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| name = Standing in the Line of Fire
| name = Standing in the Line of Fire
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| released = [[1984 in music|September 1984]]
| released = September 1984
| recorded = Kingdom Sound; Syosset, Long Island<br>Don Casale Studios; Westbury, Long Island
| recorded = Kingdom Sound; Syosset, Long Island<br>Don Casale Studios; Westbury, Long Island
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| length = 35:48
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| label = Phoenix Records<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=vBVjDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1994-IA4&lpg=PA1994-IA4&dq=Standing+in+the+Line+of+Fire+gary+u.s.+bonds&source=bl&ots=UC_AmtTDZr&sig=ACfU3U21V_7yDJIMA1WKy8QI86NpMuxoaw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi31Mqm-crqAhWUG80KHYWLBaI4MhDoATAQegQIChAB#v=onepage&q=Standing%20in%20the%20Line%20of%20Fire%20gary%20u.s.%20bonds&f=false</ref>
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| producer = [[Steven Van Zandt]]<br>[[Gary U.S. Bonds]]<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=PgGqNrqfrsoC&pg=PP103&lpg=PP103&dq=Standing+in+the+Line+of+Fire+gary+u.s.+bonds&source=bl&ots=cKFi5mf8eH&sig=ACfU3U3VrM9sMbmX5TpGQuBgQiEzIuZRWg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQ-ZTN-srqAhUFQ80KHSqOAIk4WhDoATACegQICRAB#v=onepage&q=Standing%20in%20the%20Line%20of%20Fire%20gary%20u.s.%20bonds&f=false</ref>
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| prev_title = [[On the Line (Gary U.S. Bonds album)|On the Line]]
| prev_title = [[On the Line (Gary U.S. Bonds album)|On the Line]]
| prev_year = 1982
| prev_year = 1982
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'''''Standing in the Line of Fire''''' is an album by [[Gary U.S. Bonds]], released in 1984.<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=_SMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA70&lpg=PA70&dq=Standing+in+the+Line+of+Fire+gary+u.s.+bonds+1984&source=bl&ots=jSMnuECB-O&sig=ACfU3U2btZkxSV1T6_2fEnQhfFqRQ1Hz9g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjmmpuK-8rqAhXIZs0KHW6iDEw4RhDoATADegQICxAB#v=onepage&q=Standing%20in%20the%20Line%20of%20Fire%20gary%20u.s.%20bonds%201984&f=false</ref> It is credited to Gary U.S. Bonds and the American Men. The album was a followup to his two Springsteen/Van Zandt-produced albums ''[[Dedication (Gary U.S. Bonds album)|Dedication]]'' and ''[[On the Line (Gary U.S. Bonds album)|On the Line]]'', though the only carry-over from the previous two albums was [[Steven Van Zandt]], who wrote, sang backing vocals for, and played lead guitar on the title track.<ref>https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1985-10-03-8503070364-story.html</ref><ref>Standing In the Line of Fire album liner notes</ref> The album also features a cover of [[Ritchie Valens]]' "Come On Let's Go". The title track was released as a single paired with "Wild Nights", but received little attention.<ref>[http://www.soultracks.com/gary_u_s__bonds.htm www.soultracks.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.faqs.org/copyright/brazen-serpent-productions-presents-fangs-growing-pangs-a/ www.faqs.org]</ref><ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=799&dat=19850930&id=tSccAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gFcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5501,8752250 "Gary U.S. Bonds works to keep comeback alive"]</ref> The album remains unissued on CD.<ref>[http://www.garyusbonds.com www.garyusbonds.com]</ref><ref>[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r31191|pure_url=yes}} www.allmusic.com]</ref>
'''''Standing in the Line of Fire''''' is an album by [[Gary U.S. Bonds]], released in 1984.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_SMEAAAAMBAJ&q=Standing+in+the+Line+of+Fire+gary+u.s.+bonds+1984&pg=PA70|title=Indie Baptism of 'Fire':Bonds Rises on Phoenix|magazine=Billboard|first=Nielsen Business Media|last=Inc|date=October 27, 1984|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|via=Google Books}}</ref> It is credited to Gary U.S. Bonds and the American Men. The album was a followup to his two Springsteen/Van Zandt-produced albums ''[[Dedication (Gary U.S. Bonds album)|Dedication]]'' and ''[[On the Line (Gary U.S. Bonds album)|On the Line]]'', though the only carry-over from the previous two albums was [[Steven Van Zandt]], who wrote, sang backing vocals for, and played lead guitar on the title track.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1985-10-03-8503070364-story.html|title=GARY 'U.S.' BONDS PUTTING MONEY ON COMEBACK|first=Frank for UPI|last=Spotnitz|website=chicagotribune.com}}</ref><ref>Standing In the Line of Fire album liner notes</ref>

