Paul Carrack of Ace, Squeeze and Mike and The Mechanics Fame Returns on 429 Records Release - I KNOW THAT NAME

Paul Carrack of Ace, Squeeze and Mike and The Mechanics Fame Returns on 429 Records Release - I KNOW THAT NAME

Joined By Guests Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley Of The Eagles

New Album Set For Release May 5

'One of the UK's most underrated songwriters, Paul Carrack is also a gifted one-man-band in the mould of McCartney.' - The Independent

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A remarkable vocalist, musician and songwriter influenced by the Beatles and Northern Soul, Paul Carrack is back and ready for his reintroduction to U.S. listeners who already know him well not only by his solo work (2003's "It Ain't Over"), but by his many hits with the band Ace, Mike & The Mechanics and Squeeze. On May 5th, 429 Records will release Paul Carrack's new album -- I KNOW THAT NAME -- an all new collection of songs written and performed by one of the UK's finest talents. On this, Carrack's fourteenth album overall, he's produced an effortlessly soulful suite of 12 new compositions, most of which he played every instrument except for the horns. Executive produced by Dave Robinson (founder of the legendary Stiff Records label), Paul Carrack is also joined by guests Timothy B. Schmit and Don Henley of The Eagles on "I Don't Want To Hear It Any More" (which he wrote with fellow Squeeze member Chris Difford). The First single to radio is the funky groove showcase "No Doubt About It" (going for adds at AC and Triple A radio April 21st). In addition to releasing I KNOW THAT NAME on May 5th, 429 Records will re-release Paul Carrack's 2003 label debut, IT AIN'T OVER.

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Paul Carrack has had a long and illustrious career spanning many years and distinguished by the respect he's garnered from fellow musicians, producers and the listening public. Best known for his work with the band Ace (he sang lead on the worldwide smash hit "How Long...has this been going on"), as one of the lead vocalists for Mike & The Mechanics (singing lead on their smash hits "Silent Running" and "The Living Years") and as a member of Squeeze (he sang lead vocals on their biggest hit "Tempted"), Paul Carrack guested on over 60 albums with artists as diverse as Nick Lowe, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Roxy Music, John Hiatt, Roger Waters, The Smiths and The Pretenders! In addition to performing, Carrack has lent his songwriting talent to blockbuster projects by artists such as The Eagles, Diana Ross and Michael McDonald.

Track listing:
1. Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City
2. I Don't Want to Hear Any More (w/ Don Henley & Timothy B. Schmit)
3. It Ain't Easy (To Love Somebody)
4. No Doubt About It
5. I Don't Want Your Love (I Need Your Love)
6. Stay Awake (I'm Coming Home)
7. Just 4 Tonite
8. Love Is Thicker Than Water
9. If I Didn't Love You
10. Who Am I?
11. Eyes of Blue
12. Am I in That Dream?

429 Records is a unit of the Savoy Label Group (SLG). SLG is the North American unit of CME (Columbia Music Entertainment), the oldest music company in Japan. The Savoy Label Group has evolved into a leading independent company consistently outperforming competitors in key music categories as monitored by Billboard Magazine. SLG is lead by Steve Vining and CME is headed by Chairman Strauss Zelnick, founder of Zelnick Media which owns interests in and manages an array of media companies.

www.429records.com

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CONTACT: Kurt Nishimura of SILVERLAKE MEDIA, +1-323-663-6303,
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Web Site: http://www.429records.com/

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