John Valenti / I Won't Change

Chicago-born John LiVigni (aka John Valenti) started to play drums and sings with Larry Klimas at clubs in Chicago and Detroit as "The Outfit", when he was a teen-ager. They scudded to be signed with Motown and released 2 albums under the name of "Puzzle" in early 70's. In 1976, John Valenti released his first solo album "Anything You Want" featuring Jay Graydon, Dean Parks and Ed Greene under Ariola Records. On this album, John penned 7 songs out of 11, which were really good mellow-blue-eyed-soul tunes. In 1980, John embarked his second solo album for R with October 1980 USA release schedule. However, after all this second album "I Won't Change" never released in the States but released only in Japan in November 1981. As regards "I Won't Change", you must feel typical early 80's Westcoast Pop atmosphere than blue-eyed flavor.

Release: 21 November, 1981
Label: RCA Records, Japan (RPL-8102)
First Reissued CD Release: 22 August, 2001 (BMG Funhouse, Japan , BVCM-37229)

Tracks:
1. Who Will It Be
2. Did She Mention Me
3. I'll Take You Back
4. That's The Way Love Goes
5. Best For You
6. I Won't Change
7. Stephanie
8. Runnin' Scared
9. Make It Up To You
10. Fight For Love

Producer: George Tobin (in association with Mike Piccirillo)

John Valenti: Vocals

- Musicians-
Guitars: Mike Piccirillo
Keyboards: Bill Cuomo, Mike Piccirillo
Bass: Scott Edwards, Kenny Burke, Eric Nelson
Drums: Ed Greene, Vince Colaiuta
Sax: Joel Peskin, Larry Klimas
Trumpet: Chuck Findley
Background Vocals: Mike Piccirillo, Edna Wright, Darlene Love

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