Gary Taylor (singer/songwriter)
| Gary Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | A&M, Virgin, Morning Crew |
| Associated acts | The Whispers, Anita Baker, Vesta Williams, Lalah Hathaway |
| Website |
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Gary Taylor, born Los Angeles, California, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer.
His songs have been recorded by a number of leading artists, including "Keep in Touch" by Grover Washington, Jr.; "Good Love" by Anita Baker, Walter Beasley, Lonnie Liston Smith and George Clinton & P-Funk Allstars; "Living Without a Heart" by Vanessa Rubin; "Just Gets Better with Time" and "My Heart Your Heart" by The Whispers.[1]
As a background vocalist, Taylor appeared on The Whispers' R&B #1 "Rock Steady", and "My Flame" for Vanessa Williams, as well as with Nancy Wilson.
As a songwriter and producer, Mr. Taylor has worked with both veteran acts, such as Anita Baker ("Good Love") and The Whispers ("Just Gets Better With Time", "My Heart, Your Heart"), and new wave of soul artists such as Lalah Hathaway ("I'm Coming Back") among them.
Solo discography
- GT (1983) A&M Records
- Compassion (1988) Virgin Records
- Take Control (1991) Morning Crew Records
- Square One (1993) Morning Crew Records
- The Mood of Midnight (1995) Morning Crew Records
- Love Dance (1998) Morning Crew Records
- Under the Nightlight (2001) Morning Crew Records
- Eclectic Bohemian (2003) Morning Crew Records
- Retro Blackness (2006) Morning Crew Records
Songwriting
Songs Written:[2]
Song: Good Love Recorded by: Anita Baker / Walter Beasley / Lonnie Liston Smith / George Clinton & P-Funk Allstars
Song: Stressed Out Recorded by: Tribe Called Quest
Song: Move On You Recorded by: All City
Song: Just Gets Better With Time Recorded by: The Whispers / Alfie Silas
Song: My Heart Your Heart Recorded by: The Whispers
Song: Living Without A Heart Recorded by: Vanessa Rubin / Rodney Mansfield
Song: Keep In Touch Recorded by: Grover Washington Jr. / The Controllers
Song: You Take Me Places Recorded by: Rebbie Jackson
Song: I'm No Stranger Recorded by: Carl Anderson
Song: Let's Talk Recorded by: Carl Anderson
Song: Don't Say No Recorded by: Beau Williams / Mac Band
Song: Love You To The Limit Recorded by: Mac Band
Song: Think About Me Recorded by: Mac Band
Song: You Are My Heart Recorded by: Mac Band
Song: I Like My Body Recorded by: Chico DeBarge
Song: If Only You Were In My Shoes Recorded by: Dazz Band
Song: Do Me Right Recorded by: Joyce Kennedy (Mothers Finest)
Song: Your Love Recorded by: Prodigy
Song: Rest My Lips Recorded by: Walter & Scotty (The Whispers)
Song: I'm Coming Back Recorded by: Vesta Williams / Lalah Hathaway
Song: Without You In My Life Recorded by: Marlena Shaw
Song: No Me Without You (Co-Written by: Doc Powell) Recorded by: Double Scale
Song: Square One Recorded by: Ray Parker Jr.
Song: Love Stories Recorded by: Jennifer Holiday
Song: No Me Without You. Recorded by: Doc Powell (featuring Gary Taylor)
Song: More to Me Recorded by: Doc Powell (featuring Gary Taylor)
Song: Christmas Love and You Recorded by: Will Downing
Song: Consensual Recorded by: Will Downing (from the album Lust, Love & Lies)
Song: Fly Higher Recorded by: Will Downing (from the album Lust, Love & Lies)
Song: Shades Recorded by: Will Downing (from the album Lust, Love & Lies)
Song: Something Special Recorded by: Will Downing (from the album Classique)
Song: Let’s Make It Now Recorded by: Will Downing (from the album Classique)
Song: I Won’t Stop Recorded by: Will Downing (from the album Classique)
Song: Moon Over Carolina Recorded by: Najee (featuring Gary Taylor)
References
- ↑ Biography at Soul Walking
- ↑ "Morning Crew Music featuring Gary Taylor". Retrieved 21 Nov 2011.