Harlequin (Canada) - Radio Romances (1986)

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Artist :       Harlequin
Country :     Canada
Release :     Radio Romances
Year :           1986
Genre :       Hard Rock
File Type :   mp3 320

Info:

 Harlequin was originally formed in the mid-seventies. After several demos and trips to Toronto, Harlequin was finally discovered playing in a tiny bar in Toronto by representatives of Jack Douglas, legendary producer of Aerosmith, Patti Smith and John Lennon. Ironically, the scouts for Douglas’ company had actually intended to see Goddo, the band playing downstairs, but were turned away due to a sold old show. Instead they retired upstairs to a much smaller bar – only to be blown away by the band, playing a high-energy set of strong original songs for only a handful of people. This chance meeting led to a production deal with Douglas. Harlequin was and still remains, something of a work-horse of the Canadian road, soldiering through multiple grueling Cross-Canada tours, and working with such bands as Triumph, Streetheart, Nazareth, Heart, April Wine, Pat Benatar and Saga. Saga took the band to Puerto Rico, where they discovered – to their shock and amazement, that Innocence had been a huge hit single. To capitalize on the song’s success, the band played in Caracas Venezuela, headlining two nights at the city’s biggest arena. With Triumph the band toured through the States and made some headway in the mid-west and Texas.
The next album was the Radio Romances greatest hits package, which also featured a new tune (written by Tom Cochrane) entitled “No Mystery” .