The album contains a cover of [[Ritchie Valens]]'s "Come On Let's Go." The title track was released as a single paired with "Wild Nights," but received little attention. The album remains unissued on CD.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.garyusbonds.com/|title=Gary U.S. Bonds &#124; Official Website &#124; Rock and Roll|website=www.garyusbonds.com}}</ref><ref>[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r31191|pure_url=yes}} www.allmusic.com]</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
*All songs written by Gary U.S. Bonds unless otherwise noted.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gary U.S. Bonds And The American Men|url=http://www.discogs.com/Gary-US-Bonds-And-The-American-Men-Standing-In-The-Line-Of-Fire/release/2594246|website=Discogs|accessdate=27 June 2014}}</ref>
*All songs written by Gary U.S. Bonds unless otherwise noted.


# "Standing In the Line of Fire" <small>([[Steven Van Zandt]])</small> - 3:39
# "Standing In the Line of Fire" <small>([[Steven Van Zandt]])</small> – 3:39
# "Sneakin' Away" - 3:19
# "Sneakin' Away" – 3:19
# "I Wish I Could Dance Like Fred Astaire" - 3:15
# "I Wish I Could Dance Like Fred Astaire" – 3:15
# "Working Man" - 4:08
# "Working Man" – 4:08
# "Wild Nights" - 3:52
# "Wild Nights" – 3:52
# "Dance" - 3:41
# "Dance" – 3:41
# "Take a Chance" - 3:39
# "Take a Chance" – 3:39
# "City Lights" - 3:31
# "City Lights" – 3:31
# "Come On Let's Go" <small>([[Ritchie Valens]])</small> - 2:27
# "Come On Let's Go" <small>([[Ritchie Valens]])</small> – 2:27
# "You Are the One" - 5:03
# "You Are the One" – 5:03


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
<ref>[http://www.softshoe-slim.com/lists/b/bonds.html#5 Gary "US" Bonds Albums"]</ref>
Musicians:
Musicians:
* Gary U.S. Bonds - lead vocals
* Gary U.S. Bonds – lead vocals
* Steven Van Zandt - guitar (lead "Standing In the Line of Fire"), background vocals ("Standing In the Line of Fire")
* Steven Van Zandt – guitar (lead "Standing In the Line of Fire"), background vocals ("Standing In the Line of Fire")
* The American Men:
* The American Men:
** Joe Martin - guitar, background vocals
** Joe Martin – guitar, background vocals
** Lucille Almond - guitar, background vocals
** Lucille Almond – guitar, background vocals
** Rudy Richman - drums, background vocals
** Rudy Richman – drums, background vocals
** Steve Rossi - keyboards, background vocals
** Steve Rossi – keyboards, background vocals
** Joey Stann - saxophone, horns, background vocals
** Joey Stann – saxophone, horns, background vocals
** [[Larry Russell (bassist)|Larry Russell]] - bass, background vocals
** [[Larry Russell (bassist)|Larry Russell]] – bass, background vocals
* [[Miami Horns|U.S. Horns]]:
* [[Miami Horns|U.S. Horns]]:
** Nelson Bogart
** Nelson Bogart
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** [[Joey Stann]]
** [[Joey Stann]]
* Additional musicians:
* Additional musicians:
** Phil 'Teddy Bear' Grande - guitar
** Phil 'Teddy Bear' Grande – guitar
** Gregg Meade - guitar, background vocals
** Gregg Meade – guitar, background vocals
** Bob Cadway - guitar
** Bob Cadway – guitar
** Dean Bailin - guitar
** Dean Bailin – guitar
** Mike Macara - drums
** Mike Macara – drums
** Nicky Bear - keyboards
** Nicky Bear – keyboards
** [[Frankie Vinci]] - keyboards, background vocals
** Frankie Vinci – keyboards, background vocals
** Gene Kraus - keyboards
** Gene Kraus – keyboards
** Alan Palanka - keyboards
** Alan Palanka – keyboards
** George Ruiz - bass, background vocals
** George Ruiz – bass, background vocals
** Gary Watkins - bass
** Gary Watkins – bass
** Donna Cristy - background vocals
** Donna Cristy – background vocals
** Donna Bach - background vocals
** Donna Bach – background vocals
** Avita Belmonte - background vocals
** Avita Belmonte – background vocals


