{"product_id":"abc-when-smokey-sings-4-track-germany-maxi-single","title":"ABC: When Smokey Sings 4-Track Germany Maxi-Single","description":"ABC: When Smokey Sings 4-Track Germany Maxi-Single MUSIC AUDIO CD 1987 Neutron  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Neutron Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1987 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eABC: WHEN SMOKEY SINGS 4-TRACK (WEST GERMANY PRESSING) MAXI-SINGLE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eABC: When Smokey Sings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eNeutron Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eNTCD 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003ePop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSynthpop \/ Sophisti-pop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABC are an English pop band led by vocalist Martin Fry and guitarist Mark White. Emerging in the early 1980s, they combined polished pop songwriting with lush production, blending elements of synthpop, soul and sophisticated arrangements. Known for their stylish image and melodic hooks, ABC achieved chart success with a series of singles and albums. Their songwriting often features elegant string arrangements, memorable choruses and clear Motown influences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Smokey Sings was released as a single from their 1987 album Alphabet City and serves as a tribute to soul legend Smokey Robinson. This release collects the radio edit, an extended Miami Mix, a short instrumental piece titled Chicago and a live version of All Of My Heart recorded at Boston Metro on 17\/12\/82. Production credits on the single include Martin Fry and Mark White with additional production and remix work by Bernard Edwards and Phil Harding. The single highlights ABC's blend of soulful songwriting and glossy late 80s production while offering fans alternate mixes and a live performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003e1, 3 \u0026amp; 4 Written by Martin Fry \u0026amp; Mark White.\u003cbr\u003e2 Written by Fry\/Palmer\/Singleton\/White.\u003cbr\u003e1 \u0026amp; 4 Produced by Martin Fry, Mark White \u0026amp; Bernard Edwards.\u003cbr\u003e3 Produced by Martin Fry \u0026amp; Mark White.\u003cbr\u003e1 \u0026amp; 3 Mixed by Julian Mendelsohn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemixed by Mixmaster Phil Harding for Pete Waterman Productions Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished by Neutron Music\/10 Music Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign: DKB\/ABC. Photography: Mike Owen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWHEN SMOKEY SINGS \/ CHICAGO taken from the forthcoming LP - ALPHABET CITY.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eWhen Smokey Sings (7\")\u003cbr\u003eABC\u003cbr\u003e4'21\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eAll Of My Heart (Live from Boston Metro, 17\/12\/82)\u003cbr\u003eABC\u003cbr\u003e6'48\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eChicago\u003cbr\u003eABC\u003cbr\u003e1'45\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eWhen Smokey Sings (The Miami Mix)\u003cbr\u003eABC\u003cbr\u003e7'02\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neutron Music","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67683559244054,"sku":"137829","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202610101504443817344c57542b.jpg?v=1791669926","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/abc-when-smokey-sings-4-track-germany-maxi-single","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}