Russell Kunkel (born September 27, 1948) is an American drummer who has worked as a session musician with many popular artists, including Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Buffett,

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, Neil Diamond,

Bob Dylan Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career sp ...

Dan Fogelberg Daniel Grayling Fogelberg (August 13, 1951 – December 16, 2007) was an American musician, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is known for his 1970s and 1980s songs, including " Longer" (1979), " Same Old Lang Syne" (1980), and ...

Glenn Frey Glenn Lewis Frey (; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, guitarist and a founding member of the rock band Eagles. Frey was the co-lead singer and frontman for the Eagles, roles he came to share with fellow member Don H ...

Art Garfunkel Arthur Ira Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American singer, poet, and actor. He is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Highlights of Garfunkel's solo music career include one top-10 h ...

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, Carole King, Lyle Lovett, Reba McEntire, Stevie Nicks,

Linda Ronstadt Linda Maria Ronstadt (born July 15, 1946) is a retired American singer who performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock, country, light opera, the Great American Songbook, and Latin. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American ...

, Bob Seger, Carly Simon, Stephen Stills,

James Taylor James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, havi ...

Joe Walsh Joseph Fidler Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. In a career spanning over five decades, he has been a member of three successful rock bands: the James Gang, Eagles, and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr ...

, Steve Winwood,

Neil Young Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. After embarking on a music career in Winnipeg in the 1960s, Young moved to Los Angeles, joining Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Richie Fur ...

, and

Warren Zevon Warren William Zevon (; January 24, 1947 – September 7, 2003) was an American rock singer, songwriter, and musician. Zevon's most famous compositions include "Werewolves of London", " Lawyers, Guns and Money", and " Roland the Headless Th ...

. He was the studio and touring drummer for

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in the 1970s, and has played on all four of their studio albums.

Early life and education

Kunkel was born in

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but by the age of nine he moved to

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. There, he was part of an orchestra at the local elementary school. Prior to moving, he was influenced by his brother and the song " Wipe Out" to play drums. During his high school years he lived in

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. He played for approximately six different bands, including the Barons, and appeared at many

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s and high school dances, playing surf music and Beatles songs. In his last two years of high school he was a

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and later worked for John Stewart and

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Career

Early career

In 1966, Kunkel moved to

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. He joined the band Things to Come and performed in Hollywood. During the summer of 1968, they performed at the

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, a club on Sunset Strip. In 1967, when Jimi Hendrix's album ''

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'' came out, Kunkel was impressed by Hendrix's playing style and they became good friends. A year later, Kunkel started working for the Band when they released ''

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''. Kunkel's first single was a demo with Joel Sill for Trousdale Music, which included musicians Joe Osborn and

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. In the late 1960s Kunkel worked for

and together they released a

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to the movie ''

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''. In 1970 Kunkel helped Bob Dylan and drummer

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release an album titled ''

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''. During this time, Kunkel was a part of

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's group, playing with

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Carole King, and meeting

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, Leon Russell, and

. He recorded "Hummingbird" for King's album '' Indianola Mississippi Seeds''.

1970s

In early 1970s, while rehearsing for the upcoming tour, he met

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, a former player of John Stewart's, who was a friend of

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and together along with

and bassist

Leland Sklar Leland Bruce Sklar (born May 28, 1947) is an American bassist and session musician. Sklar rose to prominence as a member of James Taylor's backing band, which coaleced into a group in its own right, The Section. This group of musicians so frequ ...

they had put out an album. Later on,

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ist

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came to them from The Flying Machine along with

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and together, the four of them, had formed a band called The Section. The group existed between 1972 and 1977, during which time they had recorded three albums. A few years later however, the band got smaller because Sklar preferred to work in the studio, and Doerge had joined another band. In 1970 Kunkel helped James Taylor to record the ''

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'' album. Kunkel played on Tony Kosinec's "Bad Girl Songs," which was produced by Peter Asher. In 1971 Kunkel worked with Gerry Goffin, Gary Hart, and Carole King on the ''

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'' album, which became a classic. From 1971 to 1972 Kunkel worked with Joni Mitchell on her albums ''

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'' and ''

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''. Along with his bandmates in the Section, he appeared on the first album by Crosby & Nash, and would continue working with the duo through the decade. From 1972 to 1973 he played in the attic of

's house at Martha's Vineyard where he recorded parts of the '' One Man Dog'' album. In 1972 Kunkel helped

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to release the album, ''

'', which was issued under

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label. Three years later, Kunkel participated in the Carly Simon song "

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" and played a part in James Taylor's album ''

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'' in a song "

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". In 1977 during the recording of Jackson Browne's '' Running on Empty'' album, Kunkel played on

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and North Drum sets, and went on a tour to promote the album. During the same year, Kunkel played hi-hat on the

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) were a folk rock supergroup made up of American singer-songwriters David Crosby and Stephen Stills and English singer-songwriter Graham Nash. When joined by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young as a fourth member ...

album ''

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''. A year later, he worked with

on ''

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'' as part of the Section.

1980s

In 1980 during his tour with Jackson Browne to promote his album '' Hold Out'', he played a tom, a

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, a bass drum, a snare drum, and two

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. During those years, he also was a drummer for the ''

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'' album where he played in a song "Say It Isn't True". In 1980s album '' Mad Love'' by

, Kunkel along with Waddy Wachtel and Danny Kortchmar performed in the songs " How Do I Make You" and "Mad Love". In 1981, Kunkel joined Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac to create the '' Bella Donna'' album, playing on tracks '' After the Glitter Fades'', and ''

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''. In 1981, Kunkel worked for Bee Gees and performed in three of their songs: "Wildflower", "Cryin' Every Day", and "Be Who You Are", for the album '' Living Eyes''. In 1982, Kunkel, along with

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, worked with

on a song "Tell Me to My Face". In 1983 he helped Jackson Browne and

to write a song called "

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" and during that time met with Alan White of Yes. In 1990s he was invited by Joe Walsh to perform the song "I Keep Forgettin'", where he

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with Linn drums. In 1980, Kunkel played in Linda Ronstadt's band for a concert that was shown on HBO, along with the guitarists

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and

, bassist

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, keyboardist

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, pedal steel guitarist

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, and backing vocalist

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. Thirty-nine years later, an album of the concert, '' Live in Hollywood'', was produced by

and released in CD and

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formats by

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. Kunkel had a cameo as doomed drummer Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs in the 1984 film '' This Is Spinal Tap''. Before the cameo appearance, he practiced it with

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and her husband

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1990s

In 1991, after his appearance in the 1984 rockumentary, Kunkel joined Spinal Tap. The same year, he appeared in Bob Seger's ''

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'' where he played with former E Streeter Roy Bittan.

