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Carole Pope Solo Discography

"Nothing But A Heartache"

Countries of original release are as [noted]. Other pressings may also exist.

Where available, album cover art, track listings, and personnel are linked from the (catalog number).

Contents

LPs

    Carole Pope Related LPs

  • 1977 - Steve Hunter, Swept Away (ATCO SD 36-148) [US] and (ATCO K50357) [UK]
    Carole Pope and Jo-Ann Brooks (who appears on Rough Trade Live! and is credited as "Joanne") sing back-up vocals on this album by the Australian bass player.
  • 1978 - Goddo, Who Cares [Canada]
    Includes the song "Oh Carole (Kiss My Whip)" which is dedicated to Ms. Pope.
  • 1980 - Murray McLauchlan, Into A Mystery (True North TN-41) [Canada]
    Pope sings a duet with McLauchlin on "You Don't Have To Do It," as well as providing background vocals on several other songs.
  • 1981 - Goddo, Best Seat In The House [Canada]
    Includes a live version of "Oh Carole (Kiss My Whip)."
  • 1983 - Payola$, Hammer on a Drum (A&M SP4958) [Canada] and [US]
    Features Pope on the song "Never Said I Loved You."
  • 1984 - Dalbello, Whomanfoursays (Capitol 2401381) [Canada] and (Capitol ST-12318) [US]
    Pope sings backing vocal on one cut, "Animal," on this LP by the singer formerly known as Lisa Dal Bello.
  • 1984 - Bruce Cockburn, Stealing Fire (True North TN-57) [Canada] and (Gold Mountain GM 80012) [US]
    Pope sings backup on the songs "Making Contact" and "Maybe The Poet."
  • 1989 - Nona Hendryx, SkinDiver (Private Music 2055-1-P) [US] or (BMG) [Germany]
    Pope sings back-up on the song "No Emotion."

    Radio Shows

  • 19?? - Superstar Countdown: Carole Pope (Of Rough Trade) (TBS Syndications TBS-SC-001/004) [2-LP set] [Canada]
    An 11-segment radio show produced for TBS Syndications Canada by Doug Thompson and Warren Cosford. Also includes two promo pieces.

12-inch EPs and Singles

  • 1988 - Nothing But A Heartache (RPM RPM-001) [Canada]
    Two versions of "Heartache" b/w three versions of "I'm Not Blind."
  • 2003 - All Touch / Transcend (BugEyed FIX013) [Canada]
    Mixes by Hatiras, GenderFix, and Jimmy LaMort.

    Carole Pope Related 12-inch EPs and Singles

  • 1984 - Dalbello, Animal (Capitol SPRO-9286/9287) [Canada]
    Three versions of the song from the album Whomanfoursays (Capitol 2401381).
  • 1985 - Northern Lights For Africa, Tears Are Not Enough (Columbia 12BEN-7073) [Canada]
    A collaborative single by 45 Canadian actors, sports figures, and musicians (including Carole Pope) released to benefit Ethiopian famine relief.

7-inch Singles

  • 1988 - Nothing But A Heartache b/w I'm Not Blind w/picture sleeve (RPM 7-001) [Canada]

    Carole Pope Related 7-inch Singles

  • 1980 - Murray McLauchlan, Try Walking Away (True North) [Canada]
    Pope sings background vocals on this single from the album Into A Mystery.
  • 1983 - Payola$, Never Said I Loved You (A&M) [Canada]
    Features Pope as a guest artist.
  • 1985 - Northern Lights For Africa, Tears Are Not Enough (Columbia 7BEN-7073) [Canada]
    A collaborative single by 45 Canadian actors, sports figures, and musicians (including Carole Pope) released to benefit Ethiopian famine relief.

