Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Amii Stewart

Amy 'Amii' Paulette Stewart (born January 29, 1956) is an American contemporary R&B/disco/dance-pop singer, dancer and actress most famous for her hit disco record "Knock on Wood". Stewart is the stepsister of actress-singer Miquel Brown and aunt to Brown's actress-singer daughter Sinitta.

Career

Amy Stewart was the fifth of six children. Amii Stewart's father Joseph Stewart II, signed her up for singing and dancing lessons in 1960, at the age of four. There already was an Amy Stewart registered with Actor's Equity, so she changed the spelling of her name to Amii. She began attending Howard University in Washington but soon left to work with the D.C. Repertory Dance Company, studying ballet and modern dance. Before being signed to Ariola Records, Stewart was in the touring company of the stage production Bubbling Brown Sugar in 1975, firstly in Miami, then Broadway, and eventually London's West End, where she met Barry Leng, a record producer for Hansa records.
At the end of 1977, "You Really Touched My Heart" a Leng/Simon May composition, produced by Leng, was Stewart's first recording. An album followed, which contained five Leng/May songs, one Leng/Morris song and three cover versions.
Her first single, a disco cover version of the 1966 Eddie Floyd hit "Knock on Wood" (Floyd/Cropper), reached number one in the U.S. in April 1979, and earned her a platinum record and a Grammy Award nomination. It also reached number 6 in the U.K., and number 2 in Australia. In the same year, Amii Stewart followed up with another cover of an old song, "Light My Fire", which reached #5 in the UK, although only managed a lowly #69 in the US. She recorded it as a medley, incorporating "Light My Fire/137 Disco Heaven". Stewart had achieved several Top 10 and Top 20 hits in the U.S. dance chart. Peter Boita, the well known U.K. session drummer, synced up a Linn Drum Computer to a non click track driven master tape to overdub a much more heavy and contemporary drum beat and sound. Peter then manually overdubbed SImmons SDS7 tom toms using his unique technique of hitting four Simmons pads simultaneously with just two drum sticks! This layering of drum sounds gives the track an enormous depth of sound making the track instantly recognisable after just a couple of opening bars. Peter also overdubbed an 18" length of suspended hollow scaffolding pole ( originally from the Victoria Palace Theatre in London ) played with two triangle beaters, at Trident Studios in London's St. Anne's Court ( the studio in which Elton John recorded his first album in the early 1970s ). This overdub is not noticeable on the single track ( although it contributes subtly to the overall rhythmic feel ) but is brought to the fore as an intro to one of the later "megamixes" continuing to add a percussive dimension to the whole track.
Among her other successes in music recordings, there is the song entitled "Friends" in 1985. This song was a collaboration with the Italian composer/music artist Mike Francis and was a big hit in the UK and the Philippines.

Recent times

In the 1998 movie 54, actress/singer Mary Griffin portrayed Amii Stewart, performing the song; Knock on Wood, at the famed discothèque: Studio 54. While performing, Griffin wore a similarly extravagant outfit that Stewart wore in the video to "Knock On Wood" back in 1979. Although it was obvious that Griffin was portraying Stewart, the credits at the end of the movie have Griffin's character listed as Disco Star.
In 2000, Stewart toured Italy, playing the part of Mary Magdalene, in the revival of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. The play also starred Carl Anderson, who revived his role of "Judas Iscariot" from the 1971 movie.
In 2003, Stewart starred in the musical Lady Day, in the role of Billie Holiday; the musical was written and produced by her.
Since 2001 Stewart has been working as a goodwill ambassador for Italian Unicef and has been involved in a large number of projects such as "Uniti per i bambini, Uniti contro l'AIDS" (translated as "United for the children, united against AIDS"). In 2006, she recorded the charity single "Love Song" for UNICEF in four different languages, once again returning to work with Ennio Morricone. The following year saw her return to duet with Mike Francis on the track "Nothing Can Come Between Us". In 2006 Stewart and long-time friend and collaborator Ennio Morricone released 5 track single "Love Song", sung in English, Italian, French, Spanish as well as a multilingual version. All proceeds from the single went to Unicef's campaign "Check Out For Children".
In May 2007 Stewart again participated in the Sanremo Music Festival, performing the duet "Schiavo D'Amore" with Piero Mazzocchetti.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