2000s and 2010s

In 2004, Kunkel reunited with Crosby & Nash for their eponymous album, acting as both drummer and co-producer. In 2010 Kunkel joined the

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supporting

and Carole King. In 2014,

, along with her husband and musician

had issued an ''Ebb & Flow'' album where Kunkel, Sklar, and Wachtel performed on songs such as

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's "In the Summertime",

's "Hey Mister", "I've Never Been To Texas", and "I Would Give Anything". Owen invited him to rehearse for the 2016 album of hers called ''Somebody's Child''. In 2018 Kunkel played on "Small Change", a song written by Harry Shearer. The song featured the Hungarian Studio Orchestra, Judith Owen and Danny Kortchmar and was issued in an album called ''Smalls Change'' by Twanky Records/ BMG on April 13. He started his own company called Chateau Beach Entertainment in 2019 on which he recorded an album called ''Rivage''. Kunkel, Kortchmar, Sklar and Wachtel, along with guitarist Steve Postell, reunited to form a new band, The Immediate Family, which released its debut album ''Honey Don't Leave L.A.'' in May 2018 from Japanese Vivid Sound label. A live CD ''Live In Japan 2018'' followed in December of that year. The band's U.S. debut single, "Cruel Twist," was released in June 2020.

Equipment

Kunkel is a self taught drummer and has a studio at his home, where he plays all kinds of instruments including

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, snare drums, bass drums, various toms, and

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and

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. He endorses

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, drumheads and

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sticks. He has previously used

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, Sonor,

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and Premier drums, as well as

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drumheads, prior to switching to Paiste in 1983. Other than drumming, he is credited with playing

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, shaker,

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, congas,

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, wood block, hi-hats, cardboard box,

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, bells,

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, cajon and percussion.

Personal life

In 1968, Kunkel married Leah Kunkel, née Leah Cohen, who was the younger sister of Cass Elliot of

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. Their son Nathaniel, now a Grammy- and Emmy-winning recording engineer and producer, was born in 1970. When Cass Elliot died in 1974, Russ and Leah Kunkel took in her daughter Owen and raised her. In 1990, Kunkel married singer Nicolette Larson, and that same year their daughter Elsie May Larson-Kunkel was born. Kunkel and Larson were married until her death in 1997. In 2014 he married Shauna Drayson.

Partial discography

Performer

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– ''Just You and Me'' (1976) *

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– ''Something New'' (1975) * Stephen Bishop: **'' Careless'' (1976) **''

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'' (1978) **'' Red Cab to Manhattan'' (1980) *

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– ''Ronee Blakley'' (1972) *

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: **''

'' (1977) **'' Restless Nights'' (1979) **''

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'' (1982) *

Terence Boylan Terence Curtin Boylan (born 1946) is an American singer-songwriter. Brought up in Buffalo, New York, Terence Boylan first appeared on local radio in the late 1950s performing a song he had written at the age of 11. While still in his mid teens, ...

: **''Terence Boylan'' (1977) **''Suzy'' (1980) * Bread – ''Retrospective'' (1996) *

Brewer & Shipley Brewer & Shipley are an American folk rock duo who enjoyed their peak success in the late 1960s through the 1970s, consisting of singer-songwriters Mike Brewer (born on April 14, 1944) and Tom Shipley (born on April 1, 1941). They were known ...

– ''Brewer & Shipley'' (1974) * Sarah Brightman – '' As I Came of Age'' (1998) * Jackson Browne: **'' Jackson Browne'' (1972) **''

For Everyman ''For Everyman'' is the second album by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). The album peaked at number 43 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and the single " Redneck Friend" reached number 85 on the ''Bi ...

'' (1973) **'' The Pretender'' (1976) **

Running on Empty (album) ''Running on Empty'' is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. Featuring songs themed around life on the road, the entire album was recorded on tour, either live on stage, or in locations associated with touring, such as ba ...

(1977) **'' Lives in the Balance'' (1986) **''

World in Motion "World in Motion..." is a song by British musical group New Order (performed with the England national football team, credited as ENGLANDneworder). The song is New Order's only number-one song on the UK Singles Chart. It was produced for the En ...

'' (1989) * Jimmy Buffett: **''

Volcano A volcano is a rupture in the Crust (geology), crust of a Planet#Planetary-mass objects, planetary-mass object, such as Earth, that allows hot lava, volcanic ash, and volcanic gas, gases to escape from a magma chamber below the surface. On Ear ...

'' (1979) **'' One Particular Harbour'' (1983) **''

Hot Water Water heating is a heat transfer process that uses an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water include cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, hot water and water heated t ...

'' (1988) **''

Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads ''Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads'' is a four-compact disc (or cassette) compilation box set of Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band's greatest hits, rarities, and previously unreleased songs. Released in 1992, the collection reached quadrup ...

'' (1992) *

J. J. Cale John Weldon "J. J." Cale (December 5, 1938 – July 26, 2013) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and sound engineer. Though he avoided the limelight, his influence as a musical artist has been acknowledged by figures such as Mark Knop ...

– '' Shades'' (1981) *

Eric Carmen Eric Howard Carmen (born August 11, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist. He was first known as the lead vocalist of the Raspberries. He had numerous hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s, first as a member of the Rasp ...

– ''Change of Heart'' (1978) * Cecilio & Kapono – ''Cecilio and Kapono'' (1988) *

: **'' Heads & Tales'' (1972) **''

Sniper and Other Love Songs ''Sniper and Other Love Songs'' is the second studio album by the American singer/songwriter Harry Chapin, released in 1972. The album's Sniper (song), title song is a vaguely fictionalised account of Charles Whitman's shootings from the clocktowe ...

'' (1972) * Beth Nielsen Chapman: **'' Beth Nielsen Chapman'' (1990) **'' You Hold the Key'' (1993) *

Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter. Chapman is best known for her hit singles "Fast Car" and "Give Me One Reason". Chapman was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she released ...

