Fearless_(Eighth_Wonder_album)

<i>Fearless</i> (Eighth Wonder album)

Fearless (Eighth Wonder album)

1988 studio album by Eighth Wonder

Fearless is the 1988 debut album by British pop group Eighth Wonder. It is the group's only UK album release, and contains six UK-issued singles (the earliest, "Stay with Me", dating back to 1985) including their highest-selling track, the Pet Shop Boys-produced and written "I'm Not Scared" (a No. 7 hit). Other singles included "Cross My Heart" which peaked at No. 13 in the UK. Fearless peaked at No. 47 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was dedicated to James Henry Kensit, the father of Patsy and Jamie. Eighth Wonder split up in 1989, with lead singer Patsy Kensit going on to devote herself to her acting career.

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Fearless was reissued in the UK by Cherry Red Records in January 2010, with the addition of five bonus tracks.

Track listing

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Singles

UK Singles Chart positions

  • 1985: "Stay with Me" (No. 65)
  • 1987: "Will You Remember?" (No. 83)
  • 1987: "When the Phone Stops Ringing" (No.106)
  • 1988: "I'm Not Scared" (No. 7)
  • 1988: "Cross My Heart" (No. 13)
  • 1988: "Baby Baby" (No. 65)
  • 1989: "Use Me" (–)

Personnel

Eighth Wonder
  • Patsy Kensit - vocals
  • Geoff Beauchamp - lead and acoustic guitar, drum programming
  • Steve Grantley - drums, drum programming
  • Jamie Kensit - rhythm guitar, additional keyboards

with:

  • Alex Godson - keyboards, keyboard programming
  • Graham Edwards - additional bass
  • Mike Collins - programming (tracks 7–10) - uncredited

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References

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    Kelly, Danny (23 July 1988). "Long Play". NME.
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    Collins, Josephine (27 July – 9 August 1988). "Albums" (PDF). Smash Hits. Vol. 10, no. 15. p. 60. ISSN 0260-3004. Retrieved 16 November 2023 – via World Radio History.
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