Well, youd have to know those fellows to know that. It matches his voice beautifully. In the 1970s he made three albums with Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Craig Doerge, as The Section. Rick:Yeah. Just listened to Toughest Girl in Town and loved the song and the women you give a nod to in the video. Danny Kortchmar:Thats right. Danny Kortchmar:We used an app called, Acapella. But, yeah, and a lot of people are doing these streams, a few talk too much and arent playing enough. I knew he was the guy to write with, Jackson being the brilliant writer he is," recalled the song's co-writer, Danny Kortchmar, to Songfacts. It was one of his first big jobs really, he was playing guitar with the Everly Brothers and touring with them. We just fell together. Albert Lee. She wanted to stay at home and be a mother. Cause I thought that Craig came in after her? I guess its better than nothing. I was just a player then. Remember the line "Sweet dreams and Flying Machines in pieces on the ground" . In the souvenir book for the tour, his biography stated that he was working on an album of his songs that were originally recorded by other artists. event : evt, Were childhood buddies. After hearing about Browne, I couldnt go without asking Kortchmar to share what it was like working with James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. I did think about it at times, but a couple of things. Rick:But, you were in a duet at one point, right? Some folks got it and some folks aint. As I got older, when I became a pre-teen and a teenager, I realized it was incredibly boring, Kortchmar says, and I used to refer to it as the velvet rut.. I was listening to him back in the early seventies and I wore out his albums. I kind of like young bands that sound like old bands., Danny continued. Really smart and easy to be with. Some folks got it and some folks aint. That storys been heavily covered, about his trip to England and meeting Peter Asher and making a record for the Beatles label, Apple. Hed play us a song, we just go, Oh man this is so beautiful. Its a joy to play great songs with great artists., Kortchmar continued. Thats right. Ghost musicians, if you will. Its whatever hes thinking at the time, thats what he does. And his albums are incredible. Danny Kortchmar along with guitarist Waddy Wachtel, bassist Leland Sklar and drummer Russ Kunkel, were considered 'musician's musicians' as part of The Section. Thank you for all the years of great music! Have been a fan of The Section, together and separately, for decades. And thats basically what weve done. Hes got it. And Ill get to everybody. So, patience please, and soon well all enjoy the road he and his friends have journeyed in order to coil back into their own group, and one that is getting some great traction on the airwaves, in print and on social media. Rick:Yeah. Danny Kortchmar, Soundtrack: The Bodyguard. She didnt want to tour. What are some of the highlights working with Jackson, Neil, Warren and Carole and James? Some do, some dont. Rick:There was something in theWashington Posta couple of days ago about at least one place, and probably two, drive-ins that are opening and doing live bands. He can be seen playing guitar in the video for "Get Closer". (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan), The Best Lip Balms With SPFAnd Why You Need One, Why Prince Harry Is Less Popular Than Prince Andrew In America Now, How To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally, According To Heart Experts, Chefs Dinner Series In New York Celebrates Ten Year Run, H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Tantalum: New Material, Same Ease, Taking The Next Step With Golf-Specific Socks, Why This Hotel Pool Makes You Want To Move To San Luis Obispo, Graduate Hotels New Palo Alto Property Pays Tribute To Stanford Tradition. Danny Kortchmar:Well, I grew up with James, yeah. Along with Danny, Leland, Russ and keyboardist, Craig Doerge, they would be known as The Section, essentially the four were the house band of top session players for Asylum Records. And then Warren Zevon, he mentioned the Pioneer chicken stand on Carmelita, and he was an amazing songwriter. We played arenas, and it was a big deal, so the travel and lodgings were first-class all the time. And by the end of it we were saying well, Gee, maybe we should record this stuff and get a record deal. So, it came together in an organic kind of way. Youve done a lot of collaborations with him. Musician Extraordinaire Danny Kortchmar Talks About The Immediate Family and His Life in Music. Lou knew it was going to be a hit. Photo: The Immediate Family by Jerry Lofaro. There were all the great side men and session guys from a generation before us, and they never left town. What kind of character traits or personality traits, aside from the music Because obviously, you all are great musicians, but what was it that brought you together as far as your personalities, and maybe your values? Okay. Kortchmar shared the songwriting process for the band which sounded more like telepathy and intuition than anything else. Cost: Free. Well, I used to give the bass player and the drummer dirty looks all the time.