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Crossroads Crossroads, crossroad, cross road or similar may refer to: * Crossroads (junction), where four roads meet Film and television Films * ''Crossroads'' (1928 film), a 1928 Japanese film by Teinosuke Kinugasa * ''Cross Roads'' (film), a 1930 Brit ...

'' (1989) **''

Collection Collection or Collections may refer to: * Cash collection, the function of an accounts receivable department * Collection (church), money donated by the congregation during a church service * Collection agency, agency to collect cash * Collectio ...

'' (2001) *

The Church (band) The Church are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980. Initially associated with new wave, neo-psychedelia, and indie rock, their music later came to feature slower tempos and surreal soundscapes reminiscent of dream pop and post-ro ...

: **'' Starfish'' (drums (uncredited) on

Under the Milky Way "Under the Milky Way" is a single by Australian alternative rock band The Church, released on 15 February 1988, and appears on their fifth studio album ''Starfish''. The song was written by bass guitarist and lead vocalist Steve Kilbey and h ...

) (1988) *

Clannad Clannad () is an Irish band formed in 1970 in Gweedore, County Donegal by siblings Ciarán, Pól, and Moya Brennan and their twin uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan. They have adopted various musical styles throughout their history, including ...

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Sirius Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word , or , meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated α Canis Majoris, Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbreviated Alpha CM ...

'' (1987) **'' Past Present'' (1989) **'' A Magical Gathering: The Clannad Anthology'' (2002) *

: **'' Fall into Spring'' (1974) **''

Heartbreak Radio ''Heartbreak Radio'' is a 1981 album by Rita Coolidge and was released on the A&M Records label. Track listing Side one #"Walk On In" ( Carole King) – 3:24 #" One More Heartache" (Bobby Rogers, Smokey Robinson, Marv Tarplin, Ronnie White, Pe ...

'' (1981) *Dana Cooper – ''Dana Cooper'' (1973) *

Beverley Craven Beverley Craven (born 28 July 1963) is a British singer-songwriter best known for her 1991 UK hit single " Promise Me". Her album '' Change of Heart'' was released in 2014 and '' Mixed Emotions'' in 1999. Biography Early life Craven was born ...

– '' Love Scenes'' (1993) *

David Crosby David Van Cortlandt Crosby (born August 14, 1941) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In addition to his solo career, he was a founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Crosby joined the Byrds in 1964. They got ...

: **'' Oh Yes I Can'' (1989) **''

Thousand Roads ''Thousand Roads'' is the third solo studio album by the rock artist David Crosby, a founding member of Crosby, Stills, and Nash. It was released in 1993 on Atlantic Records. Track listing B-sides Personnel * David Crosby – lead and ...

'' (1993) *

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Graham Nash David Crosby ''Graham Nash David Crosby'' is the first album by the partnership of David Crosby and Graham Nash, released on Atlantic Records in 1972, catalog SD 7220. It peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and a single taken from the album, " ...

'' (1972) **''

Wind on the Water ''Wind on the Water'' is the second album by Crosby & Nash, released on ABC Records in 1975. Cassette and 8-track tape versions of the album were distributed by Atlantic Records, to which Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were signed. It peaked at No ...

'' (1975) **''

Whistling Down the Wire ''Whistling Down the Wire'' is the third album by Crosby & Nash, released on ABC Records in 1976, the second of the duo's three-album deal with ABC Records. Cassette and 8-track tape versions of the album were distributed by Atlantic Records, t ...

'' (1976) **'' Crosby-Nash Live'' (1977) **''

'' (2004) *Crosby, Stills & Nash: **''

Daylight Again ''Daylight Again'' is the seventh album by Crosby, Stills & Nash, and their third studio album in the trio configuration. It peaked at No. 8 on the ''Billboard 200'' albums chart, the final time the band has made the top ten to date. Three single ...

'' (1982) *Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: ** ''

CSNY 1974 ''CSNY 1974'' is the nineteenth album by Crosby, Stills, & Nash, their seventh in the CSNY quartet configuration, and their fifth live album, the third as a foursome. Issued on Rhino Records in 2014, it consists of concert material recorded in 1 ...

'' (2014) *

Rodney Crowell Rodney Crowell (born August 7, 1950) is an American musician, known primarily for his work as a singer and songwriter in country music. Crowell has had five number one singles on Hot Country Songs, all from his 1988 album '' Diamonds & Dirt''. ...

– '' Diamonds & Dirt'' (1989) *

Aselin Debison Aselin Ettinger (born June 27, 1990), better known as Aselin Debison, is a Canadian pop and Celtic music singer. Career Debison's singing career began in 1999, when she was asked to sing at a rally of protesting miners in her hometown. In the sum ...

– ''Sweet Is the Melody'' (2002) *

Jackie DeShannon Jackie DeShannon (born Sharon Lee Myers, August 21, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and radio broadcaster with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards, as both singer and composer. She was one of the first female singer-songw ...

– ''To Be Free'' (1970) * Neil Diamond: **''

Beautiful Noise ''Beautiful Noise'' is the tenth album by Neil Diamond and his third with Columbia Records, released in 1976. "Dry Your Eyes" was performed with The Band at their farewell show and is featured in Martin Scorsese's ''The Last Waltz''. Overvi ...

'' (1976) **''Christmas Album'' (1992) **''Up on the Roof: Songs from the Brill Building'' (1993) **''In My Lifetime'' (1996) **''Classics: The Early Years/Jazz Singer/Beautiful Noise'' (1997) **''Three Chord Opera'' (2001) *

Denny Doherty Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty (November 29, 1940 – January 19, 2007) was a Canadian singer. He was a founding member of the 1960s musical group the Mamas and the Papas for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. ...

– ''Watcha' Gonna Do?'' (1971) *

: **'' Dylan'' (1973) **''

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Masterpieces A masterpiece, ''magnum opus'' (), or ''chef-d’œuvre'' (; ; ) in modern use is a creation that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career or a work of outstanding creativity, ...

'' (1978) * Yvonne Elliman – ''Night Flight'' (1978) *

England Dan & John Ford Coley England Dan & John Ford Coley were an American soft rock duo composed of Dan Seals, Danny Wayland "England Dan" Seals and John Ford Coley, John Edward "John Ford" Coley, active throughout the 1970s. Native Texas, Texans, they are best known for t ...

– ''Fables'' (1971) *

The Everly Brothers The Everly Brothers were an American rock duo, known for steel-string acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing. Consisting of Isaac Donald "Don" Everly (February 1, 1937 – August 21, 2021) and Phillip "Phil" Everly (January 19, 193 ...

