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"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
Single by Rythm Syndicate
from the album Rythm Syndicate
B-side
  • "You Really Rock Me" (excerpt)
  • "Hey Donna" (excerpt)
  • "Blinded by Love" (excerpt)
Released1991
Length
  • 3:40 (7-inch version)
  • 4:15 (power mix)
LabelImpact
Songwriter(s)
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Producer(s)
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Rythm Syndicate singles chronology
"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
(1991) 		"Hey Donna"
(1991)

"P.A.S.S.I.O.N." is the lead single from the eponymous debut album by American R&B band Rythm Syndicate. Written, arranged, and produced by main vocalist Evan Rogers and guitarist/keyboardist Carl Sturken, the single was a success on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two in August 1991. Worldwide, the song reached the top 30 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Overview

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The track uses a typical pop song structure and arrangement for most of each verse, but utilizes a spelling out of some words to match the cadence of the vocal; as in the end line of the second verse ("The S-E-X is just too good"). After the second verse, the chorus is repeated twice and leads into a bridge. This promptly melts into a screaming guitar solo. Nearly twenty seconds later, Rogers institutes a rap vocal, which dissipates into the chorus that repeats until the song fades out.

Track listings

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The excerpts from Rythm Syndicate consist of "You Really Rock Me", "Hey Donna", and "Blinded by Love".

Personnel

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  • Evan Rogers: Vocals
  • Carl Sturken: Guitars, keyboards
  • Mike McDonald: Guitars, vocal backing
  • Rob Mingrino: Saxophone (appears on "Hey Donna")
  • John "Noodle" Nevin: Bass, vocal backing
  • Kevin Cloud: Drums, percussion

Production

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  • Written, arranged and produced by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers
  • Recorded and mixed by Darroll Gustamacho for Visual Sound Design Inc.
  • Published by Warner-Tamerlane Music Corp./Could Be Music/Bayjun Beat Music

Charts

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Release history

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Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States 1991
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact
United Kingdom July 15, 1991
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact American [24]
Japan July 26, 1991 Mini-CD Impact [25]

References

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  1. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Impact Records. 1991. IPT12 54063. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  2. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US maxi-cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 1991. IPTM 54063. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  3. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 1991. IPTCS-54046. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  4. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Australian 7-inch single vinyl disc). Impact Records. 1991. 2618-7. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  5. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Australian cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 1991. 2618-4. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  6. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Impact Records. 1991. IPTDS-54166. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  7. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK 7-inch single vinyl disc). Impact American. 1991. EM 197. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  8. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK cassette single sleeve). Impact American. 1991. TCEM 197. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  9. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Japanese mini-CD single liner notes). Impact Records. 1991. TODP-2300. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  10. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Impact American. 1991. 12EM 197. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  11. ^ P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK CD single liner notes). Impact American. 1991. CDEM 197. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  12. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N.". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  13. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1606." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  14. ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 1584." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  16. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  17. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N.". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  19. ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. August 3, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. August 17, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  21. ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. August 10, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  22. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. July 20, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1991". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  24. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. July 13, 1991. p. 19.
  25. ^ "パッション | Rythm Syndicate" [Passion | Rythm Syndicate] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
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