[. We did them all in that framework and using Acappella. Some of it is 40 years old . Which was a joy, delight. He was featured on just about every Carole King album of the late '60s and early '70s. [8] [9], In 2004, Kortchmar started a new group, the Midnight Eleven, and the band released its first album in 2005. All rights reserved. The whole thing took three weeks including mixing and mastering. What are you guys going to be doing as far as the Immediate Family? Building the Perfect Beast was indeed a monster but certainly only in a good way, containing Kortchmar's "All She Wants to Do is Dance"," Sunset Grill","Driving With Your Eyes Closed", the . So, using that platform were able to create these very simple videos. It is. Danny Kortchmar:Well, hes got his own way of doing things. Albert Lee might have played with them. And he does what he feels at the time. I still listen to Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, and Jimmy Reed, and other blues masters. American rock singer, guitarist, Producer and songwriter, born April 6, 1946 in New York. Our families would go there for summer vacation. Theyre different people, of course, three different people, but theyre very bright people. And is it The Immediate Family thats playing? } Jose' Feliciano At the Top of His Game Talks About His Musical Journey, Eric Johnson Interview: Austin, Strats and Standel Amps, Eric Johnson Interview: On the Road with the Guitar Masters, Shop our popular Accessory products at the new Brookstone.com. He wasnt warm and fuzzy, lets put it that way. And I spent 10 years with him, we all did, Russ and Lee and I spent 10 years with him in the seventies going on the road and making his albums. Oh, definitely, 50 years. Yeah. Hes got it. To go in there and do the best you can to help them. The whole place is a museum, Kortchmar says. They not only played on their albums, co-wrote songs and toured with the artists, but also produced for them. window.mc4wp.listeners.push( Kortchmar had a cameo as Ronnie Pudding (Spinal Tap's bass player in their early years) in the "Gimme Some Money" video segment of the 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap. Were you working at or producing stuff in Quantum Studios at that time in California? One of them is, I realized that everyone and his mother is writing a book. Yeah. He uses a claw, two fingers and the thumb, but his chord structure is very sophisticated and hes really worked on his inversions chords and they are completely unique to him. The Immediate Family (Left to Right) Russ Kunkel; Leland Sklar; Steve Postell; Danny Kortchmar; and Waddy Wachtel. Rick:Yeah. Albert Lee might have played with them. People threw in 50, 100 bucks. Danny Kortchmar:I did think about it at times, but a couple of things. Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Friends at Long's Park Summer Music Series. Rick:Hes in his seventies, still got it. So, what is it like working with Neil on a regular basis? And she was well known in the L.A. music scene, but then I dont know if she had personal problems. The group subsequently broke up but Kortchmar continued backing King on her more successful solo career, including the groundbreaking 1971 album Tapestry. Rick:I checked out The Immediate Family facebook page and watched you guys play, Somebodys Baby. Very smart individual. Soundtrack: The Bodyguard. We will update Danny Kortchmar's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Why? Did you ever know anybody named Judee Sill? And she didnt want to tour. Well, I grew up with James, yeah. He knew we were expensive, but he wanted to spend money to take us on the road because he knew that we would be great and of course we were. And then we realized we both loved music and we kind of just eased into it. That's what I brought to him: all the guitar parts and everything else. Danny 'Kootch' Kortchmar: Legendary Guitarist & Producer - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro - YouTube Learn more about Danny Kortchmar here: https://bit.ly/2ZMG8VeDanny 'Kootch'. 