Bounce Back (Fire on Blonde song)
"Bounce Back" is a song written by Michael Jay and Gregory Smith and originally recorded in 1987 as a demo by American pop singer-songwriter Martika. In 1988, the first version to be released was recorded by the Los Angeles-based duo Fire on Blonde. In 1990, the most commercially successful recording of the song was recorded by American freestyle and dance-pop singer Alisha for her same-titled album "Bounce Back". Martika version. In 1987, American pop singer-songwriter Martika, who had yet to sign with a record label, recorded a demo version  of "Bounce Back", and appeared in a low-budget music video which aired on "Entertainment '80". Martika would work with Jay on her 1988 debut album. Fire on Blonde version. "Bounce Back" was recorded in 1987 by the Los Angeles based duo Fire on Blonde, made up of singer Suzie Benson and keyboardist Scott Rudress. The song was released by Atlantic Records as Fire on Blonde's third and final single release in 1988. Fire on Blonde's version reached number 15 on the US "Billboard" Hot Dance Music Club Play chart and number 35 on the Hot Dance Music  12-inch Singles Sales chart. The song was also included as part of the soundtrack to the 1988 film "Screwball Hotel". Track listing. 7-inch single 12-inch single Personnel. Fire on Blonde Production Alisha version. In 1990, "Bounce Back" was recorded and released by American freestyle and dance-pop singer Alisha. It was released as the lead single from her third studio album, "Bounce Back". Michael Jay produced the entire "Bounce Back" album and contributed a number of songs for it, including "Bounce Back" and "Wrong Number". "Bounce Back" gave the singer her highest charting position on the US  Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 54. It was also a success in the dance charts, reaching number 10 on the "Billboard" Hot Dance Music Club Play chart and number 26 on the Hot Dance Music 12-inch Singles Sales chart. Critical reception. In a retrospective review of "Bounce Back", Alex Henderson of AllMusic said, "Its best songs are 'Wrong Number' and the title song, both of which Jay had co-written and given to dance-pop duo Fire On Blonde in the 1980s. Fire's versions were superior, though Alisha's aren't bad." Track listing. 7-inch single  12-inch single (US release) 12-inch single (German release) CD single (US promo) CD single (German release) Cassette single Personnel. Production