Turn Back the Clock (album)
| Turn Back the Clock | ||||
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| Studio album by Johnny Hates Jazz | ||||
| Released |
January 1988 (UK) 29 March 1988 (US) | |||
| Recorded | 1986–1987 | |||
| Genre | Sophisti-pop[1] | |||
| Length |
36:24 (original) 56:44 (reissue) | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Producer | Mike Nocito, Calvin Hayes, Phil Thornalley | |||
| Johnny Hates Jazz chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Turn Back the Clock | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Turn Back the Clock is the debut album by British band Johnny Hates Jazz, released at the beginning of 1988. The album, whose most famous single was "Shattered Dreams," peaked at #1 on the UK Albums Chart, and #56 on the US Billboard 200. Kim Wilde sings backing vocals on the song "Turn Back the Clock," which reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart and #10 in New Zealand.[3] The track "Foolish Heart" was originally released as a single in 1986 as "Me and My Foolish Heart."
The song "Listen", written and co-produced by Phil Thornalley was later re-recorded for his only solo album Swamp, also released in 1988.[4]
Track listing
All songs written by Clark Datchler except where noted.
Standard version
- 1988 original vinyl album and US compact disc release 7 90860-2
- "Shattered Dreams" – 3:24
- "Heart of Gold" – 3:20
- "Turn Back the Clock" – 4:30
- "Don't Say It's Love" – 3:43
- "What Other Reason" – 3:20
- "I Don't Want to Be a Hero" – 3:37
- "Listen" – 3:44 (Phil Thornalley)
- "Different Seasons" – 3:31 (Clark Datchler, Calvin Hayes)
- "Don't Let It End This Way" – 3:40
- "Foolish Heart" – 3:33 (Ian MacDonald, C. Hayes, M. Nocito, P. Thornalley)
Bonus tracks
- 1988 compact disc release CDV 2475
- "Heart of Gold (J. Mendelsohn Mix)" – 6:41
- "Turn Back the Clock (J. Mendelsohn Mix)" – 7:03
- "I Don't Want to Be a Hero (Extended Mix)" – 6:36
- 2008 UK remastered edition CDVR 2475
- "Shattered Dreams (12" Extended Mix)" – 5:11
- "Heart of Gold (Extended Mix)" – 6:42
- "Turn Back the Clock (12" Extended Mix)" – 7:03
- "Don't Say It's Love (Extended Mix)" – 6:36
- "Foolish Heart (12" Mix)" – 5:50
- "Turn Back the Clock (Unreleased Version)" – 4:35
Chart performance
| Chart (1988) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart[5] | 20 |
| Canadian Albums Chart[6] | 40 |
| Dutch Albums Chart[7] | 3 |
| German Albums Chart[8] | 5 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart[9] | 3 |
| Norwegian Albums Chart[10] | 1 |
| Swedish Albums Chart[11] | 1 |
| Swiss Albums Chart[12] | 4 |
| UK Albums Chart[13] | 1 |
| US Billboard 200[14] | 56 |
Sales and certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[15] | Gold | 10,000* |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | 2× Platinum | 600,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
Production
- Producers: Calvin Hayes and Mike Nocito
- Co-Producer on "Listen": Phil Thornalley
- Engineer: Mike Nocito
- Assistant Engineers: Matt Berry, Richard Edwards, Terry Irwin, Roy Spong and Tim Weider.
- Mixing: Greg Jackman, Bob Kraushaar, Julian Mendelsohn and Phil Thornalley.
- Recorded at RAK Studios (London, UK).
- Mixed at SARM Studios (London, UK).
- Mastering: Kevin Metcalfe at Townhouse Studios (London, UK).
- Art Direction and Design: Stylorouge
- Photography: Simon Fowler
Personnel
Johnny Hates Jazz
- Clark Datchler: vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar
- Calvin Hayes: keyboards, drums
- Mike Nocito: guitar, bass
Additional musicians
- J.J. Belle, Neil Hubbard: guitars
- Chris Newman: Fairlight CMI
- Peter-John Vitesse: additional keyboards
- Frank Ricotti: percussion
- Martin Drover, Malcolm Duncan, Molly Duncan, Neil Sidewell: horns
- Stevie Lange, Miriam Stockley, Kim Wilde: backing vocals
- Anne Dudley: string arrangements on "Turn Back the Clock"
References
- ↑ Inskeep, Thomas; Soto, Alfred. "The Bluffer's Guide – Sophisti-Pop". Stylus. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/r73744
- ↑ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". THE OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC CHART. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ↑ "Phil Thornalley - Swamp". Discogs. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn Back The Clock". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn Back The Clock". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ "charts.de". charts.de. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn Back The Clock". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn Back The Clock". norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn Back The Clock". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ Steffen Hung. "Johnny Hates Jazz - Turn Back The Clock". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
- ↑ "Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/305071/johnny+hates+jazz/chart?f=305
- ↑ "International Gold Disc — 1988". IFPIHK. Archived from the original on December 15, 2007. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
- ↑ "British album certifications – Johnny Hates Jazz – Turn Back the Clock". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Turn Back the Clock in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
| Preceded by Popped in Souled Out by Wet Wet Wet |
UK number one album 23–29 January 1988 |
Succeeded by Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby by Terence Trent D'Arby |
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