2004-2022 Guitar International Group, LLC. I understand that Waddy worked with them at some point. Basically taught himself what he wanted in a year. During the 80s he worked alongside The Eagles Don Henley, on Dons superb album, Building the Perfect Beast. Danny Kortchmar:No. I really like Greta Van Fleet. In 1992, he co-produced Toto's eighth studio album Kingdom of Desire, he also wrote two of the songs on the album: "Kick Down the Walls" and the title track. The first person sets up with a click track, then leads us visually and musically. Guitar Internationalis honored to present to our readers interviews with every member of The Immediate Family, kicking them with Mr. Danny Kortchmar. We made a lot of friends. Denny is directing our documentary, about us and thats going to cover most areas. In 1996, Kortchmar formed the group Slo Leak, playing primarily blues rock, and released an eponymous album. } Have you ever thought about writing a book? Well, its got to have soul, its got to have healing, and it has to move people. He was always great to be around and everyone that knew him, loved him. I think back at Jackson Brownes, hes got a line, I think its Running On Empty, where he talks about, get back to the smile before I leave. She was married at the time to a fellow named Charley Larkey, who was a bass player. The EP is going to be released in the Fall and LP in 2021 on Quarto Valley Records. Danny Kortchmar:I wasnt producing then. Because he was on Apple Records. I mean, did somebody say, hey, we want Danny Kortchmar and hey, somebody else said we want Craig and it was more of a networking thing or did a company say, Hey, we want you guys and now youre a group. Kortchmar: I'm up here in northern Connecticut, I work on music, I play music, I gig with my band, I travel, I spend a lot of time with my daughters. Great guy. Theres some real fine people I know, theyre really shy. Kortchmar is featured on guitar on Carole King's 1975 album, Thoroughbred. Well, I always performed with a group. Photo: The Immediate Family by Jerry Lofaro. He had the foresight to know. People used to wonder why he changed style, or changes his production techniques. Danny Kortchmar:No, we were James back-up band. And Id actually rather do that than write a book. Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name: Directed by Frank Marshall. I mean fantastic songs. Theyre great, great people, Lee Sklars hilarious. Everything was synced up perfectly and the sound was really polished. Sailboats and motorboats are anchored off Martha's Vineyard, one of the favorite destinations of [+] guitarist Danny Kortchmar. ", "I Will Not Go Quietly", "New York Minute", "Shangri-La", "Little Tin God", and "If Dirt Were Dollars". One of the five principals in the band is guitarist-producer-songwriter extraordinaire, Danny Kortchmar. Havent you done a cruise at one point? Danny Kortchmar:Yeah, I know that name. If I had my druthers, I wouldnt cruise, but it turned out well. She had two kids and she wanted more kids. At that time records were being made where theyd get four or five of us in the studio together and put the singer in a booth and away we would go. Was that you? Not only individually, but just together and that video you did of Somebodys Baby, that was perfect. The group produced an album in 1968, Now That Everything's Been Said, which received scattered good reviews but was not a commercial success. Hes like a rock God. Rick:People threw in 50, 100 bucks. We went over very well. Yes he did. Just playing with him is fantastic. Kortchmar never let the grass grow under his feet for long , and he could be found working on an eclectic mix of projects with Billy Joel, Tracy Chapman, Cheech and Chong (Up in Smoke), This is Spinal Tap, George Harrisons label, and again with Don Henley, performing on and co-producing The End of The Innocence album. on: function(evt, cb) { This is tough. And some were so simple, but theyre so meaningful. Is that how you pronounce his name? Danny Kortchmar's credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. Such fictional excitement didnt come Kortchmars way in Larchmont. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Steve Perry, and Carly Simon helped define the signature sound of the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s. Very charming guy, good to know. What type of gigs? I loved playing his music, loved it. So when we did Tapestry, I knew she was great, I knew the songs were great, I certainly knew Lou Adler was a great producer, but I had no idea what was going to make it or not. And James, at that point picked up the guitar and he was just okay, but he went away. While we were still waiting for the audience to be let in, wed jam. I think shes gone now, but Ive heard about her. Don is a great rhythm and blues singer. It was nothing I thought about at all. Yeah. The Immediate Family gets set to board a bullet train at Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan, in 2019. For instance, when we did Tapestry with Carole, we were doing three songs a day. Don Henley released a pivotal song and unforgettable video in his solo career,"The Boys of Summer", in early Autumn 1984 which created great anticipation for the mothership that followed. He shared his passion for great songs and explained the difference between doing session work for commercials and playing with great songwriters, singers. Was he over there at that point? The EP is going to be released in the Fall and LP in 2021 on Quarto Valley Records. Like I said before, he plays with authority and passion and blood and guts. As far as playing out, I understand. } I dont know what gigs were canceled. In 1993, he co-produced and played on Billy Joel's album River of Dreams.