Cher - I Paralyze

Review by Brendan Schneider

I Paralyze is a 1982 album by Cher, which showcases her transition from disco to new wave music. The album was produced by David Wolfert and features eight tracks, including the title track "I Paralyze."

The album received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising Cher's vocal performance and the album's new wave sound, while others criticized the lack of memorable tracks and the overall production.

Despite the mixed reception, the album was a commercial success, peaking at No. 41 on the US Billboard 200 chart and spawning two singles, "Rudy" and "Rogues in a Nation."

Artist: Cher
Album: I Paralyze

1987

Rating: 2.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
The Book Of Love (Instrumental)	3:31
Games	3:57
Back On The Street Again (Instrumental)	3:27
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind
Rudy (Rough Mix)	4:17
When The Love Is Gone	4:04
Rudy (Alternate Mix)	4:14
The Book Of Love	3:23
Games (Instrumental)	4:02
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?	4:13
Say What's on Your Mind	04:06
Rudy	3:54
I Paralyze*
Rudy (Instrumental)	5:04
Say What's On Your Mind (Instrumental)	4:44
When the Love Is Gone	04:04
Back on the Street Again	03:19
I Paralyze	3:49
The Book of Love	03:23
Walk With Me	3:32
Do I Ever Cross Your Mind (Instrumental)	4:14
When The Love Is Gone (Instrumental)	4:09
Back On The Street Again	3:19
Say What's On Your Mind	4:06
Walk With Me (Instrumental)	4:15

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Cher - Say What's On Your Mind - I Paralyze

Cher - Rudy - I Paralyze

Cher - I Paralyze - I Paralyze

Cher - The Book Of Love - I Paralyze

Cher - Games - I Paralyze

Cher - Back On The Street Again - I Paralyze

Cher - Walk With Me - I Paralyze

Cher - When The Love Is Gone - I Paralyze

Cher - Do I Ever Cross Your Mind - I Paralyze

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Columbia
Columbia, The Entertainment Company Records
Sony Music Special Products, Varèse Sarabande
CBS
Vibe On Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia
First

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lytte på nettet
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ouvir online
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Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	CBS Records Inc.
Distributed By	CBS Music Products Inc.
Manufactured By	Discos CBS, S.A., Colombia
Licensed To	CBS Records
Produced For	The Entertainment Company
Copyright (c)	CBS Records
Published By	Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Manufactured For	Vibe On Records
Recorded At	RCA Recording Studios
Remixed At	Cherokee Studios
Pressed By	Sony DADC
Mastered At	RCA Recording Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	David Wolfert (tracks: A1,A2, A4 to B4), John Farrar (tracks: A3)
Executive Producer	Charles Koppleman
Written-By	J. Farrar, S. Kipner
Executive-Producer	Charles Koppelman
Administrator [Business Affairs	2016 Reissue]
Arranged By	David Wolfert (tracks: 1, 7 to 12, 17 to 19), Jai Winding (tracks: 2, 4 to 6, 13 to 16)
Art Direction	John-Ryan Griggs
Design	John-Ryan Griggs
Backing Vocals	Denise Maynelli (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Marti McCall (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Myrna Matthews (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Richard Page (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Steve George (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Tom Kelly (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Bass	George Hawkins (tracks: 3)
Synthesizer	Nathan East (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Contractor	Frank Decaro (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Coordinator	Linda Gerrity (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Copyist	Doug Dana (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Drums	Carlos Vega (tracks: 3), Rick Shlosser (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Engineer	David Holman (tracks: 3)
Guitar	Carlos Rios (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Sid McGinnis (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Steve Lukather (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19), Thom Rotella (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Keyboards	Jai Winding (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Liner Notes	Quentin Harrison
Mixed By	Lee DeCarlo
Organ	Ralph Schuckett (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Percussion	Richard Crooks (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Photography By	Harry Langdon
Recorded By	Dennis Ferrante (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 19)
Saxophone	Gary Herbig (tracks: 3)
Soloist	Sid McGinnis (tracks: 5), Steve Lukather (tracks: 5)
Programmed By	Michael Boddicker (tracks: 3)
Typography	Gerard Huerta

Notes

Both sides play the same version.
Taken from the album "I Paralyze" FC 38096.
1982 CBS Records Inc./P 1982 CBS Records Inc./Manufactured by Columbia Records/51 W. 52nd St., New York, NY/"Columbia" Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Marca Registrada. Warning All Rights Reserved Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws
The Entertainment Company Columbia Records
Originally released May 28, 1982
From the forthcoming L.P./cassette "I Paralyze" CBS 85850/40
© 1982 CBS Records
℗ 1982 CBS Inc.
Early orders will receive a limited 5″ x 5″ art card that will serve as an alternate album cover.
© 2016 Vibe On Records / This compilation ℗ 2016 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment / Manufactured for Vibe On Records by Sony Music Entertainment
Manufactured and distributed by - CBS Records Canada LTD
Fabriqué et distribué par - CBS Disques Canada LTEE
1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J9
"Columbia" [logo] are registered trade marks of CBS Records Canada LTD
© 1982 CBS Records Inc.
℗ 1982 CBS Records Inc.
Promotion Copy Not For Sale
From the forthcoming LP "I Paralyze" CBS 85850
Cassette has Japan moulded into them.
Made in Holland
Manufactured by Columbia Records
51 W T2 St. New York, NY

