Bounce Back (Fire on Blonde song)
Fire on Blonde song
"Bounce Back" is a song written by Michael Jay and Gregory Smith and originally recorded in 1987 as a demo by American pop singer-songwriter Martika. In 1988, the first version to be released was recorded by the Los Angeles–based duo Fire on Blonde. In 1990, the most commercially successful recording of the song was recorded by American freestyle and dance-pop singer Alisha for her same-titled album Bounce Back.
Martika version
In 1987, American pop singer-songwriter Martika, who had yet to sign with a record label, recorded a demo version of "Bounce Back", and appeared in a low-budget music video which aired on Entertainment '80. Martika would work with Jay on her 1988 debut album.
Fire on Blonde version
"Bounce Back" was recorded in 1987 by the Los Angeles based duo Fire on Blonde, made up of singer Suzie Benson and keyboardist Scott Rudress. The song was released by Atlantic Records as Fire on Blonde's third and final single release in 1988.
Fire on Blonde's version reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play chart and number 35 on the Hot Dance Music 12-inch Singles Sales chart. The song was also included as part of the soundtrack to the 1988 film Screwball Hotel.
Track listing
7-inch single
"Bounce Back" – 3:29
"Bounce Back" (Long Version) – 6:45
12-inch single
"Bounce Back" (12" Version) – 6:45
"Bounce Back" (Radio Version) – 3:29
"Bounce Back" (House Dub) – 5:52
"Bounce Back" (7" Remix) – 4:12
"Bounce Back" (Acapella) – 3:59
Personnel
Fire on Blonde
Suzie Benson – lead vocals
Scott Rudgress – keyboards
Production
Michael Jay – producer
Keith Cohen, Steve Beltran – remixes
Linda Glick, Wong Design – graphic design
Charts
Alisha version
In 1990, "Bounce Back" was recorded and released by American freestyle and dance-pop singer Alisha.
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