  • "Knock On Wood" (1979) - #1 US Pop, #6 U.S. R&B, #5 U.S. Club Play, #6 UK, #13 Germany
  • "Light My Fire - 137 Disco Heaven (Medley)" (1979) - #69 US Pop, #36 US R&B, #5 UK, #26 Germany
  • "Jealousy" (1979) - #58 UK, #4 Italy, #5 Netherlands
  • "The Letter / Paradise Bird" (1980) - #39 UK
  • "My Guy - My Girl (Medley)" (duet with Johnny Bristol) (1980) - #63 US, #39 UK
  • "Rocky Woman" (1981)
  • "Grazie Perchè (We've Got Tonight)" (duet with Gianni Morandi) (1984) - #3 Italy
  • "Friends" (duet with Mike Francis) (1984) - #46 US R&B, #12 UK, #1 Italy
  • "I Gotta Have You Back" - (1984, Italy only)
  • "That Loving Feeling" (1985) - #95 UK
  • "Together" (duet with Mike Francis) (1985) - #9 Italy
  • "Knock on Wood" / "Light My Fire" (Remix) (1985) - #7 UK
  • "You Really Touch My Heart" (1985) - #89 UK
  • "My Guy - My Girl (Medley)" (duet with Deon Estus) (1986) - #63 UK
  • "Love Ain't No Toy" (1986) - #99 UK
  • "Time Is Tight" (1986)
  • "It's Fantasy" (1988) - #14 Italy
  • "Don't Be So Shy" (1992)
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La Flavour,Mandolay

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LaFlavour began humbly in Massillon, Ohio in 1967. Twin brothers Pete and Steve Nervo (guitar and drums) joined with schoolmates Craig DeBock(guitar and sax) and Gino Milchak (bass guitar) to form the core of what would actually become several bands. Instead of following the path set by the British Invasion, the boys began playing soul tunes and early Motown, eventually getting gigs at local dances and sockhops.This early version of the band first called themselves "TheNoblemen", then "The Blues Soul".
By the mid-1970s,the boys had progressed into one of the hottest dance bands inthe area, and eventually began traveling as the show band"Ragweed". Eventually, they came to the attention of top entertainment booking agent John Sansone from Buffalo, NY,who took over the booking for the band and decided to re-name them "Flavour". The Boys became "LaFlavour"with the release of the album "Mandolay" in 1980, which was mostly written and produced by Mark Avsec (of Donnie Iris andWild Cherry fame). Two singles from the album made the Billboard charts, with Mandolay reaching #7. With a certified success undertheir belts, La Flavour was signed to MCA records, who thought it wise to separate their "show" image from their"recording" image.
MCA changed the band's name to"Fair Warning", and the boys and Mark Avsec recorded a second album, this time of catchy pop/rock tunes. "FairWarning" included a sure-fire hit single written by Avsec titled "She Don't Know Me". However, an upcoming band from Jersey called Bon Jovi were recording their first album at this time, and the song was selected for them. This move more orless ruined the chances of the song being pushed as a single for Fair Warning, and since the success of "Mandolay" hadcome on the heels of the disco/dance craze, Fair Warning was notas well received, and MCA eventually shelved the album and theproject.
Meanwhile, the show group LaFlavour was taking the country by storm in the big showrooms - the nightclubs and hotels across the country using live entertainment to do big business in the '80s. Since dance music was essential to the atmosphere in these rooms, La Flavour proved to be the perfect act to insure a full house. Since they were now internationally famous for their hit Mandolay, having LaFlavour on the bill was even a bigger draw. Plus, by this time the boys had developed to perfection a novelty in their act which proved to be their crowning jewel: the comedy-oriented floor shows featuring two simple muppet-style puppets, Franklin and Nick.
Franklin and Nick were actually two store-bought puppets operated by Pete Nervo. Gino became the voice of Franklin, and perched himself on Craig's left shoulder. With DeBock serving as the host/straight man, Franklin began each puppet show cracking funny lines and telling jokes while Craig led him through a multitude of subjects. Eventually, they would summon Franklin's brother Nick (voiced by Pete), who would grumble as he appeared on Craig's right shoulder - always slightly intoxicated and grumpy. The puppets provided the boys with the vehicle to say almost anything on stage, and audiences roared with laughter - since the material was being delivered by two puppets rather than human beings. Of all the great music LaFlavour performed over the years, and of all their different levels of success, they are probably best remembered for all the floor shows featuring Franklin and Nick.
Today, the "infamous"LaFlavour puppets are enjoying their retirement hanging prominently on the wall of a band member's family home, but the memories of all the fabulous comedy routines are still cherished by LaFlavour fans.
As LaFlavour entered the 1990's,the showrooms were beginning to fade. With the arrival of electronic multi-media, and entertainment outlets such as MTV andVH-1, Las Vegas-style shows were not impressing people the same any more. Also, the comedy material that was the cornerstone of the band's puppet shows began to collide with the country's changing political climate. While most didn't find it offensiveh earing cagey comedy delivered by two cute puppets in the '80s, the 1990's brought on a whole different attitude toward"political correctness". LaFlavour needed a new direction to survive.
The 90's saw LaFlavour returning to a high-energy dance format, where they once again found success, as well as an audience from a new generation eager to experience "retro" dance music from the 70's &80's, an era they missed but craved with a passion. With LaFlavour, they found the "genuine article." Here was aband who had actually been there - with a Top-10 disco hit totheir credit, no less!
Although the "new"club audiences had lost interest in "show" bands and became obsessed with packed dance floors, there emerged an audience outside the club scene still wanting to be entertained. At the dawn of the New Millennium, LaFlavour suddenly found themselves in demand to deliver concert performances, particularly during the summer months. Thanks to energetic local concert promoters like Bill Curtain and the late Walt English, "The Boys" began filling up their summer months with appearances at Community Concert Series events, headlining to thousands of fans of all ages who weren't necessarily "regulars" at their club dates. Performing a wide variety of popular music, LaFlavour became an annual favorite on this exciting new circuit,enabling them once again to show off the range of their entertainubg abilities. The Summer Concert Series also gave longtime LaFlavour fans the opportunity to see all four "original" members onstage performing together.