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Matrix / Runout (Hand etched in run-out area A-side): ZSS 169088 1A
Matrix / Runout (Hand etched in run-out area B-side): ZSS 169088 1B
Other (Machine stamped in run-out area A-side): TM-M
Other (Machine stamped in run-out area B-side): TI-S
Barcode: 0-7464-38096-2
Barcode: 07464380962
SPARS Code: AAD
Barcode: 030206603927
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L323
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1T02
Matrix / Runout: DIDP-098222 2
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): CBS A2609 A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): CBS A2609 B
Label Code: LC 0149
Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
Distribution Code: CB 111
Barcode: 889853594528
Matrix / Runout: DIDX-1082761 1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L329
Mould SID Code: IFPI 50BT
Barcode: 0 7464-38096-4
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): CBS A2609 A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): CBS A2609 B
Barcode: 07464380961
Matrix / Runout (Side 1/A): JA AL-38096-1G
Matrix / Runout (Side 2/B): JA BL-38096-1M
Rights Society: BIEM
Rights Society: STEMRA
Barcode: 0 7464-38096-2
Matrix / Runout: 1A CK38096 03 A

About Cher

Born May 20, 1946 in El Centro, California. American entertainer (singer, actress, TV host, director, producer, author, activist) whose career stretches back to the 1960s (see ). She enjoyed fairly consistent solo success with various styles of music, launching hits throughout the decades such as 'Bang Bang' (1966), 'Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves' (1971), 'Half Breed' (1973), 'Dark Lady' (1974), the disco outing 'Take Me Home' (1979). After a five year hiatus from recording and touring to concentrate on film roles, Cher came back to music in 1987 with a rejuvenated style and successes like 'I Found Someone' (1987), 'If I Could Turn Back Time' (1989), 'Just Like Jesse James' (1990) or her retake on 'The Shoop Shoop Song' (1991). In 1998 Cher released the produced 'Believe', which became her biggest selling single ever, reaching number 1 in the UK (where it still holds the crown of best selling single by a female artist), the US and across the world. The successful album of the same title spawned three more hit singles. Cher has won a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, among several other honors. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide to date. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. Married to from 1967 until their divorce in 1975. Married to from 1975 until their divorce in 1979 (see ). Mother of Chaz Bono and , and daughter of . Fronted the band , in 1980-81.

Real Name

Cherilyn Sarkisian La Pierre

Name Vars

CHER
Cher The Reindeer
Cherilyn
Cheryl
Chèr
Chér
Sher
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Aliases

Bonnie Jo Mason
Cherilyn Sarkisian
Cher Allman
Cher Bono

Summary by Brendan Schneider

I Paralyze is an interesting and experimental album that showcases Cher's willingness to explore new musical genres. While it may not be her most memorable work, it is still a worthwhile addition to any Cher fan's collection.

Comments

juniorbarcellos35131

This is by far one of my favorite Cher albums I was surprised it was ignored by critics and fans...the tracks RUDY,GAMES,I PARALYZE,WHEN THE LOVE IS GONE are standouts but the album as a full is pure perfection

shutterbug28

GREAT VOICE. GREAT ALBUM. GREAT CHER!

mazzkk

Uma das melhores fases de Cher !! Ótimo esse disco

trendsetteronfire

It still holds up to today's standards(2020). It would be a hit today if KOST FM started playing it I bet.

ramakunwar63

VERY Adele or Streisand like song.

h7reglan10mg

Great album.

scottvau

This is absolutly one of the greatest singer, actor, song writer ! I just love all her music and souch an butiful women!

brandymckay

Was just listening to this song the other day! Have always loved Cher!! Happy and proud to say I grew up listening to her in the 70's.

rifqinalafir

Fun how it reminds me Savage Garden... at least a few lil precious things

m2a2j2

Thank´s for posting

chit4superm4n

REMEMBER THAT LADIES. U GOTTA HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH WHEN HE SAYS GOODBYE. THERES ALWAYS A BETTER MAN WAITING TO TREAT YOU LIKE THE QUEEN U ARE! OK?!

sanketwfh

tis song healed many of my broken heart

blackhearths

Best song on the album. I think this was one of the first Desmond Child songs Cher recorded.

lilenriquelme

the best :)

aarondkelly

a heart healer song

rahmanx97gmail

I wish she would re-release some of her older work because this CD to buy used is so expensive!

jasavideoshooting2019

The beat remineds me John Wayne by Lady Gaga

99kmovies

Must say I am impressed with this. Perhaps if it were released post 1989's Heart Of Stone LP - then maybe it could've been a hit. Must say, her best song EVER is JUST LIKE JESSE JAMES. No-one can argue that fact.