Union (Toni Childs album)
Union is the debut album by American singer/songwriter Toni Childs. Released in 1988, the album peaked at #63 in the US. It also peaked at #1 in New Zealand where it was certified 5x Platinum.
The album was recorded in London, Paris, and Swaziland. Following its release, Childs was nominated for two Grammy Awards for 'Best New Artist' and for 'Best Rock Vocal Performance ' for the single "Don't Walk Away".
Track listing
All songs written by Toni Childs and David Ricketts except as indicated.- "Don't Walk Away" 4:00
- "Walk and Talk Like Angels" 5:48
- "Stop Your Fussin" 4:40
- "Dreamer" 5:01
- "Let the Rain Come Down" 4:51
- "Zimbabwae" 6:18
- "Hush" 4:04
- "Tin Drum" 5:41
- "Where's the Ocean" 4:42
Personnel
- Toni Childs - vocals, guitar, bass
- David Ricketts - bass, guitar, keyboard, drum programs
- Rick Marotta - drums
- Alex Acuña - percussion
- Hans Christian - cello
- Paul Hanson - bassoon
- Gary Barlough - synthesizers, synclavier programs
- George Lee - saxophone, percussion
- Steve Hogarth - keyboards
- David Rhodes - guitar
- Alex Weir - guitar
- Dann Huff - guitar
- Gary Barnacle, Pete Thoms, John Thirkell - horns
Charts
Year | Chart | Position |
1988 | US Billboard 200 | 63 |
1989 | UK Albums Chart | 73 |
1989 | New Zealand | 1 |
1989 | Sweden | 40 |
Singles
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
1988 | "Don't Walk Away" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 72 |
1988 | "Don't Walk Away" | US Modern Rock Tracks | 17 |
1989 | "Don't Walk Away" | UK Singles Chart | 53 |
1989 | "Stop Your Fussin'" | UK Singles Chart | 95 |
1988 | "Walk And Talk Like Angels" | US Billboard Hot 100 | - |