While Craig, Pete, and Gino have remained with the band for more than 40 years, original drummer/vocalist Steve Nervo retired in 1996 for health reasons. However, when he's able, Steve makes guest appearances with the band during the Summer Concert Series, most notably performing his remarkable lead vocals on the hit song"Mandolay." Along with LaFlavour veterans John Casey(guitar/vocals/keyboards), beloved LaFlavour keyboard wizard Rick Dotin, who came out of retirement for the 2006 Summer Series and has remained at his familiar post ever since, and Vince Scarpitti (drums/vocals) who was handed the unenviable task of filling Steve's role in 1996, Craig, Pete, Gino, and Steve are still bringing to audiences the highest quality live entertainment available anywhere, filled with the same incredible music, fun, and antics they've become famous for during a remarkable career spanning 44 years!
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Sunday, May 8, 2011

REISSUE: "Jealousy" by Amii Stewart - Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera

"Paradise Bird" is Amii Stewart's follow-up LP in 1978 - the following year her project "Knock On Wood" took discotheques by storm. Produced Barry Leng created a selection of dance tracks including "Jealousy".

Featuring a deep synth-bass loop and high-end chorus this track takes over your emotions.

It was Ken's concept ...to blend the drama of the 1992 comedy-fantasy film, "Death Becomes Her" starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. The film has the elements of a love-hate relationship between the 2 heroines and soon it becomes a matter of life and death and death...

The film is directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Featuring scenes from "Death Becomes Her" - RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
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Sarah Dash,Sinner Man

Sarah Dash (born August 18, 1945) is a singer and actress. Her first notable appearance on the music scene was as a member of Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles.Dash has had a full career, moving from singer, to songwriter, session musician, sideman for famous bands that include Patti LaBelle, The Rolling Stones, and Keith Richards.

