Description
29 ROYAL STREET
Released February 1, 2001
Frankie Moreno’s 29 ROYAL STREET is a nostalgic nod to the classic Motown sound, where he introduces horns into his music for the first time. This album blends soulful melodies with vibrant brass arrangements, creating a rich, throwback vibe that harkens back to the golden age of the 1960’s. This album showcases Moreno’s ability to capture the essence of a timeless era while infusing it with his own modern flair, making it a standout in his discography, and his first “official” album released.
Produced by Frankie Moreno
Mixed and Mastered by Billy Herzig
Luccivanni Publishing – BMI
Released on Bermuda Records ©2001
SINGLES CHARTING:
“Tell Me Memphis”
#83 iTunes Ireland Pop Charts – 8/18/19
Featuring:
“Oh Boy”, “I’ll Back It Up”, “I Can’t Learn To Live Without You”, “Tell Me Memphis”, “Convertible”, “Fallin’ In Love”, “Any Minute Now”, “Blue Paper, Blue Ink”, “All Hell Broke Loose”, “Zero To Sexy”, “Blow Me A Kiss”, “29 Royal Street”. “Means The World To Me”, “Fireworks”
INSIDE THE ALBUM with Frankie:
This was one of the first professional albums I ever released on CD, and it holds a special place in my heart. It was the first time I walked into a recording studio, led a session with strangers, and brought my vision to life. The experience was incredible and marked a major turning point in my career.
I had recorded several albums before this, starting as a kid with a 4-track or 8-track tape machine, making little cassette tapes once I had enough songs. When CDs became popular, I switched to that format, but for the most part, those recordings were entirely DIY and far from professional.
For this album, I took things to the next level. I even brought in horn players and wrote out charts. Hearing the music come to life was beyond exciting. This was also the first time I really dove into the business side of things. I started my own publishing company and record label, setting the foundation for everything that followed. This album set the trajectory for my future, both musically and professionally.
I named the album “29 Royal Street” because that was the address that Elvis Presley’s character Danny Fisher lived at in the movie “King Creole”. I thought that was a fun and subtle homage to one of my idols.