– '' Stories We Could Tell'' (1972) *

Don Felder Donald William Felder (born September 21, 1947) is an American musician who was the lead guitarist of the rock band Eagles from 1974 until his termination from the band in 2001. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 with th ...

– ''Airborne'' (1983) *

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Souvenirs A souvenir (), memento, keepsake, or token of remembrance is an object a person acquires for the memories the owner associates with it. A souvenir can be any object that can be collected or purchased and transported home by the traveler as a ...

'' (1974) **''

Captured Angel ''Captured Angel'' is the third album by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1975. He promoted the album with a tour in support of The Eagles. The album peaked at No. 23 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It has sold more than a millio ...

'' (1975) **''

Nether Lands ''Nether Lands'' is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). The album title is a play on Nederland, Colorado, the location of one of the studios used to record the album. Track list ...

'' (1977) **''

Phoenix Phoenix most often refers to: * Phoenix (mythology), a legendary bird from ancient Greek folklore * Phoenix, Arizona, a city in the United States Phoenix may also refer to: Mythology Greek mythological figures * Phoenix (son of Amyntor), a ...

'' (1979) **''

The Innocent Age ''The Innocent Age'' is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1981. It was also one of his most successful albums; three of his four Top 10 singles on the ''Billboard'' pop chart (" Hard to Say" (no. 7), "Sam ...

'' (1981) **''

Windows and Walls ''Windows and Walls'' is the eighth album by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music). The first single, "The Language of Love", reached No. 13 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, making it his last Top ...

'' (1984) **''

High Country Snows ''High Country Snows'' is the ninth album by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1985 (see 1985 in music). This album was a seminal part of Progressive Bluegrass, or "Newgrass", and featured many bluegrass star players. Track ...

'' (1985) **'' Exiles'' (1987) **'' The Wild Places'' (1990) **'' River of Souls'' (1993) *

– '' Soul Searchin''' (1988) *

Richie Furay Paul Richard Furay (born May 9, 1944) is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member (with Buffalo Springfield). He is best known for forming the bands Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Bru ...

– ''I Still Have Dreams'' (1979) *

: **''Breakaway'' (1975) **''

Scissors Cut ''Scissors Cut'' is the fifth solo studio album by Art Garfunkel released in August 1981 on Columbia Records. It was his second album to miss the US '' Billboard'' top 40 (charting at 113) and his second album containing no US top 40 singles. T ...

'' (1981) **'' Songs from a Parent to a Child'' (1997) *

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 ...

: **''

First First or 1st is the ordinal form of the number one (#1). First or 1st may also refer to: *World record, specifically the first instance of a particular achievement Arts and media Music * 1$T, American rapper, singer-songwriter, DJ, and rec ...

'' (1973) **'' Goodbye Girl'' (1978) **'' Falling in Love Again'' (1980) *

Debbie Gibson Deborah Ann Gibson (born August 31, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Gibson released her debut album '' Out of the Blue'' in 1987, which spawned several international hits, later being certified triple plati ...

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Think With Your Heart ''Think with Your Heart'' is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson, released on July 4, 1995, by SBK Records, a division of EMI Records. The album sold only 25,000 copies in the U.S., but was a minor success in Japan, ...

'' (1995) *

Louise Goffin Louise Goffin (born March 23, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and producer of the 2011 album ''A Holiday Carole''. Signed by record executive Lenny Waronker to DreamWorks in 1999, Goffin released ''Sometimes a Circle'' in 2002. She wen ...

– ''Kid Blue'' (1979) *

Andrew Gold Andrew Maurice Gold (August 2, 1951 – June 3, 2011) was an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and record producer who influenced much of the Los Angeles-dominated pop/soft rock sound in the 1970s. Gold played on scores of reco ...

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What's Wrong With This Picture What or WHAT may refer to: * What, an interrogative pronoun and adverb * "What?", one of the Five Ws used in journalism Film and television * ''What!'' (film) or ''The Whip and the Body'', a 1963 Italian film directed by Mario Bava * '' What ...

'' (1976) **''

All This and Heaven Too ''All This, and Heaven Too'' is a 1940 American drama film made by Warner Bros.-First National Pictures, produced and directed by Anatole Litvak with Hal B. Wallis as executive producer. The screenplay was adapted by Casey Robinson from the 193 ...

'' (1978) *

Jimmy Griffin James Arthur Griffin (August 10, 1943 – January 11, 2005) was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the 1970s soft rock band Bread. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1970 as co-writer ...

– ''Breakin' Up Is Easy'' (1973) *

Nanci Griffith Nanci Caroline Griffith (July 6, 1953 – August 13, 2021) was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. She appeared many times on the PBS music program ''Austin City Limits'' starting in 1985 (season 10). In 1994 she won a Grammy Award f ...

– '' Lone Star State of Mind'' (1987) *

Arlo Guthrie Arlo Davy Guthrie (born July 10, 1947) is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is known for singing songs of protest against social injustice, and storytelling while performing songs, following the tradition of his father, Woody Guthrie. Gu ...

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Amigo Amigo(s) (Portuguese and Spanish for ''male friend'') may refer to: People * Carlos Amigo Vallejo (born 1934), Spanish Roman Catholic archbishop emeritus of Seville Places Facilities * Amigos School, a bilingual primary school in Cambridge, Ma ...

'' (1976) **''Power of Love'' (1982) * Emmylou Harris: **''

The Ballad of Sally Rose ''The Ballad of Sally Rose'' is an album by Emmylou Harris released in February 1985. It marked a significant departure for Harris for two reasons. First, all the songs were written by her and her then-husband Paul Kennerley, while her previous ...

'' (1985) **''Portraits'' (1996) * Don Henley – '' I Can't Stand Still'' (1982) * Bill Hughes – '' Dream Master'' (1979) *

Brian Hyland Brian Hyland (born November 12, 1943) is an American pop singer and instrumentalist who was particularly successful during the early 1960s. He continued recording into the 1970s. AllMusic journalist Jason Ankeny says "Hyland's puppy-love pop v ...

– ''Brian Hyland'' (1970) * Elton John and

Tim Rice Sir Timothy Miles Bindon Rice (born 10 November 1944) is an English lyricist and author. He is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote, among other shows, ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'', ...

