Donny Gerrard

Simple soul singer Donny Gerrard started his career as the lead singer from the Vancouver-based pop group Skylark, who documented two albums and had a high Ten hit with “Wildflower” in 1973 (in addition they launched the career of pop producer extraordinaire David Foster). Following the group split up, Gerrard embarked on the solo profession, issuing his debut one “(Baby) DON’T ALLOW It Mess YOUR BRAIN” on Elton John’s Rocket label in 1975. He eventually signed using the Los Angeles-based Greedy label, where he released his self-titled debut record in 1976. A variety of sweet, passionate ballads, disco, and jazzy flourishes, the recording spawned many singles, like the 12″ “Greedy (For Your Like)” (right now a collector’s item), “Stay Awhile BESIDE ME,” “He’s Constantly AROUND,” and “Terms.” After one additional solitary in 1977, Gerrard produced a reliable living like a support vocalist for documenting sessions and trips; in this capability, he caused a number of the biggest titles in well-known music, including Elton John, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Bruce Springsteen, Aaron Neville, Neil Gemstone, Bob Seger, Donna Summer season, Cher, Dolly Parton, Bobby Womack, and a single John Fogerty, among numerous others. He also continued to appear within the soundtracks from the Rose and St. Elmo’s Open fire, and sang tv marketing jingles for more income. A documenting of Barbara Lewis’ “Baby I’m Yours” for any ’90s car industrial resulted in a cope with WEA subsidiary Lightyear for any brand-new recording; released in 1999, The Passionate found Gerrard employed in smooth pop place, ? la Nat Ruler Cole or Johnny Mathis.