Mike Stock is a British Hit Machine. He’s a songwriter and producer with over 100 Top 40 UK hits including 16 #1s. Artists include Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and Donna Summer. He’s recognized as one of the most successful songwriters of all time by Guinness World Records. As part of the team Stock Aitken Waterman in the ‘80s and ‘90s he holds the UK record of 11 #1s with different acts selling 200 million records.
In honor of Mike’s many successes my featured song in this episode is Mike’s first #1 record from 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record), by Dead or Alive.
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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