Adrian Baker

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Adrian Baker
Adrian Baker in concert July 4,1992
Adrian Baker in concert July 4,1992
Background information
Born January 18, 1951
Origin London, England
Genre(s) Pop, Dance
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active 1968–present
Label(s) Magnet/EPIC (1975–1979)
Polo Records(1980–1990)
ABP Records (1991–present)
Website AdrianBakerProductions.com

Adrian Baker (born: January 18, 1951) is an English singer, songwriter, and music producer.

Originally from London, England, Baker made his debut as a singer on magnet/Epic Records in the United Kingdom. In 1975, he released his first solo album, Into a Dream (MAG 5009). From that album, he had several hits on Britain's Music Week charts and performed on the BBC’s “Top of the Pops” TV program several times. As a music producer, Baker is well known across Europe for his dance hit productions with the group Liquid Gold. However, in the United States, he is best known for being the falsetto voice for the touring Beach Boys band (on and off) since 1981 (1981-82, 1988 - 1993, 1998 - 2004). Baker was also a member of the Four Seasons with Frankie Valli from 1994-'95.

In the summer of 2000, Baker and Tom Martin created a web site dedicated to the touring members (musicians) of the Beach Boys band. The following year, AdrianBakerproductions.com [1] was also created. It features new music by Baker along with other artists.

Baker has just released his sixth solo album, Runaway Tracks. He is currently touring with the band Papa Doo Run Run.

Contents

[edit] Available Albums

ADRIAN BAKER
1. Everyone Needs Someone At Xmas (2003)
Four song EP compact disc featuring the original title song, Everyone Need Someone At Xmas,
2. Surfer's Paradise (2004)
The second release, this 12-song CD has 10 original songs and three classic Beach Boys cover songs: The Warmth Of The Sun, All Summer Long, And Your Dream Comes True.
3. The Christmas Song EP (2005)
Holiday release is a three (3) song ep/CD featuring:
4. Runaway Tracks (2006)


All of these releases are available at Baker's web site:

AdrianBakerProductions.com

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

1. Into a Dream (Magnet/Epic Records) MAG 5009 - YEAR: 1975

2. ABCD (AKB RECORDS) AKB-1 - YEAR 1991

3. Everyone Needs Someone At Xmas (ABP Records) ABP 101 - YEAR: 2003

4. Surfer's Paradise (ABP Records) ABP 102 - YEAR: 2004

5. The Christmas Song EP (ABP Records) ABP 101-B - YEAR: 2005

6. Runaway Tracks (ABP Records) ABP 111 YEAR: 2006

[edit] Singles

  • SHERRY / I WAS ONLY FOOLING 1975 - MAGNET RECORDS (MAG 34)
  • CANDY BABY / DANCE TO IT 1975 - MAGNET RECORDS (MAG 41)
  • DON'T DO IT / SO YOU THINK YOU'VE GOT IT MADE 1976 - MAGNET RECORDS (MAG 61)
  • WHY HAVEN'T I HEARD FROM YOU / 1976 MAGNET RECORDS (MAG 77)
  • I’LL KEEP YOU SATISFIED / FEEL LIKE DANCING 1978 - MCA LABEL (MCA 1624)
  • HIGH TIME / HIGH TIME (INSRTUMENTAL) 12” SINGLE 1980 - POLO RECORDS (POLO 12-7)
  • BEACH BOY GOLD / 1981 - POLO RECORDS (POLO ###) w/ Gidea Park
  • SEASONS OF GOLD 1981 - POLO RECORDS (POLO ###) w/ Gidea Park
  • CALIFORNIA GOLD 1982 - POLO RECORDS (POLO ###) w/ Gidea Park
  • LIGHTNIN' STRIKES / BABY COME BACK 1982 - POLO RECORDS (POLO 18) w/ Gidea Park
  • SUMMER GIRLS / BEACH BOY GOLD PART II - POLO RECORDS (PPolo 22) 1982 PICTURE DISC w/ Gidea Park
  • I GET AROUND / Lazin' on the Beach / Stay Healthy (12” SINGLE) 1985 - POLO RECORDS (POLO 12MX1 ) w/ Gidea Park

[edit] Chart Information:

Adrian Baker - SOLO Chart Info:
Song: Chart position Year

  • SHERRY #10 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 8 WEEKS, 1975
  • BEACH BOY GOLD #11 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 13 WEEKS, 1981
  • SEASONS OF GOLD #28 in MUSIC WEEK UK on charts 6 WEEKS, 1981
    • Billboard Hot 100 Singles #82, January 1982
  • CALIFORNIA GOLD #47 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 4 WEEKS, 1982

[edit] Liquid Gold - Chart Information:

All Songs Produced, Arranged, Written And Engineered By Adrian Baker

Song: Chart position: Year:

  • ANYWAY YOU DO IT #41 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 7 WEEKS , 1978
  • MY BABY'S BABY #48 in BILLBOARD HOT 100 on charts 6 WEEKS , 1978
  • DANCE YOURSELF DIZZY #2 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 14 WEEKS , 1980
  • SUBSTITUTE #8 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 9 WEEKS , 1980
  • DON'T PANIC #42 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 5 WEEKS , 1981
  • WHERE DID WE GO WRONG #56 in MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 4 WEEKS , 1982

[edit] Band History

The Pebbles - 1969 - 1971

Playground - 1972 - 1975

Adrian Baker Band - 1975 - 1980

The Beach Boys - 1981 - 1983

Gidea Park - 1984 – 1989

The Beach Boys - 1989 - 1993

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - 1994 - 1995

The Beach Boys - 1998 - 2004

Papa Doo Run Run - 2004 - PRESENT

Adrian Baker Band - 2004 - PRESENT

[edit] External Links


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