'Cus Like A Knife' (1983)
Released in January 1983, this was the album that really broke BA in North America. Within a few weeks of its release it was the most-added record to radio station playlists, with 'Straight From The Heart' reaching #10 in the Billboard charts, and 'Cuts Like A Knife' receiving endless plays on the brand new channel MTV. This album also allowed Bryan to embark on his first European show, including the legendary performance at Sheffield's Polytechnic.

A more hard rocking album in comparison to his first two efforts, featuring rip roaring tracks such as 'Take Me Back' and 'Don't Leave Me Lonely'. 'I'm Ready' had been featured in Bryan's live shows for the past three years, its original version more of a pop-rock song. It finally makes it onto an album as a monster of an 80s rock song.

394 919-2 'Cuts Like A Knife' UK CD

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

394 919-4 'Cuts Like A Knife' UK Cassette

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

394 919-1 'Cuts Like A Knife' UK Vinyl

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

UICY-95005 'Cuts Like A Knife' Japanese CD

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

AMP-28069 'Cuts Like A Knife' Japanese Vinyl

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

SP17231 'Cuts Like A Knife' US 4-track Promo Vinyl

This Time
Don't Leave Me Lonely
The Only One
What's It Gonna Be

20.384 'Cuts Like A Knife' Argentinean 10-track A&M label promo LP, picture sleeve with Spanish titles on the back cover

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

075021328822 'Cuts Like A Knife' Australian 'Festival' CD: Australian pressed and released CD version (no barcode) of the 1983 smash album (A&M/Festival D 37927) from when the album was distributed by Festival in Australia (not Polygram or Universal).

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

CDA 4919 'Cuts Like A Knife' 1986 Reissue UK CD

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

'Cuts Like A Knife' 1986 Reissue UK Cassette

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

AMLH64919 'Cuts Like A Knife' 1986 Reissue UK Vinyl

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

MAC 24101 'Cuts Like A Knife/Reckless' 1989 Australian 20-track cassette featuring the tracks from both albums

The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come
One Night Love Affair
She's Only Happy When She's Dancin'
Run To You
Heaven
Somebody
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

'You Want It, You Got It/Cuts Like A Knife' Cassette with Bonus Track 'Diana'

You Want It, You Got It:
Lonely Nights
One Good Reason
Don't Look Now
Coming Home
Fits Ya Good
Jealousy
Tonight
You Want It, You Got It
Last Chance
No One Makes It Right

Cuts Like A Knife:
The Only One
Take Me Back
This Time
Straight From The Heart
Cuts Like A Knife
I'm Ready
What's It Gonna Be
Don't Leave Me Lonely
Let Him Know
The Best Was Yet To Come

Bonus Track:
Diana

 

 

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