Backing Vocals – Maureen Steele, Michael LovesmithDrum Programming, Keyboards – Bobby SandstromElectronic Drums [Simmons Drums] – Michael SandstromGuitar – Charles Julian FearingKeyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By – B. Sandstrom, M. Price
3:54
2
I'm Good At It
Backing Vocals – Ginger Blake, Maureen SteeleBass – "Ready" Freddie WashingtonGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Keyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerLyricon, Horns – Richard ElliotWritten-By, Drum Programming, Keyboards – Michael Lovesmith
3:41
3
Break The Ice
Bass – "Ready" Freddie WashingtonGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Keyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaSoloist, Saxophone – Richard ElliotWritten-By, Drum Programming, Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Michael Lovesmith
4:10
4
Ain't Nothin' Like It
Guitar – Charles Julian FearingKeyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By, Drum Programming, Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Michael Lovesmith
3:22
5
We Both Will Have To Bend
Drums – Mike BairdKeyboards – Robbie BuchananRhythm Guitar – Charles Julian FearingWritten-By, Keyboards [Additional] – Michael Lovesmith
4:12
6
Haunted Heart
Backing Vocals – Ginger Blake, Maureen SteeleGuitar – Michael LandauKeyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By, Drum Programming, Keyboards – Michael Lovesmith
3:46
7
Cover Girl
Arranged By, Drum Programming, Keyboards – Bobby SandstromBacking Vocals – Maureen Steele, Michael LovesmithGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Written-By – B. Sandstrom, M. Price
3:54
8
Love In The Combat Zone
Drum Programming, Keyboards – Bobby SandstromElectronic Drums [Simmons Drums] – Michael SandstromLead Guitar – Michael LandauProducer – Brian PotterRhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Written-By – B. Potter, F. Wildhorn
4:15
9
You Ain't Been Loved Right
Backing Vocals – Ginger Blake, Maureen Steele, Michael LovesmithBass – "Ready" Freddie WashingtonGuitar – Charles Julian FearingKeyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerWritten-By, Drum Programming, Keyboards – Michael Lovesmith
3:30
10
Raider Of The Night
Bass – "Ready" Freddie WashingtonDrums – Mike BairdKeyboards [Additional] – Michael BoddickerLead Guitar – Michael LandauRhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Written-By, Drum Programming, Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Michael Lovesmith
4:38
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
6145ML
Michael Lovesmith
Rhymes Of Passion (LP, Album)
Motown
6145ML
US
1985
6145ML
Michael Lovesmith
Rhymes Of Passion (LP, Album, Promo)
Motown
6145ML
US
1985
VIL-6201
Michael Lovesmith
Rhymes Of Passion (LP, Album)
Motown
VIL-6201
Japan
1985
ZL72376
Michael Lovesmith
Rhymes Of Passion (LP, Album)
Motown
ZL72376
Europe
1985
SR-115
Michael Lovesmith
Rhymes Of Passion (CD, Album, RE, RM)
Surface Records
SR-115
UK
2008
Credits
Art Direction – Johnny Lee
Coordinator [Album] – Gail Pierson
Design – Janet Levinson
Engineer [Recording] – Roger Nichols, Russ Terrana, Tony Peluso
Engineer [Recording] [Assistant] – Bobby Macias, Gonzalo Espinoza, Jay Willis, Karen Siegel, Michael Bowman, Sabrina Buchanek, Tom Nist, Toni Green
Mastered By – John Matousek
Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa
Photography By – Ron Slenzak
Producer – Steve Barri
Notes
Charles Julian Fearing appears courtesy of Hit-Team Productions Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of Bodifications, Inc. Paulinho Da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records, Inc. Wendel II appears courtesy of Wendel Labs
Recorded at Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios, Hollywood, California Sound Castel Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California The Village Recorder, W. Los Angeles, California and Flores Recording Studios, North Hollywood, California Mixed at Larrabee Sound, Los Angeles, California Mastered at Motown/Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios, Hollywood, California
