Darling, Let's Have Another Baby, Mick Ronson, Ian Hunter

Never recorded in the studio but often performed by Ronson as part of the Hunter Ronson Band. It was first recorded in the 1970s by Johnny Moped.  

White Light/White Heat, Mick Ronson, Ian Hunter

This was never recorded in the studio but was often played live by Ronson as a member of the Hunter Ronson Band. 

Postscript, Ian Hunter, YUI Orta, 8th Album

YUI Orta was issued by Mercury Records in America on 3 October 1989 and 22 January 1990 in Britain. The album artwork by Martin Kanner included photography by Mick Rock and critics generally praised the effort. The album hit #157 for Billboard but did not chart in Britain. It was marketed by Mercury Records with the American Music single and Women's Intuition. Polygram produced an impressive marketing video for American Music dramatically revealing a boy-girl relationship highlighting the 1950s glory of Jerry Lee Lewis, Muddy Waters, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry. 

The band played twenty five concerts during January and February 1990 and crowds celebrated but some members of the press flaunted ageism. It was poor timing in that Ian's mother Freda Patterson had passed away in early 1989 and unfortunately was aware of bad reviews. 

Poor sales scuttled further discussion of additional touring or label interest in another recording. Label upheaval ended any further promotion which killed the record. Hunter reflects that perhaps the production is lacking but was still proud of Following in Your Footsteps and Sweet Dreamer.

Respectfully disagreeing with Hunter this was the most powerful and hardest rocking album of his solo career but once again his career appeared to be at a standstill despite producing an exceptionally strong effort. 

If that were not bad enough a total tragedy was about to strike. 

Ian Hunter On Track for Sonicbond Publishing, TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me

My Love (The Jar), Ian Hunter, John Jansen, 1987, YUI Orta, Experiments, Stranded In Reality

Although a demo My Love (The Jar) is a good song. Despite the quality the timing does not always work out for it to be a part of a regular studio release. It was recorded in Hunter's NYC home studio. Jim Steinman who was Bonnie Tyler's producer tried to find other artists to record the song around 1983. In collaboration with John Jansen around 1987 it was considered to be included on YUI Orta.

Ian Hunter On Track for Sonicbond Publishing, TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me

National Holiday, , Ian Hunter, John Jansen, 1987, YUI Orta

Sign of Affection, Ian Hunter, John Jansen, 1987, YUI Orta

Personnel, Introduction, Ian Hunter, YUI Orta, 8th Album

Personnel:

Ian Hunter - lead vocals, backing vocals; piano on "Sweet Dreamer"

Mick Ronson - guitars, backing vocals

Pat Kilbride - bass

Tommy Mandel - keyboards

Mickey Curry - drums

Joe Cerisano - backing vocals

Carmella Long - backing vocals

Donnie Kehr - backing vocals

Robbie Alter - backing vocals

Carola Westerlund - backing vocals

Bernard Edwards - bass on "Women's Intuition"

Benny Marshall - vocals on bonus tracks

Produced at: Power Station, New York City, Bernard Edwards
Release date: ?
Running time: 71:11
Current edition: Mercury
Highest chart places: UK #72, US #157 

Hold onto your hats, music aficionados, for we are about to embark on an electrifying journey into the heart and soul of Ian Hunter's musical resurgence. In a fortuitous twist of fate, Hunter found himself teaming up with the illustrious John Jansen, igniting a creative spark that would set his recording aspirations ablaze once again. But that's not all, folks! Brace yourselves for the triumphant reunion of Hunter and his longtime musical compadre, Mick Ronson. The dynamic duo took their newfound songs on a whirlwind tour across the vast expanse of North America, accompanied by the rock 'n' roll-stirring melodies of the Roy Young Band. Oh, the sheer excitement of it all! With a fresh arsenal of captivating tunes and a string of exhilarating live performances under their belts, The Slimmer Twins were ready to reclaim their rightful place in the musical pantheon. So, dear friends, prepare to witness the glorious resurrection of Hunter's creative genius. The stage is set, the guitars are tuned, and the magic is about to unfold. Let the music reignite your soul as The Slimmer Twins make their triumphant return!

