Will to Power (band)

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Will to Power in 2005
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Will to Power is an American dance music group led by music producer, remixer, and DJ Bob Rosenberg. The group had several notable chart hits in the late '80s and early '90s, most notably 1988's "Free Baby," a medley of Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird," which was a Billboard #1 smash.

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In 1985, Rosenberg was working at a newly formed dance-music radio station, Miami's "Hot 105," as one of the nation's first "On Air" radio-mix DJs. Rosenberg also produced remixes and medleys of different hits which became popular in their own right on the station. He was hired by 2 Live Crew to provide cuts for their Miami Bass album, billed as "King of the Edits."

In 1987, Rosenberg joined with Dr. J and Suzi Carr under the Will to Power name. Their first effort, "Dreamin'" became a popular regional dance song of that summer. It quickly climbed the charts on radio stations such as New York's WKTU and Power 97, San Francisco's KMEL, Miami's Power 96 (where it became the number-one song of the year staying in the top five for over thirty weeks). Power 96's Program Director, The Legendary Bill Tanner, stated that "Dreamin" was the biggest pop song in South Florida history (at that time).

Bill Tanner also stated on "Vintage_SoFla_Radio@yahoogroups.com":

It was amazing to work with Bob Rosenberg, a very talented artist who also had a great sense of what played well on the radio.  His "mixes" for Hot 105 were always at the top of every research list, and continued to be for years later at Power 96.  With his "Will to Power" music, but before that, with his song mixes, Bob left a major, indelible stamp on South Florida's radio and music scene. BTW, "Dreamin'" would have been a #1 national hit if CBS hadn't blown the promotion of it.  Huge, memorable record. Bill Tanner

On the same forum, Jeff Lemlich of Limestone Records states:

Dreamin'" may have been the biggest local record of all-time -- and that includes all the great 1965-70 local hits such as "Girl I Got News For You" (1 week at #1) and "Stoned Cowboy" (3 weeks at #1).   Certainly it's the only one that was designated as the #1 song of the year on a year-end survey.   Bob, I know the record was dedicated to Robin... but did her tragedy also inspire the writing of the song?   Jeff Lemlich http://www.limestonerecords.com

Other hits on the Hot Dance Club Play chart included three number-ones: 1987's "Dreamin'," 1988's "Say It's Gonna Rain" and "Fading Away" in 1989. Their debut album contained all of their early club hits and ironically, it was a ballad, "Free Baby," tacked onto the album that became their most successful single.

By 1990's Journey Home, Will To Power was a duo consisting of Rosenberg and vocalist Elin Michaels. Journey Home got Billboard Magazine's highest rating[citation needed] and the LP produced a Top 10 hit with a ballad: this time a remake of 10cc's "I'm Not In Love." The follow-up single was a re-make of the disco hit "Boogie Nights." Epic Records and Rosenberg had artistic differences[citation needed] and Epic did not release any further singles from the album.

1996 saw the release of Will to Power's third album, Love Power which was a compilation of hits and favorites from the first two albums.

[edit] Present day

Rosenberg went back into the studio in 2004, and in 2005 released Spirit Warrior on Straight Blast Records. Rosenberg called on such contributors as singers Gioia Bruno (of Exposé), Donna Allen, Siddy Betancourt, sax player Ed Calle, and guitarist Gary King. The first dance single was a medley of "Spirit Warrior" and the Will to Power version of Gil Scott-Heron's "The Bottle." Another single was "Dreamin' (Again)," with Bruno on vocals and Rosenberg performing a laid back rap. This release went to Number One within 4 weeks on the industry magazine, "DJ Times" Dance Chart and also on most Record Pool and club charts in 2005. Althought the song was not promoted or released to radio it went to #1 for 2 weeks on notable Dance Station, WMPH.

In March 2006, renowned dance remixer/producer Giuseppe D. provided remixes for Will To Power's Spirit Warrior - The Remixes EP.

In May of 2007, Will to Power will be releasing a new CD which goes in a Euro Breaks direction. Giuseppe D. is assisting Bob Rosenberg in all phases od production as well as mixing.

The current incarnation of Will to Power features Rosenberg with Siddy Betancourt, a professional singer and choreographer who has appeared in numerous music videos.

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