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Waiting for the Sky to Fall

1. Stay Young, Stay Free
2. Waiting For The Sky To Fall
3. I Believe In You
4. Please Let It rain
5. Voice With No Name
6. Johnny Come Lately
7. If Love Was On Your Mind
8. Borrowed Time
9. Anything For You
10. Crying In The Street
11. Lay Your Body Down
12. The Innocence Of A Child

Some of you should remember Richard Grieco, an ’80s pop-culture actor who was a rising star in Hollywood at the end of that decade starring in the TV series ’21 Jump Street’ with Johnny Deep.
In 1991, Grieco made his feature film acting debut in the James Bond spoof ‘If Looks Could Kill’ (the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was posted on this blog a couple years ago) where he starred as Michael Corben.
He followed it up with the crucial role of Bugsy Siegel in ‘Mobsters’ (1991) with Christian Slater, Anthony Quinn and Lara Flynn Boyle. But after that, his career suddenly derailed and began a rapid descent into obscurity.

Well, seems Grieco was always involved with music as well, playing guitar and writing lyrics. He is the brother-in-law of Jon Dunmore (who has released some cool AOR albums) and between Richard’s actor duties both make music together in irregular intervals.
Then Grieco met songwriter extraordinaire Mark Spiro, who was impressed by the actor’s lyrics, and they started to write songs and recording demos.
By 1994, Grieco signed a record contract with the German label Edel Records, and released the CD “Waiting For The Sky To Fall” the following year.

Most of the songs in this CD were penned by Mark Spiro, while Grieco contributed much of the lyrics. Spiro, apart from producing the material, brought into the studio great session musicians such as guitar player / songwriter Tim Pierce (who also contributes with a song from his pen).
“Waiting For The Sky To Fall”, as expected, has a pristine and clear production. Musically, if you like high quality, refined AOR music, you will enjoy it greedily.
In fact, it’s like a Mark Spiro ‘lost album’, but not the acoustically tingled of his nineties albums, this is electric and pretty much ’89-’91 style-wise with a sophisticated sound.
Richard Grieco’s vocals aren’t the most heart wrenching in the World, but the guy can sing a melody and write tasteful lyrics.

Only released in Germany, “Waiting For The Sky To Fall” was a successful album, as many of the tracks were used in a popular local TV Series.
Now out of print, it’s impossible to find a copy anywhere. 

Richard Grieco – Vocals
Mark Spiro – Guitar, Backing Vocals, songwriter
Tim Pierce – Guitars, songwriter
Jon Dunmore – Guitar, Keyboards, songwriter
Eddie St. James – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Phil Soussan – Bass
Michael Dan Ehmig (Lita Ford, Glen Burtnik) – songwriter
…and many more.

In January 1994 the long held dream of Richard to make his own CD became reality when he and the Dunmore band signed a record deal with Edel Record Company in Germany and released a single CD called ‘VOICE WITH NO NAME’. They released the single in Germany first and it was soon followed by an album called ‘WAITING FOR THE SKY TO FALL’, that was released in spring 1995. Which was spread thoughout Europe.
The European public was very enthusiastic about his cd. It turned out to be a success. And today, even after the CD is out of print, many people still want to own it.

Some of the songs on the album were used in the 1994 television series ‘Marker’. Richard was also responsible for the theme song of Marker, with Mark Spiro.

when Richard Grieco released his debut album Waiting for the Sky To Fall back in 1995,  I was amongst the first to snap it up.  Gotta thank RTL4 in The Netherlands, not only did they show Booker un-encrypted on satellite, but they also played the video of Waiting For the Sky to Fall, so at least could watch that and wear out the video tape.  I still have it along with my Bookereps (yes on video! SO?)

For those who missed out, would love to relive their misspent youth, something about that phrase which makes me refer to it over, never mind.  I’ll think of a different one eventually.

It may not appeal to everyone and some may even call it an acquired taste, with which I don’t agree.  Yeah I admit my reason for getting it was cos it was Richard’s creation, so I was/still am into anything he does.  Been a fan for many years and counting – quarter century kind of sounds cool.  Dedication, obsession who cares!

Richard has a distinct voice, he sounds a little Bryan Adams to me and a lot of his lyrics are meaningful, others are just rocking.  Many of the tracks were used in Richards show, Marker which was enjoyable too and would have run for a lot longer, but them’s the decisions of Networks, they get it wrong 90% of the time! As Fox did with Booker! Tsk.

My favourite song is the title Waiting for the Sky to Fall for various reasons, it can pick you up when you’re down, at least it worked for me, sending me to a whole different thought plane.  Music is often called a drug, but one that doesn’t cause you to have withdrawals unless you’re waiting around for more songs.  The album was successful in its native Germany where it was released.  It’s edgy with a sophisticated style and sound.