– ''

Aida ''Aida'' (or ''Aïda'', ) is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Set in the Old Kingdom of Egypt, it was commissioned by Cairo's Khedivial Opera House and had its première there on 24 Decemb ...

'' (1999) * Tom Jones – ''Lead and How to Swing It'' (1994) *

Casey Kelly Casey Patrick Kelly (born October 4, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the LG Twins of the KBO League. He was a first-round draft choice, 30th overall, in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Kelly was ...

– ''Casey Kelly'' (1972) *

: **''Best of B.B. King'' (1973) **'' King of the Blues'' (1992) **''Greatest Hits'' (1998) **''Anthology'' (2000) **'' 80'' (2005) **''Ultimate Collection'' (2005) * Carole King: **''

Music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspe ...

'' (1971) **''

Thoroughbred The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are c ...

'' (1976) **''

Speeding Time ''Speeding Time'' is an album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1983. King's 13th album in 14 years, ''Speeding Time'' was poorly reviewed and was her first album not to chart. Following the album's release, King did not rec ...

'' (1983) **'' Love Makes the World'' (2001) *

Tony Kosinec Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer * Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby leag ...

– ''Bad Girl Songs'' (1970) * Leah Kunkel – ''Leah Kunkel'' (1979) * Lyle Lovett: ** ''

Joshua Judges Ruth ''Joshua Judges Ruth'' is Lyle Lovett's fourth album, released in 1992. While the album does not have one theme that binds all the songs, several tracks deal with "high concepts" such as religion ("Church") and death ("Family Reserve" & "Since ...

'' (1992) **''

I Love Everybody ''I Love Everybody'' is the fifth album by Lyle Lovett, released in 1994. The album consists of songs written by Lovett prior to the recording of his first album, '' Lyle Lovett'' (1986). On the 8th track, "Record Lady," Lyle refers to colleg ...

'' (1994) **'' The Road to Ensenada'' (1996) **''

Step Inside This House ''Step Inside This House'' is the seventh album by Lyle Lovett, released in 1998. In contrast with his earlier albums, populated mostly by songs penned by Lovett, ''House'' is a double-length album of cover version, cover songs written by fellow T ...

'' (1998) **'' My Baby Don't Tolerate'' (2003) **''

Smile A smile is a facial expression formed primarily by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth. Some smiles include a contraction of the muscles at the corner of the eyes, an action known as a Duchenne smile. Among humans, a smile expresses ...

'' (2003) **''

It's Not Big It's Large ''It's Not Big It's Large'' is an album by Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, released in 2007 (see 2007 in music). The recording was made live in studio (recorded with all instruments as if a concert venue, but done in a studio). The title is a p ...

'' (2007) *

Kate Markowitz Catherine Judith "Kate" Markowitz (Born 28 April 1956) is an American singer-songwriter known as a backup singer who has recorded and performed with a number of singers, most notably James Taylor but also Willy DeVille, Shawn Colvin, Mylène Farm ...

– ''Map of the World'' (2003) * Richard Marx – ''Paid Vacation'' (1994) * Reba McEntire: **''Last One to Know'' (1987) **'' Reba'' (1988) **'' Sweet Sixteen'' (1989) *

Kate & Anna McGarrigle Kate McGarrigle (February 6, 1946 – January 18, 2010) and Anna McGarrigle (born December 4, 1944) were a duo of Canadian singer-songwriters (and sisters) from Quebec, who performed until Kate McGarrigle's death on January 18, 2010. Music ...

– ''

'' (1975) * Pat McGee - ''Pat McGee'' (2015) *

Roger McGuinn James Roger McGuinn (born James Joseph McGuinn III; July 13, 1942) is an American musician. He is best known for being the frontman and leader of the Byrds. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the Byrds. As a ...

: **'' Peace on You'' (1974) **''

Born to Rock and Roll ''Born to Rock and Roll'' is a compilation album by the ex-Byrds frontman Roger McGuinn, released on Columbia Records in August 1991. It was issued following the success of McGuinn's comeback solo album ''Back from Rio'' earlier that same year. ' ...

'' (1992) **''Roger McGuinn/Peace on You'' (2004) * Bette Midler – ''

Broken Blossom ''Broken Blossom'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Bette Midler, her second album release in 1977 and her fifth on the Atlantic Records label. Just as Midler's three previous studio albums ''Broken Blossom'' includes songs from a w ...

'' (1977) * Joni Mitchell: **''

'' (1971) **''

'' (1972) * Maria Muldaur – '' Sweet Harmony/Open Your Eyes'' (2003) *

Anne Murray Morna Anne Murray (born June 20, 1945) is a retired Canadian singer. Her albums, consisting primarily of pop, country, and adult contemporary music, have sold over 55 million copies worldwide during her over 40-year career. Murray was the fir ...

– ''

'' (1996) *

Graham Nash Graham William Nash (born 2 February 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, photographer, and activist. He is known for his light tenor voice and for his contributions as a member of the Hollies and the supergroups Crosby, Stills ...

: **''

Earth & Sky ''Earth & Sky'' was a daily radio series that presented information about science and nature. It began broadcasting in 1991 and ceased operations in 2013. ''EarthSky'' is the ongoing website, serving 21 million users in 2019, according to Google ...

'' (1980) **'' Songs for Survivors'' (2002) *

Aaron Neville Aaron Joseph Neville (born January 24, 1941) is a retired American R&B and soul singer. He has had four platinum albums and four Top 10 hits in the United States, including three that reached number one on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. ...

: **''

Warm Your Heart ''Warm Your Heart'' is a 1991 album released by American R&B/soul singer Aaron Neville. It features the singles "Everybody Plays the Fool", "Somewhere, Somebody" and " Close Your Eyes". The "Close Your Eyes" single also featured album producer ...

'' (1991) **''Ultimate Collection'' (2001) * Stevie Nicks: **'' The Wild Heart'' (1983) **''

Rock a Little ''Rock a Little'' is the third solo studio album by the American singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks. Released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album ''Mirage'' (1982), ''Rock a Little'' hit the top ...

'' (1985) *The

: **''Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy'' (1970) **'' Stars & Stripes Forever'' (1974) **''

Dirt, Silver and Gold ''Dirt, Silver and Gold'' is a 1976 compilation album by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band that contains some of the band's greatest material to that point. It also includes 12 songs not previously available. It was originally released as a three LP albu ...

'' (1976) *

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album d ...

