DRUMS: REESE CLIFFORD, MATT BENTON, FROSTY (BARRY) FROST, JIM KELTNER, JAMES RASMUSSEN
BASS: JOHN CLIFFORD, BUZZ CLIFFORD, DAVID JACKSON, COLIN CAMERON, JAMES RASMUSSEN
GUITAR: BUZZ CLIFFORD, DAVID MARKS, GREG BECK, GUIDO BRYANT
PIANO/KEYBORDS: BUZZ CLIFFORD, LAUREN NEWKIRK, JIM GORDEN
PERCUSSION: RIC CANTU
HORNS: DARREL LEONARD, JERRY PETTERSON, JERRY JUBIENVILLE
BACKGROUND VOCALS: GARY MONTGOMERY, JIMMY MOORE, M L BENOIT, SHELBY FLINT, IAN JACK, DAVID JACKSON, REESE CLIFFORD, BUZZ CLIFFORD, ANNA MONTGOMERY
HARMONICA: JOHN CLIFFORD
ENGINEERS: DANIEL MOORE, MORGAN CAVETT, REESE CLIFFORD, JERRY PETERSON, PETER GRANT
PRODUCERS: JAMES RASMUSSEN, DAVID MARKS, REESE CLIFFORD, JOHN CLIFFORD, CALEB QUINN, T BONE BURNETT,DANIEL MOORE, BUZZ CLIFFORD
Buzz started his recording career in New York back in 1957-58 when he was 15 years old. He recorded two singles for Bow Records, a part of King Records. He then was signed by Mitch Miller for Columbia Records in 1960. With Columbia he had a Top Ten Hit with “Baby Sittin’ Boogie” produced by Tony Piano in 1961. “Baby Sittin’ Boogie” placed 6 with Cash Box 9 with Billboard and 3 with Music Reporter. Although the record went gold, with no follow-up hit he was classified as a “One Hit Wonder” and was dropped from Columbia in 1962.
After leaving Columbia he started to write seriously. He went on to record one record for Roulette Records. “No One Loves Me Like You Do” produced by George Goldner. It charted in England’s top twenty in 1962-63. Toured in England with Dion, Del Shannon and Freddie Cannon in 1962.
After returning from England, Buzz moved to California in 1964. Played with various bands, wrote and produced independent masters sold as singles for various labels. No hits. Was then hire as a writer in 1967 by Richard Delvey (producer of Wipe-Out) for MGM Records, BMI publishing company Hastings Music where he wrote “Echo Park” for Keith Barbour, recording for Epic Records in 1969. Echo Park became a Top 40 hit and because of the songs’ success Buzz was able to record his own album for Dot Records, “See Your Way Clear”. With nothing happening with the album was released from Dot Records in 1970 although the album had critical acclaim.
Lost writing gig moved to Tulsa, OK, worked and recorded with some of Leon Russells’s players, and various blues groups, some who are now members of the Tractors. Back to LA.
In 1974 wrote “Ain’t That I Don’t Love You”, which Freddy King, the great blues singer and guitarist recorded on his last album before he died. Produced by T-Bone Burnett and Darrell Leonard long time friends of Buzz.
Back in LA in the mid-seventies, worked with one of the original Beach Boys, singer-guitarist David Marks. No hits but still learning. In late seventies went to Portland Oregon of more of the same. Back to LA in the late eighties. Recorded David Marks’ “Dave and the Marksman” CD with producer and writer Daniel Moore whose hits include “My Maria” for Brooks and Dunn and “Shambala” for Three Dog Night.
Still no bites and more blues groups which include one with his sons Reese (drums) and John (bass). In 1998-99, Buzz went to Denmark and recorded his CD of “Norse Horse” with James Rasmussen who also produced “Echo Park”. In 1999 learned Beck has used “I See I Am”, from his “See Your Way Clear “ album and renamed the song “Milk and Honey” for his Midnight Vultures album. Buzz received half writer’s credit and the album went Gold.
In September 2001 hooked up with Anna Montgomery, (who Buzz considers to be a great singer/songwriter) for live gigs and recordings. Astounded and pleased at how good producer Evan Frankfort is at his craft.
Various artist who have recorded some of Buzz’s songs: Clyde McPhatter, Lou Rawls, The Lettermen, Morgana King, Freddie King, Keith Barbour, David Marks, Daniel Moore, Beck, Anna Montgomery.
Angeline... A prettier witch you can never find...She's been seen flying at night near the timber line...wow- Angeline woo-oow...Gonna see you tonight...Don't ya hide the moon...If we can use your flying broom...Find some magic mellow clover...Watch the world turn ova...Angeline...Do da ,Do da, Do da, Do daaaaa-"Angeline"...By Buzz Clifford...Happy Birthday Buzz
I wish you would post "Baby Sitting Boogie" on your player and let your fans add it to their profile. I'd so like to get the original in CD format!!
I have yet to ask my brother to borrow his album, and I know he would have a hard time parting with it just for a day. I think, I know what that answer will be!!!
Please think about adding that album of songs to your play list!!
"Cocaine spiders run your memory on down, I'm thinking of you babe on my way out of town, Five shots to go on a six shot run, I'll stay my story true back to where I begun..."
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