Spell (album)

This article is about the Deon Estus album. For similar uses, see Spell § Albums.

Spell is the only album by former Wham! and George Michael bassist, Deon Estus.

Spell
Studio album by Deon Estus
Released	March 14, 1989 (1989-03-14)
Genre	Pop rock R&B
Length	41:03
Label	Mika PolyGram
Producer	Colin Campsie George McFarlane John "Jellybean" Benitez Chris Porter Deon Estus David Z George Michael

Professional ratings

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The album contained the hit single "Heaven Help Me", which featured background vocals by Michael, and reached number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989.

Track listing

1. "Me or the Rumours" (The Jellybean mix) (Deon Estus, Kenny Young) – 4:05
2. "Spell" (Estus) – 4:38
3. "Love Me Over" (Estus) – 4:08
4. "You're the Only One for Me" (Kevin Calhoun, Matt Noble) – 4:11
5. "False Start" (Estus) – 4:05
6. "Heaven Help Me" (Estus, George Michael) – 4:40
7. "Blue Envelope" (Estus, Young) – 3:38
8. "Love Can't Wait" (Estus) – 3:56
9. "Solid Ground" (Estus, Simon Climie) – 4:16
10. "Me or the Rumours" (The George Michael mix) (Estus, Young) – 3:42

Personnel

• Deon Estus – lead and backing vocals, keyboards (2, 5, 8), bass (5, 6, 8, 9), arrangements (9)
• Richard Cottle – keyboards (1, 7, 10)
• George McFarlane – keyboards (1, 5, 7, 8, 10), drum samples (5, 8)
• Nick Glennie-Smith – keyboards (2, 5, 8), strings (2)
• Lyndon Connah – keyboards (3)
• Matt Noble – keyboards (4), guitar (4), arrangements (4)
• Danny Schogger – keyboards (6)
• Ricky Peterson – keyboards (9), drums (9)
• Jim Williams – guitar (1, 10)
• Hugh Burns – guitar (2, 6)
• Kevin Calhoun – guitar (4), arrangements (4)
• Phil Palmer – guitar (7)
• Levi Seacer, Jr. – guitar (9)
• Andy Duncan – drum samples (1, 5–8, 10), percussion (1, 7, 10), drum programming (2), drums (3)
• Jimmy Copley – hi-hats (1, 7, 10)
• Trevor Murrell – drum and hi-hat overdubs (2)
• David Z – drums (4, 9), arrangements (4, 9)
• Steve Sidwell – trumpet (2, 6)
• Paul Spong – trumpet (2, 6)
• Rick Taylor – trombone (2)
• Simon Climie – arrangements (9)
• Colin Campsie – backing vocals (1, 7)
• George Michael – backing vocals (6)
• Ginger Commodore – backing vocals (9)
• Javetta Steele – backing vocals (9)
• J.D. Steele – backing vocals (9)
• Jearlyn Steele – backing vocals (9)

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Spell

Chart (1989)	Peak position
US Billboard 200	89
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)	44