Valotte

Recorded at the titular French chateau under the production guidance of Phil Ramone, Julian Lennon's debut successfully launched his solo career out from beneath his father's immense shadow. The record offers highly polished, radio-friendly pop-rock balladry that drew unavoidable, yet largely favorable, vocal comparisons to John Lennon. The massive success of the singles 'Too Late for Goodbyes' and the title track earned him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.