Biography

Early career

Born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1945, she later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the mid-1950s where she got reacquainted with fellow adopted Philadelphian Nona Hendryx and Philadelphian natives Patricia "Patsy" Holte and Sundray Tucker. In 1960, following the break-up of a rival girl group, Hendryx and Dash joined Holte and Tucker in "The Ordettes". In 1961, Tucker was replaced by Philadelphia-born Cindy Birdsong and the quartet became The Bluebelles in 1962. The group changed their name again to Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles after Holte was advised to adapt the stage name of Patti Labelle. Among the Bluebelles hits including the doo-wop classic, "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman" and doo-wop-esque R&B ballads "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Danny Boy", the top forty classic, "Down the Aisle (The Wedding Song)", the soul standard "All or Nothing" and their now-legendary rendition of "Over the Rainbow", which LaBelle later transformed into a tour-de-force in her 1981 solo cover. Dash sings with a sharp soprano.

Labelle

In 1967, Birdsong left the group to join The Supremes and four years later, The Bluebelles changed their name to Labelle and began recording material that set them apart from other girl groups including songs of political, social and sexual matters transforming them into a "hard-rocking, sexually and politically-outspoken group". Much like The Supremes' Mary Wilson, Dash was often the "middle" of two of the group's extremes, Nona Hendryx and Patti LaBelle, who often had differed in the group's change of direction before LaBelle eventually agreed to "go along with it". After a tour of England where they changed managers hiring Vicki Wickham, in 1971, the group ditched their bouffant wigs and dresses for Afros and jeans releasing transitional records such as Labelle (which included the Hendryx-penned sexual "Morning Much Better") and Moon Shadow (which featured the group's gospel-fueled renditions of the Pete Townshend penned, "Won't Get Fooled Again", and Cat Stevens' "Moonshadow").
During this period, the group got notice by the mainstream after opening for blue-eyed soul singer-songwriter Laura Nyro and British rock group The Who during their tours, leading up to the 1973 release of Pressure Cookin', which featured more songwriting from Hendryx and a more unified group effort in which Dash sung co-lead on including the group's memorable ballad, "Can I Speak to You Before You Go to Hollywood?", where Dash sings most of the song with Hendryx singing in the beginning and LaBelle bringing up the rear near the end of the song. Dash was a major vocal force for the group. Dash's strong vocals in the group provided for balance and stability when LaBelle and Hendryx occasionally went off on vocal tangents or were pulling audience members up onto the stage to dance. Dash also functioned as songwriter for several songs. It also marked a political consciousness in the choice of cover songs and lyrics chosen on original compositions. One song, for example, was a medley of psychedelic styled "Something in the Air", a mixture of a Townshend inspired album of songs written by a roadie, John Keen, who had written a track on his band's album, The Who Sell Out, and "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" by African-American activist, Gil Scott-Heron.
Despite the group's cult raves of their early material, their critical success didn't translate to commercial acclaim until the releases of 1974's Nightbirds (which featured the group's biggest smash single of their careers, "Lady Marmalade") and 1975's Phoenix. Following the release of 1976's Chameleon and a 1977 tour, the group agreed to split after the trio failed to come to terms with material (the group were working on an album titled Shaman when they split) and had finally "rocked and rolled themselves out".

