Lost in Love (Air Supply album)
1980 studio album by Air Supply
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Lost in Love is the fifth studio album by British/Australian soft rock band Air Supply, released in March 1980. Their previous four albums never received much attention outside Australia, but Lost in Love was a success on international charts. In the US, it peaked at No. 22[2] with three singles reaching the top 5. The album was certified 2× platinum by the RIAA in 1991.[3]
- Trafalgar Studios (Sydney, Australia)
- Paradise Studios (Sydney)
- Studios 301 (Sydney)
- Allen Zentz Recording (San Clemente, California, US)
- Larrabee Sound Studios (North Hollywood, California, US)
- Sound Mixers (New York City, New York, US)
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| Released | 3 March 1980 (Australia) | |||
| Recorded | 1978−79 | |||
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| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 35:27 | |||
| Label | Arista | |||
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Overview
Hit singles include the title track "Lost in Love", which peaked at No. 3 on the US chart in May 1980 and earned Graham Russell a composer award for "song of the year" and "most played song".[4] The song is considered by many to be their signature song and is admittedly Russell Hitchcock's favourite.[5] The single "All Out of Love" became the biggest hit from the album, reaching No. 2 in the US. It has been regarded as their most famous song, including many interpretations. The third top 5 single of the album, "Every Woman in the World", peaked at No. 5 in the US.[6] Although never a single, "Chances" has been included on many of the band's hits compilations.[7] "Just Another Woman", a disco song, was originally released on the album Life Support, and was also a hit in Malaysia during the 1980s.[citation needed] In Australia, the album sold 20,000 copies.[8]
Cover art
The album cover was photographed in front of the now-demolished tropical center in the Sydney Botanic Gardens.[9]
Production
The album achieved mainstream popularity because of the work of producer Clive Davis and the band's new contract with Arista Records, introducing the band into the US. This was the first Air Supply album to crack the American charts. This was also the first Air Supply album to feature songs not written by guitarist/vocalist Graham Russell.
Reaction
The album gave Air Supply a huge fan base by the time the album was released and gave the band recognition as "most successful pop group" and "best group of 1981".[10] Critics praised the album as their best studio album along with their follow-up album, The One That You Love.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Graham Russell, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Lost in Love" | 3:51 | |
| 2. | "All Out of Love" |
| 3:59 |
| 3. | "Every Woman in the World" |
| 3:33 |
| 4. | "Just Another Woman" | 3:51 | |
| 5. | "Having You Near Me" |
| 3:50 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "American Hearts" |
| 3:13 |
| 2. | "Chances" | 3:31 | |
| 3. | "Old Habits Die Hard" |
| 3:03 |
| 4. | "I Can't Get Excited" | 5:01 | |
| 5. | "My Best Friend" | 2:32 | |
| Total length: | 35:27 | ||
Personnel
Air Supply
- Russell Hitchcock – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Graham Russell – lead vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitars
- Frank Esler-Smith – keyboards, orchestration
- David Moyse – lead guitars, backing vocals
- Criston Barker – bass, backing vocals
- Ralph Cooper – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Sam McNally – keyboards
- Tommy Emmanuel – guitars
- Karl Chandler – tuba
- Tommy Dassalo – triangle, backing vocals
- Robie Porter – orchestration
- Barry Fasman – orchestration (3, 6)
- Nancy Nash – backing vocals (1)
- Marcy Levy – backing vocals (2)
Arrangements
- Air Supply (1, 2, 4, 5, 7–10)
- Robie Porter
- Barry Fasman (3, 6)
- Harry Maslin (3, 6)
Production
- Clive Davis – executive producer
- Rick Chertoff – producer (1)
- Charles Fisher – producer (1, 4)
- Robie Porter – producer (2, 5, 7–10)
- Harry Maslin – producer (3, 6), mixing (3, 6)
- Martin Harrington – engineer
- Richard Lush – engineer
- Peter Walker – engineer
- William Wittman – mixing (1)
- Jim Hilton – mixing (2, 4, 5, 7–10)
- Linda Corbin – mix assistant (1, 2, 4, 5, 7–10)
- John Van Nest – mix assistant (3, 6)
- John Golden – mastering at Kendun Recorders (Burbank, California)
- Howard Fritzon – design
- Patrick Jones – photography
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[17] | 3× Platinum | 300,000^ |
| Hong Kong (IFPI Hong Kong)[18] | Gold | 10,000* |
| United States (RIAA)[19] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000^ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||