Oh Romeo
Oh Romeo | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hi-NRG |
| Years active | 1982–1991 |
| Labels | "O" Records, Bobcat Records, Oh My! Records, Memo Records, Hot Productions |
| Past members | Bobby Orlando |
Oh Romeo was a Hi-NRG concept group created by the Hi-NRG mogul Bobby "O" Orlando in 1982.
Composition[edit]
Besides Bobby Orlando, who figured in all releases of the group, there were different session singers and models used for each release.
Throughout its existence, Oh Romeo was managed by Joseph Lodato and Lee Borden, who worked in labels associated with Bobby Orlando.
Lyrics[edit]
Bobby Orlando was responsible for writing the lyrics of the group. While some of the lyrics were published under his name, others were published under the Orlando pseudonym "C. Shore". C. Chase (Clifton "Jiggs" Chase) cowrote "Saving Myself for the One that I Love" with Bobby Orlando.
Reception[edit]
During its active years, Oh Romeo toured the US and Latin America,[1] enjoying significant popularity in Latin America, specially in Chile[2] and Mexico.[3]
During the same period, Orlando created other projects, such as The Beat Box Boys, Hotline, Banana Republic, The New York Models, Hippies with Haircuts, SpoogeBoy, Girly, Barbie & the Kens and other projects.[4]
Discography[edit]
| Year | Song title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Try It (I'm in Love with a Married Man) / Lookin' Out | Bobcat Records |
| 1983 | These Memories | Bobcat Records |
| 1984 | Once Is Not Enough / Light of Love | Oh My! Records |
| 1985 | One More Shot | Memo Records |
| 1987 | Living Out A Fantasy | Bobby O Music |
- The song "One More Shot" was also featured on the 1994 Avex Trax album Super Eurobeat Presents Hi-NRG '80s.[5]
- In 1991 the Hot Productions label released their greatest hits album, These Memories: The Best of Oh Romeo.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Matthew, Terry (20 August 2015). "God's Co-Producer: The Wacky World of Bobby O".
- ^ "Música HI-NRG (Dance 80s) - Comunidad 80s VIP & Radio 80s :: www.80svip.cl / www.80s.cl".
- ^ "*10. Oh Romeo* - Lights Of Love (Live In Mexico)* [www.italo-disco.net]". bbb.ujcy.com.
- ^ Musicazon!. "Oh Romeo - Musicazon!". MUSICAZON!.
- ^ "Various - Super Eurobeat Presents Hi-NRG '80s". Discogs.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r407024Allmusic. Retrieved on July 26, 2009
External links[edit]
- Oh Romeo on DiscoGS
