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The David Gates Songbook
''The David Gates Songbook'' is a compilation album by David Gates of Bread. It consists of previously released as well as new solo material; and songs with his former band Bread. Track six is a new recording of the title cut from his 1994 album ''Love Is Always Seventeen''. Track listing #"Make It with You" (previously released on ''On the Waters'') #"Find Me" #"Baby I'm-a Want You" (previously released on ''Baby I'm-a Want You'') #"I Can't Play the Songs" #" If" (previously released on ''Manna'') #"Love Is Always Seventeen" (originally recorded on ''Love Is Always Seventeen'') #" It Don't Matter to Me" (previously released on ''Bread'') #"The Mustang" #"Everything I Own" (previously released on ''Baby I'm-a Want You'') #"Mirror, Mirror" #"Lost Without Your Love" (previously released on ''Lost Without Your Love'') #"This Could Be Forever" (previously released on ''Take Me Now'') #"Aubrey" (previously released on '' Guitar Man'') #"Sail Around the World" (previously released on ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Gates
David Ashworth Gates (December 11, 1940 – January 5, 2023) was a American singer-songwriter, guitarist, musician and producer, frontman and co-lead singer (with Jimmy Griffin) of the group Bread, which reached the top of the musical charts in Europe and North America on several occasions in the 1970s. The band was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Life and early career Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gates was surrounded by music from infancy, as the son of Clarence Gates, a band director, and Wanda Rollins, a piano teacher. He became proficient in piano, violin, bass and guitar by the time he enrolled in Tulsa's Will Rogers High School. Gates formed his first band, The Accents, with other high school musicians which included a piano player, Claude Russell Bridges, who later in life changed his name to Leon Russell. During a concert in 1957, the Accents backed Chuck Berry. In 1957, David Gates and the Accents released the 45 "Jo-Baby" / "Lovin' at Night" on Robbins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything I Own
"Everything I Own" is a song written by American singer-songwriter David Gates. It was originally recorded by Gates's soft rock band Bread for their 1972 album ''Baby I'm-a Want You.'' The original reached No. 5 on the American ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 52 song for 1972. "Everything I Own" also reached No. 5 in Canada and No. 1 in the Philippines. Jamaican artist Ken Boothe's reggae version of the song was No. 1 in the UK Singles chart in 1974. A version by Boy George reached No. 1 in the charts in the UK, Canada, Ireland and Norway in 1987, Boy George's first hit and only UK No. 1 as a solo artist. Composition Although initial listeners may have interpreted it as a song about a broken relationship, David Gates revealed that it was written in memory of his father who died in 1963 before he achieved his success with Bread. According to the book ''1000 UK No. 1 Hits'' by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh, at his father's funeral, a friend took David Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Official Charts Company
The Official Charts (legal name: The Official UK Charts Company Limited) is a British inter-professional organization that compiles various "official" record charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. In the United Kingdom, its charts include ones for singles, albums and films, with the data compiled from a mixture of downloads, purchases (of physical media) and streaming. The OCC produces its charts by gathering and combining sales data from retailers through market researchers Kantar, and claims to cover 99% of the singles market and 95% of the album market, and aims to collect data from any retailer who sells more than 100 chart items per week. The OCC is operated jointly by the British Phonographic Industry and the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) (formerly the British Association of Record Dealers (BARD)) and is incorporated as a private company limited by shares jointly owned by BPI and ERA. The Chart Information Network (CIN) took over as compilers of the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Charts
The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the official Australian music chart in June 1988, succeeding the Kent Music Report, which had been Australia's national music sales charts since 1974. History The ''Go-Set'' charts were Australia's first national singles and albums charts, published from 5 October 1966 until 24 August 1974. Succeeding ''Go-Set'', the Kent Music Report began issuing the national top 100 charts in Australia from May 1974. The compiler, David Kent, also published Australia's national charts from 1940 to 1974 in a retrospective fashion using state-based data. In mid-1983, the Australian Recording Industry Association commenced licensing the Kent Music Report chart. The first printed national top 50 chart available in record stores, branded the ''Countdown'' chart, was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guitar Man
"The Guitar Man" is a song written by David Gates and originally recorded by the rock group Bread. It first appeared on Bread's 1972 album, '' Guitar Man''. It is a mixture of the sounds of soft rock, including strings and acoustic guitar, and the addition of a wah-wah effect electric guitar, played by Larry Knechtel. It peaked at No. 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in the United States and was their third No. 1 hit on the easy listening chart, (following " If" and "Baby I'm-a Want You"). ''Record World'' called it a "superfine superhit" with a "beautiful tune, apt lyric, full, rich production." ''Cash Box'' said "this ballad proves read'sversatility and ability to handle a lyric that says a bit more than 'I love you.'" ''Cash Box'' also said that the song "is about performers, but is bound to be a listener's dream. Chart performance Personnel *David Gates - lead vocals, bass, violin * James Griffin - acoustic guitar, harmony vocals *Larry Knechtel - lead guitar *Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Let Her Go (song)