Production:
Production:
* Gary U.S. Bonds - producer, mixing
* Gary U.S. Bonds – producer, mixing
* Steven Van Zandt - producer (track 1), mixing
* Steven Van Zandt – producer (track 1), mixing
* Billy Civitella - producer (tracks 2-5), mixing
* Billy Civitella – producer (tracks 2–5), mixing
* John Apostol - executive producer
* John Apostol – executive producer
* John Devlin - mixing
* John Devlin – mixing
* Tom Coyne - mastering
* Tom Coyne – mastering
* Dino Danelli - art direction, design
* Dino Danelli – art direction, design
* Jim Marchesi - photography
* Jim Marchesi – photography


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:32, 12 October 2024

Standing in the Line of Fire
Studio album by
Gary U.S. Bonds
ReleasedSeptember 1984
RecordedKingdom Sound; Syosset, Long Island
Don Casale Studios; Westbury, Long Island
GenreRock, Pop, R&B
Length35:48
LabelPhoenix Records[1]
ProducerSteven Van Zandt
Gary U.S. Bonds[2]
Gary U.S. Bonds chronology
On the Line
(1982) 		Standing in the Line of Fire
(1984) 		Nothing Left to Lose
(1996)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[4]

Standing in the Line of Fire is an album by Gary U.S. Bonds, released in 1984.[5] It is credited to Gary U.S. Bonds and the American Men. The album was a followup to his two Springsteen/Van Zandt-produced albums Dedication and On the Line, though the only carry-over from the previous two albums was Steven Van Zandt, who wrote, sang backing vocals for, and played lead guitar on the title track.[6][7]

The album contains a cover of Ritchie Valens's "Come On Let's Go." The title track was released as a single paired with "Wild Nights," but received little attention. The album remains unissued on CD.[8][9]

Track listing

[edit]
  • All songs written by Gary U.S. Bonds unless otherwise noted.
  1. "Standing In the Line of Fire" (Steven Van Zandt) – 3:39
  2. "Sneakin' Away" – 3:19
  3. "I Wish I Could Dance Like Fred Astaire" – 3:15
  4. "Working Man" – 4:08
  5. "Wild Nights" – 3:52
  6. "Dance" – 3:41
  7. "Take a Chance" – 3:39
  8. "City Lights" – 3:31
  9. "Come On Let's Go" (Ritchie Valens) – 2:27
  10. "You Are the One" – 5:03

Personnel

[edit]

Musicians:

  • Gary U.S. Bonds – lead vocals
  • Steven Van Zandt – guitar (lead "Standing In the Line of Fire"), background vocals ("Standing In the Line of Fire")
  • The American Men:
    • Joe Martin – guitar, background vocals
    • Lucille Almond – guitar, background vocals
    • Rudy Richman – drums, background vocals
    • Steve Rossi – keyboards, background vocals
    • Joey Stann – saxophone, horns, background vocals
    • Larry Russell – bass, background vocals
  • U.S. Horns:
  • Additional musicians:
    • Phil 'Teddy Bear' Grande – guitar
    • Gregg Meade – guitar, background vocals
    • Bob Cadway – guitar
    • Dean Bailin – guitar
    • Mike Macara – drums
    • Nicky Bear – keyboards
    • Frankie Vinci – keyboards, background vocals
    • Gene Kraus – keyboards
    • Alan Palanka – keyboards
    • George Ruiz – bass, background vocals
    • Gary Watkins – bass
    • Donna Cristy – background vocals
    • Donna Bach – background vocals
    • Avita Belmonte – background vocals

Production:

  • Gary U.S. Bonds – producer, mixing
  • Steven Van Zandt – producer (track 1), mixing
  • Billy Civitella – producer (tracks 2–5), mixing
  • John Apostol – executive producer
  • John Devlin – mixing
  • Tom Coyne – mastering
  • Dino Danelli – art direction, design
  • Jim Marchesi – photography

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Popoff, Martin (September 8, 2009). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. ISBN 9781440229169 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Bronson, Fred (July 13, 2003). The Billboard Book of Number One Hits. Billboard Books. ISBN 9780823076772 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Allmusic review
  4. ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (October 27, 1984). "Indie Baptism of 'Fire':Bonds Rises on Phoenix". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. – via Google Books. {{cite magazine}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ Spotnitz, Frank for UPI. "GARY 'U.S.' BONDS PUTTING MONEY ON COMEBACK". chicagotribune.com.
  7. ^ Standing In the Line of Fire album liner notes
  8. ^ "Gary U.S. Bonds | Official Website | Rock and Roll". www.garyusbonds.com.
  9. ^ www.allmusic.com
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