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P.A.S.S.I.O.N.

1991 single by Rythm Syndicate From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"P.A.S.S.I.O.N." is the lead single from the eponymous debut album by American R&B band Rythm Syndicate. Written, arranged, and produced by main vocalist Evan Rogers and guitarist/keyboardist Carl Sturken, the single, released in 1991 by Impact Records, was a success on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two in August 1991. Worldwide, the song reached the top 30 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

B-side
  • "You Really Rock Me" (excerpt)
  • "Hey Donna" (excerpt)
  • "Blinded by Love" (excerpt)
Released1991
GenreNew jack swing
Length
  • 3:40 (7-inch version)
  • 4:15 (power mix)
Quick facts Single by Rythm Syndicate, from the album Rythm Syndicate ...
"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
Single by Rythm Syndicate
from the album Rythm Syndicate
B-side
  • "You Really Rock Me" (excerpt)
  • "Hey Donna" (excerpt)
  • "Blinded by Love" (excerpt)
Released1991
GenreNew jack swing
Length
  • 3:40 (7-inch version)
  • 4:15 (power mix)
LabelImpact
Songwriters
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Producers
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Rythm Syndicate singles chronology
"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
(1991)		 "Hey Donna"
(1991)
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Overview

The track uses a typical pop song structure and arrangement for most of each verse, but utilizes a spelling out of some words to match the cadence of the vocal; as in the end line of the second verse ("The S-E-X is just too good"). After the second verse, the chorus is repeated twice and leads into a bridge. This promptly melts into a screaming guitar solo. Nearly twenty seconds later, Rogers institutes a rap vocal, which dissipates into the chorus that repeats until the song fades out.

Track listings

The excerpts from Rythm Syndicate consist of "You Really Rock Me", "Hey Donna", and "Blinded by Love".

  • US 12-inch and maxi-cassette single[1][2]
A1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version) – 3:40
A2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Hip hop mix) – 4:22
B1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Power mix) – 4:13
B2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (House mix) – 4:22
B3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (album version) – 4:13
  • US cassette single; Australian 7-inch and cassette single[3][4][5]
  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version) – 3:40
  2. Excerpts from Rythm Syndicate
  • US maxi-CD single[6]
  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Hip house mix) – 6:12
  2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (New jack mix) – 5:48
  3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (LP version) – 4:13
  4. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (House mix) – 6:55
  5. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (extended/Power mix) – 6:44
  6. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Ghetto mix) – 5:12
  7. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (acappella) – 3:12
  • UK 7-inch and cassette single; Japanese mini-CD single[7][8][9]
  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version) – 3:40
  2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Power mix) – 4:13
  • UK 12-inch single[10]
A1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (House mix) – 6:55
B1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Hew jack mix) – 5:48
B2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Hip house mix) – 6:12
  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version)
  2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (House mix)
  3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Power mix)
  4. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Ghetto mix)

Personnel

  • Evan Rogers: writing, vocals, arrangement, production
  • Carl Sturken: writing, guitars, keyboards, arrangement, production
  • Mike McDonald: guitars, vocal backing
  • Rob Mingrino: saxophone (appears on "Hey Donna")
  • John "Noodle" Nevin: bass, vocal backing
  • Kevin Cloud: Drums, percussion
  • Darroll Gustamacho: recording, mixing

Charts

More information Chart (1991), Peak position ...
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Release history

More information Region, Date ...
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States 1991
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact
Australia July 1, 1991
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 [26]
United Kingdom July 15, 1991
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact American [27]
Australia July 22, 1991 12-inch vinyl Impact [28]
Japan July 26, 1991 Mini-CD [29]
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