Ruthann Friedman
Ruthann Friedman wrote Almo/Irving's first #1 song not performed by an A&M artist. The song was "Windy" by The Association. The song was one of BMI’s Top 100 Songs of the 20th Century.
Jerry Moss signed Friedman to a recording contract with A&M in 1967. Tommy LiPuma produced her recording sessions from July 1967 through December 1968 for an album that was never released. Among the songs recorded were:
"Birdie's Blues" and "Halfway There" were recorded on July 22, 1967 at Western Recorders. Musicians included guitarist Ron Elliott, guitarist Russ Titelman, bassist Joe Osborn, drummer Hal Blaine, and guitarist Mike Deasy.
Other songs for the album were "I Think It's Going to Rain Today," "High Coin," "Raining Down On My House," "Country Song," "The Sky Is Moving South."
In December she recorded her final sessions for the album at A&M Studios.
With the album still unfinished Jerry Moss told her that she was the first artist he signed the he was dropping from the label.
Ruthann Friedman--Windy-A Ruthann Friedman Songbook (1966-1973 us, outstanding folk rock, 2013 remaster). Rockasteria, August 12, 2013.
Ruthann Friedman. Steve Stanley. HowelinWuelff.com website.
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