Tamara Champlin began working as a singer in Houston, evolving into a sessions musician as well, before moving to LA. Shortly after that, she would meet and later marry musician, singer/songwriter Bill Champlin. Credits include working with Mickey Gilley's band in the 1980 film Urban Cowboy, touring with Rita Coolidge, the Jim Carey Movie "Copper Mountain" in 1983 (also with Rita Coolidge and Bill Champlin) and the video of "Heartbeat" with Don Johnson in 1986. She also sang with a horn band locally called Pockets, was nominated for a grammy award, and eventually developed her own solo band doing original material. It was during this period she was featured as a regular singer on the Alan Thicke show and performed during the unprecedented 13 hour concert in 1988 celebrating the 40 years of Atlantic City Records. Tamara then released a solo album with BMG/RCA after signing with the label in 1991 in London with many of the tracks being used on her later solo album released in 1995 entitled "You Won't Get to Heaven Alive." The title track of the album would chart in the Top 20 in Spain and "Tragic Black" written by Tamara and long time writing partner Michael Caruso would be number 1 in Germany. She has written with or for such artists as Elton John, Andreas Carlson and Douglas Carr and has done background vocals for many others such as Richard Marx and Mister,Mister. She also co-wrote the 1996 hit for the late Chris LeDoux, "Runaway Love." In between these solo accomplishments she has performed with the Bill Champlin band that toured in Europe in the mid 90's and most recently was a guest performer of both the Sons of Champlin and the Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns in Las Vegas. She still continues writing and performing, last year working with son Will Champlin, also a singer/songwriter/producer in his own right, on Lori Michael's cd "Living My Life Out Loud" where they share song writing credits for the title song. Earlier this year she teamed again with son Will, Michael Caruso and Robin Schofield and co-wrote the title track to Will's "Killing Me With Twilight" ep. In November she completed a west coast tour with the Bill Champlin Band to promote Bill's new CD "No Place Left to Fall" where she is also a featured artist. She now is sharing a co-writing spotlight again for Bekka Bramlett's "What's on My Mind" with Michael Caruso and Dennis Matkosky, a current top 40 hit on the Country Music Chart.
BEKKA BRAMLETT BREAKS THE TOP 40 ON MUSIC ROW'S COUNTRY CHART WITH HER NEW SMASH SINGLE "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" THIS WEEK NUMBER 31....Look for her in Music Row Magazine!!!! - song streaming here and on http://www.myspace.com/bekkabramlett
The New CD Release "I Got News For You" produced by Joe Stampley on Shongaloo Records, is available at CD Baby........NOW!!!! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/BEKKABRAMLETT
The CD features the HIT SINGLE "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" co-written by Michael Caruso, Tamara Champlin, and Dennis Matkosky.
BEKKA BRAMLETT.. TOP 40 ON MUSIC ROW'S COUNTRY CHART WITH HER NEW SMASH "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" The New CD Release "I Got News For You" produced by Joe Stampley on Shongaloo Records, is available at CD Baby..NOW!!!! The CD features the HIT SINGLE "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" co-written by Michael Caruso, Tamara Champlin, and Dennis Matkosky. LOOK FOR BEKKA in This Week's MUSIC ROW MAGAZINE
BEKKA BRAMLETT, with her producer Joe Stampley of Shongaloo Records, are scheduled to appear on the BILL CODY'S RADIO SHOW at 9:00 am CST TODAY in promotion of her new CD "I Got News For You." To listen live on line visit http://www.wsmonline.com/ The CD features the HIT SINGLE, rockin' music row, "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" co-written by Michael Caruso, Tamara Champlin and Dennis Matkosky, currently climbing the charts. To purchase the CD visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bekkabramlett
"I Got News For You" Bekka Bramlett's new CD release on Shongaloo Records, is available at CD Baby........NOW!!!! The CD features the HIT SINGLE, rockin' music row, "WHAT'S ON MY MIND" co-written by Tamara Champlin, Dennis Matkosky and Michael Caruso, currently climbing the charts. To purchase the CD visit http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bekkabramlett
Also CHECK OUT the DISCIPLES NEW TUNES on their site http://www.myspace.com/michaelsdisciples "For Tessa," "When the Devil Starts to Pray," and "Madelyn." All comments and thoughts appreciated!
Please also GRAB YOUR COPY NOW of BILL CHAMPLIN'S latest release on Dream Makers Music, "No Place Left to Fall," an awesome new album, featuring tunes co-written by Michael Caruso being the title track and "Tuggin' On Your Sleeve." For additional information on the CD visit http://www.billchamplin.net
Tamara, all the pictures look great!! I can't even tell you how much fun I had with you guys! Truly an amazing time and experience! The music??? All Is can say is...HOLY WOW!!!! See you REAL soon! Can't wait!
MICHAEL CARUSO & THE DISCIPLES are honored to be among Music Connection Magazine's TOP 100 UNSIGNED ARTISTS OF 2009, to be featured in their December issue available this Wednesday, November 25th at news stands.....MC
Hey Tamara...looking forward to seeing you perform, again, this year. We are diehard Chicago fans and saw you play with Sons in Chico - loved it!!! We will take lotsa pics - no doubt have a great time. Leisa
hi tamara thank you so much for the sweet invitation ,and yes it,s my papillon ,his name is bowie,named after david bowie,what a great music you make ,and what a great voice,my compliments,love to be friends ,especially with people who have a papillon i,ve caurse,that can only be very nice people x carmen mimosa ,have great weekend
Tamara Champlin began working as a singer in Houston, evolving into a sessions musician as well, before moving to LA. Shortly after that, she would meet and later marry musician, singer/songwriter Bill Champlin. Credits include working with Mickey Gilley's band in the 1980 film Urban Cowboy, touring with Rita Coolidge, the Jim Carey Movie "Copper Mountain" in 1983 (also with Rita Coolidge and Bill Champlin) and the video of "Heartbeat" with Don Johnson in 1986. She also sang with a horn band locally called Pockets, was nominated for a grammy award, and eventually developed her own solo band doing original material. It was during this period she was featured as a regular singer on the Alan Thicke show and performed during the unprecedented 13 hour concert in 1988 celebrating the 40 years of Atlantic City Records. Tamara then released a solo album with BMG/RCA after signing with the label in 1991 in London with many of the tracks being used on her later solo album released in 1995 entitled "You Won't Get to Heaven Alive." The title track of the album would chart in the Top 20 in Spain and "Tragic Black" written by Tamara and long time writing partner Michael Caruso would be number 1 in Germany. She has written with or for such artists as Elton John, Andreas Carlson and Douglas Carr and has done background vocals for many others such as Richard Marx and Mister,Mister. She also co-wrote the 1996 hit for the late Chris LeDoux, "Runaway Love." In between these solo accomplishments she has performed with the Bill Champlin band that toured in Europe in the mid 90's and most recently was a guest performer of both the Sons of Champlin and the Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns in Las Vegas. She still continues writing and performing, last year working with son Will Champlin, also a singer/songwriter/producer in his own right, on Lori Michael's cd "Living My Life Out Loud" where they share song writing credits for the title song. Earlier this year she teamed again with son Will, Michael Caruso and Robin Schofield and co-wrote the title track to Will's "Killing Me With Twilight" ep. In November she completed a west coast tour with the Bill Champlin Band to promote Bill's new CD "No Place Left to Fall" where she is also a featured artist. She now is sharing a co-writing spotlight again for Bekka Bramlett's "What's on My Mind" with Michael Caruso and Dennis Matkosky, a current top 40 hit on the Country Music Chart.
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