On April 26, the classic AOR band, Fortune, releases its new album “II” via Frontiers Records.The cult melodic rock/AOR heroes Fortune are back with a new studio album.
The seeds of Fortune were planted by brothers Richard and Mick Fortune, who came from a family of professional musicians. Richard started playing guitar in his teens and went on to play and tour with the likes of Buddy Miles, Booker T & The MG’s and Spirit, while Mick started out as an accordion, keyboard and trombone player before switching to drums. The brothers formed Fortune in the late 70’s and released a self-titled album for Warner Brothers in 1978, but by the early 80’s they had revamped their group via the acquisition of keyboardist Roger Scott Craig (previously been a member of Scouse combo Liverpool Express), vocalist Larry ‘L.A.’ Greene
(of Top Gun soundtrack fame), and bassist Bob Birch (who had played with Elton John). Fortune released a second self-titled album in 1985 (not to be confused with their debut!) to a warm reception, especially in Japan and Europe. It is still highly regarded by fans of the genre as being a crucial AOR/melodic rock release of the time and for many is actually considered the best AOR album ever. While this is open to debate, the reality is that the record is a lost gem that has aged like fine wine.
01. Don’t Say You Love Me
02. Shelter Of The Night
03. Freedom Road
04. A Little Drop Of Poison (For Amy W.)
05. What A Fool I’ve Been
06. Overload
07. Heart Of Stone
08. The Night
09. New Orleans
10. All The Right Moves
11. Livin’ In A Dream World (Live) (Japan Bonus Track)
Line Up:
Mick Fortune – Drums
Richard Fortune – Guitar
Larry Greene – Vocals
Ricky Rat – Bass
Mark Nilan – Keyboards