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Formerly an American Literature teacher, Micheal Franks is one of the most iconic artists the Californian music scene has given us. Raised on Jazz and Bossa-Nova, his work was a huge success, and his slow and sophisticated songs were covered by many of his peers. Here we take a look at his sources of inspiration, his best records and the most famous covers o...
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Michael Franks, Writer, MainArtist
© 2011 Shanachie ℗ 2011 Shanachie
Yvonne Lewis, Background Vocals - ROB MOUNSEY, Brass Arranger, Electric Piano - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - RAY BARDANI, Producer, Mixer, Recorded by - Randy Brecker, Trumpet - George Marino, Masterer - Michael Franks, Arranger, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Maryann Wlock, Contributor - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Lawrence Feldman, Alto Saxophone - MICHAEL COLINA, Producer, Arranger, String Arranger - Lew Soloff, Trumpet - Nikki Moroch, Electric Guitar - Joe Dera, Contributor - Tim Holland, Co-ordinator Production - Buddy Williams, Drums - Francisco Centeno, Bass - Katherin Jewell, Co-ordinator Production - Yoland McCullough, Background Vocals - S. Renee Diggs, Background Vocals
© 1987 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1982 Warner Records Inc.
Charles Blenzig, Contributor - Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Jimmy Haslip, Producer, Bass - Russell Ferrante, Producer, Arranger, Piano - Chris Parker, Drums - Lawrence Feldman, Flute - BOB MINTZER, Flute - Chuck Loeb, Guitar - MATTHEW "BOOMER" LAMONICA, Recorded by - Tom Mark, Recorded by - Mark Shuman, Cello - Fred Slotkin, Cello - Diane Barere, Cello - Jody Gilberti, Contributor - Manolo Badrena, Percussion
© 1995 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1995 Warner Records Inc.
Bob Emmerich, Composer - Nat King Cole Trio, MainArtist - Ruth Poll, Composer
(C) 1993 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Rick Marotta, Drums - LEE HERSCHBERG, Digital Remasterer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - JOHN SIMON, Producer, Arranger - Kenny Barron, Piano - Joe Caro, Acoustic Guitar - Bob Kuttruf, Co-ordinator Production - Glenn Berger, Mixer, Recorded by - Howie Silberberg, SecondEngineer - Rubens Bassini, Percussion - Dave Liebman, Solo Flute - Crusher Bennett, Congas - Herb Bushler, Bass
© 1979 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Records Inc.
WILTON FELDER, Bass - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - Michael Brecker, Tenor Saxophone - JOHN GUERIN, Drums - JOE SAMPLE, Piano - CLAUS OGERMAN, Conductor, Arranger - Al Schmitt, Mixer, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Barry McKinley, Contributor - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Don Henderson, AssistantEngineer - LARRY CARLTON, Guitar - Israel Baker, Concert Master Conductor - Ray Armando, Percussion
© 1977 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1977 Warner Records Inc.
Gloria Agostini, Harp - Frank Floyd, Musician - Barry Finclair, Violin - Richard Sortomme, Violin - Jeff Mironov, Guitar - ROB MOUNSEY, Producer, Arranger, Fender Rhodes Keyboards, Synthesizer - Charles McCracken, Cello - Christopher Parker, Drums - Randy Brecker, Flugelhorn - Ed Rak, Recorded by - George Marino, Masterer - Lesley Miller, Background Vocals - John Miller, Bass - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Arthur Payson, AssistantEngineer - Artie Friedman, Mixer, Recorded by - Barry McKinley, Contributor - Charles Libove, Violin - DavidNadien, Concert Master Conductor - Elena Barere, Violin - Emanuel Vardi, Viola - Gerald Tarack, Violin - Homer Mensch, Bass - JONATHAN Abramowitz, Cello - Jan Mullen, Violin - John Pintavalle, Violin - Judy Geist, Viola - Kacey Cisyk, Background Vocals - Lamar Alsop, Viola - Lew Eley, Violin - Marti Robertson, Recorded by - Maryann Wlock, Contributor - Matthew Raimondi, Violin - Maureen Thompson, AssistantEngineer - Michael Christopher, AssistantEngineer - ROGER MOUTENOT, AssistantEngineer - Regis Iandiorio, Violin - Sue Evans, Percussion - Theodore Israel, Viola - Warren Lash, Cello
© 1983 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1983 Warner Records Inc.