The Track I believe In You for some reason took me back to being at school, college, it was a song about being young and carefree. Lasting/losing friendships.
Okay there are a few out there who wanted me to mention Lay Your Body Down cos it sends them to a whole other plane, one of fantasy and dreams (wet) ooh!  There done.

You will know Richard from 21 Jump Street and spin off  series Booker.  As well as various other films, movies such as If Looks Could Kill (aka Teen Agent in UK), Mobsters.  Currently he’s concentrating on his art.

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Richard Grieco

Born Richard John Grieco Junior is an American actor and former fashion model.
March 23, 1965
Watertown, New York, US

Richard Grieco was born in Watertown, New York He is of Italian and Irish descent. Grieco played football for Central Connecticut State University.

Career:
Grieco worked as a model for Armani, Calvin Klein and Chanel. Later he studied acting.
He played Rick Gardner on One Life to Live from 1985 to 1987. In 1988, Grieco began appearing as Detective Dennis Booker on the shows 21 Jump Street and its spinoff Booker. He also appeared in the TV series Marker in 1995.
Griecos feature film debut was as Michael Corben in If Looks Could Kill (1991) and has appeared in numerous films since then, almost all B movies. He played himself in the 1998 film A Night at the Roxbury. He dated another One Life to Live star, Yasmine Bleeth, in 2001. Richard and Yasmine also co-starred in the 1999 movie Heaven or Vegas and the 1999 made-for-TV movie Ultimate Deception.
He began a singing career in 1994 with the Dunmore Band. He signed to a German label and released a CD, Waiting for the Sky to Fall, in 1995. Later on he teamed up with music manager Cheryl Bogart and formed the band Wasteland Park in 2004.

In popular culture:
In the WB sitcom Off Centre, Grieco is idolized by Chau Presley, a character played by John Cho. In the show, Chau met Grieco at a Department of Motor Vehicles and traded him an Oingo Boingo shirt for the one he was wearing. Several references are made to Grieco and his movies (especially Point Doom).
In A Night at the Roxbury, Grieco is idolized by the main characters. His lifestyle (“Clothes, Cars, Women”) was what Doug and Steve Butabi were trying to achieve.
In “Conan” Season 1 Episode 47, Grieco was given a quick humorous spot in what Conan called “Worlds least visited sites.”

Filmography:
Year Film Role Notes
1991 If Looks Could Kill Michael Corben UK Version entitled Teen Agent
Mobsters Bugsy Siegel
1992 Tomcat: Dangerous Desires Tom
1993 Born to Run Nicky Donatello
1994 Suspicious Agenda Tony Castagne
Sin and Redemption Jim McDaniels
A Vow to Kill Eric
Bolt Bolt DVD Version entitled Rebel Run
1995 The Demolitionist Mad Dog Burne
It Was Him or Us Gene Shepard
1996 Circuit Breaker Adam
1997 Mutual Needs Brandon Collier
When Time Expires Travis Beck
Against the Law Rex
1998 The Journey: Absolution Sgt. Bradley
Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights Sinbad
Ultimate Deception Bobby Woodkin
Captive Joe Goodis
Blackheart – Quest of a Serial Killer Ray
The Apostate Michael Killan
Garden of Evil Dean
A Night at the Roxbury Himself
1999 Heaven or Vegas Navy
2000 Final Payback Joey Randall
Point Doom Rick Hansen
Harold Robbins’ Body Parts Ty Kinnick
2001 Manhattan Midnight Midnight
Sexual Predator J. C. Gale
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aborad the Orient Express Jack Chase
Sweet Revenge Frank
2002 Fish Don’t Blink Pete
Book of Days Mr. Finch
Webs Dean
Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain Mark
2004 Phantom Force Mark Dupree
Dead Easy Simon Storm
2005 Raiders of the Damned Dr. Lewis
2006 Forget About It Anthony Amato
2011 Almighty Thor Loki
Cats Dancing on Jupiter Derek Stockton

Television work:
19851987 One Life to Live Rick Gardner
19881989 21 Jump Street Detective Dennis Booker
19891990 Booker Detective Dennis Booker
1995 Marker Richard DeMorra
The Marvel Action Hour: The Fantastic Four Ghost Rider 1 Episode
1996 The Incredible Hulk Dan Ketch/Ghost Rider 1 episode
20062007 Veronica Mars Steve Botando 3 Episodes
2009 Gone Country 3 himself Celebreality game show contestant

Video Games:
Year Film Role Notes
2011 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Ghost Rider