Whiplash Smile

~ Release by Billy Idol (see all versions of this release, 14 available)

Annotation

Billy Idol numbered the sides of his studio albums continuously starting with his first album. Since this is his third album, the sides are numbered "5" and "6".

Annotation last modified on 2013-10-01 01:15 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
5-1Worlds Forgotten Boy
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Worlds Forgotten Boy
writer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Rare Blue Music, Sitting Pretty Music (administered by Warner Chappell Music Inc.) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
2.55:40
5-2To Be a Lover
programming:
Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
bass and guitar:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1986) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1986)
keyboard:
Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1986)
piano:
Richard Tee (in 1986)
synthesizer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) (in 1986)
background vocals:
Jocelyn Brown (in 1986), Connie Harvey (in 1986) and Janet Wright (in 1986)
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1986) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music videos:
To Be a Lover by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
cover recording of:
I Forgot to Be Your Lover (in 1986)
writer:
William Bell and Booker T. Jones
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), East Memphis Music Corp., Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Group
33:51
5-3Soul Standing By
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Soul Standing By
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS) and Rare Blue Music
2.54:35
5-4Sweet Sixteen
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician) (in 1986)
drums (drum set) and keyboard:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter) (in 1986)
guitar:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1986) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter) (in 1986)
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1986), BMG Ariola München GmbH (in 1987) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
music video for:
Sweet Sixteen by Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recording of:
Sweet Sixteen (in 1986)
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Group Inc., Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd., Rare Blue Music and Rare Blue Music Inc
3.84:14
5-5Man for All Seasons
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Man for All Seasons
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Rare Blue Music and Sitting Pretty Music (administered by Warner Chappell Music Inc.)
2.54:38
6-1Don't Need a Gun
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Don’t Need a Gun
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Group Inc., Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Music Publishing Ltd. and Rare Blue Music
36:15
6-2Beyond Belief
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Ariola München GmbH (in 1987) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Beyond Belief
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS) and Rare Blue Music
2.54:00
6-3Fatal Charm
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1986, in 1987)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Fatal Charm
lyricist and composer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter), Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Rare Blue Music, Sitting Pretty Music (administered by Warner Chappell Music Inc.) and Swindle Music
2.53:51
6-4All Summer Single
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chrysalis Records Ltd. (not for release label use! company behind the Chrysalis imprint) (in 1986) and Chrysalis Records, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1986)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
All Summer Single
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS) and Rare Blue Music
2.54:33
6-5One Night, One Chance
engineer:
Dave Concors, Neil Dorfsman and Dave Wittman
producer:
Keith Forsey (drummer, producer and songwriter)
assistant mixer:
Craig Vogel
mixer:
Gary Langan
lead vocals:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Ariola München GmbH (in 1987)
recorded at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
One Night, One Chance
lyricist and composer:
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter) and Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
publisher:
Boneidol Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Rare Blue Music and Sitting Pretty Music (administered by Warner Chappell Music Inc.)
2.53:52

Credits

Release

art direction and illustration:Pat Gorman (Graphic Art, Manhattan Design)
Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
Manhattan Design (Graphic Art)
Frank Olinsky
photography:Caroline Greyshock (Photographer)
John Peden (photographer)
Herb Ritts
Albert Sanchez (photographer)
assistant mixer:Craig Vogel
additional engineer:Debi Cornish
Moira Marquis
Billy Miranda (engineer)
Stephen Tjaden
recording engineer:Dave Concors
Neil Dorfsman
Dave Wittman
programming:Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
mastering:George Marino (mastering engineer)
additional bass guitar:Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
John Regan (songwriter/bassist)
additional keyboard:Phil Ashley (rock keyboardist/background vocalist)
Harold Faltermeyer
David Frank (American keyboardist, producer, writer; The System)
Richard Tee
bass guitar and guitar:Billy Idol (English rock singer‐songwriter)
bass guitar, guitar and keyboard:Steve Stevens (US guitarist and songwriter)
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Chrysalis Records (don’t use as an imprint; please use “Chrysalis” instead) (in 1986)
mastered at:Sterling Sound (New Jersey studio, operational since Apr 2018) in Edgewater, New Jersey, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/900384 [info]