Burning The Ground Exclusive 1983
“Who Do You Love?” was the second single taken from the self-titled fourth studio LP by Australian singer-songwriter Mark Holden. The album would also be his first release on American label Casablanca Records. “Who Do You Love?” was co-written by Holden, and only released as a single in Australia, and Japan failing to chart. Richard Carpenter covered the song for his solo album “Time” (1987).
Holden was a pop star in the 1970s and had four top 20 hit singles, “Never Gonna Fall in Love Again” (May 1976), “I Wanna Make You My Lady” (September), “Last Romance” (November) and “Reach Out for the One Who Loves You” (October 1977). Holden regularly appeared on the national pop music show, Countdown. Holden is remembered for his good looks and clean-cut image.
In the 1980s he worked as a songwriter in Los Angeles providing material recorded by Meat Loaf, Joe Cocker, Gladys Knight, Bob Welch, and Steve Jones. He was one of three original judges on the television series Australian Idol (2003–07) and the first season (2005) of The X Factor. In 2023, Holden voiced “The Old Man” in the narrative video game RoboCop: Rogue City.
After the lack of success of Mark Holden (LP), Holden focused on becoming a songwriter and music producer. He formed a company called Multimedia with Anthony Curtis and Dan Wilson and over the next decade co-wrote two top ten hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for the Temptations, “Lady Soul” (June 1986) and “Look What You Started” (1987). There were also hits with Tracie Spencer, Joey Lawrence, Will Downing, a #1 dance hit with Kathy Sledge, and over 50 cover recordings of his songs from artists as varied as Belinda Carlisle, Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols, The Manhattans, Donny Osmond, José Feliciano, Fleetwood Mac, David Hasselhoff, Scarlett and Black and Branford Marsalis.
SIDE A:
Who Do You Love? 3:36
Written-By – Gary Pickus, Mark Holden, Peter Hamilton (8)
SIDE B:
Hey Little Girl 1:55
Written-By – Mark Holden, Peter Hamilton (8)
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Casablanca – 7S-100
Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Country: Japan
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Pop
CREDITS:
- Mastered By – Ken Perry
- Producer – Mark Holden, Peter Hamilton (8)
- Producer, Engineer, Mixed By – Chris Brunt
NOTES:
Recorded At – Indigo Ranch Studios
Mixed At – Indigo Ranch Studios
Mastered At – Masterfonics
From the LP “Mark Holden”
Buy the 7″ at DISCOGS
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This is new to me, too, yet it sounds pretty familiar in a way. Pop/rock had its best sound in 1982/1983 IMHO. Very nice pop/rock tune, thank you very much for introducing it to me 🙂 Great find, Paul!
You’re welcome, RtrHG glad you like it 🙂
Paul, all your comments disappeared from this post. Not sure if you’re aware of it.
Never mind! Some of them are back now. Weird.
Sorry about that. I was doing some behind-the-scenes updates trying to eliminate hate comments. There will always be those mentally challenged folks who like to hide behind their keyboard.
I completely understand! Somebody used my name on Cado’s Liquid CIub to request albums while I was completely out for 3 weeks during surgery (I never request anything, just post to say thank you). At first I didn’t think much of it, but when I changed my handle to other names like Martika Kay, Martika K, or just MK, that person would immediately start posting under the same handle. Then I saw a person posting here on your site under “Martika”, which was very odd. Luckily, in my case, that person never said anything bad. But it’s still very, very… Read more »
WOW! This is really catchy! Thank you so much, Paul!
You’re welcome, Martika 🙂
Thank you for this post. I’d never heard of this artist. I see that the frothy music video has no comments in over 6.5 years.
Sad because it is a fun video.
Mark went on to be a Judge in Australian Idol in the early 2000s then left the music industry and is now a Barrister .
Amazing, another completely new to me Closet 80’s single! Very catchy and Fred’s right, he does look like Tom Brady with long hair. I love the fact it’s a Japan 7″ promo single. I love the quality of the Japanese pressings. And so impressive the success that Mark Holden had as a songwriter and producer after his recording career. What a talent! Thanks for expanding our worlds Paul!
I always prefer them if I can get a hold of a Japanese pressing the quality is usually top-notch. I hope you enjoy this one Retro Hound :).
I don’t know the song but his artwork looks EXACTLY like Tom Brady (NFL Quarterback)!! Have a great day!
I can sort of see the resemblance.
Watching the video clip, I nearly popped my own cork over this one. It’s a great, albeit pop nugget of yesteryear that seems like it will be more addicting the more it’s played. I love the never-ending “champagne ecstasy” of the video. I bet it was fun “shooting it” and getting drenched in the spray!! It’s cool it was on Casablanca Records also! I really like it, Paul!! Many thanks!
Cheers!!!!
Jeff
Thank you, Jeff this one is a gem that will stick with you with that great hook.
So funny, I think that video was made for you Jeff!
It’s funny you said this. When I saw the video, a lot of ideas went through my head, and wanting to be respectful, I had to censor myself. The video is very erotic and reminded me a little of Vanity’s “Pretty Mess” clip. At the risk of sounding like a “horn dog”,Retro Hound, I love videos that are sensually charged! So, I did feel the video was made for me and my sensibilities!!😁
Have a great evening, Retro Hound!
Jeff
Jeff, out of respect to Paul and the BTG community, may I suggest you keep your cork to yourself in the future? Ha ha. It’s enough these tawdry FGTH videos and trashy songs like “Relax” make appearances from time to time, so please watch your laser beams more carefully in the future. This is a family forum. 🙂