Billy Vera
Billy Vera (born William Patrick McCord, May 28, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author and music historian. He was a singer and songwriter since the 1960s, his most successful record coming with "At This Moment", a US number 1 hit in 1987. He continues to perform with his group Billy Vera & The Beaters.
Life and career
Vera was born in Riverside, California, and is the son of the radio and television announcer Bill McCord. His mother, singer Ann Ryan, was a member of the Ray Charles Singers backing Perry Como on his TV show and his hit records. He began his recording career in 1962 as a member of the Resolutions followed by the regional hit "My Heart Cries"/"All My Love" as Billy Vera & the Contrasts. He went on to a songwriting career in the 1960s, writing for Barbara Lewis, Fats Domino, The Shirelles and Ricky Nelson. He also wrote the garage band classic "Don't Look Back", performed by the Remains and later covered by Robert Plant.
In 1967 Vera, with Chip Taylor, penned "Storybook Children" and brought it to Atlantic Records. The groundbreaking decision to place former gospel singer Judy Clay with Vera in a white-black duet to record the song was a commercial and artistic success. The duo became big favorites at Harlem's Apollo Theater and their follow-up, "Country Girl-City Man" also charted. He had a solo hit single later that same year with the Bobby Goldsboro penned "With Pen in Hand", which was also the name of his next album.
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ALBUMS
- Storybook Children released:
Storybook Children
- Storybook Children
- Country Girl, City Man
- Let It Be Me
- Soul Man
- Good Morning Blues
- We're in Love
- When Do We Go
- Bring It on Home to Me
- Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
- Really Together
- Ever Since
- So Good (To Be Together)
- With Pen in Hand
- You Keep Me Hangin' On
- Headin' Down Home
- The Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp
- I'm Leavin' Here Tomorrow Mama
- Gee You Look So Pretty
- I've Been Loving You Too Long
- I Can Remember
- Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
- To Love Somebody
- Are You Coming to My Party
Billy Vera & The Beaters
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- The Best of Billy Vera & The Beaters: Hopeless Romantic released: 2010
- By Request released: 1986
The Best of Billy Vera & The Beaters: Hopeless Romantic
Released 2010- Corner of the Night
- Someone Will School You, Someone Will Cool You
- Strange Things Happening
- I Can Take Care of Myself
- Millie, Make Some Chili
- At This Moment
- Here Comes the Dawn Again
- I'll Be There for You
- I Want to Marry You
- I'm All for You
- You Own It
- Private Clown
- Once in a Lifetime (Will Do)
- Hopeless Romantic
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Last Night Was Made For Love
by: Billy FuryLast night a millions stars
Smiled down on me
Soft breeze has kissed my cheek
So tenderly
One magic night when dreams come true
Last night was made for love, but where were you?
And though the whispering breeze
Had cast a spell
It seemed the earth stood still
To late as well
No cloud could hide the moon from view
Last night was made for love, but where were you?
Were you watching that same ol moon?
In some other fellas arms?
Was he hypnotised with all your many charms
I know therell never be another time
Another magic night to make you mine
Its gone forever set the tune
Last night was made for love, but where you?
Its gone forever sad but true
Last night was made for love, but where you?
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