The Story: Spring
1987. A twelve year old boy is getting ready for his middle school
dance. He teaches himself all the dance moves to Janet
Jackson’s “Control” singles. He's keeping his fingers
crossed. He really hopes the DJ plays one of those songs so he can show
his classmates how good he can dance. Friday night arrives. One more
look in the mirror. His parents drop him off. The dance begins. As each
song fades and the next begins he wishes for Janet. “Gimmie A
Beat!” At ten p.m. his wish comes true. The DJ’s playing
“Nasty” by Janet Jackson and his dancing begins. The music
pounds and his classmates watch in awe. He feels like the pop star he
wants to be when he grows up. Just like Janet! Just like Madonna! He
feels like a hero. The following Monday afternoon. Back to school. So
much whispering. Turns out the kids were watching as he danced but not
in admiration. They call him mean names for the next six years. His
life forever changed. That boy finished high school. He taught himself
guitar. He graduated from college. He even went on to release fourteen
indie-acoustic albums. Never again would he allow himself the freedom
of that Friday night in Spring 1987. Until now. This new album is a
tribute to the music I loved growing up. And it's the music I
still love. Viva 1987...Jeremy Gloff style. The Songs: (click on each track for lyrics and the stories behind the songs) Boyfriend
Beautiful Boy
Lights On
Good Feeling
Mistakes
1987
Drama Panties
Florida Rain
All These Killers
Armageddon Sex
Don't Forget Her Love Alive
Clap Your Hands
The Credits: Produced, performed, arranged, and composed by Jeremy Gloff (except otherwise indicated)
Recorded at Atomic Audio Studios
Engineered by Mark Nikolich
A'ddl lyrics, moaning, and vocals on "Lights On" by James Ratliff
A'ddl lyrics on "Florida Rain" by Chrissy Chase
Photography by Ryan Prado (www.myspace.com/ryanpradophotography)
Shirt designed by Keith Thomas (www.myspace.com/postcardkeith)
Cover layout and graphic design by Eve Naskale
Jeremy Gloff logo by Miguel Perez and Alexis Pena Goco
This album is dedicated to Jill Jones...an inspiration to me in 1987 and in 2008. Love ya!!! All songs copyright 2008 Riotboy Music ASCAP
Financial Investors into this project:
Lossless Records, Greg Greg, David Honl, William Pendleton, Rebecca Powell, Leah Hull,
Chris Barnhardt, James Dowdy, Neil Billinness, and Trish Gregory.
