Private Domain is an American

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band. The band originated in

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, USA in 1985 (see

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). The band's members are songwriter Paul Shaffer (vocals; not to be confused with

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of the ''Late Show with David Letterman''), songwriter Jack Butler (guitar), Jim Reeves (bass) and Matt Taylor (drums). Shaffer and Butler previously played together in the pop rock/reggae rock band Bratz, which released two albums, ''Bratz'' in 1980 and ''Absolute perfection'' in 1983.

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was hired to rap on a Private Domain song written by Butler/Shaffer called "Absolute Perfection" also found on his 1987 album "Never Give In".

Lineup

* Paul Shaffer –

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* Jack Butler –

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* Jim Reeves –

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* Matt Taylor –

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Discography

Studio albums

* 1988 ''Private Domain'' * 1994 ''Total Sanctuary'' * 1998 ''Big Time Love'' * 2002 ''Private Domain Unplugged'' * 2007 ''Great Leaders''

Soundtracks

* 1985 ''

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'' * 1985 ''

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External links

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