1984
Album by Rick Wakeman
Released	1981
Recorded	Feb 23, 1981-Apr 14, 1981
Genre	Rock, Progressive Rock
Length	?
Label	Charisma
Producer(s)	Rick Wakeman
Professional reviews
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Rick Wakeman chronology
Rhapsodies (album) (1979)	1984 (1981)	Rock & Roll Prophet (1982)

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Track Listing

1. 1984 Overture (10:57)
2. Wargames (4:45)
3. Julie's Song (3:13)
4. Hymn (4:16)
5. Brainwash (3:55)
6. Robot Man (3:06)
7. No Name (3:18)
8. Sorry (2:57)
9. Forgotten Memories (3:32)
10. Proles (6:28)
11. 1984

Personnel

• Vocals: Chaka Khan, Kenny Lynch, Steve Harley, Tim Rice, Jon Anderson

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Links

• All Music Guide
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