Patti LaBelle, Associated Performer, Main Artist - M. Franks, Composer
(P) 1978 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Steve Khan, Solo Guitar - ROB MOUNSEY, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Programmer - MARCUS MILLER, Bass - George Marino, Masterer - Art Garfunkel, Background Vocals - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Kacey Cisyk, Background Vocals - Chris Parker, High-Hat Cymbals - Kevin Halpin, Mixer, Digital Masterer, Recorded by, Remix - Mike Morgan, Recorded by - Richard Nelson, Recorded by - Neil Dignon, Assistant Mix Engineer - Debbie DeMeo, Co-ordinator Production - Jack Schwarz, Contributor - Jeff Cox, Recorded by - Jon Wolfson, Recorded by - Lin Bordenet, Co-ordinator Production
© 1987 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1987 Warner Records Inc.
Neil Jason, Bass - Steve Khan, Guitar - Bill Evans, Tenor Saxophone - ROB MOUNSEY, Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Piano, Programmer - Randy Brecker, Trumpet - Dave Weckl, Drums - George Marino, Masterer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Kacey Cisyk, Background Vocals - Lawrence Feldman, Alto Saxophone - Kevin Halpin, Mixer, Digital Masterer, Recorded by, Remix - Lew Soloff, Trumpet - Mike Morgan, Recorded by - Richard Nelson, Recorded by - Neil Dignon, Assistant Mix Engineer - Debbie DeMeo, Co-ordinator Production - Jack Schwarz, Contributor - Jeff Cox, Recorded by - Jon Wolfson, Recorded by - Lin Bordenet, Co-ordinator Production
© 1987 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1987 Warner Records Inc.
Dennis Belfield, Bass - Tennyson Stephens, Keyboards, Piano - Jerry Hey, Horns Arranger - Andre Fischer, Producer - Rick Marotta, Drums - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - Hugh McCracken, Guitar - Mike Reese, Masterer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Don Henderson, AssistantEngineer - Ray Armando, Percussion, Congas - Raymond Willhard, AssistantEngineer - Rick Zunigar, Guitar
© 1980 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1980 Warner Records Inc.
Gloria Agostini, Harp - Barry Finclair, Violin - Richard Sortomme, Violin - Hamish Stuart, Background Vocals - Jeff Mironov, Guitar - ROB MOUNSEY, Producer, Arranger, Fender Rhodes Keyboards, Synthesizer - Charles McCracken, Cello - Christopher Parker, Drums - Ed Rak, Recorded by - George Marino, Masterer - Lesley Miller, Background Vocals - Will Lee, Background Vocals, Bass - John Miller, Bass - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Arthur Payson, AssistantEngineer - Artie Friedman, Mixer, Recorded by - Charles Libove, Violin - DavidNadien, Concert Master Conductor - Elena Barere, Violin - Emanuel Vardi, Viola - Gerald Tarack, Violin - Homer Mensch, Bass - JONATHAN Abramowitz, Cello - Jan Mullen, Violin - Judy Geist, Viola - Kacey Cisyk, Background Vocals - Lamar Alsop, Viola - Lew Eley, Violin - Marti Robertson, Recorded by - Maryann Wlock, Contributor - Matthew Raimondi, Violin - Maureen Thompson, AssistantEngineer - Michael Christopher, AssistantEngineer - ROGER MOUTENOT, AssistantEngineer - Regis Iandiorio, Violin - Sue Evans, Percussion - Theodore Israel, Viola - Warren Lash, Cello - Toots Thielemans, Harmonica - John Pntavalle, Violin
© 1983 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1983 Warner Records Inc.
Gloria Agostini, Harp - Barry Finclair, Violin - Richard Sortomme, Violin - Hamish Stuart, Background Vocals - Jeff Mironov, Acoustic Guitar - ROB MOUNSEY, Producer, Arranger, Fender Rhodes Keyboards, Synthesizer - Charles McCracken, Cello - Christopher Parker, Drums - Ed Rak, Recorded by - Lesley Miller, Background Vocals - Will Lee, Bass - John Miller, Bass - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Arthur Payson, AssistantEngineer - Artie Friedman, Mixer, Recorded by - Charles Libove, Violin - DavidNadien, Concert Master Conductor - Elena Barere, Violin - Emanuel Vardi, Viola - Gerald Tarack, Violin - Homer Mensch, Bass - JONATHAN Abramowitz, Cello - Jan Mullen, Violin - John Pintavalle, Violin - Judy Geist, Viola - Kacey Cisyk, Background Vocals - Lamar Alsop, Viola - Lew Eley, Violin - Marti Robertson, Recorded by - Maryann Wlock, Contributor - Matthew Raimondi, Violin - Maureen Thompson, AssistantEngineer - Michael Christopher, AssistantEngineer - ROGER MOUTENOT, AssistantEngineer - Regis Iandiorio, Violin - Sue Evans, Percussion - Theodore Israel, Viola - Warren Lash, Cello - George Marge, Contributor
© 1983 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1983 Warner Records Inc.
