Was (Not Was) - Born To Laugh At Tornadoes Mp3
- Performer: Was (Not Was)
- Album: Born To Laugh At Tornadoes
- Label: Geffen Records
- Catalog #: XGHS 4016
- MP3: 1817 mb | FLAC: 1251 mb
- Released: 1983
- Country: Canada
- Style: Synth-pop, Disco
- Rating: 4.0/5
- Votes: 930
- Category: Electronic / Funk
Tracklist
| 1 | Professor NightBacking Vocals – Carol Hall, David Was, Donny Ray Mitchell, Harry Bowens, Kathy KosinsBass – Felix MorrisDrums – Yogi HortonElectronic Drums [Simmons Toms] – Mike Smith Guitar – Randy JacobsLead Vocals – Harry BowensSynthesizer [Oberheim Obsx] – Don WasSynthesizer [Oberheim Obxa], Synthesizer [Moog] – Luis Resto | 4:10 |
| 2 | SmileBacking Vocals – Carol Hall, David Was, Doug, Fred Todd, Kathy Kosins, Lynn Halper, Rick Cioffi, Susan BoreyDrums [Bass], Synthesizer [Oberheim Obsx], Rhythm Guitar – Don WasGuitar [Power Chord Guitar] – Bob KulickLead Guitar – Marshall CrenshawLead Guitar [2nd] – Vinnie VincentPiano [Acoustic] – Luis RestoVocals [Guest] – Doug Fieger | 3:12 |
| 3 | BetrayalBass, Synthesizer [Oberheim Obsx], Sampler [Emulator], Drum Machine [Linn Drums] – Don WasDrums – Yogi HortonFlute – David WasGuitar – Bruce Nazarian, Joe LoDucaPiano [Acoustic] – Luis RestoSaxophone [Solo On Fade] – Branford MarsalisSaxophone [Solo] – David McMurraySynthesizer [Oberheim Bells] – Analisa TrajanoVocals [Guest] – Doug Fieger | 3:02 |
| 4 | Shake 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], Drum Machine [Linn Drums], Electronic Drums [Simmons] – Don WasVocals [Guest] – Carol Hall, Kathy Kosins, Ozzy Osbourne | 3:52 |
| 5 | Man Vs. The Empire Brain BuildingBacking 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 JacobsDrum Machine [Linn Drums], Sampler [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 |
| 6 | Knocked 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 |
| 7 | Bow Wow Wow WowBacking Vocals – Carol Hall, Chris Ewen, David Was, Kathy Kosins, Lamont Zodiac, Lynn Halper, Sweet Pea AtkinsonBass – Red BannerElectronic Drums [Simmons] – Reggie MocamboGuitar – Bruce Nazarian, Roscoe ParadisePercussion [Bavarian Cheese Cymbal] – Tom SwiftPiano [Acoustic], Organ, Synthesizer [Oberheim Obxa And Moog] – Luis RestoSaxophone – David McMurraySynthesizer [Obsx], Drum Machine [Linn Drums] – Don WasVocals [Guest] – Mitch Ryder | 3:09 |
| 8 | Zaz Turned BlueArranged By, Conductor, Piano – Mike RenziBass – Jay LeonhartCello – Beverley LauridsenPerformer – String FeverSampler [Emulator] – Luis RestoSynthesizer [Oberheim Bells] – Don WasViola – Jill B. JaffeViolin – Carol Poole-Grass, Marin AlsopVocals [Starring] – Mel Torme | 4:18 |
| 9 | The Party Broke UpGuitar – Wayne KramerLead Vocals, Vibraphone, Harmonica – David WasOrgan [On "feelings"], Vocals [On "feelings"] – Marshall CrenshawSynthesizer [Moog Bass], Bells [Sea Bell], Cello, Drum Machine [Linn Drums], Sampler [Emulator] – Don Was | 2:14 |
| 10 | (Return To The Valley Of) Out Come The FreaksBacking Vocals – Harry, St. Was BrothersLead Vocals – Harry BowensOrgan [Korg], Flute – David WasPercussion – Larry FratangeloPiano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [Hate] – Fred ZarrSoprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – David McMurraySynthesizer [Synthetic Trumpet] – Luis RestoTimpani, Drum Machine [Linn Drums] – Don Was | 4:20 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHS 4016 | Was (Not Was) | Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (LP, Album) | Geffen Records | GHS 4016 | US | 1983 |
| 9 24251-2 | Was (Not Was) | Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (CD, Album, Rei) | Geffen Records | 9 24251-2 | US | 1989 |
| 25AP 2701 | Was (Not Was) | Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (LP, Album, Promo) | Geffen Records | 25AP 2701 | Japan | 1983 |
| M5G 4016 | Was (Not Was) | Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (Cass, Album) | Geffen Records | M5G 4016 | US | 1983 |
| DNW 2922 | Was (Not Was) | Born To Laugh At Tornadoes (LP, Album) | Geffen Records | DNW 2922 | South Africa | 1983 |
Credits
- Art Direction [Album Cover Design] – Jeri McManus
- Artwork [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
- Lacquer Cut By – Joe Webster
- Mastered By [Originally Mastered By] – Greg Fulginiti
- Mixed By – David Thoener (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to B3), The Detroit Wasmopolitan Mixing Squad (tracks: A3, B4, B5)
- Photography [Back Cover] – Larry Williams
- Photography [Liner] – Vickie Johnson-Was
- Producer – David St. Was, Don St. Was, Jack Tann
- Written-By – D. Was (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5), D. Was (tracks: A1 to B1, B3 to B5), Felix Morris (tracks: A2), Jarvis Stroud (tracks: B4), Thomas Brzezina (tracks: B2)
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: 7599-24016-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runout, etched): XGHS-4016-A McCLEAR__JW Qu
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runout, etched): XGHS-4016-B McCLEAR__JW Qu
- Pressing Plant ID (Centre labels): Q
Companies
- Manufactured By – WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
- Distributed By – WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At – McClear Place
- Pressed By – Quality Records Limited
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