P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (song)


"P.A.S.S.I.O.N." is the lead single from the eponymous debut album by American R&B band Rythm Syndicate. Written, arranged, and produced by main vocalist Evan Rogers and guitarist/keyboardist Carl Sturken, the single, released in 1991 by Impact Records, was a success on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two in August 1991. Worldwide, the song reached the top 30 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Overview

The track uses a typical pop song structure and arrangement for most of each verse, but utilizes a spelling out of some words to match the cadence of the vocal; as in the end line of the second verse. After the second verse, the chorus is repeated twice and leads into a bridge. This promptly melts into a screaming guitar solo. Nearly twenty seconds later, Rogers institutes a rap vocal, which dissipates into the chorus that repeats until the song fades out.

Track listings

The excerpts from Rythm Syndicate consist of "You Really Rock Me", "Hey Donna", and "Blinded by Love".US 12-inch and maxi-cassette singleUS cassette single; Australian 7-inch and cassette single
  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 3:40
  2. Excerpts from Rythm SyndicateUS maxi-CD single
  3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 6:12
  4. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 5:48
  5. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 4:13
  6. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 6:55
  7. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 6:44
  8. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 5:12
  9. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 3:12UK 7-inch and cassette single; Japanese mini-CD single
  10. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 3:40
  11. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." – 4:13UK 12-inch singleUK CD single
  12. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
  13. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
  14. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
  15. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N."

Personnel

  • Evan Rogers: Vocals
  • Carl Sturken: Guitars, keyboards
  • Mike McDonald: Guitars, vocal backing
  • Rob Mingrino: Saxophone
  • John "Noodle" Nevin: Bass, vocal backing
  • Kevin Cloud: Drums, percussion

Production