Bob Ridge of Variety Artists pushed for the Twins to tour and informally they were HRB touring between 27 September and 4 December 1988 for sixty shows and considered naming the next record American Music, Balance and later Wish. The Canadian trio of Shawn Eisenberg on drums, bassist Pat Kilbride, and keyboardist Howard Helm backed the Twins. By early 1989 European dates were scheduled but drumming duties were completed by the addition of Londoner Steve Holley who would later figure as one of the most instrumental members of The Rant Band. The core band can be heard on The Hunter Ronson Band BBC Live in Concert. 

The title of the release was an adaptation of  `Why you I oughta . . . ' a comedy phrase by American wisecrackers The Three Stooges. While beginning the recording Hunter assisted Mick Jones of Foreigner on Just Wanna Hold and the song was credited to Jones, Hunter, M. Phillips, and Mick Jagger. Ian also played piano, co-produced the track, and appeared in the promo video. For the recording Holley worked with Joe Cocker so drummer Mickey Curry substituted while keyboardist Tommy Mandel joined as well. 

Abnormal, Ian Hunter, John Jansen, Cutting Crew, 1987

In 1987 Ian played piano on four tracks for Michael Monroe's Nights Are So Long album and he connected with John Jansen, known for the Cutting Crew hit (I Just) Died in Your Arms, especially assisting on a track called Abnormal for Hunter and American Music. The track hung around but it was disbanded as a Rant unused track.

White on White (Hunter-Folsom), Ian Hunter, After All of The Good Ones Are Taken, 1987

In 1987 Scott Folsom recorded Hunter's Red Letter Day and their co-written White on White. 

Inch by Inch, Ian Hunter, Urgent

Hunter wrote a total of four songs for the release and the Running Back single hit #87 on Billboard. Ian also co-wrote If This Is Love, Inch by Inch. 

If This Is Love, Ian Hunter, Urgent

 Hunter wrote a total of four songs for the release and the Running Back single hit #87 on Billboard. Ian also co-wrote If This Is Love, Inch by Inch.

Running Back, Ian Hunter, Urgent

 Hunter wrote a total of four songs for the release and the Running Back single hit #87 on Billboard. Ian also co-wrote If This Is Love, Inch by Inch.

White on White, Ian Hunter, Scott Fulsom, after All of The Good Ones Are Taken, c. 1985

p. 247, Vol. 2 Sweepstakes, is there such a song?  

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Love Bug

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect, Lonely Kids, Beat of My Heart, Chains, Slave, Hell, and Love Bug

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Hell

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect, Lonely Kids, Beat of My Heart, Chains, Slave, Hell

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Slave

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect, Lonely Kids, Beat of My Heart, Chains, Slave

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Chains

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect, Lonely Kids, Beat of My Heart, Chains

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Beat of My Heart

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect, Lonely Kids, Beat of My Heart

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Lonely Kids

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect, Lonely Kids

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Perfect

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy, Perfect 

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Girl Shy

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love, Girl Shy

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: It Must Be Love

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny, It Must Be Love

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Danny,

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl, Danny,

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Someone Else's Girl, Ian Hunter, John Jansen, 1987, YUI Orta

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody, Someone Else's Girl , Ian Hunter, John Jansen, 1987, YUI Orta

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: If You Need Somebody

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book, If You Need Somebody

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Read Me Like a Book

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets, Read Me Like a Book

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Mean Streets

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us, Mean Streets

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Boys 'R' Us

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You, Boys 'R' Us

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: I Can't Find You

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes, I Can't Find You

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: You Got What It Takes

 From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World, You Got What It Takes

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Mad at the World

From 1984-1987 Hunter compositions were never released: Don't Throw Your Love Away, Mad at the World