Post by Laura on Feb 24, 2004 19:58:29 GMT -5
Hi everybody,
Do you like singing along with the Dixie Cups as they invite you to the "Chapel of Love?" How about with the Ronettes or Andy Kim, as they implore "Be My Baby?" (I'll bet you warble along with the chorus: "Be my ... be my baby" ... doncha?) Do you sigh at "Baby I Love You," cry at "Tell Laura I Love Her," smile with fond remembrance at "Sugar, Sugar?"
What these and so many other tunes have in common is the genius of composer/producer Jeff Barry.
Jeff has always been one of my personal favorites; after all, it was he who produced the first five Archies albums (1968-1970), not to mention writing the majority of songs for the group including their theme song, "Everything's Archie!" and the tunes accompanying the various original dances spotlighted every week on The Archie Show. He teamed up with Andy Kim to write a bunch of songs for The Archies, including "Sugar, Sugar," which shot to #1 nationally and became Record of the Year for 1969.
In addition to the Archies albums, Jeff also produced all of Andy Kim's Steed LP's as well as the Monkees' "I'm a Believer" (composed by Neil Diamond). Jeff also wrote several well-known TV theme songs including "One Day At a Time" and "Movin' On Up" ("The Jeffersons" theme, which is currently being used as the soundtrack for the Suzuki Forenza TV commercials here in the States).
To list all of Jeff's accomplishments would take much more space than is available here, so what else could I do but put together a comprehensive web site? You know me!!!
Along with writer Don "Stuffed Animal" Charles, I am pleased to unveil Jeff Barry: The Man and His Music - The Official Fan Site.
Just visit lpintop.tripod.com/jeffbarry/ to check out all that this super-talented giant in the music industry has accomplished over the decades! And while you're there, be sure to sign the guestbook and post a message on the message board. Jeff will be visiting the board and responding to questions, so here's your chance to connect with the man himself!
Enjoy!
Laura
Do you like singing along with the Dixie Cups as they invite you to the "Chapel of Love?" How about with the Ronettes or Andy Kim, as they implore "Be My Baby?" (I'll bet you warble along with the chorus: "Be my ... be my baby" ... doncha?) Do you sigh at "Baby I Love You," cry at "Tell Laura I Love Her," smile with fond remembrance at "Sugar, Sugar?"
What these and so many other tunes have in common is the genius of composer/producer Jeff Barry.
Jeff has always been one of my personal favorites; after all, it was he who produced the first five Archies albums (1968-1970), not to mention writing the majority of songs for the group including their theme song, "Everything's Archie!" and the tunes accompanying the various original dances spotlighted every week on The Archie Show. He teamed up with Andy Kim to write a bunch of songs for The Archies, including "Sugar, Sugar," which shot to #1 nationally and became Record of the Year for 1969.
In addition to the Archies albums, Jeff also produced all of Andy Kim's Steed LP's as well as the Monkees' "I'm a Believer" (composed by Neil Diamond). Jeff also wrote several well-known TV theme songs including "One Day At a Time" and "Movin' On Up" ("The Jeffersons" theme, which is currently being used as the soundtrack for the Suzuki Forenza TV commercials here in the States).
To list all of Jeff's accomplishments would take much more space than is available here, so what else could I do but put together a comprehensive web site? You know me!!!
Along with writer Don "Stuffed Animal" Charles, I am pleased to unveil Jeff Barry: The Man and His Music - The Official Fan Site.
Just visit lpintop.tripod.com/jeffbarry/ to check out all that this super-talented giant in the music industry has accomplished over the decades! And while you're there, be sure to sign the guestbook and post a message on the message board. Jeff will be visiting the board and responding to questions, so here's your chance to connect with the man himself!
Enjoy!
Laura