"Never Let Her Go" is a song by David Gates, lead singer of the group Bread (band), Bread. It was released as a Single (music), single in 1974 and is the title track from Never Let Her Go, the 1975 album of the same name. It also appeared on Gates' third solo album, ''Goodbye Girl (David Gates album), Goodbye Girl''. The song reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and peaked at number 3 on the Adult Contemporary (chart), Adult Contemporary chart in March 1975. Chart performance References 1974 songs 1974 singles David Gates songs Songs written by David Gates Elektra Records singles {{1970s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Surrender (David Gates Song)
"Sweet Surrender" is a song written by David Gates and performed by Bread. The single was the second release from their fifth album, '' Guitar Man,'' and was the last of four #1 hits for Bread on the US Easy Listening chart. "Sweet Surrender" spent two weeks at #1 on the chart, while on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it peaked at #15. "Sweet Surrender" also did well internationally. It was a Top 10 hit in Canada (#4) and New Zealand (#7). ''Record World ''Record World'' magazine was one of the three main music industry trade magazines in the United States, along with '' Billboard'' and '' Cashbox''. It was founded in 1946 under the name ''Music Vendor'', but in 1964 it was changed to ''Record Wo ...'' called it a "David Gates beauty that is sure to please Bread lovers immensely." Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts See also * List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1972 (U.S.) References External links * 1972 songs 1972 singles Bread ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye Girl (David Gates Album)
''Goodbye Girl'' is the third solo album by David Gates of Bread. The title track was also used in the film of the same name. " Took the Last Train" was released as a follow-up single, which also became a U.S. and Canadian top 40 hit. Only tracks 1-4, 6 and 7 are new material; the remainder are reissued from previous albums. Track listing #" Goodbye Girl" (2:45) #" Took the Last Train" (4:32) #"Overnight Sensation" (4:58) #"California Lady" (3:52) #"Ann" (previously released on ''First'') (3:50) #"Drifter" (3:37) #"He Don't Know How to Love You" (2:43) #"Suite: Clouds, Rain" (previously released on ''First'') (8:52) #"Lorilee" (previously released on ''First'') (4:42) #"Part-Time Love" (previously released on ''Never Let Her Go'') (2:23) #"Sunday Rider" (previously released on ''First'') (3:21) #"Never Let Her Go" (previously released on ''Never Let Her Go'') (3:07) Charts Personnel "Goodbye Girl" *David Gates – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, bass *Dean Parks – electri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First (David Gates Album)
''First'' is the debut solo album by David Gates, released in 1973. Musicians who appear on the album include Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts, Jimmy Getzoff, Jim Gordon, Jim Horn, John Guerin, Larry Carlton, Louie Shelton, and Russ Kunkel. Critical reception ''The New Rolling Stone Record Guide'' wrote: "Above all, Gates displays a concern for lyrics and melody (indeed, for song structure) that is nothing if not admirable and praiseworthy. But he can also be totally insipid: side two of ''First'' is an emotional wasteland." Track listing All tracks composed and arranged by David Gates. #"Sail Around the World" #"Sunday Rider" #"Soap (I Use The)" #" Suite: Clouds, Rain" #"Help Is on the Way" #"Ann" #"Do You Believe He's Comin'" #"Sight and Sound" #"Lorilee" Personnel *David Gates - guitar, vocals, composer, producer, arranger *James Getzoff - strings * Jim Gordon - drums *Jim Horn - saxophone *John Guerin - drums * Larry Carlton - guitar *Larry Knechtel - keyboards, associate prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guitar Man (Bread Album)
''Guitar Man'' is the fifth album by Bread (band), Bread, released in 1972. The album produced three U.S. Top 20 singles: "The Guitar Man" (#11), "Sweet Surrender (David Gates song), Sweet Surrender" (#15), and "Aubrey (song), Aubrey" (#15). ''Guitar Man'' peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. Critical reception ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' called the album a "dynamite program," writing that "Aubrey" "is superb." ''The New Rolling Stone Record Guide'' deemed it a "classic" album, writing that "it's pop, but transcendent pop." The ''Birmingham Post'' wrote that the highlights "are, not surprisingly, the Gates' compositions, 'Sweet Surrender', 'Aubrey' and the title track, three of the strongest songs he ever contributed to the band." Track listing Side One #"Welcome to the Music" – 2:57 (Gates) #"The Guitar Man" – 3:46 (Gates) #"Make It by Yourself" – 3:50 (Gates, Griffin) #"Aubrey (song), Aubrey" – 3:39 (Gates) #"Fancy Dancer" – 3:33 (Botts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aubrey (Bread Song)
"Aubrey" is a song written and composed by American singer-songwriter David Gates, and originally recorded by the soft rock group Bread, of which Gates was the leader and primary music producer. It appeared on Bread's 1972 album '' Guitar Man.'' The single lasted 11 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 15. In Canada the song reached only number 41 on the pop singles chart, but reached number 6 on the adult contemporary chart. In New Zealand, "Aubrey" reached number 8. Background David Gates wrote the song after watching '' Breakfast at Tiffany's'' starring Audrey Hepburn. American actress and comedian Aubrey Plaza was named after the song. Musical structure and lyrics The song features David Gates' solo voice, with no backup vocals or drumming. It relies on various melodic resources such as orchestral strings, acoustic guitar, celeste, and orchestra bells. In the lyrics, the singer talks about a longing for a girl named Aubrey for whom he had unrequite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
