Barry
Greenfield
In 1972
Barry wrote and recorded "New York Is Closed Tonight".
This recording proved to be the first of three # 1 singles
for Barry in a brief 18-month period. NEW YORK IS CLOSED TONIGHT
won 1972 Certificate of Honour for Canadian Music, and was
the most played song on Canadian radio in 1972.
1973,
the US Music Machine called, and Barry flew to Hollywood to
record his first LP, "Blue Sky".
It was
recorded in Los Angeles at RCA's legendary Studio B, known
as the west coast recording home of Elvis Presley. Produced
by the legendary David M. Kershenbaum (this was David's first
foray as an LA producer), Barry worked with the AŠlist players:
Jim Gordon and Russ Kunkel on drums; Larry Carlton and Dean
Parks on guitars; Joe Osborne on bass; Keys Larry Knechtel
and Larry Mohoberac. It was arranged and conducted by the
famous and wonderful, Jimmie Haskell. "Blue Sky"
was a masterpiece of mood and stories from Barry' heart and
soul. Barry toured for 2 years. His road mates included Supertramp,
Maria Muldaur, Frank Zappa, John Lee Hooker, Steve Martin,
Cheech and Chong, Mose Allison, John Hartford, the Pointer
Sisters, Chilliwack, Susan Jacks and many others who became
friends and comrades.
The last
25 years have seen Barry build a successful financial planning
business, and raise a family. During this period the songwriting
never slowed or stopped. Barry wrote more than a dozen cover
songs, including songs recorded by Garden Oddessy (UK), Graham
Gouldman, Tom Middleton, Annette Ducharme (Canada), The Cascades,
The Hudson Brothers (USA), and two songs by Juno Hall of Fame
artist, Buffy St. Marie. Buffy called her 1988 ABC/Dunhill
Album after a Greenfield track, "Sweet America".
Buffy's recognition and acceptance of his work was an honour
most appreciated by Barry.
In 1999
Barry again looked at the Canadian Music business, and decided,
"it felt right to return". It was back into the
studio where he recorded and then released his CD entitled
"barry greenfield's cold water cure", and it quickly
sold out two pressings. He has since co-written songs with
Randy Bachman, Graham Gouldman, Andrew Gold, and the E Street
Band leader David Sancious.
In 2001
recorded and released the CD "king of the wolves", which soon
became known as the "Political Side of Barry Greenfield".
2005
sees Barry return to his love-songs, and the release of his
third CD entitled ..."barry greenfield # 3 (the white
album)". This CD is a concert in itself, from comfortable
folk music to modern rock and roll. His story telling talents
are well displayed.Ź To present Barry's new music a new band
was needed. Many have played in the unit including the pre-eminent
guitarist, Gaye De Lorme, Ken Dahl, Rich St. Onge, Tom Keenlyside,
and Jack Duncan all playing the music of Barry Greenfield.
Jeff Wyatt, Ken Dahl, Rich St. Onge, Barry Greenfield and
Gaye Delorme (known as THE CORE) One sideman soon became a
partner, and brother, in the musical ride that Barry is presently
on Jeff Wyatt a wonderful multi-instrumentalist, vocalist,
engineer and talent. Jeff and Barry partnered to produce a
number of well received and critically acclaimed shows. Some
nights full band, others an introspective duo. 3 separate
concerts with different musician lineups were presented at
Vancouver's beautiful Norman Rothstein Theatre ...all resounding
successes.
Barry
Greenfield ...a man passed 50, playing the best he has ever
played. Still learning, always growing. Barry is just opening
the door. What's on the other side?...stay tuned.
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