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1991 single by Rythm Syndicate
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"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
Single by Rythm Syndicate
from the album Rythm Syndicate
B-side
  • "You Really Rock Me" (excerpt)
  • "Hey Donna" (excerpt)
  • "Blinded by Love" (excerpt)
Released1991
Length
  • 3:40 (7-inch version)
  • 4:15 (power mix)
LabelImpact
Songwriter(s)
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Producer(s)
  • Carl Sturken
  • Evan Rogers
Rythm Syndicate singles chronology
"P.A.S.S.I.O.N."
(1991) 		"Hey Donna"
(1991)

"P.A.S.S.I.O.N." is the lead single from the eponymous debut album by American R&B band Rythm Syndicate. Written, arranged, and produced by main vocalist Evan Rogers and guitarist/keyboardist Carl Sturken, the single was a success on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number two in August 1991. Worldwide, the song reached the top 30 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

Overview

The track uses a typical pop song structure and arrangement for most of each verse, but utilizes a spelling out of some words to match the cadence of the vocal; as in the end line of the second verse ("The S-E-X is just too good"). After the second verse, the chorus is repeated twice and leads into a bridge. This promptly melts into a screaming guitar solo. Nearly twenty seconds later, Rogers institutes a rap vocal, which dissipates into the chorus that repeats until the song fades out.

Track listings

The excerpts from Rythm Syndicate consist of "You Really Rock Me", "Hey Donna", and "Blinded by Love".

US 12-inch and maxi-cassette single

A1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version) – 3:40
A2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (hip hop mix) – 4:22
B1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Power mix) – 4:13
B2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (house mix) – 4:22
B3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (album version) – 4:13

US cassette single; Australian 7-inch and cassette single

  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version) – 3:40
  2. Excerpts from Rythm Syndicate

US maxi-CD single

  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (hip house mix) – 6:12
  2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (new jack mix) – 5:48
  3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (LP version) – 4:13
  4. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (house mix) – 6:55
  5. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (extended/Power mix) – 6:44
  6. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Ghetto mix) – 5:12
  7. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (acappella) – 3:12

UK 7-inch and cassette single; Japanese mini-CD single

  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version) – 3:40
  2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Power mix) – 4:13

UK 12-inch single

A1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (house mix) – 6:55
B1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (new jack mix) – 5:48
B2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (hip house mix) – 6:12

UK CD single

  1. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (7-inch version)
  2. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (house mix)
  3. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Power mix)
  4. "P.A.S.S.I.O.N." (Ghetto mix)

Personnel

  • Evan Rogers: Vocals
  • Carl Sturken: Guitars, keyboards
  • Mike McDonald: Guitars, vocal backing
  • Rob Mingrino: Saxophone (appears on "Hey Donna")
  • John "Noodle" Nevin: Bass, vocal backing
  • Kevin Cloud: Drums, percussion

Production

  • Written, arranged and produced by Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers
  • Recorded and mixed by Darroll Gustamacho for Visual Sound Design Inc.
  • Published by Warner-Tamerlane Music Corp./Could Be Music/Bayjun Beat Music

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1991) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) 28
Canada Top Singles (RPM) 25
Canada Dance/Urban (RPM) 8
Germany (GfK) 82
Netherlands (Single Top 100) 51
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 21
UK Singles (OCC) 58
US Billboard Hot 100 2
US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard) 12
US Dance Club Play (Billboard) 32
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard) 20

Year-end charts

Chart (1991) Position
US Billboard Hot 100 40

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States 1991
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact
United Kingdom July 15, 1991
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
 Impact American
Japan July 26, 1991 Mini-CD Impact

References

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  2. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US maxi-cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 1991. IPTM 54063. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  3. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 1991. IPTCS-54046. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  4. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Australian 7-inch single vinyl disc). Impact Records. 1991. 2618-7. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  5. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Australian cassette single sleeve). Impact Records. 1991. 2618-4. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  6. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (US maxi-CD single liner notes). Impact Records. 1991. IPTDS-54166. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  7. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK 7-inch single vinyl disc). Impact American. 1991. EM 197. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  8. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (UK cassette single sleeve). Impact American. 1991. TCEM 197. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
  9. P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (Japanese mini-CD single liner notes). Impact Records. 1991. TODP-2300. {{cite AV media notes}}: Unknown parameter |people= ignored (help)
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  20. "Dance Singles Sales". Billboard. August 17, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  21. "Dance Club Songs". Billboard. August 10, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  22. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. July 20, 1991. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
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