– ''

Heartbreak Express ''Heartbreak Express'' in the twenty-fourth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on March 29, 1982, by RCA Records. The album returned Parton to a more fully realized country sound (a process she had begun on the previous year's ''9 ...

'' (1982) *

Shawn Phillips Shawn Phillips (born February 3, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, primarily influential in the 1960s and 1970s. His work is rooted in folk rock but straddles other genres, including jazz fusion and funk. Phillips has re ...

: **''Bright White'' (1973) **''Spaced'' (1977) * Bonnie Raitt – '' Nine Lives'' (1986) *

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'' (1972) * Helen Reddy – '' Helen Reddy'' (1971) *

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Don't Cry Now ''Don't Cry Now'' is the fourth solo studio album by Linda Ronstadt and the first of her studio releases for Asylum Records, following six albums recorded for and released on Capitol Records including three she recorded as a member of The Stone Po ...

'' (1973) **''

Heart Like a Wheel ''Heart Like a Wheel'' is the fifth solo studio album by Linda Ronstadt, released in November 1974. It was Ronstadt's last album to be released by Capitol Records. At the time of its recording, Ronstadt had already moved to Asylum Records and r ...

'' (1974) **''

Prisoner in Disguise ''Prisoner In Disguise'' (1975) is Linda Ronstadt's sixth solo LP release and her second for the label Asylum Records. It followed Ronstadt's multi-platinum breakthrough album, ''Heart Like a Wheel'', which became her first number album on the US ...

'' (1975) **''

Hasten Down the Wind ''Hasten Down the Wind'' is the seventh studio album by singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt. Released in 1976, it became her third straight million-selling album. Ronstadt was the first female artist to accomplish this feat. The album earned her ...

'' (1976) **'' Living in the U.S.A.'' (1978) **'' Mad Love'' (1980) **'' Get Closer'' (1982) **''

Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind ''Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind'' is a studio album by American singer/producer Linda Ronstadt, released in October 1989 by Elektra Records. Produced by Peter Asher, the album features several duets with singer Aaron Neville — two of ...

'' (1989) **''

Winter Light ''Winter Light'' ( sv, Nattvardsgästerna, lit=The Communicants) is a 1963 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring his regulars, Gunnar Björnstrand, Ingrid Thulin and Max von Sydow. It follows Tomas Ericsson (Bj� ...

'' (1994) **'' Feels Like Home'' (1995) **''

We Ran ''We Ran'' is a 1998 rock album by American singer, songwriter, and producer Linda Ronstadt. The disc featured back-up from three members of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. It spent two weeks on the ''Billboard'' albums chart, peaking at #160. ...

'' (1998) **'' Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas'' (2004) * Diana Ross – ''Force Behind the Power'' (1991) *

Jennifer Rush Jennifer Rush (born Heidi Stern; September 28, 1960) is an American pop and rock singer. She achieved success during the mid-1980s with several singles and studio albums including the million-selling single " The Power of Love", which she co- ...

– '' Heart Over Mind'' (1987) * Shawna Russell - ''Goddess'' (2007) *

Carole Bayer Sager Carole Bayer Sager (born Carol Bayer on March 8, 1947) is an American lyricist, singer, and songwriter. Early life and career Bayer Sager was born in Manhattan, New York City, to Anita Nathan Bayer and Eli Bayer. Her family was Jewish. She grad ...

: **''Carole Bayer Sager'' (1977) **''Too'' (1978) *

Sanne Salomonsen Sanne Salomonsen (born 30 December 1955), is a Danish singer. She has been performing since 1973, and various songs by her band Sneakers were on the charts continuously from 1979 to 1985. She was also a member of the Anne Linnet Band. Salomonsen ...

: **''Where Blue Begins'' (1991) **''Sannes Bästa, Vol. 2'' (2000) *

Leo Sayer Gerard Hugh "Leo" Sayer (born 21 May 1948) is an English-Australian singer and songwriter whose singing career has spanned five decades. He has been an Australian citizen and resident since 2009. Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom ...

– ''

'' (1978) *

Seals and Crofts Seals and Crofts was an American soft rock duo made up of James Eugene Seals (October 17, 1942 – June 6, 2022) and Darrell George "Dash" Crofts (born August 14, 1938) They are best known for their hits " Summer Breeze" (1972), " Diamond Girl ...

: **'' Summer Breeze'' (1972) **''

Year of Sunday ''Year of Sunday'' is the third album by soft rock duo Seals and Crofts. It was released in 1971 on Warner Bros. Records and was their first record for a major label. Track listing All songs written by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts unless otherw ...

'' (1972) *

Neil Sedaka Neil Sedaka (; born March 13, 1939) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Since his music career began in 1957, he has sold millions of records worldwide and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collabo ...

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Sedaka's Back ''Sedaka's Back'' is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka. The record, composed of selections from his previous three albums, which had been released only in the UK,"Q Rock Stars Encyclopedia" by Dafydd Rees and Luke Cr ...

'' (1975) **'' Steppin' Out'' (1976) **'' In the Pocket'' (1980) *

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Robert Clark Seger ( ; born May 6, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. As a locally successful Detroit-area artist, he performed and recorded as Bob Seger and the Last Heard and The Bob Seger System throughout the 1960s, break ...

: **'' The Distance'' (1982) **''

Like a Rock ''Like a Rock'' is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Seger, released in 1986. The title track is best known for being featured in Chevrolet truck commercials throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Content "Fortuna ...

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It's a Mystery ''It's a Mystery'' is the fifteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Seger, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). As with his prior album, it is credited to the Silver Bullet Band, though many of the tracks feature a wide arra ...

'' (1995) **'' Greatest Hits 2'' (2003) *

Feargal Sharkey Seán Feargal Sharkey (born 13 August 1958) is a singer from Northern Ireland most widely known as the lead vocalist of punk band The Undertones in the 1970s and 1980s, and for solo works in the 1980s and 1990s. His 1985 solo single "A Good ...

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Wish A wish is a hope or desire for something. In fiction, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes used. In fiction In fictio ...

'' (1988) * Carly Simon: **'' Hotcakes'' (1974) **''

Playing Possum ''Playing Possum'' is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Elektra Records, on April 21, 1975. It was Simon's third consecutive album to reach the top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Pop albums chart, peaking a ...

