Ann-Margret (album)
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Genre | Disco | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Paul Sabu | |||
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Ann-Margret is a disco album by Swedish-American actress and singer Ann-Margret released by MCA Records in 1980. It was her first album in over a decade. The album was written, arranged and produced by Paul Sabu. The album was re-released digitally as Love Rush in 2007.
Two singles were lifted from the album, "Love Rush", which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Disco chart in 1979.[1] The follow-up single, "Midnight Message", peaked at No. 12 in 1980.[2] Ann-Margret and Sabu collaborated on an additional single, "Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes" in 1981, which peaked at No. 22 on the Disco chart.
Critical reviews
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In their review of the album, Billboard stated that "the veteran siren sounds like she's having a ball on steamy numbers like 'What I Do to Men' and 'Love Rush'...the album is fun, succeeding comically as much as musically."[4]
AllMusic noted that the album "isn't half bad ... Ann-Margret oozes sex, her breathy voice proving an ideal fit with disco's erotic sensibilities. Sabu's conga rhythms and funky guitar are no less critical to the end result -- it's a novelty record, sure, but a damn good one."[5]
Record World complemented the singer's "whispery vocals" and Sabu's production "a thundering foundation of instrumentation", highlighting "Midnight Message" as a "disco-ish standout." [6]
In their review of "Love Rush", Cashbox noted "a whirlwind-paced disco beat, led by congas and a variety of percussion effects, is augmented by a battery of strings, electric piano and horn flourishes to provide a sonically scintillating background for Ann-Margret's aggressively sexy vocal stylings. An auspicious introduction to dance music for the actress/singer, the clubs will hop on this, as will disco and pop lists."[7]
Track listing
[edit]- "Midnight Message" - 6:53
- "What I Do To Men" - 6:07
- "Love Rush" - 6:06
- "Never Gonna Let You Go" - 5:03
- "For You" - 4.50
Personnel
[edit]- Ann-Margret – vocals
- Paul Sabu - production, arrangement, guitar
- Rick Bozzo - bass
- Dan Homes - drums
- Sara Kane - backing vocals
- Pat Henderson - backing vocals
- Billie Barnum - backing vocals
References
[edit]- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974–2003. Record Research. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-89820-156-7.
- ^ "Ann-Margret Songs ••• Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography ••• Music VF, US & UK hits charts". www.musicvf.com.
- ^ Ann-Margret – Ann-Margret: Reviews at AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Recommended LP's" (PDF). Billboard Magazine. No. 22 March 1980. p. 78. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Ann-Margret - Ann-Margret [EP] Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. March 15, 1980. p. 1. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
- ^ "Album Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. No. 13 October 1979. p. 19. Retrieved July 25, 2024.