BREATHLESS - "Takin' It Back"

The song "Takin' It Back" from the self-titled debut album of Jonah Koslen's BREATHLESS. Jonah Koslen left the Michael Stanley Band after the live "Stage Pass" album (which featured Jonah's song "Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind") to form Breathless. The members of Breathless were Jonah Koslen (lead guitar and lead vocals), Rodney Psyka (percussion, additional keyboards and vocals), Kevin Valentine (drums), Bob Benjamin (bass and vocals), Alan Green (lead guitarist), and Mark Avsec (keyboards and vocals). Of course, you'll recognize a few of those names on any Donnie Iris & The Cruisers albums that you may have.
The band released two albums on EMI-America Records. The self-titled debut and "Nobody Leaves This Song Alive".
In 1993, Razor & Tie reissued both albums on CD with the exception of three songs ["Hardest Part (Of Loving You)", "Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind", and "(You Ought To Be) In The Videos"] - it's well worth tracking down a copy.
Jonah also has a few items available through his website including an unreleased Breathless album called "Live In The Bubble" and his JK & THE HEROES albums.

You can catch up with Jonah Koslen at www.jonahkoslen.com
To learn about the band Breathless go to www.jonahkoslen.com/breathless_bio.html

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[artfuldodgersite]

Just an FYI!

Looks like Jonah Koslen and Stagepass Now will be taking performing at the Kent Stage in Kent, Ohio on Friday, July 30th, 2010. The Kent Stage is the old movie theater in downtown Kent which was renovated. A really nice venue with plenty of seating!

[bucky468]

Hello artful. You were right. Renaissance Records reissued Koslen & Breathless's recordings (not the original Capitol album though) earlier this yr & they're available for downloads at iTunes, Walmart, Amazon & all those places where you can purchase songs individually (I see some of the fans here have already done so in buying the song &/or album.)

Who flagged this vid? What's wrong w/your posting? If you got permission by the artist to use a song shouldn't that be all that really matters?

[artfuldodgersite]

Unfortunately, the artist is only half the equation, the original label owns the recording. Thus far, they are happy with just tying the ad to the video. It's a great song and both Breathless albums are well worth owning. I'm hoping to convince my band mates to consider covering a Breathless tune. Jonah has regrouped and is performing the entire Stagepass album and several Breahless songs. The project is called StagePassNow, and he tours the Cleveland area. Be sure to check it out!

[artfuldodgersite]

Well, I have good news and bad news...

good news, it appears that a recording label has reissued the Jonah Koslen & Breathless recordings. You can now purchase individual songs or the album (with live cuts too). Just click on the advertisement links provided. This is great news!

Bad side, this video has been flagged so I believe it is going to have to be removed.

[merlinsbrat]

I never knew there was a video for this song! Thank you for posting it! I miss this song so much!

[artfuldodgersite]

Well, it's not an official one...

I liked Breathless for years, and it was this song, that was played often on WMMS, that hooked me. I asked Jonah Koslen if I could throw together some videos for a few songs. He gave me the go ahead.

[djfone100]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this great song. I haven't heard it for 25 years because I thought it was by The Rockets, not Breathless. (DUHHHHH). I used to hear it on KSHE-FM in St. Louis. Great to hear it again here.

[pivotal1000]

haven't heard this since i lived in cleveland about 20 years

[DavisBassMan]

WOW! Blast from the past!

[rickydo22]

I know the guy's in TOTO,and they thought Breathless was great. They opened for TOTO in Akron,at E J Thomas hall. They thought Breathless was going to make a name for themselfs in the music industry

[sibtigertwinsburg]

Yep...they started out the dancing at Dixe (Ohio's entertainment utility) with this song....fantastic

[tdchefdregs]

Wow...memories seeing these guys at Dixie Electric Co. next to the now de-funked Peaches Records. Good group of musicians that came out of Cleveland & MSB. Two nice albums by Breathless...I still have the LP's...they're not too worn out yet.

[pitbulls4life11]

i grew up in cuyahoga falls just south of cleveland had the pleaser of seeing breathless a few yeas ago in downtown akron it was great!!!