You've Heard These Hands: From the Wall of Sound to the Wrecking Crew and Other Incredible Stories

by Karen "Nish" Nishimura and Don Randi

Book Overview

As a keyboard musician, composer, arranger, music director, and record producer, Don Randi has thrilled music lovers for years, even if they weren't aware of it... until now. He played keyboards on over a thousand popular recordings and was a member of the remarkable "Wrecking Crew" of studio musicians during the explosive pop music era of the 1960s and early 1970s. Nancy Sinatra, the Beach Boys, the Jackson 5, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Neil Diamond, and Linda Ronstadt are among the many music greats Randi has worked with and writes about in You've Heard These Hands.

For many years, only music industry insiders, close friends, and jazz fans who visit Randi's nightclub, the Baked Potato, have heard him tell some of the amazing, heartfelt, and hilarious personal stories in this collection. Now everyone can discover the in-studio, behind-the-scenes, and on-tour tales from the man whose hands we've heard playing on our favorite hit tunes. You've Heard These Hands will capture the attention and emotion of its readers, who won't be able to resist sharing Randi's stories with their friends.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1495008827
• ISBN13: 9781495008825
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"