Pearls II

Pearls II is an album by English singer Elkie Brooks, released in 1982.

The sequel to Brooks' popular Pearls album, A&M decided to play it safe by keeping Gus Dudgeon as producer.

Another set of songs, old and new, helped to maintain Brooks' popularity.

Originally, the album had a more rock-orientated feel and included a version of Free's "Be My Friend".

However, the label was concerned that this harder direction would alienate Brooks' fans and hurriedly recorded "Loving Arms" as a replacement.