Children of the Sun (Billy Thorpe album)
| Children of the Sun | ||||
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| Studio album by Billy Thorpe | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | Pasha Music House, England | |||
| Genre | Rock, funk, pop, soul | |||
| Length | 37:53 | |||
| Label | Polydor Records, Capricorn Records, CBS Records | |||
| Producer | Spencer Proffer | |||
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| Singles from Children of the Sun | ||||
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| Children Of The Sun...Revisited | ||||
 1987 Re-issued Cover | ||||
Children of the Sun is the third studio album by Australian musician Billy Thorpe, released in 1979.[1] The album spawned the singles "Wrapped in the Chains of Your Love", "Goddess of the Night", "Children of the Sun" and "Simple Life". The album peaked at number 44 on the Kent Music Report.[2] In 1987, the album was reissued as Children of the Sun...Revisited, with the bonus track "East of Eden's Gate".
Track listings
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wrapped in the Chains of Your Love" | Billy Thorpe | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Dream Maker" | Billy Thorpe | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Simple Life" | Billy Thorpe | 5:39 |
| 4. | "Goddess of the Night" | Billy Thorpe, Spencer Proffer | 4:21 |
| 5. | "Children Of The Sun" | Billy Thorpe, Spencer Proffer | 6:44 |
| 6. | "We're Leaving" | Billy Thorpe | 3:50 |
| 7. | "We Welcome You" | Billy Thorpe | 4:42 |
| 8. | "Solar Anthem" | Billy Thorpe | 0:55 |
| 9. | "The Beginning" | Billy Thorpe | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 37:53 | ||
1987 re-issue
- Children Of The Sun (Billy Thorpe, Spencer Proffer) - 6:44
- We're Leaving (Billy Thorpe) - 3:50
- We Welcome You (Billy Thorpe) - 4:43
- Solar Anthem (Billy Thorpe) - 0:56
- The Beginning (Billy Thorpe) - 4:14
- Earth Calling (Billy Thorpe) - 5:26
- Turn It Into Love (Billy Thorpe) - 5:08
- Free Enterprise (Billy Thorpe) - 3:47
- East of Eden's Gate (Bill Cuomo, Billy Thorpe, Earl Slick, Jim Johnson, Roderick Falconer, Spencer Proffer) - 6:20
Personnel
- Bass: Leland Sklar
- Drums: Alvin Taylor
- Guitar, vocals: Billy Thorpe
Production
- Art direction: Jim Welch
- Co-producer: Billy Thorpe
- Cover, artwork: Mouse & Kelley
- Design [stylist]: Randee St. Nicholas
- Engineer: Larry Brown
- Mastering: Bernie Grundman
- Vinyl mastering: Bill Kiper
- Photography: Bob Jenkins
- Producer: Spencer Proffer
References
External links
- Billy Thorpe - Children of the Sun @ Discogs
- Billy Thorpe - Children of the Sun... Reissued @ Discogs
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