[5]. Theyve learned their lessons from all the bands that came before them. He was featured on just about every Carole King album of the late '60s and early '70s. Theyre on the dime, those fellows. New York Minute is one of my favorites.. Rick:Oh, thats pretty cool. I wasnt producing then. Between 1972 and 1977, they recorded 3 albums under the name of "The Section." In 2013, Leland became an endorser of Warwick Star Bass II after years of having been a user of that instrument. It seems The Immediate Family, literally, became kind of a band of brothers and you found a sweet spot with these guys. Youre not going to come up with original music that no ones ever heard before. When I went there with my family, there was one swimming pool on the whole island. Everything was synced up perfectly and the sound was really polished. Rick:Was that a group of session players established by a company or did you all weigh in on pulling that together? Each of the players guitarists Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell, bassist Leland Sklara have decades of experience backing the biggest artists of the modern era, among them,. They had weight, but he also sang in a range that nearly anybody else can sing. Absolutely brilliant. Great guy. Rick Landers:Id read that you were coming out with a new album in 2021, but I dont see that its been released yet. Danny Kortchmar:Great guy. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, Graham Nash, and Carly Simon helped define the signature sound of the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s. She passed away. Play guitar, youre going in to help the song and help this whole situation. And he was just a great cat. Mm-hmm (affirmative). It is. Wed start recording and wed make sometimes three songs a day. A very bright guy, charming guy. He wasnt warm and fuzzy, lets put it that way. Rick:What was he like, working with him? He stopped touring on a regular basis in the 1980s to become a record producer, but, now, the 75-year-old rock n roll veteran has taken to the road again with long-time friends Waddy Wachtel, Lee Sklar and Russ Kunkel in their band, the Immediate Family. Very smart individual. I dont know if youve noticed those. Danny Kortchmar wiki ionformation include family relationships: spouse or partner (wife or husband); siblings; childen/kids; parents life. Rick:And you did something with James Taylor early, didnt you, when you were a kid? In 1942, she married Emil Kortchmar, a screw machine parts manufacturer. He is not dating anyone. Thats a long time. As I was going through your biography I wondered what made you such a sought after musician and not only with the musicianship, but I figured that you must be a really, really good, empathetic listener. Danny Kortchmar:Well, yeah, me and my pal, Charlie Karp had a little thing we called it Slo Leak, and it was just the two of us. And that was going to hopefully make a difference in making it into something that would be instantly recognized and related to., Speaking of Carole King and Tapestry, I said, You two have been good friends and have known each other for a long time. Or do you have other people coming in on board to weigh in? And even though theyre really good at what they do, as far as playing. Youre dealing with people who are songwriters and you have to understand where theyre coming from, and try to work with them and see their vision. Youve done a lot of collaborations with him. Well, it sounds like youre having fun. Danny Kortchmar Biography by Jason Ankeny Through his extensive work with artists including Carole King and James Taylor, ace session guitarist Danny Kortchmar helped create the signature sound of the singer/songwriter era. It was pretty amazing, but Ive got good neighbors, so that was kind of cool. But, I would imagine that you guys left and did other things, and then you came back together or were you always kind of together. As far as playing out, I understand. That's what I do. For those unfamiliar, theres a new band in town called, The Immediate Family, that includes some of the finest musicians of our time. The Immediate Family - (Left to Right) Russ Kunkel; Leland Sklar; Steve Postell; Danny Kortchmar; and Waddy Wachtel. How have all of you changed your way of working, now that weve got this pandemic encircling us? He means it. I asked him to elaborate a bit on his experience as a sideman, songwriter and producer during the golden age of the singer/songwriter. I really dont know if I want to put years and years reliving my whole life again. Today, there's lots of zillionaires who go there, he says. Danny would offer up his own songwriting skills, and vocal harmony on Jackson Brownes track, Shakey Town, as well as on his own solo outings,Kootch (1973) and Innuendo (1980). Its