Simplicity
Simplicity is the third and final solo album recorded by Tim Curry released on A&M Records in 1981.
The LP was released in the early Summer of 1981 and was mostly cover versions of well-known songs, seasoned with Curry's dramatic flair. The Reggae-flavored original Working on My Tan (reminiscent of I Will from Read My Lips) was released as a single, but failed to get much notice. Los Angeles New Wave radio station KROQ chose to play the Lovin' Spoonful cover Summer in the Cityin its place, to some local success. A second single, the original ballad and title-track, Simplicity, was also released in 1981. The album managed to bubble under the Hot 100, peaking at #112 on the US LP charts.
Track Listing
Side A
"Working On My Tan" (Tim Curry) - (4:06)
"She's Not There" (Rod Argent) - (2:22)
"Simplicity" (Tim Curry) - (4:17)
"On A Roll" (Tim Curry) - (2:49)
"Take Me I'm Yours" (Glenn Tilbrook, Chris Difford) - (3:52)
Side B
"Dancing In The Streets" (Marvin Gaye, Ivy Hunter, W.Stevenson) - (3:00)
"Betty Jean" (Tim Curry,Michael Kamen) - (3:20)
"Out Of Pawn" (David Lasley, Lana Marrano) - (3:42)
"Summer In The City" (John Benson Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, Steve Boone) - (3:05)
"I Put A Spell On You" (Herbert Slotkin, "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins) - (3:31)
Singles from Simplicity
Working On My Tan/On A Roll (7")
Working On My Tan (7", Promo)
Simplicity/Betty Jean (7")
Simplicity (7", Promo)
Album Credits
Tim Curry – vocals
Earl Slick – guitar
Hank Crawford – saxophone
Howard Johnson – saxophone
David "Fathead" Newman – saxophone
David Sanborn – saxophone
Charlie Miller – trumpet
Art Baron – trombone
Michael Kamen – keyboards
Joe Newman – guitar
Bryant Montiro – guitar
John Siegler – bass
Noel Alphonso – drums
Jimmy Maelen – percussion
Laurel Massé, Gui Andresano, Ula Andrisano, Ula Hedwig, Seth, Dian Sorel, Sasha – background vocals
External Links
Tim Curry - Simplicity [1]