WILTON FELDER, Bass - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - CLAUS OGERMAN, Conductor, Arranger - Al Schmitt, Mixer, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Composer, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Don Henderson, AssistantEngineer - João Donato, Solo Piano - LARRY CARLTON, Solo Guitar - Israel Baker, Concert Master Conductor - Ray Armando, Percussion - Helio Delmiro, Rhythm Guitar - Joao Palma, Drums
© 1977 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1977 Warner Records Inc.
Bruce Botnick, Recorded by - LEE HERSCHBERG, Recorded by - WILTON FELDER, Bass - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - JOHN GUERIN, Drums, Percussion - Greg Calbi, Masterer - JOE SAMPLE, Piano - Al Schmitt, Mixer - Michael Franks, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CompilationProducer - Barry McKinley, Contributor - LARRY CARLTON, Electric Guitar - Larry Bunker, Vibes - Ilene Mark, Co-ordinator Production - Tom Mark, Engineer
© 1975 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1976 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
ROB MOUNSEY, Brass Arranger, Fender Rhodes Keyboards - Michael Brecker, Solo Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone - RAY BARDANI, Producer, Mixer, Recorded by - Randy Brecker, Flugelhorn - George Marino, Masterer - Michael Franks, Arranger, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Maryann Wlock, Contributor - Mark Egan, Bass - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - MICHAEL COLINA, Producer, Arranger, String Arranger, Keyboards - Lew Soloff, Flugelhorn - Joe Caro, Electric Guitar - Joe Dera, Contributor - Katherine Jewell, Co-ordinator Production - Rick Cutler, Drums - Tim Holland, Co-ordinator Production
© 1987 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1982 Warner Records Inc.
Charles Blenzig, Contributor - Jeff Mironov, Guitar - Glen Marchese, AssistantEngineer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - MATT PIERSON, Producer - DANA WATSON, Co-ordinator Production - JAMES FARBER, Mixer, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Marc Johnson, Bass - Don Alias, Percussion - Peter Erskine, Drums - Chuck Loeb, Guitar - GIL GOLDSTEIN, Producer, Piano - MATTHEW "BOOMER" LAMONICA, Recorded by - Tom Mark, Recorded by - Jody Gilberti, Contributor
© 1995 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1995 Warner Records Inc.
Diana Krall, MainArtist - John Clayton, Participant - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - Al Schmitt, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Michael Franks, ComposerLyricist - Jeff Hamilton, Participant
℗ 1999 UMG Recordings, Inc.
LEE HERSCHBERG, Digital Remasterer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Flora Purim, Background Vocals - JOHN SIMON, Producer, Arranger - Joe Caro, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Bob Kuttruf, Co-ordinator Production - Glenn Berger, Mixer, Recorded by - Howie Silberberg, SecondEngineer - Rubens Bassini, Percussion - Buddy Williams, Drums - Herb Bushler, Bass - Bob Leinbach, Organ
© 1979 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1979 Warner Records Inc.
Andre Fischer, Producer, Arranger, Drums - David Spinozza, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Don Grolnick, Piano - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - Mike Reese, Masterer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, Vocal Arranger, MainArtist - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Don Henderson, AssistantEngineer - Eddie Gomez, Acoustic Bass - Raymond Willhard, AssistantEngineer
© 1980 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1980 Warner Records Inc.
Gloria Agostini, Harp - Barry Finclair, Violin - Richard Sortomme, Violin - Hamish Stuart, Background Vocals - Jeff Mironov, Guitar - ROB MOUNSEY, Producer, Arranger, Piano, Synthesizer - Charles McCracken, Cello - Hiram Bullock, Solo Guitar - Eddie Daniels, Flute - Jon Faddis, Flugelhorn - Ed Rak, Recorded by - George Marino, Masterer - Will Lee, Background Vocals - John Miller, Bass - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Arthur Payson, AssistantEngineer - Artie Friedman, Mixer, Recorded by - Charles Libove, Violin - DavidNadien, Concert Master Conductor - Elena Barere, Violin - Emanuel Vardi, Viola - Gerald Tarack, Violin - Homer Mensch, Bass - JONATHAN Abramowitz, Cello - Jan Mullen, Violin - John Pintavalle, Violin - Judy Geist, Viola - Lamar Alsop, Viola - Lew Eley, Violin - Marti Robertson, Recorded by - Maryann Wlock, Contributor - Matthew Raimondi, Violin - Maureen Thompson, AssistantEngineer - Michael Christopher, AssistantEngineer - ROGER MOUTENOT, AssistantEngineer - Theodore Israel, Viola - Warren Lash, Cello - Dave Tofani, Alto Saxophone - Ronnie Brecker, Solo Trumpet
© 1983 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1983 Warner Records Inc.
