toshiba EMI TOCT-5929)
- Release Date: December 5, 1990
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tom Keane, Steve Goldstein, Jeffrey "C.J." Vanston, Jojo Evans
  - Guitar: James Harrah, Tim Pierce
  - Trumpet: Miles Vanston
  - Sax: David Koz
  - Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tom Keane, Maxine Waters, Julia Waters, Carmen Twillie
- Tracks:
  1. Bomber (Lead Vocal: Jason Scheff)
  2. Your Eyes (Lead Vocal: Marilyn Martin)
  3. Christmas Eve (Lead Vocal: Gino Vannelli)
  4. Shampoo (Lead Vocal: Susan Boyd)
  5. Let's Kiss The Sun (Lead Vocal: Peter Beckett)
  6. Hey Porter (Lead Vocal: Mike Reno)
  7. The Two Of Us -Futari- (Lead Vocal: Susan Boyd)
  8. War Song (Lead Vocal: Jason Scheff)
  9. Morning Glory (Lead Vocal: Susan Boyd)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by one of the most popular Japanese AOR singer Tatsuro Yamashita.

FADE IN LOVE
- Label : Platz (Nippon Columbia PLCP-32)
- Release Date: September 1, 1991
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Brett Raymond
  - Guitar: Michael Landau
  - Sax: David Koz
  - Percussions: Paulinho Da Costa
  - Background Vocals: Tom Keane,Joseph Williams, Marc Jordan, Brett Raymond, Joe Retta
- Tracks:
  1. Prologue (instrumental)
  2. Don't Stop The Love (Lead Vocal: Peter Beckett)
  3. This September Feeling (Lead Vocal: Gene Miller)
  4. Eyes In The Back Of My Heart (Lead Vocal: Brett Raymond)
  5. Sleepless Night (Lead Vocal: Joe Retta)
  6. Endless Nights (Lead Vocal: Brett Raymond)
  7. Yes-No (Lead Vocal: Joe Retta)
  8. My Wish (Lead Vocal: Gene Miller)
  9. Sayonara (Lead Vocal: Joseph Williams)
  10. Epilogue (instrumental)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by one of the most popular Japanese AOR group "Off Course".

MID-SUMMER BLOSSOMS
- Label : Sony (Sony SRCL-1958)
- Release Date: June 21, 1991
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tim Heintz, Larry Dunn, Larry Williams
  - Drums: John Robinson, Carlos Vega, Steven Dunn, Ralph Johnson
  - Bass: Neil Stubenhaus, James Jamerson Jr.
  - Guitar: Michael Thompson, Al Macay, David Barry, Beppe Contarelli
  - Sax: Ronnie Laws
  - Percussion: Luis Conte
  - Background Vocals: Katrina Perkins, Valerie Davis
- Tracks:
  1. Mid-Summer Blossoms (Lead Vocal: Philip Bailey)
  2. Memories Of Her (Lead Vocal: Bill Champlin)
  3. Just A Little Bit (Lead Vocal: Michael Sembello)
  4. September Winds (Lead Vocal: Lenny Williams)
  5. Lovers On The Shore (Lead Vocal: Lenny Williams)
  6. Sha La La (Lead Vocal: Bill Champlin)
  7. No More Sayonara (Lead Vocal: Lenny Williams)
  8. Oh, Claudia (Lead Vocal: Michael Sembello)
  9. Ellie My Love (Lead Vocal: Bill Champlin)
  10. Melodies (Lead Vocal: Philip Bailey)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by the most popular Japanese Rock Group "Southern All Stars".

MID-SUMMER BLOSSOMS 2
- Label : Sony (Sony SRCL-2451)
- Release Date: August 1, 1992
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tim Heintz, David Goldblatt
  - Drums: Richie Hayward, Gregg Bissonette, James Kottak
  - Bass: Matt Bissonette
  - Guitar: Paul Barrere, Danny Jacob
  - Sax: Warren Hill, Edgar Winter, Dann Higgins
- Tracks:
  1. I Feel Echo (Lead Vocal: Leon Russell)
  2. There's A Magic In You (Lead Vocal: Edgar Winter)
  3. In This Game (Lead Vocal: Bobby Kimball)
  4. Can't Get This Woman Off My Mind (Lead Vocal: Dr. John)
  5. Blue Avenue (Lead Vocal: Taj Mahal)
  6. Until It's Gone (Lead Vocal: Leon Russell)
  7. Just A Man In Love (Lead Vocal: Edgar Winter)
  8. Picture In My Heart (Lead Vocal: Bobby Kimball)
  9. Skip It (Lead Vocal: Dr. John)
  10. You (Lead Vocal: Taj Mahal)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by the most popular Japanese Rock Group "Southern All Stars" or its leader Keisuke Kuwata in his solo project album.

MID-SUMMER BLOSSOMS 3
- Label : Sony (Sony SRCL-2675)
- Release Date: August 1, 1992
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tim Heintz, Joyce Imbesi, David Goldblatt
  - Drums: Harvey Mason, Carlos Vega
  - Bass: Jimmy Johnson
  - Guitar: Michael Thompson
- Tracks:
  1. One Day (Lead Vocal: Christopher Cross)
  2. Merry X'mas In Summer (Lead Vocal: Robbie Nevil)
  3. One Big Wave (Lead Vocal: Timothy B. Schmit)
  4. Makes Me Want You More (Lead Vocal: Gary Puckett)
  5. Bringing You Near (Lead Vocal: Robbie Nevil)
  6. Greet The Dawn (Lead Vocal: Gary Puckett)
  7. Can't Put The Fire Out In Me (Lead Vocal: Timothy B. Schmit)
  8. If I Ever Hear You Knocking On My Door (Lead Vocal: Robbie Nevil)
  9. Must Be Something There (Lead Vocal: Gary Puckett)
  10. Christmas Time Forever (Lead Vocal: Christopher Cross)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by the most popular Japanese Rock Group "Southern All Stars" or its leader Keisuke Kuwata in his solo project album.

