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Gary U.S. Bonds
"On The Line"
© Razor & Tie Records
Year of Release: 1982
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track listing
Hold On
(To What You Got)
Out Of Work
Club Soul City
Soul Deep
Love's On The Line
Turn The Music Down
Rendezvous
Angelyne
All I Need
Bring Her Back
Last Time
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Gary U.S. Bonds
"On The Line"
Gary U.S. Bonds was popular in the late 1950s-early 1960s, with one #1 hit
"Quarter To Three" and other hits such as "School Is Out."
In 1981, Bruce Springsteen brought back Bonds' career, helping him out with
his 1981 release Dedication. His next album was released the following
year, and also has Springsteen written tunes. Excluding 4 songs, Springsteen
wrote/co-wrote all of the songs remaining on On The Line. The biggest
hit from this release was the Springsteen-penned "Out Of Work."
Also, "Bring Her Back" received some heavy radio airplay.
"Hold On (To What You Got)" is easily heard as a Bruce Springsteen
tune, as you could hear the E Street Band and Bonds' vocals in the traditional
hard-style that Bruce is famous for. Even on the ballad "Club Soul City"
you can easily hear the Springsteen influence.
The soul classic "Soul Deep" is a great cover tune by Bonds, and
again, the Springsteen influence is there. "Love's On The Line" also
inspires Bruce, yet it may not be one of the most favorite songs from this
release. However, "Turn The Music Down" has a more Wayne Cochran
vocal style. "Rendezvous" is another good Bruce-insipred song, and
"Angelyne" definitely has Bonds singing just like Bruce.
"All I Need" distinguishes Bonds in his own form -- a very soulful
ballad. The closing song "Last Time" is a pleasant tune; a nice way to
end out the album.
The Springsteen-penned rockers are the highlights on this album. It's very
easy to hear Springsteen himself singing these songs, and Bonds vocals easily
fits the Springsteen mode. It's great for the popular rockers of today,
resurfacing a former artist's career. It introduces Bonds to many new
generations, and to the fans who knew him in the 1960s. Bonds shines on this
release, and for any Springsteen fan, this album will definitely be enjoyed.
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