'' (1975) **''

Spoiled Girl ''Spoiled Girl'' is the 12th studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Epic Records, in June 1985. Recorded with a variety of producers in New York, this was Simon's only album for Epic. It was commercially unsuccessful ...

'' (1985) **'' Coming Around Again'' (1987) **'' This Is My Life'' (1992) **'' Anthology'' (2002) **'' Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits'' (2004) *

J.D. Souther John David "J. D." Souther (born November 2, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has written and co-written songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles (band), Eagles. Souther is probably best known for his songwriting ab ...

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Black Rose Black Rose or Black Roses may refer to: Books * Black Rose (.hack), a fictional character from the .hack media franchise * Black Rose (magazine), ''Black Rose'' (magazine), an anarchist magazine published in Boston during the 1970s and 1980s * Bla ...

'' (1976) *

Jimmie Spheeris Jimmie Spheeris (November 5, 1949 – July 4, 1984) was an American singer-songwriter who released four albums in the 1970s on the Columbia Records and Epic Records labels. Spheeris died in 1984, at the age of 34, after a motorcycle accident. B ...

– ''Original Tap Dancing Kid'' (1973) *

Rick Springfield Richard Lewis Springthorpe (born 23 August 1949), known professionally as Rick Springfield, is an Australian-American musician and actor. He was a member of the pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971, then started his solo career with his debut ...

– ''Mission Magic'' (1974) *Stealin Horses – ''Stealin Horses'' (1985) * Al Stewart: **'' 24 Carrots'' (1980) **''Just Yesterday'' (2005) * John Stewart: **'' Willard'' (1970) **'' The Lonesome Picker Rides Again'' (1971) **'' Sunstorm'' (1971) **''

Wingless Angels ''Wingless Angels'' is an album released in 1975 and it is the eighth album by folk musician John Stewart, former member of the Kingston Trio. Track listing All compositions by John Stewart except where noted. Side one # "Hung on the Heart ...

'' (1975) **''

Bombs Away Dream Babies ''Bombs Away Dream Babies'' is an album by John Stewart that was released by RSO Records in 1979. The album peaked at No. 10 on the ''Billboard'' album chart and yielded three Top 40 singles: "Gold" (No. 5), "Midnight Wind" (No. 28), and "Lost ...

'' (1979) **''

Dream Babies Go Hollywood ''Dream Babies Go Hollywood'' is a studio album released in 1980 by folk musician John Stewart, former member of the Kingston Trio. This was Stewart's first studio album since '' Bombs Away Dream Babies'', his biggest commercial success as a so ...

'' (1980) * Stephen Stills: **''Live'' (1975) **'' Stills'' (1975) **'' Turnin' Back the Pages'' (2003) **''Man Alive'' (2005) *

Barbra Streisand Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand (; born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress and director. With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awar ...

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Emotion Emotions are mental states brought on by neurophysiology, neurophysiological changes, variously associated with thoughts, feelings, behavioral responses, and a degree of pleasure or suffering, displeasure. There is currently no scientific ...

'' (1984) * Talbot Bros.– ''Talbot Bros.'' (1974) *

Mariya Takeuchi is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Regarded as an influential figure in the city pop genre, she is one of the best-selling music artists in Japan, having sold over 16 million records, and has received several accolades. Her husband is Tatsu ...

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UNIVERSITY STREET A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the ...

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Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon ''Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in April 1971 by Warner Bros. Records. The album was recorded between early January and late February of the same year. Relea ...

'' (1971) **'' One Man Dog'' (1972) **''

'' (1975) **''

Greatest Hits A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be crea ...

'' (1976) **'' In the Pocket'' (1976) **'' JT'' (1977) **'' Flag'' (1979) *

Kate Taylor Kate Taylor (born August 15, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, originally from Boston, Massachusetts. She is the younger (and only) sister of renowned singer-songwriter James Taylor, a six-time Grammy winner. Biography Taylor was born ...

– '' Sister Kate'' (1971) *

Livingston Taylor Livingston Taylor (born November 21, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician. Born in Boston and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he is the brother of singer-songwriter James Taylor, singer-songwriter Kate Taylor, singer ...

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Man's Best Friend "Man's best friend" is a common phrase used to describe domestic dogs, referring to their millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, friendship, and companionship with humans. The first recorded use of a related phrase is by Frederick ...

'' (1980) *

Uncle Kracker Matthew Shafer (born June 6, 1974), also known by his stage name Uncle Kracker, is an American singer and musician. He was previously a turntablist for Kid Rock's backing group Twisted Brown Trucker and since 1999 has recorded as a solo artist. ...

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No Stranger to Shame ''No Stranger to Shame'' is the second studio album by American recording artist Uncle Kracker. It was released on August 27, 2002 via Lava Records. The album peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200, spawning two charted singles " In a Little W ...

'' (2002) **''

Seventy Two and Sunny ''Seventy Two and Sunny'' is Uncle Kracker's third studio album, released on Lava Records on June 29, 2004. It is Uncle Kracker's first album not to receive a parental advisory sticker and to feature no rap songs. It is also his last to be release ...

'' (2004) *

Anna Vissi Anna Vissi ( el, Άννα Βίσση, , ; born 20 December 1957), is a Greek Cypriot singer and songwriter. She studied music at conservatories and performed locally before moving to the professional scene in Athens, in 1973, where she signed ...

– '' Everything I Am'' (2001) *

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So What So What may refer to: Law *Demurrer, colloquially called a "So what?" pleading Music Albums * ''So What'' (Anti-Nowhere League album) or the 1981 title song (see below), 2000 * '' So What?: Early Demos and Live Abuse'', by Anti-Nowhere League, ...

'' (1975) **'' There Goes the Neighborhood'' (1981) *

– ''Love Has Got Me'' (1973) *

Jamie Walters James Leland Walters Jr. (born June 13, 1969) is an American actor and singer, best known for his roles on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' and '' The Heights'' and singing lead vocal on " How Do You Talk to an Angel". Career Walters was born in Boston ...

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'' (1994) **''

Ride Ride may refer to: People * MC Ride, a member of Death Grips * Sally Ride (1951–2012), American astronaut * William Ride (19262011), Australian zoologist Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Ride'' (1998 film), a 1998 comedy by Millicen ...

'' (1997) *

Jennifer Warnes Jennifer Jean Warnes (born March 3, 1947) is an American singer and songwriter. She has performed as a vocalist on a number of film soundtracks. She has won two Grammy Awards, in 1983 for the Joe Cocker duet "Up Where We Belong" and in 1987 for ...