CDs

  • 1992 - Indie-Can '92 (Intrepid CD-5) [Canada]
    A two-CD compilation of 39 unsigned (at the time) Canadian artists and groups produced for the Canadian Ministry of Culture and Communications and distributed at the 1992 New Music Symposium in New York City. It includes one song, "Life's Rich Tapestry," by Pope.
  • 1992 - A Canadian Alternative '92 (DAHB Music) [Canada]
    A single CD of 19 unsigned (at the time) Canadian artists and groups. It includes one song, "Life's Rich Tapestry," by Pope.
  • 1996 - Radiate (La Petite Morte Records PRO-CD-5012-2) [Canada]
  • 1999 - The Silencer [US/Canada]
    An EP containing four songs which Carole wrote for the movie of the same name:
    1. "The Silencer"
    2. "I'm Not Blind"
    3. "Fight Another Round"
    4. "The Haunting"
    Privately published by the artist.
  • 2000 - Various Artists, Forever Dusty (Ladyslipper) [US]
    Pope sings her own song "Soft Core" on this Dusty Springfield tribute anthology.
  • 2001 - Various Artists, Queer As Folk (BMG/RCA Victor) [US]
    Soundtrack to the Showtime cable network TV series. Includes a new version of "High School Confidential."
  • 2003 - Various Artists, Bad Gurrlz (Gay Records GRCD02) [Canada]
    A 13 song electronic dance compilation, including Carole Pope's All Touch (James Cavaluzzo Remix).
  • 2005 - transcend (La Petit Morte Records) [US/Canada]
  • 2005 - transcend - the Remixes (Play Records) [Canada]
    This album features four songs from the transcend CD remixed in a total of 16 different tracks by a variety of artists. Produced by Pope and DJ Iain.
  • 2011 - Landfall (La Petit Morte Records) [US/Canada]
  • 2014 - Music For Lesbians [Canada]

    CD Singles

  • 1999 - Transcend (La Petit Morte Records #2) [Canada]
  • 2000 - World Of One (La Petit Morte Records #3) [Canada]
    Privately published by Pope and available directly from the Carole Pope Boutique.

    Carole Pope Related CDs

  • 1984 - Dalbello, Whomanfoursays (Capitol C2 48991) [Canada]
    Pope sings backing vocal on one cut, "Animal," on this CD by the singer formerly known as Lisa Dal Bello.
  • 1984 - Bruce Cockburn, Stealing Fire (True North TND-57) [Canada] and (Gold Mountain GM 80012) [US]
    Pope sings backing vocal on the song "Making Contact."
  • 1989 - Nona Hendryx, SkinDiver (Private Music) [US]
    Pope sings backing vocal on the song "No Emotion."
  • 1990 - Kon Kan, Syntonic (Atlantic 782163-2) [US]
    Pope sings a duet on the song "Victim" (track 6).
  • 1994 - Goddo, Who Cares [Canada]
    Includes the song "Oh Carole (Kiss My Whip)" which is dedicated to Ms. Pope.
    This song also appears on their "best of" CD:
    • 1990 - Goddo, 12 Gauge Goddo [Canada]
      and on their live CD:
    • 1996 - Goddo, Best Seat In The House [Canada]
  • 2000 - Paul Hyde, Living Off The Radar (Magada) [Canada]
    Pope appears on the song "My Brilliant Career."

Digital Albums and Singles

Cassette Tapes

  • 1995 - Radiate (La Petit Morte 5012-4) [Canada]

    Carole Pope Related Cassette Tapes

  • 1984 - Dalbello, Whomanfoursays (Capitol C3 48991) [Canada]
    Pope sings backing vocal on one cut, "Animal," on this tape by the singer formerly kown as Lisa Dal Bello.
  • 1984 - Bruce Cockburn, Stealing Fire (True North TNCS-57) [Canada]
    Pope sings backup on the song "Making Contact."
  • 2001 - Various Artists, Queer As Folk (BMG/RCA Victor) [US]
    Soundtrack to the Showtime cable network TV series. Includes a new version of "High School Confidential."

