Paul Young
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Paul Young
With soul-influenced pop singles such as "Come Back and Stay" and "Every Time You Go Away", the British singer shaped the UK charts of the 1980s. His distinctive voice and the combination of classic soul arrangements with contemporary production made him visible in the New Wave and pop scene. The collaboration with producer Laurie Latham and the influences of US soul are clearly audible on his early recordings.
Paul Young – Sound & Production Style
Characteristic of Paul Young is the use of brass sections, Fender Rhodes piano and prominent bass lines, combined with production that blends elements of pop, soul and New Wave. Working with session musicians such as Pino Palladino on fretless bass shaped the sound of his hits. Many of his recordings were released on CBS Records; the productions in the 1980s relied heavily on analogue studio technology and distinctive backing vocals.
Paul Young on vinyl – the key releases
The single Come back and stay/ Wherever I lay my hat (7'' Vinyl) documents Paul Young’s breakthrough in UK pop. With Wonderland (7'' Vinyl) the influence of synthesiser sounds in his mid-80s phase becomes apparent. The Every Time You Go Away (Extended Remix Version) (12'' Vinyl Maxi) offers an extended version of the international hit for DJs and collectors of maxi-singles.
For listeners who value soul-influenced pop productions of the 1980s, these records offer a representative cross-section of Paul Young’s work.
- Genre: Pop, Soul, New Wave
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Active: 1980s to present
- Notable: Collaboration with session musicians such as Pino Palladino and producer Laurie Latham