pretty cool. We just dodged the bullet, just barely. Yeah. Rick: If its not too personal, you know? He got a lot from a woman named Elizabeth Cotten. Its really kind of a toy, but it does work for that purpose. Finally he convinced her to do a couple of her songs in the set, which, of course, went over brilliantly. What were you using? Thats true. Everyone did. We had already done two albums with Carole before that. In a remarkable career that has spanned 50 years, Danny Kortchmar has recorded with an astonishing array of legends, including Carole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon - and, as the saying goes, the list goes on! The first person sets up with a click track, then leads us visually and musically. They had weight, but he also sang in a range that nearly anybody else can sing. L-R Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Steve Postell By Martine Ehrenclou You might not recognize the legendary sideman/guitarist, songwriter and record producer Danny Kortchmar. I think Ive worn out a lot of his albums, particularlyZuma. Yeah. Danny Kortchmar:This is tough. Unlike say, The Wrecking Crew. Im going to be talking to, I think, Waddy tomorrow. Travel elicits many memories for Kortchmar, a West Coast session musician who early on made a name for himself by playing on two landmark albums, Taylors Sweet Baby James and Carole Kings Tapestry. Kortchmar: We do songs from my whole career, tons of stuff that I've written. Thats about Cotten finger picking, Cottens stuff. You bring your A game, but youre playing serious songs, written by serious people. Hes done some really good work on theZumaalbum, if youre familiar with that one. Danny Kortchmar:Thats really hard, they had a few different guys. Hes in his seventies, still got it. Rick:She was pretty shy, wasnt she? Danny Kortchmar:Yeah, we did that just before the virus kicked in. Did you learn guitar together or was there an aha moment where you went, Oh, wait, were simpatico, we should work together or play together?. Its a very simple statement. Wife Heading for a performance in Osaka are, left to right, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Steve Postell, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and executive producer/tour manager Kaz Sakamoto. Danny Kortchmar:We made a lot of friends. If I had my druthers, I wouldnt cruise, but it turned out well. You the video, theres actually, Somebodys Baby, theres also Werewolves of London, and also Machine Gun Kelly. And, Steve did a great job with the vocal. Played on most of her records. I dont remember Quantum. And they did like just two parts. Being a session musician is craft, you know? Are those going to be cover songs? What type of gigs? Danny Kortchmar:Wad wanted to do an Everly Brothers tune, Devoted To You, so they did it. And that was my first experience working with Jackson. It was one of his first big jobs really, he was playing guitar with the Everly Brothers and touring with them. And one was called The City, it was under the name of a group because she was leery about being a solo artist by herself. Very charming guy, good to know. Was that a group of session players established by a company or did you all weigh in on pulling that together? It is. And I didnt want to play mediocre songs and I didnt want to play Taco Bell commercials. Rick:I always figured that was related to Buddhism or Zen or something. Music is all primitive, it all comes from what came before. When Taylor decided to make a move to London in the late . 2. The same month the film first aired, Carly Simon had tickets to see James play at New York's . And, Steve did a great job with the vocal. Weve known each other forever, for a real long time. You may opt-out by. Daniel Kortchmar Profile: American rock singer, guitarist and songwriter, born April 6, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. But with Linda we were doing a bunch of different songs by different writers, all of which were picked by Linda, who has brilliant taste and knows exactly what works for her.. So, would you say thats something that you consciously do? Sometimes, they take years to actually finish, Ive found. } And thats the other part of it. And Carole King, she was his piano player. They hit it big and had their names on many of the albums they played on. Burning Spear encourages the faithful to unite in peace and chant down the oppressive forces of "Babylon." The weighty and forceful song was a departure from the popular music of the time. You worked for Asylum Records for a while, right? The film also features appearances from Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel and Jo Mama. They came later. Also on that album, he co-wrote the songs "How Bad Do You Want It? She was married at the time to a fellow named Charley Larkey, who was a bass player. Did he make that up himself? Danny Kortchmar body measurments, height, weight and age details. With us, we didnt