1979 studio album by Bonnie Tyler
Diamond Cut is the third studio album by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler . It was released in February 1979 by RCA Records .
Critical reception
Chuck Pratt of The Pittsburgh Press described the album as "a charmer", but stated that none of the songs were "blockbuster", like "It's a Heartache " from her previous album. He highlighted "The Eyes of a Fool", "What a Way to Treat My Heart" and "Louisiana Rain" as the best tracks.[ 2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, except where noted
Diamond Cut — Standard edition Title 1. "If You Ever Need Me Again" 3:32 2. "Too Good to Last" 3:46 3. "What a Way to Treat My Heart" 3:34 4. "The Eyes of a Fool" 3:18 5. "Bye Bye Now My Sweet Love" (Alan Tarney ) 3:01 6. "Louisiana Rain" (Tom Petty ) 4:29 7. "Baby I Just Love You" 3:01 8. "Words Can Change Your Life" 3:45 9. "My Guns Are Loaded " 3:45 10. "I'm a Fool" 3:21 Total length: 35 :32
Personnel
Bonnie Tyler – vocals
Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer
Martin Jenner – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar, slide guitar
Steve Wolfe – acoustic guitar, background vocals
Kevin Dunne – bass guitar
Dave Markee – bass guitar
Ed Hamilton – electric guitar
Alan Tarney – electric guitar
Gary Waghorn – electric guitar
Hugh Burns – electric guitar, mandolin
Mike Barker – dobro
Neil Adams – drums
Henry Spinetti – drums
Graham Smith – harmonica
Tony Lambert – keyboards
Pete Wingfield – keyboards
Jasper – Moog synthesizer , bells, cowbell
Chris Mercer – tenor saxophone
Frank Tomes – tuba
Mike McNaught – string, oboe and French horn arrangements
John Cameron – arrangement on "(The World is Full of) Married Men"
Charts
Album
Year–end charts
Release history
References
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