Album: 1984 Artist: Rick Wakeman 1981 (1994) Griffin re-release CD: GCDWR-160 Band Members: Rick Wakeman: keyboards Steve Barnacle: bass Tim Stone: guitar Tony Fernandez: drums Gary Barnacle: sax Frank Ricotti: drums Additional Musicians: Orchestra: Violins: J. Rothstein, D. Katz, D. Bradles, T. Good, L. Clay, A. McGee, B. Dukov; Violas: M. Cookson, G. Robertson, D. Newlands, L. Andrade; Cellos: A. Daziel, P. Willison, B. Truman, M. Robinson; Bass: D. Runswick, R. McGee, Flutes: J. Gergory, D. Sandeman; Oboes: J. Whiting, D. Theodore; Clarinets: K. Puddy, T. Weinberg; Bassoons: G. Scheen, H. Hammond; Tuba: J. Jenkins; Trumpets: J. Miller, J. Wallis; Trombones: Hardie, Wilson; Singers: Vickie Brown, Sonia James, Stevie Lange, Dirtettes Chaka Khan: vocals (1c, 2, 5) Jon Anderson: vocals (3) Kenny Lynch: vocals (5) Steve Harley: vocals (6) Tim Rice: vocals (9) Music by Rick Wakeman Lyrics by Tim Rice Tracks: 1. Overture 10:57 a. Part One b. Part Two c. War Games 2. Julia 04:45 3. The Hymn 03:13 4. The Room (Brainwash) 04:16 a. Part One b. Part Two 5. Robot Man 03:55 6. Sorry 03:06 7. No Name 03:18 8. Forgotten Memories 02:57 9. The Proles 03:32 10. 1984 06:28 Comments: (*) Not even Jon Anderson can save this one! Another concept album from Rick, this one doesn't go anywhere. The songs don't remind me of the book. One is forced to wonder about the lead vocals. It's hard to believe Chaka Kahn ever had a hit. Even Jon's song is bad! MP