Fame and Fortune is the seventh studio album by British rock band Bad Company, released in 1986.[7] It was the first album released by the reformed group, featuring original members Mick Ralphs (guitar) and Simon Kirke (drums), with the addition of new frontman Brian Howe (formerly of Ted Nugent's band) substituting for original singer Paul Rodgers.[5] While original bassist Boz Burrell appears credited as part of the line-up, the liner notes reveal that session player Steve Price played on the album.
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| Released | October 1986 | |||
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| Length | 39:07 | |||
| Label | Atlantic[2] | |||
| Producer | Keith Olsen | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [5] |
| MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide | [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [6] |
The album peaked at No. 106 on the Billboard 200.[8]
Production
editThe album was produced by Foreigner producer Keith Olsen.[9] Foreigner's Mick Jones served as executive producer and co-writer of two tracks.
Critical reception
editThe Morning Call deemed the album a "high-tech clunker".[10]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Burning Up" | Mick Ralphs, Mick Jones | 4:02 |
| 2. | "This Love" | Brian Howe, Andy Fretwell | 4:21 |
| 3. | "Fame and Fortune" | Mick Ralphs | 3:35 |
| 4. | "That Girl" | Brian Howe, Mick Ralphs | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Tell It Like It Is" | Brian Howe, Mick Ralphs | 3:52 |
| 6. | "Long Walk" | Brian Howe, Gregg Dechert | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Hold on My Heart" | Brian Howe, Gregg Dechert, Mick Jones | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Valerie" | Brian Howe, Mick Ralphs | 3:29 |
| 9. | "When We Made Love" | Brian Howe, Simon Kirke, John Bettis | 4:18 |
| 10. | "If I'm Sleeping" | Brian Howe, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke, Gregg Dechert | 3:30 |
Personnel
editBad Company
edit- Mick Ralphs – guitar, keyboards
- Simon Kirke – drums
- Brian Howe – vocals, saxophone
- Steven Price – bass (Boz Burrell is credited but does not appear)
with:
- Gregg Dechert – keyboards, guitar
Production
edit- Executive Producer – Mick Jones
- Engineered by – Stuart Epps, Brian Foraker, Jay Healy
- Mixed by – Frank Filipetti with Mick Jones
- Recorded at The Sol, Berkshire
- Mixed at Goodnight L. A. and The Hit Factory New York
- Mastered at Sterling Sound New York by Ted Jensen
- Sid Pryce – band technician
- Produced by Keith Olsen
Charts
edit| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[11] | 106 |
References
edit- ^ "35 Years Ago: How Retooled Bad Company Survived a 'Dangerous Age'". Ultimate Classic Rock. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ a b MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 63.
- ^ "Great Rock Discography". p. 35.
- ^ "Fame and Fortune - Bad Company | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 1. MUZE. p. 354.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 30.
- ^ "Bad Company | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Joel Whitburn's top pop albums, 1955-2001. Record Research. 2001. p. 41.
- ^ "BAD COMPANY PLAYS FOR NEW GENERATION". Sun-Sentinel.com. 5 December 1986.
- ^ LONGSDORF, AMY (26 November 1988). "REFORMED BAD COMPANY IS NOW AT THAT DANGEROUS AGE". mcall.com.
- ^ "Bad Company Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.