I'm Starting Again is the third album by the British singer Grace Kennedy, released by DJM Records in 1981. The album was produced by Philip Swern. It was distributed in the United States by Profile Records and was the first album release of the label. The title track was the first single from the album reaching the top 30 in the U.S. chart. The album was digitalized in 2021.
I'm Starting Again was featured on Kennedy's TV series which opened on BBC2 on January 26.
Songs "I'm Starting Again" is a dance track with a strong guitar edge, opening the album. It was released in 7in and 12in form.
Tony Blackburn wrote "It's Not Me Anymore", a slow, sorrowful ballad after the break-up of his marriage with Tessa Wyatt. He sent it anonymously to Kennedy. He used the pseudonym A. Simon.
Her interpretation of "Love Is A Serious Business" turned into a Northern soul alternative female version of the Alfie Davidson classic, with a separate rare Canadian Rio Records release in the same year, as it was typical of many Northern soul records.
Credits Arranged and conducted by John Coleman and Richard Hewson Bass – Dave Olney, Luís Jardim, Paul Westwood Drums – Dave Mattacks, Graham Jarvis Guitar – Ray Russell Keyboards – Graham Todd, John Coleman, Pete Wingfield, Richard Hewson Percussion – Luís Jardim Producer – Phillip Swern
Track listing All tracks are produced by Philip Swern.
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