Adrian Baker
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| Adrian Baker | |
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 Adrian Baker in concert July 4,1992
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| 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. He twice attempted to write the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, reaching the A Song For Europe final in both 1979 and 1981. His first finalist, Miss Caroline Newley, performed by the band M Squad finished 11th of the 12 songs in 1979. But in 1981, his song Don't Panic, performed by Liquid Gold finished in 2nd place and had the rare distinction of being a losing song from the A Song For Europe contest to make the singles chart, reaching no. 42. 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.
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[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:
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo Albums
- Into a Dream (Magnet/Epic Records) MAG 5009 - YEAR: 1975
- ABCD (AKB RECORDS) AKB-1 - YEAR 1991
- Everyone Needs Someone At Xmas (ABP Records) ABP 101 - YEAR: 2003
- Surfer's Paradise (ABP Records) ABP 102 - YEAR: 2004
- The Christmas Song EP (ABP Records) ABP 101-B - YEAR: 2005
- Runaway Tracks (ABP Records) ABP 111 YEAR: 2006
[edit] Albums As a Group Member
- Mike & Dean - Christmas Party (Hit Bound Records) - YEAR 1983 (Producer & Vocalist)
- Two Rooms - A Tribute to Elton John (Polydor) - YEAR 1991 Crocodile Rock ( w/ The Beach Boy on vocals)
- Beach Boys - Summer In Paradise (Brother Records) - YEAR 1992 (Vocalist)
- Salute to NASCAR (TASCO MARKETING) - YEAR 1998 (Producer & Vocalist)
- Papa Doo Run Run - 40th Anniversary DVD "LIVE" (Blue Pacific Records) BRP 2601 - YEAR 2006 (Vocals & Guitar)
- Papa Doo Run Run - Soundtrack + 6 "LIVE" (Blue Pacific Records) BRP 20071 - YEAR 2007 (Vocals & Guitar)
- Papa Doo Run Run - Acoustic GREEN Album (Blue Pacific Records) BRP - YEAR 2008 (Producer & Vocalist)
[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
- SHERRY (2006) / STAY HEALTHY 2006 - ABP RECORDS (ABP 120-S)
- HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS - CD SINGLE (2007) - ABP RECORDS (ABP 150)
- GOD ONLY KNOWS - CD SINGLE (2008) - ABP RECORDS (ABP PROMO)
[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 on MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 7 WEEKS , 1978
- MY BABY'S BABY #45 on Billboard Hot 100 on charts 6 WEEKS , 1978
- DANCE YOURSELF DIZZY #2 on MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 14 WEEKS , 1980
- SUBSTITUTE #8 on MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 9 WEEKS , 1980
- DON'T PANIC #42 on MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 5 WEEKS , 1981
- WHERE DID WE GO WRONG #56 on MUSIC-WEEK UK on charts 4 WEEKS , 1982
[edit] Band History
The Pebbles - 1969 - 1971
Playground (band)- 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
