King Cool

King Cool is the second album by Donnie Iris, released in 1981.[2]

King Cool
Studio album by
Donnie Iris and the Cruisers
ReleasedAugust 1981
RecordedSummer 1981 at Jeree Studios in New Brighton, PA
GenreRock
LabelMCA
ProducerMark Avsec
Donnie Iris and the Cruisers chronology
Back on the Streets
(1980)		 King Cool
(1981)		 The High and the Mighty
(1982)
Singles from King Cool
  1. "Sweet Merilee"
    Released: October 1981
  2. "Love Is Like a Rock"
    Released: December 1981
  3. "My Girl"
    Released: March 1982
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Track listing
  1. "Sweet Merilee" (Avsec, Iris)
  2. "The Promise" (Lee)
  3. "Pretender" (Avsec, Iris)
  4. "Love Is Like a Rock" (Avsec, Iris, Lee, McClain, Valentine)
  5. "That's the Way Love Ought to Be" (Avsec, Iris)
  6. "My Girl" (Avsec, Iris)
  7. "Broken Promises" (Avsec, Iris)
  8. "King Cool" (Avsec, Iris)
  9. "Color Me Blue" (Avsec, Iris)
  10. "The Last to Know" (Avsec, Iris)

Personnel

Donnie Iris and the Cruisers

Additional musicians
  • Kenny Blake - saxophone

Production
  • Executive Producer: Carl Maduri
  • Producer: Mark Avsec
  • Engineer: Jerry Reed

Chart positions

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
1981 The Billboard 200 84

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
1981 "Sweet Merilee" Billboard Hot 100 80
Mainstream Rock Tracks 31
1982 "Love Is Like a Rock" Billboard Hot 100 37
Mainstream Rock Tracks 9
"My Girl" Billboard Hot 100 25

References
  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r9891
  2. The Unofficial Donnie Iris Site - King Cool
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