Andy Paley
Andrew "Andy" Paley (born 1952) is an American songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has been active since the late 1960s. His work includes stints as a producer for Madonna, the Ramones, Jonathan Richman, Debbie Harry and Brian Wilson. In the 1970s he was one half of the Paley Brothers, a power pop duo formed with his brother Jonathan Paley.
Personal life and early career
Andy was the son of Henry Paley, a college administrator and lobbyist, and Cabot Barber Paley, a teacher and therapist. He was the third of five children and grew up near Albany, New York. His younger sister Sarah is married to former U.S. senator Bob Kerrey. In 2010, he married Heather Crist in a ceremony officiated by Kerrey.
He began performing in his early teens as a drummer and singer for local Albany-area bands before moving to Boston. He was a founding member of and the drummer for the Boston, Massachusetts band, Catfish Black, which also included future Modern Lovers members Jerry Harrison and Ernie Brooks. The band was renamed the Sidewinders and was later joined by Billy Squier. The band performed around Boston and in NYC at venues like Max's Kansas City. They released an album, produced by Lenny Kaye, which featured songs written and sung by Paley. The Sidewinders broke up in the mid-1970s. Paley then played on Elliott Murphy's album Night Lights, and performed with Jonathan Richman after the break-up of the original Modern Lovers.
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ALBUMS
- Pulp Surfin' released: 1995
- Dick Tracy released: 1990
Dick Tracy
Released 1990- Ridin' the Rails
- Pep, Vim and Verve
- It Was the Whiskey Talkin' (Not Me)
- You're In the Doghouse Now
- Some Lucky Day
- Blue Nights
- Wicked Woman, Foolish Man
- The Confidence Man
- Looking Glass Sea
- Dick Tracy
- Slow Rollin' Mama
- Rompin' & Stompin'
- Mr. Fix-it (1930's version)
- Mr. Fix-it
- It Was The Whiskey Talkin' (Not Me) (Rock & Roll Version)
- Dick Tracy (90's Mix)
- Herida de miel
- Mama Mia
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Caught In A Spin
by: Andy BellWouldn't you like to see me baby
Is all that you seem to know
My heart is on the ceiling baby
I hang on the ball and chain
You're such a sweet boy, my fascination
Lie in the shade and do it
World domination, your revelation
Keep satisfied and chew it
Smoke inhalation, my heart beating like a drum
Now I'm caught in a spin
Live is a sin
And I won't show it until tonight
And brother what can I do
But throw off my shoes?
Give us some lovin'
Why don't you try?
As I walk down the street
Burn up this heat
I sweat all over from head to toe
'Cause the future is dead
Full steam ahead
I'll can your laughter, and pass it on
Look up and dial the number baby
It's all but a freaky show
Lock out I'm diving under honey
Won't let your cover blow
You're such a sweet boy, my fascination
Lie in the shade and do it
World domination, your revelation
Keep satisfied and chew it
Your cheap suggestions honey
Like bubbles in champagne
Now I'm caught in a spin
Love is a sin
And I won't show it until tonight
And brother what can I do
But throw off my shoes?
Give us some lovin'
Why don't you try?
As I walk down the street
Burn up this heat
I sweat all over from head to toe
'Cause the future is dead
Full steam ahead
I'll can your laughter and pass it on
Locked up inside
Knock on the wood
Everlasting your tears away
As I throw down the stone
And head for the beach
Don't you know it