The Montreux Album was released in 1978 as the fifth studio album by English rock band Smokie. It was named after Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland, where the album was primarily recorded. Recorded at the hight of the band's popularity, this is the last album made in partnership with Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Three singles were released: “For a Few Dollars More”, “Oh Carol”, and “Mexican Girl”, all of which charted well across Europe.
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Catalog # : MOVLP2654 | Format : 2 LP, 180 gram | Releasedate : December 10 2021 |
Barcode : 8719262021709 | Sleeve : Gatefold | Original Release : 1978 |
The Montreux Album was released in 1978 as the fifth studio album by English rock band Smokie. It was named after Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland, where the album was primarily recorded. Recorded at the hight of the band's popularity, this is the last album made in partnership with Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Three singles of the album were released: “For a Few Dollars More”, “Oh Carol”, and “Mexican Girl”, all of which charted well across Europe.
It includes 4 bonus tracks: Smokie's “Roll On Baby” and “Love's A Riot”, and two duets by Smokie's lead singer Chris Norman and Suzi Quatro, the #1 hit-single “Stumblin' In” and “A Stranger With You”. Also included: liner notes in the gatefold sleeve and a beautifully etched d-side.
The Montreux Album is available on black vinyl.
Side A1. The Girl Can't Help It2. Power Of Love 3. No More Letters 4. Mexican Girl 5. You Took Me By Surprise |
Side B1. Oh Carol2. Liverpool Docks 3. Light Up My Life 4. Petesey's Song 5. For A Few Dollars More |
Side C1. Roll On Baby (bonus track)2. Love's A Riot (bonus track) 3. Stumblin' In (by Chris Norman & Suzi Quatro) (bonus track) 4. A Stranger With You (By Chris Norman & Suzi Quatro) (bonus track) |
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