Rick Wakeman ) 1984 ) 1981 (Charisma UK)

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1984 is a studio album by the English keyboardist Rick Wakeman, released in June 1981 on Charisma Records. After reforming his band The English Rock Ensemble in 1980 and completing a European tour, Wakeman entered a recording deal with Charisma which granted him an advance and without a deadline to complete an album and began preparing material. He decided on a concept album based on the dystopian novel 1984 by George Orwell. Wakeman estimated the album took around two-and-a-half years to produce from conception to completion. It stemmed from his longtime wish of working with other musicians, blend electronic keyboards with an orchestra and choir. The lyrics are by Tim Rice. The album was recorded between 23 February–14 April 1981 at Morgan Studios in London, with Wakeman as the sole producer.
The album received a warm reception, and peaked at No. 24 on the UK Albums Chart. Wakeman promoted it further with a world tour throughout 1981.

Rick Wakeman – piano, Prophet-5, Prophet 10, RMI synthesiser, Hammond organ, Oberheim OB-X 1 synthesiser, Mini-moog synthesiser, Yamaha CS80 synthesizer, string machine, Synclavier synthesiser
Steve Barnacle (aka "Boghead") – Fender bass guitar
Tim Stone (aka "Beaky") – guitar
Tony Fernandez – drums
Gary Barnacle – selmer saxophone
Frank Ricotti – Ludwig drums
Chaka Khan – vocals
Kenny Lynch – vocals
Steve Harley – vocals
Tim Rice – vocals
Jon Anderson – vocals

🔘 Side 1:
1984 Overture
a) Part One
b) Part Two
c) War Games
Julia
Hymn
The Room (Brainwash)

🔘 Side 2:
Robot Man
Sorry
No Name
Forgotten Memories
Proles
1984