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Born to Be Alive by Patrick Hernandez (CD, 1979)

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Product Identifiers

Record Label
Cherry Pop
UPC
5013929432581
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20050157773

Product Key Features

Artist
Patrick Hernandez
Format
CD
Release Year
1979
Release Title
Born to Be Alive
Genre
Disco, R&B & Soul

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Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Additional information
Patrick Hernandez didn't have one of the biggest, most iconic one-hit-wonder disco smashes, but he did have one of the best. 1979's hypnotic, gold-selling "Born to Be Alive" reached number 16 on the Top 40 pop chart, yet it's not often cited as one of the genre's definitive songs. It doesn't show up on many disco compilations either, with 1993's Double Knit Dance Hits being an exception. The song is, of course, the centerpiece of its parent album, Born to Be Alive. With the full seven-and-a-half minute album version, you get more of what makes the swirling song a winner over the edited single. The vocals of Hernandez (a Frenchman of Spanish, Austrian, and Italian heritage) are infectious, but the deftly arranged musical hooks tie the song together -- nimble guitar lines and dramatic dive-bomb power chords, three-chord piano fills, pulsating synthesizer, multi-tracked handclaps, hyperactive percussion, crisp strings, and siren-like horns. Most disco artists' albums tended to have the hit surrounded by filler, professionally performed by studio musicians and expertly crafted by the producer and arranger, but filler nonetheless. Born to Be Alive basically follows that well-worn path. "You Turn Me On," a duet with Herve Tholance, is brightly tinged with calypso and Latin touches, but it only temporarily delays the descent of Born to Be Alive into repetitive formula. But give the title track its due. On a historical note, Madonna performed with Hernandez as a dancer early in her career before achieving superstardom. ~ Bret Adams

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item 1 Born To Be Alive Expanded Edition
AU $39.09
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item 2 Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive (CD) Expanded Album
AU $39.15
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item 3 Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive (CD) Expanded Album (US IMPORT)
AU $54.37
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item 4 PATRICK HERNANDES - BORN TO BE ALIVE (EXPANDED+REMASTERED) CD POP/DISCO NEW!
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+AU $14.29 postage

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5 out of 5 stars
by lesligree-723 Nov, 2017
Patrick Hernandez is very good
Hi there. Patrick Hernandez is very good. I like the first song. When I am driving to Sydney or three some station play it .born to be alive .and that is why I bought it
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5 out of 5 stars
by eddear201512 Apr, 2016
Great sound of the "Disco Era".
The CD arrived in as new condition, ist wasn't a disappointment. The title track and extended version of title track sounded as just as good now as when it did when first released in 1979/80. If disco era music is your thing then this CD will be high on your wish list.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New

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Born to Be Alive by Patrick Hernandez (CD, 1979)

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item 1 Born To Be Alive Expanded Edition

item 2 Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive (CD) Expanded Album

item 3 Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive (CD) Expanded Album (US IMPORT)

item 4 PATRICK HERNANDES - BORN TO BE ALIVE (EXPANDED+REMASTERED) CD POP/DISCO NEW!

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Patrick Hernandez is very good

Great sound of the "Disco Era".

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