Diamond Cut (Bonnie Tyler album)
1979 studio album by Bonnie Tyler
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Diamond Cut is the third studio album by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. It was released in February 1979 by RCA Records.
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| Released | February 1979 | |||
| Recorded | 1978 | |||
| Studios | RAK Studios, London | |||
| Genres | Country, pop rock[1] | |||
| Length | 35:01 | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
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Critical reception
Chuck Pratt of The Pittsburgh Press described the album as "a charmer", but stated that none of the songs were "blockbuster", like "It's a Heartache" from her previous album. He highlighted "The Eyes of a Fool", "What a Way to Treat My Heart" and "Louisiana Rain" as the best tracks.[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "If You Ever Need Me Again" | 3:32 |
| 2. | "Too Good to Last" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "What a Way to Treat My Heart" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "The Eyes of a Fool" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Bye Bye Now My Sweet Love" (Alan Tarney) | 3:01 |
| 6. | "Louisiana Rain" (Tom Petty) | 4:29 |
| 7. | "Baby I Just Love You" | 3:01 |
| 8. | "Words Can Change Your Life" | 3:45 |
| 9. | "My Guns Are Loaded" | 3:45 |
| 10. | "I'm a Fool" | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 35:32 | |
Personnel
- Bonnie Tyler – vocals
- Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer
- Martin Jenner – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar, slide guitar
- Steve Wolfe – acoustic guitar, background vocals
- Kevin Dunne – bass guitar
- Dave Markee – bass guitar
- Ed Hamilton – electric guitar
- Alan Tarney – electric guitar
- Gary Waghorn – electric guitar
- Hugh Burns – electric guitar, mandolin
- Mike Barker – dobro
- Neil Adams – drums
- Henry Spinetti – drums
- Graham Smith – harmonica
- Tony Lambert – keyboards
- Pete Wingfield – keyboards
- Jasper – Moog synthesizer, bells, cowbell
- Chris Mercer – tenor saxophone
- Frank Tomes – tuba
- Mike McNaught – string, oboe and French horn arrangements
- John Cameron – arrangement on "(The World is Full of) Married Men"
Charts
Album
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
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| Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 95 |
| Finland (Suomen virallinen singlelista)[5] | 13 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[6] | 14 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 14 |
| US Billboard 200[8] | 145 |
| US Cashbox Top 200 Albums[9] | 135 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[10] | 42 |
| US Record World Country Albums[11] | 34 |
| US Record World Top 200 Albums[12] | 196 |
Year–end charts
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
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| Denmark (Glamrocker)[13] | 48 |