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'' (1977) *

Was (Not Was) Was (Not Was) is an American pop rock group founded in 1979 in Detroit, Michigan, by David Weiss and Don Fagenson, who adopted the stage names David Was and Don Was. Their song catalog features an eclectic mix of pop and rock styles, often fea ...

– '' What Up, Dog?'' (1988) *

Jimmy Webb Jimmy Layne Webb (born August 15, 1946) is an American songwriter, composer, and singer. He has written numerous platinum-selling songs, including " Up, Up and Away", " By the Time I Get to Phoenix", " MacArthur Park", " Wichita Lineman", " Wo ...

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Suspending Disbelief ''Suspending Disbelief'' is the eighth album by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb, released in September 1993 by Elektra Records. Production ''Suspending Disbelief'' was recorded in February and March 1993 at The Site and Skywalker Ranch in ...

'' (1993) * Paul Williams: **'' Life Goes On'' (1972) **''

Just an Old Fashioned Love Song ''Just an Old Fashioned Love Song'' is a studio album by Paul Williams, released in 1971. Notable songs from the album, which were hits for other artists, include " (Just An) Old Fashioned Love Song", "We've Only Just Begun", "Let Me Be the One" ...

'' (1971) *

Carnie Carny, also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language they use, particularly when the employee operates a game ("joint"), food stand ("grab", "popper" or "floss wagon"), or ride ...

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Wendy Wilson Wendy Wilson (born October 16, 1969) is an American singer and television personality who is a member of the pop trio Wilson Phillips. She co-founded Wilson Phillips with her older sister, Carnie, and childhood friend Chynna Phillips when th ...

– ''Hey Santa!'' (1993) *

Wilson Phillips Wilson Phillips is an American pop group formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The group consists of Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, the daughters of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips, the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of t ...

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California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...

'' (2004) * Steve Winwood – '' Refugees of the Heart'' (1990) *

Bill Withers William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He had several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including " Ain't No Sunshine" (1971), " Grandma's Hands" (1971), " Use Me" (197 ...

: **'' Menagerie'' (1977) **'' 'Bout Love'' (1979) *

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Comes a Time ''Comes a Time'' is the ninth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, released by Reprise Records in October 1978. Its songs are written as moralizing discourses on love's failures and recovering from worldly troubles. They are la ...

'' (1978) *Neil Young & Crazy Horse – '' Zuma'' (1975) *

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'' (1978) **'' The Envoy'' (1982) **''

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (An Anthology) ''I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (An Anthology)'' is a two-disc compilation album by American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, released on Rhino Records in 1996. It spans his career from his eponymous debut album on Asylum Records to date of r ...

'' (1996) **'' Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon'' (2002)

Soundtracks

*'' Arachnophobia'' (1990) *''

Catwalk A fashion show (French ''défilé de mode'') is an event put on by a fashion designer to showcase their upcoming line of clothing and/or accessories during a fashion week. Fashion shows debut every season, particularly the Spring/Summer and Fal ...

'' (1994) *''Certain Fury'' (1985) *''

Clockstoppers ''Clockstoppers'' is a 2002 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Jonathan Frakes and produced by Gale Anne Hurd and Julia Pistor. The film stars Jesse Bradford, Paula Garcés, French Stewart, Michael Biehn, Robin Thomas, a ...

'' (2002) *'' Coast to Coast'' (1977) *'' Dr. T & the Women'' (2000) *''

Moment by Moment ''Moment by Moment'' is a 1978 American romantic drama film written and directed by Jane Wagner and starring Lily Tomlin and John Travolta. It was produced by Robert Stigwood and released by Universal Pictures on December 22, 1978. The film was ...

'' (1978) *'' Roadhouse'' (1989) *''

Straight Talk ''Straight Talk'' is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Barnet Kellman and starring Dolly Parton, Jerry Orbach, Griffin Dunne and James Woods. Plot Shirlee Kenyon is a dance instructor living in Arkansas. Fired for giving advi ...

'' (1992) *''

Warriors A warrior is a person specializing in combat or warfare, especially within the context of a tribal or clan-based warrior culture society that recognizes a separate warrior aristocracies, class, or caste. History Warriors seem to have be ...

'' (1979) *'' RV'' (2006)

Producer

* Jimmy Buffett: **''Fruitcakes'' (1994) **''

Barometer Soup ''Barometer Soup'' is the nineteenth studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The album was released on MCA and Margaritaville Records on August 1, 1995. History and reception Following the release of '' Fruitc ...

'' (1995) **''

Banana Wind ''Banana Wind'' is the twentieth studio album by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It was released on MCA and Margaritaville Records on June 4, 1996, debuting at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200. Songs "Jamaica Mistai ...

'' (1996) **''

Christmas Island Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory comprising the island of the same name. It is located in the Indian Ocean, around south of Java and Sumatra and around north-west of the ...

'' (1996) **'' Beach House on the Moon'' (1999) **'' Meet Me In Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection'' (2003) *

: **''Rogha: The Best of Clannad'' (1997) **''Ultimate Collection'' (1997) **''Greatest Hits'' (2000) **''Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime'' (2004) *

The Derek Trucks Band The Derek Trucks Band was an American blues rock group founded by young slide guitar prodigy Derek Trucks, who began playing guitar and touring with some of blues and rock music's elite when he was just nine years old. After experimenting as an a ...

—''Joyful Noise'' (2002) *

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Love Songs A love song is a song about romantic love, falling in love, heartbreak after a breakup, and the feelings that these experiences bring. A comprehensive list of even the best known performers and composers of love songs would be a large order ...

'' (1995) *

- ''20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The'' (2002) * Carly Simon: **'' Clouds In My Coffee'' (1995) **'' The Very Best of Carly Simon: Nobody Does It Better'' (1998) **" Coming Around Again" (1987) **"

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Jane Wiedlin Jane Marie Genevieve Wiedlin (born May 20, 1958) is an American musician and singer, best known as the co-founder, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist of the new wave band The Go-Go's. She has also had a successful solo career. The Go-Go's w ...

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'' (1985) **''Very Best of Jane Wiedlin'' (1993)

Other

* Nicolette Larson - ''Very Best of Nicolette Larson'' (1999) (Liner notes)

References

External links

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Certain Fury O.S.T. (1985)Russ Kunkel Interview
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