Book of love formed in philadelphia, pa, by former art school students susan ottaviano vocals, ted ottaviano keyboards, vocals, jade lee keyboards, vocals, and lauren roselli keyboards, vocals in 1984. Capping it all off is a somewhat dreadful remix of boy by hot house doctor peter. Landslide remix engineer mix engineer steve barkan producer additional preproduction by. Formed in 1983 in philadelphia, pennsylvania and later based out of new york city book of love gained exposure in the early days 1985 by supporting depeche mode in 19856 and some of their music seeped into public. The sire years 19851993, a new cd anthology of music from us eighties synthpop band book of love, will issued later this month. Engineer mix engineer steve barkanremix, producer additional production by ted ottaviano. Speaking about the remix, ted ottaviano stated, peter was a huge fan of the song, and he wanted to do it. Fleetwood mac first hit the music charts in the late 1960s. In a 2009 interview, ted ottaviano stated, its the classic story. Ted ottaviano samples, covers and remixes whosampled.
Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted ottaviano, lauren roselli and jade lee. The single is a double aside single, and was released on september 23, 1993, as the second single from the bands fourth album lovebubble. Both the original version of boy as well as an edit of the remix by rauhofer were included on book of loves greatest hits album, i. Book of love are a synthpop group that was formed in philadelphia in 1984 by art school students ted ottaviano, susan ottaviano, jade lee, and lauren roselli.
Although they share the same last name, susan and ted are not related nor are they married to one another. They have sold more than 120 million records worldwide, making them one of the worlds bestselling bands. Landslide remix by steve barkan, ted ottaviano is a remix of fleetwood macs landslide. Although ted and susan share the same last name, they are not related to each another. Fleetwood macs landslide remix remix by steve barkan. The band took two weeks out of their tour schedule in midapril to remix the track. Ted ottaviano damage ive done remixes album art, the heads, damage. Burning the ground exclusive 1987 modigliani lost in your eyes is the fourth single released by the american synthpop band book of love.
But the bond between ted ottaviano, susan ottaviano, jade lee, and lauren roselli johnson has remained strong over the years, and although. The song was the third, and final single from the bands second album lullaby, and. Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted ottaviano no relation to susan, lauren roselli and jade lee. Landslide string mix by steve barkan, ted ottaviano 1997 electronic dance. The song was released on may 6, 1993, as the first single from the bands fourth album lovebubble.
The isquare records and sire logos appear above the barcode, rather than below. Hunny hunny was written by band member ted ottaviano, and chatterbox pt. Modigliani lost in your eyes is an ode to italian painter amedeo modigliani. Jade lee, lauren roselli, ted ottaviano, and susan ottaviano photo courtesy of the band. In 1984 ted recruited fellow school of visual arts friend lauren roselli and a quick chain of events secured book of love its breakthrough. A remix of mike oldfields tubular bells theme from the exorcist was. There is a notice about some music on this release being recorded on analog equipment. Finally, an 80s revival we can all get behindgay book of love member ted ottaviano talks about the band, whose music is celebrated in a new bestof cd people either thought we were all gay or that none of us were, says ted ottaviano, one fourth of the 80s synthpop band book of love, which has just released the greatest hits collection i. Witchcraft is the seventh single released by the american synthpop band book of love. The song was included on the bands eponymous debut album book of love in 1986. Book of love the sire years 19851993 newly remastered. Ted ottaviano produced the new version which included guitar from lori lindsay, who would later collaborate with ted ottaviano and lauren roselli johnson as lead vocalist and guitarist in the myrmidons. Book of love is an american synthpop and electronic band, formed in 1983 in philadelphia, pennsylvania and later based in new york city. Weve added great new material and we can look back at out whole body of work with real objectivity.
