Rock'n'Roll Attitude | ||||
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Released | June 26, 1985 | |||
Recorded | December 1984 – April 1985 | |||
Studio | Studio Gang, Paris Studio Tempo, Montréal | |||
Genre | Pop, rock | |||
Length | 41:17 | |||
Label | Philips, Universal Music | |||
Producer | Michel Berger | |||
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Rock'n'Roll Attitude is the 34th studio album recorded by French singer Johnny Hallyday. [1] It was released on 26 June 1985. [2]
Rock'n'Roll Attitude was a critical and commercial success, marking the singer's return to the forefront in terms of sales with 472,600 copies in France. It was on the French charts from July 1985 to early 1986, occupying the number two position for four weeks. [3]
All tracks composed by Michel Berger
Source: [4]
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