Solo career

In 1978, Dash released her self-titled debut album, which included the disco classic, "Sinner Man" and vocals on several stunning ballads, notably "You," and "We're Lovers After All," and "I Can't Believe Someone Like You Could Really Love Me," (with a full gospel choir backing), she also had another minor disco hit with "(Come and Take) This Candy from Your Baby". Dash enjoyed much success and television and public appearances with "Sinner Man." At this time, she was asked to compose and sing "For The Love of You" (the theme song for the 1980s PBS show Watch Your Mouth) and "Bringing It All Home." She also guest-starred on an episode of the Watch Your Mouth, and played a fictional character, a super diva with an attitude, "Tessie Bright," to the hilt.
However, on the Kirshner albums, and especially Ooh La La, Sarah Dash, (1980) she was given substandard material to work with, although she wrote "I Feel Good Being Me" for this album. It featured one strong disco track, "Ooh La La, Too Soon," which was used in a Sassoon jeans commercial, and the late Phyllis Hyman provided backing vocals to the album. But by 1980, disco was dying, and many talented divas such as Dash, Linda Clifford, Pattie Brooks, Cheryl Lynn, and even Donna Summer, were at a loss as to how to proceed musically. After releasing one more musically stronger album Close Enough, for Kirshner, which features standout ballads like "Somebody's Angel" and "God Bless You," and the rocker, "Paradise," Dash left Kirshner for other opportunities.
In 1983, Dash released two dance singles for Megatone Records in San Francisco, both produced by the late Patrick Cowley. The first, "Low Down Dirty Rhythm" was basically ignored, but the second single "Lucky Tonight" (featuring background vocals by Sylvester), was much more successful, even rising to the #5 spot on Billboard's Dance Chart, and was even a Billboard "Pick of the Week." Dash was excited about her career again and went on an extensive tour of major U.S. dance clubs. There was supposed to be an album, but because of the untimely death of Cowley, the album was never recorded.
Dash's most experimental musical endeavor was the recording she made on the Rap record, Satisfaction, for High Fidelity Three in 1985. This single was groundbreaking because it was one of the first (if not the first) rap records that combined a rapper with a vocalist. It was not given much attention at the time, since rap was still in its early stages, but today it is considered a classic, especially with New York DJs.
Also during this time, Dash did a great deal of session work for The O'Jays, Nile Rodgers of Chic (duetting on a beautiful ballad with Rodgers, "My Love Song for You" from, The Adventures in the Land of the Good Groove - a collector's item now), The Marshall Tucker Band, and David Johansen.
In the later 1980s, she teamed up with musician Dr.York for the duet It's Too Late (for which York even took out ad space on the cover of Billboard magazine, alas to little success).
Then in 1988 she was signed to Manhattan Records, (via EMI) and released the album entitled You're All I Need. This set included a title track duet with Patti Labelle; a further duet "Don't Make Me Wait" with Ray, Goodman & Brown; and "To Tell You The Truth". The album was overproduced for some reason, and kept Dash's vocals hidden in the background. The outstanding cuts on the CD are "It's Over," where Dash really belts out and makes full use of her vocal range, and the sweet ballad, "After Love." Once again, unluckily, EMI decided not to promote the album, and it was met with only moderate success. Dash has not recorded an album since.
Subsequently, Dash released another unnoticed dance single in 1990, "When You Talk to Me/ Manhandled," with Disc jockey Jellybean Benitez.

Reunited with the Rolling Stones

In 1988, Keith Richards invited Dash by Keith Richards to accompany him on tour: her association with him led to another world tour, a tour with Richards' X-pensive Winos, appearances on two of his albums, and on The Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels album in 1989. With Richards, she guested on Live At The Hollywood Palladium in 1988, and Main Offender, in 1992. In the early 1990s, Sarah developed her own one-woman show, "Dash Of Diva," performing at different club venues, as well as doing a more jazz-flavored set that resulted in various appearances. In 1995, she reunited with Patti Labelle and Nona Hendryx to record the track "Turn It Out" for the movie soundtrack, "To Woo Fong: Thanks For Everything" garnering a No. 1 dance music hit in the process. Also in 1988, Dash was asked to add her strong backing vocals to the Rolling Stones' Steel Wheels album, which eventually led to a tour with her old friend Keith Richards. They became close when Dash was still performing with Patti Labelle and The Blue Bells, who opened for Stones in the early 1960s. She recorded the duet "Make No Mistake" with him, and she took the lead vocal on "Time Is on My Side", showcasing her powerful delivery and vocal range, which, Keith has said in his autobiography, is 'the best version of that song he's ever heard'. She also recorded as lead vocalist for "Rock Awhile". For his next album, Dash wrote and sang another track, "Body Talk". Another highlight during her tour with Richards was her singing the female vocal on "Gimme Shelter." Dash starts the song with the her silvery "Oohs' and then really cuts loose on her solo in the middle of the song. Another contribution is only available on the Keith Richards song "Eileen", a CD single from his album Main Offender on the Virgin Records label. In 1992, Dash added her background vocals on the collaboration between Bo Diddley and Ronnie Wood's Live at the Ritz album.

Later career and Labelle reunion

Lately, Dash has made a few guest appearances on albums, including Temptation and Persuasion's cut "Greener." From time to time, she also does jazz/blues shows in small clubs on the east coast.
Sarah took a break to work on her autobiography, Dash of Diva. She decided with her friend and confidante the late Pam Johnson scripted excerpts and wrote a musical with the same title debut at The Cross Roads Theater in New Brunswick.

