P.A.S.S.I.O.N. (song) explained

P.A.S.S.I.O.N.
Cover:	P.A.S.S.I.O.N. 12-inch cover.jpg
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Rythm Syndicate
Album:	Rythm Syndicate
B-Side:	"You Really Rock Me" (excerpt) "Hey Donna" (excerpt) "Blinded by Love" (excerpt)
Released:	1991
Length:	3:40 (7-inch version) 4:15 (power mix)
Label:	Impact
Producer:	Carl Sturken Evan Rogers
Next Title:	Hey Donna
Next Year:	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^{[1] [2]}

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^{[3] [4] [5]}

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

US maxi-CD single^[6]

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^{[7] [8] [9]}

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^[10]

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^[11]

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
US Billboard Hot 100^[12]	2
US 12-inch Singles Sales (Billboard)^[13]	12
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)^[14]	32
US Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)^[15]	20

Year-end charts

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	1991		Impact
United Kingdom	July 15, 1991		Impact American	^[17]
Japan	July 26, 1991	Mini-CD	Impact	^[18]

Notes and References

1. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Impact Records. IPT12 54063.
2. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. US maxi-cassette single sleeve. Impact Records. IPTM 54063.
3. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. US cassette single sleeve. Impact Records. IPTCS-54046.
4. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. Australian 7-inch single vinyl disc. Impact Records. 2618-7.
5. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. Australian cassette single sleeve. Impact Records. 2618-4.
6. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. US maxi-CD single liner notes. Impact Records. IPTDS-54166.
7. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. UK 7-inch single vinyl disc. Impact American. EM 197.
8. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. UK cassette single sleeve. Impact American. TCEM 197.
9. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. Japanese mini-CD single liner notes. Impact Records. TODP-2300.
10. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. UK 12-inch single vinyl disc. Impact American. 12EM 197.
11. P.A.S.S.I.O.N.. Rythm Syndicate. 1991. UK CD single liner notes. Impact American. CDEM 197.
12. Billboard Hot 100. Billboard. August 3, 1991. June 17, 2023.
13. Dance Singles Sales. Billboard. August 17, 1991. subscription. June 17, 2023.
14. Dance Club Songs. Billboard. August 10, 1991. subscription. June 17, 2023.
15. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Billboard. July 20, 1991. subscription. June 17, 2023.
16. Web site: Billboard Top 100 – 1991. Billboardtop100of.com. July 29, 2019.
17. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 19. July 13, 1991.
18. Web site: パッション Rythm Syndicate. Passion Rythm Syndicate. Oricon. ja. September 11, 2023.