Piano players/singers.

[stratman]

Maybe Dr.John, right time, right place.

Styx: Lady

Neil Sedaka?

I'm rattling my brain here!

 

[Joe Schmoe]

As for that song, it's more like an upbeat, pop ballad from the 70's if that makes any sense. It opens with just a simple tune in the upper piano octaves. It's an electric piano that sounds almost like a portable piano you'd get for a kid. Then the guys starts singing and it's just him and the piano the rest of the song. The voice seems very familiar, as if he sang for a popular band then went on his own. That's why I originally thought of Donald Fagan. It's not Micheal McDonald either, but in that vein. I know when I find it, I'm going to have a "DOH" moment. I have a feeling it's going to be a very popular singer/musician from the 70's. It's almost like it's on the tip of my tongue but I have a mental block and as soon as I hear the name, I'll know immediately. I've got to check Loggins/Messina, too.

Three Times a Lady by Lionel Ritchey?

 

[Davemcc]

I'm rattling my brain here!

I can see that. Your suggestions are relevant and damn good. With these and following links from them, I've created a list of about $3-400 worth of albums I need to get.

2007 was the year of acquiring gear. 2008 will be the year of content. That's what started all this. I've been making lists of music I like but don't have yet. It bothers me that I heard this one at work at a time when I couldn't give it my full attention. That's the downside of running machinery in an industrial foundry.

 

[Davemcc]

Three Times a Lady by Lionel Ritchey?

I grew up listening to Lionel Ritchey with and without the Commodores. I don't think it's him but I will check some of his songs I'm not really familiar with. It's not a bad guess because the electric piano in the song I'm thinking of has a real Ray Charles vibe to it, think of the piano in the background during "Shake your Tailfeather" on the Blues Brother's Soundtrack. I hate having such a vague idea of what I'm trying to describe. It's frustrating.

 

[FunkIncubator]

Marc Cohn? He loosely fits the description, famous for Walking in Memphis.

 

[stratman]

I grew up listening to Lionel Ritchey with and without the Commodores. I don't think it's him but I will check some of his songs I'm not really familiar with. It's not a bad guess because the electric piano in the song I'm thinking of has a real Ray Charles vibe to it, think of the piano in the background during "Shake your Tailfeather" on the Blues Brother's Soundtrack. I hate having such a vague idea of what I'm trying to describe. It's frustrating.

That incredible piano sound comes from a Rhodes piano, at one time called a Fender Rhodes after acquisition by Fender, it's being resurrected again by an independent company. It's the most recorded electric piano, and it's sonic signature is unique.

Wait, my melon started to percolate again:


Three Dog Night?

Eric Carmen? "All by myself"

Alan O'Day? "Under Cover Angel"

Leo Sayer? "Ariel", "Long Tall Glasses"

 

[stratman]

Still percolating:

Neil Diamond ? "Cracklin' Rosie"

10 CC? "I'm not in love"

Atlanta Rhythm Section? "So Into You"

Jim Croce? "Bad Bad Leroy Brown"

Gilbert O'Sullivan? "Alone Again (naturally)"

B.J. Thomas? "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head"

Stevie Wonder? "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"

Four Seasons? "December 1963 (Oh what a night)"

Pilot? "Magic"

Ozark Mountain Daredevils? "Jackie Blue"

Chicago? "Color My World" (piano only I believe)

Jigsaw? "Sky high"

The Sweet? "Love Is Like Oxygen"

Bob Welch? "Sentimental Lady"

Walter Egan? "Magnet And Steel"

That's what I can remember for now, I'll do more brainstorming before hitting the hay and see what I can still come up with.

 

[Davemcc]

Thanks. That's quite a list. It's taking me some time to go through. This song has the feel of "So Into You" or "Brandy, You're a Fine Girl". That's what caught my ear in the first place. We're getting closer in that respect, but there's no band. Just the singer and electric piano.

I've been at this for four days now for one goofy little song. The good news is I've identified 17 artists whose music I need to acquire (some multiple discs), from Boz Skaggs (Lido Shuffle) to Sanford and Townsend (Smoke from a Distant Fire). This is a good excersize, even if frustrating.

 

[Johnd]

Michael McDonald. Saw him in concert a year ago. The guy writes brilliantly, and always has, is an accomplished pianist, and either you love his voice , or not. A true Renaissance man.

Mmmm. Billy Joel? I liked him when I was 16.

 

[Davemcc]

Michael McDonald. Saw him in concert a year ago. The guy writes brilliantly, and always has, is an accomplished pianist, and either you love his voice , or not. A true Renaissance man.

Mmmm. Billy Joel? I liked him when I was 16.

I actually sampled a fair amount of Micheal McDonald's music in the last couple of days. He does have a distinctive voice, right era, right genre, just not "right". Same with Billy Joel.

