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P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (song)

"P.A.S.S.I.O.N." is the lead single from the eponymous debut album by American R&B band Rythm Syndicate. Written, arranged, and produced by main vocalist Evan Rogers and guitarist/keyboardist Carl Sturken, the single was a success on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two in August 1991. Worldwide, the song reached the top 30 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
Single by Rythm Syndicate
from the album Rythm Syndicate
B-side
  • "You Really Rock Me" (excerpt)
  • "Hey Donna" (excerpt)
  • "Blinded by Love" (excerpt)
Released1991
Length
  • 3:40 (7-inch version)
  • 4:15 (power mix)
LabelImpact
Songwriter(s)
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Producer(s)
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Rythm Syndicate singles chronology
"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
(1991) 		"Hey Donna"
(1991)

Overview edit

The track uses a typical pop song structure and arrangement for most of each verse, but utilizes a spelling out of some words to match the cadence of the vocal; as in the end line of the second verse ("The S-E-X is just too good"). After the second verse, the chorus is repeated twice and leads into a bridge. This promptly melts into a screaming guitar solo. Nearly twenty seconds later, Rogers institutes a rap vocal, which dissipates into the chorus that repeats until the song fades out.

Track listings edit

The excerpts from Rythm Syndicate consist of "You Really Rock Me", "Hey Donna", and "Blinded by Love".

Personnel edit

  • Evan Rogers: Vocals
  • Carl Sturken: Guitars, keyboards
  • Mike McDonald: Guitars, vocal backing
  • Rob Mingrino: Saxophone (appears on "Hey Donna")
  • John "Noodle" Nevin: Bass, vocal backing
  • Kevin Cloud: Drums, percussion

Production edit

  • Written, arranged and produced by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers
  • Recorded and mixed by Darroll Gustamacho for Visual Sound Design Inc.
  • Published by Warner-Tamerlane Music Corp./Could Be Music/Bayjun Beat Music

Charts edit

Release history edit

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States 1991
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact
United Kingdom July 15, 1991
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact American [24]
Japan July 26, 1991 Mini-CD Impact [25]

References edit

  1. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US 12-inch single vinyl disc). Impact Records. IPT12 54063.
  2. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US maxi-cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. IPTM 54063.
  3. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. IPTCS-54046.
  4. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Australian 7-inch single vinyl disc). Impact Records. 2618-7.
  5. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Australian cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 2618-4.
  6. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Impact Records. IPTDS-54166.
  7. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK 7-inch single vinyl disc). Impact American. EM 197.
  8. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK cassette single sleeve). Impact American. TCEM 197.
  9. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Japanese mini-CD single liner notes). Impact Records. TODP-2300.
  10. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK 12-inch single vinyl disc). Impact American. 12EM 197.
  11. ^ Rythm Syndicate (1991). P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK CD single liner notes). Impact American. CDEM 197.
  12. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N.". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  13. ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1606." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  14. ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 1584." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  16. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  17. ^ "Rythm Syndicate – P.A.S.S.I.O.N.". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  19. ^ "Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. August 3, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. August 17, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  21. ^ "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. August 10, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  22. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. July 20, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Billboard Top 100 – 1991". Billboardtop100of.com. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
  24. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. July 13, 1991. p. 19.
  25. ^ "パッション | Rythm Syndicate" [Passion | Rythm Syndicate] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
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