The song was released prior to the bands third album, 1991s candy carol, as the first single. Modigliani lost in your eyes is the fourth single released by the american synthpop band book of love. Landslide by fleetwood mac discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Mixes are done by ted ottaviano of book of love reply notify me helpful m351715 master release. Alice everyday was released to radio in the fall of 1990 and features singsong lyrics and a refrain consisting of a laundry list of girls names. The original frontrunners in the band include mick fleetwood, john mcvie, christine mcvie, stevie nicks, and lindsey buckingham. Boy pop is the eleventh single released by the american synthpop band book of love. Ted ottaviano i touch rosesthe best of book of love album art.
The band gained its first exposure as the opening act for two depeche mode tours in 1985 and 1986. The 30th anniversary collection book of love on allmusic 2016. Lullaby is the second studio album by american synthpop and electronic band book of love. The best of book of love was released on march, 2001, with sixteen tracks spanning the groups entire catalog. Landslide analog mix by steve barkan, ted ottaviano is a remix of fleetwood macs landslide. The song was the third, and final single from the bands second album lullaby, and was released on july 15, 1989. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from ted ottaviano at the discogs marketplace. The excited crowd sweltered in its leathers as ted ottaviano and susan ottaviano no relation, two members of revered 1980searly 90s act book of love, climbed to the sunbathed stage during last years folsom street fair he in a dapper tailored suit and she in the kind of voluminous, gothic dress shes known for.
Perhaps sensing this, ted ottaviano crafted an album that sounded nothing like the bands earlier efforts, or anything else that was out at the time. Happy halloween witchcraft is the seventh single released by the american synthpop band book of love. Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. The bside to the single is lost souls, a remixed version of which also appeared on their debut album although i touch roses failed to reach the billboard hot 100 chart, it did make the top 10 on the. Book of love, their debut, remains an essential new wave album with the glistening boy joined by the equally bubbling dance hits i touch roses, modigliani lost in your eyes and you make me feel so good. It was roselli who got a copy of boy to dj ivan ivan who himself had just scored a dance hit with the dominatrix sleeps tonight and was looking for new projects. Mixes are done by ted ottaviano of book of love reply notify me helpful r2065866 release. Artist available for fly dates, venues, festivals, fairs, casinos, radio shows and corporate events. Nowadays, book of love tours as a duo, with susan ottaviano and ted ottaviano no relation on the road and bringing electronic joy to the people though occasionally the other founding members, jade lee and lauren roselli, will pop up for shows. Landslide by smashing pumpkins is a cover of fleetwood macs landslide. The song is a dance anthem, and an ode to gay men, with its lyric of brother love.
The track was penned by jade lee, susan ottaviano, and ted ottaviano not related despite having the same unusual last name, who had all been art school students and were inspired by the italian painters paintings and history. Tubular bells pretty boys and pretty girls regans house medley 12 vinyl. Lullaby pleasant dream mix 12 vinyl 1989 youtube book of love. Throughout the decades, several of the members also maintained a successful. Listen to this album and more than 40 million songs with your unlimited streaming plans. Book of love singles chronology pretty boys and pretty girls 1988 lullaby 1989. Smashing pumpkins cover of fleetwood macs landslide. Drums, percussion elliot scheiner, producer keith olsen, producer, engineer steve barkan, engineer ted ottaviano, producer, engineer fleetwood mac, mainartist david devore, second engineer. Ted ottaviano said in a 2016 village voice interview that the song is actually written about boy bar, which was a very exclusive gay club in the east village. Alice everyday is the eighth single released by the american synthpop band book of love. Provided to youtube by sirewarner records white lies book of love book of love. I touch roses is the second single released by the american synthpop band book of love. Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted. Landslide fleetwood mac to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
The synth pop group book of love were dance club staples in the 80s. The 30th anniversary collection book of love on allmusic. Between house music, manchester, hip hop and grunge, book of love was getting shoved aside both on the dial and in the clubs. This is a perfect time for a retrospective, says ted. The back cover of this version has some differences from book of love. Fleetwood mac landslide 1998, flp snap case, cd discogs. Provided to youtube by warner records landslide string mix fleetwood mac landslide.
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