The Hits [LP] (Red Sweetheart Vinyl Anniversary Edition)

Franke & The Knockouts - The Hits [LP] (Red Sweetheart Vinyl Anniversary Edition)

THE FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS / FRIDAY MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES!!! * CELEBRATE 45 YEARS OF THEIR SMASH HIT "SWEETHEART" * FIRST TIME EVER VINYL HITS COLLECTION * SUPER LIMITED EDITION RED SWEETHEART VINYL * ALL SONGS CURATED AND CHOSEN BY FRANKE PREVITE * FEATURES 3 RECORDINGS NEVER ON THE VINYL LP FORMAT: ("I'VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE" & "HUNGRY EYES" PLUS THE SUPER RARE 45 RPM HIT EDIT BONUS TRACK OF "YOU'RE MY GIRL" * PRODUCED BY FRANKE PREVITE & MASTERED BY JOE REAGOSO (FRANKE & THE KNOCKOUTS/DOOBIE BROTHERS/FOREIGNER/STARSHIP) FROM THE KNOCKOUT MUSIC TAPES * INCLUDES FAN FAVORITES: "HUNGRY EYES" "(I'VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE" "SWEETHEART" "SHE'S A RUNNER" "YOU DON'T WANT ME" "ONE GOOD REASON" & "JUST WHAT I WANT" * MUSICIANS INCLUDE: FRANKE PREVITE, TICO TORRES (BON JOVI), JEFF PORCARO, BILLY ELWORTHY, LEIGH FOXX, BLAKE LEVINSOHN, CLAUDE LeHENAFF, TOMMY AYERS, BOBBY MESSANO, JIM DeNICOLA, LISA SHERMAN PREVITE, BRIAN LELANEY, JIMMY YEAGER, ALAN LANGE, LEON PETRUZZI & STRANGER Franke Previte is no stranger to the hit music scene. In the seventies, his progressive hard rock band Bull Angus captivated many a concert goer and record buyer with many shows and credible recordings which brought him into the spotlight a few years later with Franke & The Knockouts. The New Jersey/New York based rock band were soon discovered by the major labels, and hit their stride early on with a smash hit "Sweetheart" which was featured on their first self titled hit album "Franke & The Knockouts." After two more fine albums with "Below The Belt" and "Makin' The Point", Franke Previte took a break from The Knockouts and began to work on more side projects, as well as some theatrical and motion pictures, which led to the amazing "Dirty Dancing" movie, which featured two of his most famous songs "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life sung by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, and "Hungry Eyes" performed by the late great Eric Carmen. Both tunes went on to become two of the most successful songs of all time, which catapulted Franke Previte's brand of music to the top of the charts as well, now in circles that were only afforded to the major hitmakers. Both of these songs would be used in major motion pictures, advertisements, nationwide campaigns, etc. Friday Music is no stranger to the sounds and excitement of Franke & The Knockouts, therefore we are very pleased to announce the first time ever Franke & The Knockouts collection "THE HITS." Produced by Franke Previte and Mastered impeccably by Joe Reagoso from the official Knockout Music tapes. Celebrating 45 Years of his international smash hit "Sweetheart", this fine new album features 12 tracks, compiled by Franke Previte with Reissue Producer Joe Reagoso (Franke & The Knockouts/Foreigner/Starship) including the first time ever Franke Previte and Lisa Sherman Previte stunning duet of "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life", as well more great fare from his Millenium and MCA Records recordings like "Never Had It Better" "Comeback" "She's A Runner" "You Don't Want Me" and a stellar Franke Previte revisit with Stranger of his Dirty Dancing smash "Hungry Eyes." As a bonus track, Franke reached way back into the vaults and found the super rare 45 Hit single edit of "You're My Girl" from the debut album, now being available for the first time anywhere in the vinyl format. To further enhance your Franke & The Knockouts experience, we are pressing this album on a super limited Red Sweetheart vinyl, featured in first time ever Lp graphics, and a colorful inner sleeve featuring a rare photo of the band, and discography photos. Franke & The Knockouts "The Hits" An exclusive new collection of greatness from Friday Music. Tracklist Sweetheart Hungry Eyes Without You (Not Another Lonely Night) (I've Had) The Time Of My Life Come Rain Or Shine You're My Girl (Bonus Track-45 RPM Edit) Never Had It Better You Don't Want Me One Good Reason She's A Runner Come Back Just What I Want