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Despite Straight Lines is the debut album by British New Wave musician Marilyn, released in 1985 (see 1985 in music). Marilyn (born Peter Robinson), is a close friend and associate of Boy George from Culture Club. Unlike Culture Club, Marilyn's recordings were more closely aligned with electronic dance and Hi-NRG music rather than the former's reggae-flavoured pop. The album Despite Straight Lines rode on the success of the worldwide hit single "Calling Your Name" and achieved moderate sale figures. Marilyn's follow-up album in 1986 was to be recorded in the United States with Don Was as producer, however legal and financial problems stymied the project.
[edit] Track listing
All tracks composed by Marilyn
- "Calling Your Name"
- "Mountain to the Ocean"
- "Surrender to Your Love"
- "Pray for That Sunshine"
- "Third Eye"
- "Baby U Left Me (In the Cold)"
- "You Don't Love Me"
- "Give It Up"
- "Wear It Out"
- "Cry and Be Free"
[edit] Personnel
- Marilyn - vocals
- Claudia Fountaine - backing vocals
- Eric Robinson - backing vocals
- Sweet Pea - backing vocals
- Carol - backing vocals
- Bobby Rae - backing vocals
[edit] Production
- Clive Langer - Producer, mixing
- Alan Winstanley - Producer, mixing
- Don Was - Producer
- Eric Robinson - Producer
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year |
Chart |
Position |
| 1985 |
The Billboard 200 |
40 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
| 1984 |
"Calling Your Name" |
Adult Contemporary |
11 |
| 1984 |
"Calling Your Name" |
The Billboard Hot 100 |
12 |
| 1984 |
"Calling Your Name" |
Hot Dance Music/Club Play |
4 |
| 1984 |
"Calling Your Name" |
Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales |
8 |
| 1984 |
"Calling Your Name" |
Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles and Tracks |
87 |
[edit] Release details
| Country |
Date |
Label |
Format |
Catalog |
|
1985 |
Mercury |
CD |
MERH69 |
|
|
|
LP |
818645 |
