Air Supply Comes to Brazil in March for Three Performances
Duo Air Supply, known for numerous hits in the 80s, presents the Lost in Love Tour
Few artists have achieved as much success in the romantic pop genre as Air Supply. The duo, formed in Australia in 1975, scored eight Top 10 hits in the US, where their "Greatest Hits" album sold over 7 million copies. And in the rest of the world, it's even more. Much more!
English singer, songwriter, and musician Graham Russell, along with singer Russell Hitchcock, have managed to consolidate a career that allows them to perform numerous shows annually across all corners of the globe, including Brazil, always successfully. They return to our country in 2018 to present the Lost in Love Tour with a repertoire filled with unforgettable songs.
It all began in May 1975 when Graham and Hitchcock met in an Australian production of the famous musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Air Supply's first self-titled album was released in 1976, and the single "Love And Other Bruises" became a local hit.
In 1977, they were the opening act for pop-rock star Rod Stewart's Australian tour, and the British singer liked them so much that he invited them to accompany him on his shows in the US and Canada, a partnership that worked out great.
When American producer and Arista Records director Clive Davis heard the band’s fourth Australian album, "Life Support" (1979), he was particularly impressed by one of its songs, "Lost In Love." So much so that he invited the duo to join his label, marking the start of a million-dollar partnership.
In 1980, the album "Lost In Love" was released, their first to gain recognition in the competitive US market, reaching 22nd on the charts. Three hit singles were extracted from this album: the title track (in a new version - #3 on the charts), "All Out Of Love" (#2), and "Every Woman In The World" (#5).
Their romantic sound, close to soft rock, charmed the pop audience. This connection was solidified with their next album, "The One That You Love" (1981), which reached #10 on the US album charts and produced three more successful singles: the title track (#1), "Sweet Dreams" (#5), and "Here I Am" (#5).
In 1982, another successful album followed, "Now And Forever," reaching #25 in the US, with the standout single "Even The Nights Are Better" (#5 on the singles chart).
The duo's success was so great that it justified the release of their "Greatest Hits" album in 1983, featuring all their hits up to that point, plus a new track, "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All," written by award-winning composer and producer Jim Steinman (Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf). This song reached #2 in the US.
As part of the soundtrack for the movie "Ghostbusters" (1984), the ballad "I Can Wait Forever" was the lead track from the next Air Supply album, self-titled, which reached #84 on the US charts. "Lonely Is The Night" became their next hit, released in 1986 on the album "Hearts In Motion."
In 1987, after releasing a Christmas album, "Christmas Album," the duo entered a hiatus that ended with the release of "The Earth Is" in 1991. In 1993, they released the award-winning "Vanishing Race," whose title track paid tribute to Native Americans and lamented their extermination over time.
With a repertoire full of hits in their favor, Air Supply continued to tour worldwide, especially in Asia, where they have their most loyal fan club. But not only there. In 2005, for example, they performed a show in Havana, Cuba, for an audience of 175,000 people.
In 2005, they released the DVD "It Was 30 Years Ago Today," celebrating their 30 years of career. The acoustic CD "The Singer And The Song" (2006) and the studio album "Mumbo Jumbo" (2010) are other highlights from recent years.
Russell Hitchcock’s powerful voice, Graham Russell’s talent as a vocalist, composer, and musician, and their backing bands, always composed of talented musicians, ensure enchanting shows for those who believe in love as an expression. For Air Supply, that’s a fact and a certainty.