care about that so why not?, For more information about The Immediate Family see Here. In 1967, Kortchmar joined The Fugs,[2] appearing on their 1968 Tenderness Junction album before following bassist Charles Larkey to California, where they joined Carole King in forming a trio named The City. Danny Kortchmar is a 76 year old American Composer born on 6th April, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA. I dont know her. Dannys work has been voluminous, enough to fill a book and more, but it seems that much of his legacy will be documented in a new film about The Immediate Family. Hes one of the greatest singers-songwriters ever. They always seem to have weight to them. Just saw them for the 2nd time on 1/12/23 in NJ. Oh, thats pretty cool. At various times, each would get the call to play on albums with such music legends as: Jackson Browne, Carole King; Don Henley, James Taylor; Warren Zevon; Stevie Nicks; Linda Ronstadt and a host of others. Theres not much we can do. [1] [2] Danny Kortchmar is a professional guitarist. She wanted to stay at home and be a mother. And at that point she started to become less shy. Have you ever thought about writing a book? We used an app called, Acapella. And thats my attitude. Known as a legendary sideman/guitarist, I asked Danny if he still did session work. Rick:Did he make that up himself? I had known him a long time before that. Danny Kortchmar:Well, we have to. Really well done. It really gets to people, because of the combination of what he writes about and the way he performs his song. We did them all in that framework and using Acappella. Every time you hear one of his chords, you know thats James signature stuff. AKA Danny Kootch Sites: Facebook, web.archive.org, Wikipedia, imdb.com In Groups: Attitudes, Clear Light (2), Jo Mama, King Bees, Slo Leak, The City, The Flying Machine (2), The Immediate Family (2), The Section, Yesca And you did something with James Taylor early, didnt you, when you were a kid? Nearby Connecticut, where Kortchmar and the Immediate Family will play two concerts this month, is another place he looks at fondly. Danny shared, With Jackson, the first time that we really worked together was on the Running on Empty tour. As you know, weve spent an awful lot of time together. Its interesting how a songwriterslyrics can be a window to the ways they look at the world. Played on most of her records. Rick:Oh, okay, cool. So, that worked out. Keith and his wife, Patti, came to a show we played prior to the pandemic, and the best part was, they told us before we went on, they couldn't stay for the whole show. { Notes. Danny Kortchmar:Thats right. Thats not much of a way to get to enjoy a concert, in your car. Im not thrilled with cruising. I still listen of course to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. I learned from the great guitar players, Chuck Berry, B.B. So, after September comes around and I go back to school, he goes back to North Carolina, where he was living with his parents. Danny Kortchmar:Well, he marches to his own drummer, as everyone knows. Im going to be talking to, I think, Waddy tomorrow. And stuff youre not emotionally involved in. Okay, as far as highlights. Rick:Thats pretty incredible. Danny said, Well, in the seventies Russ, and Lee, and Wad and I, we really struck gold because we were at the right place at the right time. forms: { I really dont know if I want to put years and years reliving my whole life again. And thats Neil. And the hook of the story is that here we are still performing, were still out there. Kortchmar is the son of manufacturer Emil Kortchmar and author Lucy Cores. Rick:But, I would imagine that you guys left and did other things, and then you came back together or were you always kind of together. With decades of touring under his belt and ones hair getting grayer, are there any new strategies Kortchmar employs to make travel less exhausting? And what about Jackson? You learn from the people that came before you. I never lived in England. We moved back to Connecticut for several years.. Rick:Were you in England when he was with Apple Records? Like I said before, he plays with authority and passion and blood and guts. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { [+] Heading for a performance in Osaka are, left to right, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Steve Postell, Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and executive producer/tour manager Kaz Sakamoto. And then as we were doing it, Henley was putting together lyrics for it. Im not a solo artist, so that doesnt really enter into it. Yeah. Rick:Okay. Hes just a brilliant writer and a creator of music. Danny Kortchmar:Well, youd have to know those fellows to know that. I asked Kortchmar to tell me about it. Finally he convinced her to do a couple of her songs in the set, which, of course, went over brilliantly. 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