Alan Merrill has written songs for artists as diverse as Lou Rawls, Joan Jett, Tiny Tim, Phoenix, Rick Derringer, Troy Turner, Britney Spears, Arrows, Vodka Collins, Felix Cavaliere, Monsieur and Tib Kamayatsu, Chuck Jackson and Freddie Scott. In this tradition on this recording he covers a wide variety of musical styles with roots in the 1960's through to current day music. He plays the lion's share of the instruments (guitar, piano, bass, harmonica and percussion) and sings most of the parts on this album, both lead and multi tracked harmony parts. Lots of catchy tunes with hooks and memorable melodies. That about sums it up. Although Alan Merrill plays most of the instruments on this album, Jon Gordon (Suzanne Vega / Madonna) guests on several tracks with his melodic guitar stylings. Alan's daughter, vocalist Laura Merrill sings harmonies. 15 new songs in all on this album, crafted by a gifted singer, songwriter and musician.
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