Union is the debut album by American singer/songwriter Toni Childs. Released in 1988, the album peaked at #63 in the US (where it has since been certified Gold for sales of over 500,000 copies). It also peaked at #1 in New Zealand where it was certified 5x Platinum (75,000 copies sold).
The album was recorded in London, Paris, and Swaziland. Following its release, Childs was nominated for two Grammy Awards for ‘Best New Artist’ and for ‘Best Rock Vocal Performance (Female)’ for the single “Don’t Walk Away”.
Tracks 1 Don’t Walk Away (Phil Ramacon; Toni Childs) 04:01 2 Walk And Talk Like Angels (David Ricketts; Toni Childs) 04:36 3 Stop Your Fussin’ (David Ricketts; Toni Childs) 04:06 4 Dreamer (David Ricketts; Toni Childs) 04:59 5 Let The Rain Come Down (David Batteau; David Ricketts; Toni Childs) 04:51 6 Zimbabwae (David Ricketts; Toni Childs) 06:20 7 Hush (Toni Childs) 04:04 8 Tin Drum (David Ricketts; Toni Childs) 05:42 9 Where’s The Ocean (Toni Childs) 04:49
Musicians
Bass - Toni Childs Bass - David Ricketts Drums - Rick Marotta Drums (programming) - David Ricketts Guitar - Dann Huff Guitar - David Rhodes - Guitar - Alex Weir Guitar - David Ricketts Guitar - Toni Childs Keyboards - Jeff Martin Keyboards - Steve Hogarth Keyboards - David Ricketts Programming - Gary Barlough Horns - Gary Barnacle Horns - John Thirkell Horns - Peter Thoms Sax - George Lee Bassoon - Paul Hanson Cello - Hans Christian Percussion - Alex Acuna Vocals - Toni Childs Backing Vocals - Backing Vocals – Crystal Wilson, New Generation (Zambia), Penni Wilson, Renee Geyer, Sibane Semaswati Singers (Bhunya, Swaziland) Backing Vocals (New Generation (Zambia)) – Andrew Zulu, Eddie Yumba, Frank Chitembwe, Justin Ndhlovu Backing Vocals (Sibane Semaswati Singers (Bhunya, Swaziland)) – Elliot Nhcabatsi, France Mntshali, Jabulane Ngwenya, Job Masilela, Leonard Khumalo, Richard Mabuza, Salamba Dlamin, Samuel Mbuyisa, Sipho Hlatshwako, Titus Mabuza
Liner Notes
Producer – David Tickle Co-producer – David Ricketts Engineer (Additional) – Angus Davidson, B.K., Bill Dooley, Bob Vogt, Chris Fuhrman, Clark Germain, Joe Schiff, Julie Last, Steve MacMillan Engineer (Assistant, Additional Recording) – Saul Raye Mastered By – Stephen Marcussen Mixed By – John Potoker Art Direction – Chuck Beeson, Melanie Nissen Design – Melanie Nissen Painting – John Howard Photography By – Victoria Pearson Recorded At Avatar, Malibu, CA Recorded At Ocean Way Recording Recorded At Ebusia Records Recorded At Utopia Studios Recorded At Studio Marcadet Recorded At Ground Control Studios Recorded At A&M Studios Phonographic Copyright (p) A&M Records, Inc Copyright (c) A&M Records, Inc
