Barry Greenfield's studio band features the following top Nashville cats...Guitars played by Jack Pearson (The Allman Brothers); Drums by Chris Brown (Sam Bush); Bass by Dow Tomlin (Brooks and Dunn), and features the wonderful Piano, and Hammond Organ by Chris Nole (John Denver). The vocals by Barry Greenfield and Chris Nole.
As has always been the case, Barry Greenfield's live show changes each time. Barry loves performing with his guitar because that is how the music is born. Annette Wertman on Grand Piano, will be joining Barry on his next series of dates. A fun time guaranteed for all.
Influences
Barry has successfully collaberated with David Sancious (E Street Band), Randy Bachman (BTO, The Guess Who), Graham Gouldman (Bus Stop, For your Love, I'm not in Love 10cc), Annette Ducharme, Robert Ellis Orral, Chris Nole (John Denver), and is currently writing with Michael Creber. Next in line....the wonderful Kevin Kane (The Grapes of Wrath).
Some of the major influences in Barry Greenfield's life include Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Public Enemy, Neil Young, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, The Band, Steeley Dan, Donovan and 10cc. .
Sounds Like
Barry Greenfield has a very unique sound. He is not trained or cultured. Who does Neil Young sound like? Who does Doris Day sound like?
He sounds like Barry Greenfield. .
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In 1970, then 19 year old, signed with Phillips Records UK. Barry's first single was produced by Graham Gouldman (the composer of "Bus Stop", "Heart Full of Soul" and "I'm Not In Love"), and recorded with 10cc, and became Tony Blackburn's BBC Record of the Week. In 1972 Barry wrote and recorded "New York Is Closed Tonight". This recording proved to be the first of three 1 singles for Barry in a brief 18-month period. NEW YORK IS CLOSED TONIGHT won 1972 Certificate of Honour for Canadian Music, and was the most played song on Canadian radio in 1972. 1973, the US Music Machine called, and Barry flew to Hollywood to record his first LP, "Blue Sky". It was recorded in Los Angeles at RCA's legendary Studio B, known as the west coast recording home of Elvis Presley. Produced by the legendary David M. Kershenbaum, Barry worked with the A–list players. Then Barry toured for 2 years. His road mates included Supertramp, Maria Muldaur, Frank Zappa, John Lee Hooker, Steve Martin, Cheech and Chong, Mose Allison, John Hartford, the Pointer Sisters, and many others who became friends and comrades.
Barry's second album came about in 1974. Entitled "Sanctuary", it too charted well in Canada. It gave Barry two 1 songs, and many more miles playing to friends everywhere, growing a deep fan base in Canada. A year later, and without warning to his label and associates in the music business, Barry surprised everyone by announcing his decision to leave the music business, to become a player in the world of finance. He still smiles about that day when asked "Why?" The last 29 years have seen Barry build a successful financial planning business, and raise a family. During this period the song writing never slowed or stopped, creating many Greenfield cover songs. This included amongst many others and two songs by Juno Hall of Fame artist, Buffy St. Marie. Buffy called her 1988 ABC/Dunhill Album after a Greenfield track, "Sweet America".
Barry has released 5 critically approved CDs of his compositions since 1999. Over 100 concerts since 1999, in places as diverse as Halifax, Toronto, and London, England. Barry writes to make people think.
His fifth CD, “Barry Greenfield’s Exposed Soul,” was recorded in Nashville, TN. It features Nashville’s top musicians. Guitars played by Jack Pearson (The Allman Brothers); Drums by Chris Brown (Sam Bush); Bass by Dow Tomlin (Brooks and Dunn).The CD features the wonderful Piano, and Hammond Organ by Chris Nole (John Denver). The CD was co-produced with Chris Nole. While recording this CD, Barry was lucky enough to share the Sound Emporium studio with Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Kenny Chesney. It was indeed a thrill, and exteremly motivating.
In 2008, Barry spent his year between Nashville, TN and Vancouver, BC. 2009 has seen Barry turn his attention to music for film, and television. His 1973 RCA album, "Blue Sky" is being digitally remastered.
Live, Barry is taking a well earned hiatius from his band, and will be performing as a single. "Each experience is unique and all help me when writing" Barry explains. Vancouver Pianist, Annette Wertman and Barry are collaborating musically, and Chris Nole has been a big asset both in the studio, and as a co-writer. A new website is open, and all of Barry's music can be heard and purchased at www.cdbaby.com/barrygreenfield.
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Barry come and hear "Here and now" on my player. I hope you really like it. Thank you so much for offering me this beautiful song ;-)) I can't wait to do some more with you. Kate
Thanks for accepting my request Barry, and for the comment. That means a lot to me. It's good to hook up with you here. I've always had tremendous respect for you, your work and what you've been through in the biz. Your latest album is certainly Barry shining all the way. It's a nice clear focus on you and your songs. You and Chris did good. ALSO, your new website "Welcome" page has a nice fresh inviting look to it. I'm looking forward to seeing it in it's completed state. Your MySpace page has a great look as well. Keep putting out the tunes. -Yours truly, the other 1/2 of "greenfield and wyatt"
Good Morning Barry! We'd love to see you in Nashville again real soon! Hopefully we'll find our way up to Vancouver someday too. Have a wonderful day!!