Films and Videos

  • 1985 - Tears Are Not Enough (CBC Enterprises) [Canada]
    In February, 1985, 53 of Canada's top performers (including Carole Pope) gathered to record the song "Tears Are Not Enough," in an effort to generate aid for famine victims in Africa. This film is a behind the scenes look at the recording session. 83 minutes. A VHS (NTSC format) video was also released.
  • 1989 - I'm Not Blind [Canada]
    A music video of the song from the Nothing But A Heartache EP. Released for promotion only.
  • 1993 - Friends of Gilda [Canada]
    Pope is a guest in this Canadian television tribute to the late actress and comedienne Gilda Radner.
  • 1996 - Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story [Canada]
    Carole appears as a bar patron in this movie produced for Canadian television.
  • 1997 - Love Strikes Hard [US]
    A music video of this song by Carole Pope, which was originally featured in the movie Bound and Gagged: A Love Story, is included in Teasers, a VHS video compilation of lesbian themed short films. [Note: There is also a full-length movie with the same title starring Julie Strain, but it has no relation to this video compilation.]
  • 1997 - Pippi Longstocking [US]
    Carole Pope speaks the role of the Teacher in this feature-length animated film. An VHS home video (NTSC format) was released by Time-Warner Home Video in November, 1997.
  • 1998 - Elimination Dance [Canada]
    In this independent short film, Carole appears as the dance partner of the woman who's urine sample was lost in the mail. Watch it here.
  • 1999 - "Open Mike with Mike Bullard" [Canada]
    http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JSF/is_20_7/ai_30555266 Originally aired on 8 October 1999, Carole appeared as a guest on this late night Canadian television show to promote her autobiography Anti-Diva.
  • 2005 - "The House of Venus Show" [Canada]
    Originally aired on 12 July 2005, Carole appears as herself in the second episode of this Canadian television series.
  • 2005 - Fag Hags: Women Who Love Gay Men [Canada]
    Carole Pope narrates this documentary about the relationship-rich world of gay men and their female admirers.

    Motion Picture & Television Soundtracks

  • 1991 - The Adjuster [Canada]
    The song "High School Confidential" (from the album Avoid Freud) is featured on the soundtrack of this film by Atom Egoyan. However, it is not on the soundtrack CD which only features original music composed for Egoyan's films by Mychael Danna. A VHS home video (NTSC format) was released, but is currently out of print.
  • 1992 - The Silencer [US]
    Soundtrack written and performed by Carole Pope for this full-length film. An NTSC format VHS video (Academy Entertainment 1590) was released, but is now out of print.
  • 1993 - Bound and Gagged: A Love Story [US]
    The song "Love Strikes Hard" by Carole Pope is included on the soundtrack of this feature film. A VHS home video (NTSC format) was released, but is currently out of print.
  • 1998 - In Thru The Out Door [Canada]
    The title song and incidental music by Pope were featured in this one-hour show which aired on the CBC in Canada (June 22, 1998) and on the Showtime cable channel in the US (October, 1998). The program was billed as "the world's first openly gay and lesbian sketch comedy show."
  • 1999 - The Five Senses [US]
    The soundtrack features the song "Love Strikes Hard."
  • 1999 - The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human [US]
    A feature film directed by Amy Goldstein. The soundtrack was co-scored by Pope.
  • 1999-2002 - A Repair to Remember [Canada]
    Pope wrote the theme song and score to this series which aired on the WTN Network.

Autobiography

  • 2000 - Anti Diva (Random House of Canada)
    Autographed hardcover editions are available from the Carole Pope Boutique. You can also buy the 2001 trade paperback edition from Amazon Canada.

Theatre

  • 1999 - Shaking The Foundations
    A performance piece by Bryden MacDonald celebrating the music of Rough Trade and Carole Pope, it played numerous venues throughout Canada. The entertainment featured singers Gwyneth Baillie, Jane Miller, Tanya Rich, Astrid Van Wieren and Paula Wolfson, accompanied by pianist Holly Arsenault.
  • 2001 - The Vagina Monologues
    Pope made a guest appearance in the Toronto production of Eve Ensler's play at the The New Yorker Theatre.

Other sites of interest:

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The Rough Trade and Carole Pope Discography was compiled by Joseph Levy
with additional help from:
  • Carole Pope (CDs, motion pictures and videos)
  • Kevan Staples (Rough Trade related LPs)
  • Joachim Ritter (European releases)
  • "Buffalo Sue" Edward (Rough Trade related LPs, 12" and Radio Promo EPs)
  • Charles Anthony (CDs)
  • Karen Palubeskie (Films, video, and the press)

Last Revision: November 2014


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