I have a feeling it's going to come from one of those obscure 70's bands, Player, Orleans, 10cc, Ambrosia, etc. or one of the members who made a solo effort.

The thing about the piano, it's not really the full Rhodes sound. It really sounds more like one of those portable electronic pianos that you'd buy for a kid.

 

[Johnd]

I actually sampled a fair amount of Micheal McDonald's music in the last couple of days. He does have a distinctive voice, right era, right genre, just not "right". Same with Billy Joel.

I have a feeling it's going to come from one of those obscure 70's bands, Player, Orleans, 10cc, Ambrosia, etc. or one of the members who made a solo effort.

The thing about the piano, it's not really the full Rhodes sound. It really sounds more like one of those portable electronic pianos that you'd buy for a kid.

Gary Wright?

 

[Davemcc]

They just played the song.

King Harvest - Dancing in the Moonlight.

Naturally, I had so much wrong. There was a band playing. I guess with all the loud mechanical noise at work, wearing earplugs and the poor quality of my beat up POS boombox radio, I didn't really hear much but the piano and singing. But thank goodness, now I can sleep. (Oh Boy, Sleep! That's where I'm a Viking!)

As for the disc, I have to declare Stratman, shooting darned near the mark with so many suggestions, the winner.

Johnd, can I offer you a Silicon Optics Reon HQV Benchmark DVD as a thank you as well?

 

[Johnd]

They just played the song.

King Harvest - Dancing in the Moonlight.

Naturally, I had so much wrong. There was a band playing. I guess with all the loud mechanical noise at work, wearing earplugs and the poor quality of my beat up POS boombox radio, I didn't really hear much but the piano and singing. But thank goodness, now I can sleep. (Oh Boy, Sleep! That's where I'm a Viking!)

As for the disc, I have to declare Stratman, shooting darned near the mark with so many suggestions, the winner.

Johnd, can I offer you a Silicon Optics Reon HQV Benchmark DVD as a thank you as well?

You bet. I've never won anything Dave! You've made my day! Thanks. Good jam btw.

 

[stratman]

They just played the song.

King Harvest - Dancing in the Moonlight.

Naturally, I had so much wrong. There was a band playing. I guess with all the loud mechanical noise at work, wearing earplugs and the poor quality of my beat up POS boombox radio, I didn't really hear much but the piano and singing. But thank goodness, now I can sleep. (Oh Boy, Sleep! That's where I'm a Viking!)

As for the disc, I have to declare Stratman, shooting darned near the mark with so many suggestions, the winner.

Johnd, can I offer you a Silicon Optics Reon HQV Benchmark DVD as a thank you as well?

King Harvest!!! Duh!! I know that song, I almost had it, but the song "Moondance" by Van Morrison kept popping into my head. How frustrating!! Dave, thanks!!! Man it's not necessary, just helping out a friend.


Try this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeZcsPAZOXA&feature=related

 

[stratman]

The singer (Dave "Doc" Robinson) does sound like the singer from Looking Glass (Elliot Lurie), the group that did Brandy. In fact both bands have similar, but distinct (if that's possible) sound. One of the guys from King Harvest went on to found Orleans of "You're Still The One" fame. Yup, that was a Rhodes piano, you'll find it in similar groups such as Three Dog Night (which you really should check out) and Orleans.

Here's another: Blue Swede "Hooked on a feeling."

 

[stratman]

Hey Dave here's another band I had completely forgotten about: Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds.

 

[avaserfi]

I have sampled some of the music mentioned in this thread and have decided I hate all of you . I have purposely been avoiding finding more music I enjoy until I am willing to spend money on more music and then this happens .

Yeah - thats right I am complaining about this site making me spend money! Who is making themselves look stupid now .

 

[stratman]

I have sampled some of the music mentioned in this thread and have decided I hate all of you . I have purposely been avoiding finding more music I enjoy until I am willing to spend money on more music and then this happens .

Yeah - thats right I am complaining about this site making me spend money! Who is making themselves look stupid now .

This is what happens when a person is an Audioholic.

 

[Davemcc]

The singer (Dave "Doc" Robinson) does sound like the singer from Looking Glass (Elliot Lurie), the group that did Brandy. In fact both bands have similar, but distinct (if that's possible) sound. One of the guys from King Harvest went on to found Orleans of "You're Still The One" fame. Yup, that was a Rhodes piano, you'll find it in similar groups such as Three Dog Night (which you really should check out) and Orleans.

Here's another: Blue Swede "Hooked on a feeling."

I could tell from listening to your suggestions that you were pretty darn close, especially given the terrible (and quite often misleading) description I gave you. That's quite an achievement.

 

[Davemcc]

Who is making themselves look stupid now .

That would be me. I was looking for one song, now I'm going to end up spending hundreds of dollars.