Charity work

Dash received a citation from the deputy Mayor of New York City, Ruth Messinger, for her work and efforts in the underprivileged New York City community, where she raised funds for homeless single women with children. With her generous time, Dash collected donations and funds she acquired for these mothers and their children which included clothing, toys, books, after-school activities, excursions to amusement parks, theater in the parks, and food.

Reunited Labelle with a cause

The biggest news for Dash and her fans lately is that Labelle, having reunited for television a few times over the years and sporadic recordings, recorded in January 2006, a tribute to civil rights leader Rosa Parks tentatively titled, "Dear Rosa." In 2008, the long-awaited new album from Labelle founders; Patti Labelle, Nona Hendryx & Sarah Dash, Back to Now, was released to rave reviews. Dash sings Lead vocals in the group's political song, "System", which featured LaBelle and Hendryx singing side by side to Dash in autotone, resurrecting songs that didn't make the final cut from earlier recordings, including Cole Porter's composition, "Miss Otis Regrets" amongst other songs. Dash's voice had taken a while to return after an injury on the New York subway and hospitalization, but she recovered her voice by the time of the recording. Producers on the project included rock superstar Lenny Kravitz, hip hop icon Wyclef Jean, plus legendary classic Philadelphia soul writer/producers Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff.
Dash headlined for a month in the San Francisco Cirque du Soleil influenced Teatro Zinzanni and performed at the 2007 Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender parade. She was also busy at work on a gospel album at the time.
Dash was honored by her hometown of Trenton, NJ by being the Grand Marshall in the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade was held on Saturday November 22, 2008. The honor was presented to Dash during a time when her hometown of Trenton is at a point where morale is at an all time low and violent crimes such as murder have reached an all-time high. The hope is that such honors will spark encouragement in the city and show that people from Trenton can reach a measure of success with hard work.
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Discography

Albums

Singles

  • Sinner Man, 1978, Kirshner Records
  • (Come and Take This) Candy from Your Baby, 1978, Kirshner
  • Ooh La La Too Soon, 1980, Kirshner
  • Leaving Again, 1983, Kirshner
  • Low Down Dirty Rhythm, 1983, Megatone Records
  • Lucky Tonight, 1983, Megatone Records
  • Satisfaction (with High Fidelity Three), 1985, Cutting Records
  • It's Too Late (with Dr. York), 1985
  • Feel Good, 1988, EMI
  • When You Talk to Me, 1990, EMI-Manhattan

Film and television

  • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band, 1978, MCA
  • Midnight Special, 1978
  • Merv Griffin Show, 1978
  • Dinah Shore Show, 1978
  • Soul Train, 1978
  • Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, 1978
  • Watch Your Mouth (acting as character 'Tessie Bright'), 1978, PBS
  • Soul Train, 1978

Theater

  • Teatro Zinzanni (San Francisco), May - August 2007
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Gregg Diamond

Gregg Diamond (May 4, 1949 - March 14, 1999) was a pianist, drummer, songwriter, and producer who was active in the jazz and disco music scenes of the 1970s.

Career

Diamond wrote the song "Hot Butterfly," which was released in 1978 under one of his group's names, Bionic Boogie, with Luther Vandross providing lead vocals. The song was later covered by David Lasley and Chaka Khan. His other popular songs included "Risky Changes" (released by Bionic Boogie in 1977), "Dance Little Dreamer" (released by Bionic Boogie in 1977), "Cream (Always Rises to the Top)" (released by Bionic Boogie in 1978), "Starcruisin'" (1978), "Fancy Dancer" (1978), and "Tiger, Tiger (Feel Good For a While)" (1979).
"Dance Little Dreamer" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1978. The song "Cream (Always Rises to the Top)" reached #61 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1979.
Diamond's association with Vandross came from the success of David Bowie's Young Americans album, which both Vandross and Diamond's brother Godfrey (his sound engineer) contributed towards. He also wrote and produced an album for TK recording artist, George McCrae, scoring a club hit with "Love in Motion." His biggest commercial success was as writer and producer of the single "More, More, More" recorded by The Andrea True Connection in 1975. Len's 1999 hit, "Steal My Sunshine", has a joint, and posthumous songwriting credit for Diamond, because of the sample of "More, More, More" used in the track.
Diamond was also a member of the backing band for Jobriath, The Creatures.
He died of gastrointestinal bleeding on March 14, 1999 at the age of 49.
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