Ralph MacDonald, Musician - Eumir Deodato, Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - Ernie Watts, Musician - Steve Gadd, Musician - Oscar Brashear, Musician - Bud Shank, Musician - John Tropea, Musician - Will Lee, Musician - Al Schmitt, Mixer, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Leon Pendarvis, Musician - Jeffrey Kawalek, Recorded by
© 1978 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1978 Warner Records Inc.
Dean Parks, Electric Guitar - Roger Nichols, Mixer, Recorded by - John Beasley, Keyboards - Michael Fisher, Percussion - Doug Sax, Masterer - Neil Stubenhaus, Bass - WALTER BECKER, Producer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Alex Acuna, Percussion - Buzz Feiten, Acoustic Guitar - Tom Hardisty, Recorded by - Peter Erkine, Drums - Scott Ralston, Recorded by - Carol Parks, Co-ordinator Production - Jodi Gibert, Contributor - Ken Eisner, Contributor - Lee Schwartz, Contributor - Sonny Abelardo, Co-ordinator Production
© 1990 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1990 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
BILL SCHNEE, Mixer - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - JOHN GUERIN, Drums - Doug Sax, Masterer - JOE SAMPLE, Piano - LARRY WILLIAMS, Synthesizer Programmer, Synthesizer - Luis Conte, Percussion - Al Schmitt, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - LARRY CARLTON, Guitar - Joey Wolpert, Recorded by - Ken Allardyce, Assistant Mix Engineer - Eric Rudd, Recorded by - 'Readdie' Freddie Washington, Bass - Cliff Norell, Recorded by - Ed Torgerson, Recorded by - Carol Parks, Co-ordinator Production - Jodi Gibert, Contributor - Ken Eisner, Contributor - Lee Schwartz, Contributor - Sonny Abelardo, Co-ordinator Production
© 1990 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1990 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.
Dennis Wall, Recording Engineer - Dennis Wall, Engineer - Keith Shortread, 2nd Engineer - Tawatha Agee, Background Vocal - Phil Magnotti, Recording Engineer - Phil Magnotti, Mixing Engineer - Phil Magnotti, Engineer - Jimmy Haslip, Producer - Jimmy Haslip, Bass - Jimmy Haslip, Keyboards - Jeff Sochor, 2nd Engineer - Tom Mark, Recording Engineer - Jeff Mironov, Guitar - Shawn Pelton, Drums - Bashiri Johnson, Percussion - Steve Regina, Engineer - Michael Franks, Vocal - Michael Franks, Composer - Chris Palmaro, Keyboards
(P) 1999 BMG Music
Nick DeCaro, String Arranger - Bruce Botnick, Recorded by - LEE HERSCHBERG, Recorded by - WILTON FELDER, Bass - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - JOHN GUERIN, Drums, Percussion - Greg Calbi, Masterer - JOE SAMPLE, Piano - Al Schmitt, Mixer - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist, CompilationProducer - Barry McKinley, Contributor - LARRY CARLTON, Guitar - Larry Bunker, Vibes - Ilene Mark, Co-ordinator Production - Jerry Steinholtz, Congas - Tom Mark, Engineer
© 1975 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1976 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Mitchell Parish, Author - Nat King Cole Trio, MainArtist - Clifford Burwell, Composer
(C) 1992 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1943 Capitol Records, Inc.
Stewart Levine, Producer, Associate Producer - JOE SAMPLE, ComposerLyricist - Rik Pekkonen, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Crusaders, MainArtist - A Crusaders Production, Unknown, Other
℗ 1975 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Ralph MacDonald, Musician - Eumir Deodato, Orchestra Arranged & Conducted by - Tommy Lipuma, Producer - Ernie Watts, Musician - Steve Gadd, Musician - Oscar Brashear, Musician - Bud Shank, Musician - John Tropea, Musician - Will Lee, Musician - Al Schmitt, Mixer, Recorded by - Michael Franks, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Noel Newbolt, Co-ordinator Production - Leon Pendarvis, Musician - Jeffrey Kawalek, Recorded by
© 1978 Warner Records Inc. ℗ 1978 Warner Records Inc.
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Formerly an American Literature teacher, Micheal Franks is one of the most iconic artists the Californian music scene has given us. Raised on Jazz and Bossa-Nova, his work was a huge success, and his slow and sophisticated songs were covered by many of his peers. Here we take a look at his sources of inspiration, his best records and the most famous covers of his songs.
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