from PRIMITIVE
Written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager & Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond’s career was one of the longest and most successful in modern pop music. Between the late seventies and the early eighties, Diamond reigned as the king of American adult pop. During that timeframe, Diamond scored an astounding string of hits with adult contemporary staples like his duet of “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” with Barbra Streisand, “September Morn,” “Love On The Rocks” and “Heartlight.”
from GOODNIGHT VIENNA
written by Richard Starkey
In the fall of 1974, legendary former Beatle, Ringo Starr released his new album entitled “Goodnight Vienna.” Produced by the great Richard Perry, “Goodnight Vienna” was a solid pop/rock endeavour with several catchy moments and chock full of special guests like John Lennon, Elton John, Robbie Robertson and Harry Nilsson.
from BABY IT’S ME
written by Donald Dunn & Charles Smith
“Baby It’s Me” is one of the lesser known gems of Diana Ross’ career. Released in 1977, this refined album was produced by Richard Perry who gave to the soul/R&B diva a little spin adding a more sophisticated pop sound to support her unmistakable voice.
From BLACK & WHITE
Written by David Foster, Mike Cotten, Anita Pointer & June Pointer
In the late seventies and early eighties, the Pointer Sisters were improving their success and crossover appeal album by album that would eventually make them one of the hottest acts in the world of pop music. Their Svengali was renowned and experienced producer Richard Perry who helped them create some very well crafted pop/R&B albums.
