King Of Hearts

Funderburk and Gaitsch are bringing back the west coast music .....

A group doing American music...songs that you can sing and play on an acoustic guitar." Says Bruce Gaitsch, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist and writer on the intent and inspiration of a remarkable band named "King of Hearts".

We shared the same desire, the same commitment to honest music that reflects our personal histories. Lead singer Tommy Funderburk's contention is bourne out on the duo's brilliant debut album. "It worked right away, we instantly realized we were after the same kind of sound... The music was anchored in something very heartfelt... very real." says Bruce who produced the album. That same sincerity, and immediacy, ignites each track of "King of Hearts". The disc lays claim to an enduring tradition of genuine songwriting, even as it stakes a claim for real music in the nineties.

The collective experience that has gone into the creative make-up of "King of Hearts" is wide ranging, and impressive. "We first got together to see if we could spark something." recounts Tommy. "It was right around the time that Roy Orbison died. The first song we wrote was King of Hearts, a song about what he meant to both of us. We knew from that moment we had something." That something has continued to take shape through numerous writing and recording sessions.

The result is a disc that might be described as an experiment in musical integrity. The experiment is a spectacular success.

King of Hearts -
King of Hearts
"Brilliant debutalbum from King Of Hearts"
The Tracks are: Land of Dreams, Lovin' Arms, Working Man, Don't Call My Name, I Want You, The Night The Angels Cried, My Desire, Love Will Return, Close My Eyes, King Of Hearts & Forever.
Musicians on the King of Hearts album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Kelly Keagy, CJ Vanston, George Hawkins, Timothy B Schmit, Randy Meisner & Bill Champlin.
Available from Pioneer/Original release year: 1994

 

King of Hearts -
King of Hearts
"Swedish version"
The Tracks are: Land of Dreams, Lovin' Arms, Working Man, Don't Call My Name, I Want You, The Night The Angels Cried, My Desire, Love Will Return, Close My Eyes, King Of Hearts & Forever.
Musicians on the King of Hearts album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Kelly Keagy, CJ Vanston, George Hawkins, Timothy B Schmit, Randy Meisner & Bill Champlin.
Available from Pioneer/Original release year: 1994

 

King of Hearts -
King of Hearts
"German version"
The Tracks are: Land of Dreams, Lovin' Arms, Working Man, Don't Call My Name, I Want You, The Night The Angels Cried, My Desire, Love Will Return, Close My Eyes, King Of Hearts & Forever.
Musicians on the King of Hearts album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Kelly Keagy, CJ Vanston, George Hawkins, Timothy B Schmit, Randy Meisner & Bill Champlin.
Available from Beverly Records/Original release year: 1994

 

King of Hearts -
King of Hearts
"German version with different cover art"
The Tracks are: Land of Dreams, Lovin' Arms, Working Man, Don't Call My Name, I Want You, The Night The Angels Cried, My Desire, Love Will Return, Close My Eyes, King Of Hearts & Forever.
Musicians on the King of Hearts album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Kelly Keagy, CJ Vanston, George Hawkins, Timothy B Schmit, Randy Meisner & Bill Champlin.
Available from Beverly Records/Original release year: 1994

King of Hearts -
Joy Will Come
"2nd album from King of Hearts"
The Tracks are: No Matter What, Closer To The Edge, I Still Believe In You, I Heard Heaven Is A Better Place, Joy Will Come, I Surrender All, Dancing With The Light, Only You, Remember When, Stranger In A Strangers Town & Midnight Crossing.
Musicians on the Joy Will Come album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Billy Ward, Kelly Keagy, Alex Acuna, Victor Masondo, Jay Graydon, George Hawkins, John Patitucci, Greg Phillinganes, CJ Vanston, Sachi Patitucci, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Orren Waters & Ricky Nelson.
Available from Pioneer/Original release year: 1996

King of Hearts -
Joy Will Come
"Swedish version of Joy Will Come"
The Tracks are: No Matter What, Closer To The Edge, I Still Believe In You, I Heard Heaven Is A Better Place, Joy Will Come, I Surrender All, Dancing With The Light, Only You, Remember When, Stranger In A Strangers Town & Midnight Crossing.
Musicians on the Joy Will Come album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Billy Ward, Kelly Keagy, Alex Acuna, Victor Masondo, Jay Graydon, George Hawkins, John Patitucci, Greg Phillinganes, CJ Vanston, Sachi Patitucci, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Orren Waters & Ricky Nelson.
Available from Border Music/Original release year: 1996

King of Hearts -
Midnight Crossing
"Alternative version of Joy Will Come"
The Tracks are: In So Many Words, Closer To The Edge, Hold On To Love, I Heard Heaven Is A Better Place, Joy Will Come, I Surrender All, Dancing With The Light, Only You, Remember When (Different Mix), Stranger In A Strangers Town, Midnight Crossing & Was It Good For You.
Musicians on the Midnight Crossing album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Billy Ward, Kelly Keagy, Alex Acuna, Victor Masondo, Jay Graydon, George Hawkins, John Patitucci, Greg Phillinganes, CJ Vanston, Sachi Patitucci, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Orren Waters & Ricky Nelson.
Available from Intercord Record/Original release year: 1996

King of Hearts -
No Matter What
"Best of + extra tracks"
The Tracks are: In So Many Words, Land of Dreams, The Night The Angels Cried, Lovin' Arms, Working Man, My Desire, Don't Call My Name, No Matter What, Closer To The Edge (Remix), Stranger In A Strangers Town, I Surrender All, Midnight Crossing, After The Love Is Gone (Acoustic Version), Lovin' Arms (Live In Tokyo) & Broken World (Previously Unreleased).
Musicians on the No Matter What album: Bruce Gaitsch, Tommy Funderburk, Kelly Keagy, Billy Ward, Alex Acuna, Victor Masondo, Jay Graydon, George Hawkins, John Patitucci, Greg Phillinganes, CJ Vanston, Bill Champlin, Sachi Patitucci, Tamara Champlin, Janey Clewer, Beth Anderson, Maxi Anderson, Alfie Silas, Orren Waters, Ricky Nelson, Timothy B. Schmit & Randy Meisner.
Available from Thoughtscape Sounds/Original release year: 1997

King Of Hearts -
1989
"The first King Of Hearts album"
The Tracks are: Working Man, In So Many Words, Don't Call My Name, Smack Dab, Remember When, Hold On To Love, Under The Gun, Lovin' Arms, Was It Good 4 U, Everyday & King Of Hearts.
Musicians on the 1989 album: Tommy Funderburk, Kelly Keagy, George Hawkins, Bruce Gaitsch, CJ Vanston, Bill Champlin, Timothy B. Schmit & Randy Meisner.
Available from Cool Sound, Japan/Original release year: 1999

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