LOVE STORIES
- Label : Virgin Japan (VJCA-00014)
- Release Date: March 4, 1992
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tom Keane, Brett Raymond
  - Drums: Sean Yarbrough
  - Guitar: Michael Thompson, Michael Landau
  - Horns: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Larry Williams, David Koz
  - Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tom Keane, Joseph Williams, Brett Raymond
- Tracks:
  1. Say Yes (Lead Vocal: Jason Scheff)
  2. Get Crazy! (Lead Vocal: Adrian Peritore)
  3. Almaz (Lead Vocal: Dianne Reeves)
  4. Welcome To The Edge (Lead Vocal: Bill Champlin)
  5. Happy Merry Christmas (Lead Vocal: Marilyn Martin)
  6. I Will(Lead Vocal: Yvonne Williams)
  7. Suddenly (Lead Vocal: Ned Doheny)
  8. Grolia (Lead Vocal: Richard Page)
  9. Hold Me Tonight (Lead Vocal: Roy Galloway)
  10. Hold ME Right Now, Kiss Me (Lead Vocal: Gigi Worth)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by popular Japanese singers and used as T.V. program's (love stories) theme.

LOVE STORIES 2
- Label : Media Remoras (Pony Canyon MRCA20010)
- Release Date: February 19, 1993
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tom Keane, Brett Raymond, Richard Tee, Jeff Pfeifer
  - Drums: Stan Huebner
  - Guitar: Michael Landau, Tim Pierce, James Harrah, Bruce Gaitsch
  - Bass: Lee Sklar, John Pena
  - Horns: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Dan Higgins
  - Sax: David Koz, Tom Scott, Gerald Albright
  - Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Joseph Williams, Matthew Wilder
- Tracks:
  1. Just For You To Be There (Lead Vocal: El Debarge)
  2. You Are My Secret (Lead Vocal: Gigi Worth)
  3. Promises Bridge (Lead Vocal: Kelly Keagy)
  4. Nobody Else In The Whole Wide World (Lead Vocal: Milini Khan)
  5. You're The Only... (Lead Vocal: Jason Scheff)
  6. Shallow Sleep (Lead Vocal: Eves)
  7. Sadness Is Like snow (Lead Vocal: Douglas Getschal)
  8. See You Again (Lead Vocal: Yvonne Williams)
  9. When We Meet (Lead Vocal: Kenia)
  10. Main Theme - Friends (Instrumental)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by popular Japanese singers and used as T.V. program's (love stories) theme.

LOVE STORIES 3
- Label : Media Remoras (Pony Canyon MRCA20032)
- Release Date: March 2, 1994
- Musicians :
  - Keyboards: Tom Keane, Brett Raymond
  - Guitar: Michael Landau, James Harrah,
  - Bass: Eric Pressley
  - Horns: Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Dan Higgins
  - Sax: Brandon Fields
  - Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Joseph Williams, Tommy Funderburk, Gigi Worth, Terry Wood, Vonda Shepard
- Tracks:
  1. Yah Yah Yah (Lead Vocal: Jason Scheff)
  2. Cactus Flower (Lead Vocal: Douglas Getschal)
  3. I Cried All Night (Lead Vocal: Terry wood)
  4. True Love (Lead Vocal: Warren Wiebe)
  5. Dream With You (Lead Vocal: Philip Ingram)
  6. Don't Give Up On Us (Lead Vocal: Vonda Shepard)
  7. See You Again (Lead Vocal: Everett Ross)
  8. Point Of No Return (Lead Vocal: Joseph Williams)
  9. Like A Fire Inside The Wind (Lead Vocal: )
  10. The Chance To Love You (Lead Vocal: Gail Lopata Lennon)
- Remarks: All songs of this album are originally performed by popular Japanese singers and used as T.V. program's (love stories) theme.

FLASHBACK

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Flashback

There must be many people who clearly remember the Japanese early 90's pop hits covers collection album series "Love Stories" released from 1992 to 1994 because many great vocalists were involved. Almost 10 years later, Recollection picking tunes from 3 "Love Stories" albums is now done, which you may feel interesting. Please note that there is no unreleased / alternative versions included for this recollection album. And if I did selection for this recollection album, "Gloria" (lead vocal: Richard Page), "Like A Fire Inside The Wind" (lead vocal: Joseph Williams) and another Jason Scheff featured tune "You're The Only" were included instead of several tunes....

Label: Canyon International, Japan (PCCY-01629)
Release Date: January 16, 2003
Tracks:
1. Say Yes (Jason Scheff)
2. Just For You To Be There (El Debarge)
3. Suddenly (Ned Doheny)
4. True Love (Warren Wiebe)
5. Happy Merry Christmas (Marilyn Martin)
6. Point Of No Return (Varelie Carter)
7. Shallow Sleep (Eves)
8. Welcome To The Edge (Bill Champlin)
9. Don't Give Up On Us (Vonda Shepard)
10. Yah Yah Yah (Jason Scheff)
11. Sadness like Snow (Douglas Getschal)
12. Nobody Else In The Whole Wide World (Milini Khan)
13. You're My Secret (Gigi Worth)
14. Dream With You (Phillip Ingram)
15. Friends (instrumental - feat. Richard Tee & Tom Scott)

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