Tim Feehan Sneak Preview -1981- Classic Rock (vinyl)

Tim Feehan Sneak Preview -1981- Classic Rock (vinyl)

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Tim Feehan graduated from theUniversity of Albertain 1984 and began his recording/songwriting career quite accidentally when his college band “Footloose” was asked by a local studio owner to record a song he’d written. That song, “Leaving for Maui”, was a Top Ten hit in Hawaii.[1]

In 1986, Feehan entered a songwriting contest sponsored by producerDavid Foster(Celine Dion,Whitney Houston) taking first place and signed with Scotti Bros/CBS in Los Angeles where he relocated later that year. The self-titled debut albumTim Feehanwas released in 1987 and gained five A.R.I.A. (Alberta Recording Industry Association) awards including “Best Pop Performance” and “Producer of the Year”. The first single “Where’s the Fire” was chosen as the theme song for theCharlie Sheenmotion picture and cult favoriteThe Wraith. In 1987, Tim also won the Canadian Academy of Arts & SciencesJuno Awardfor “Most Promising Male Vocalist”.[2]

In the late 1980s, Feehan signed with MCA records and releasedFull Contact, which featured collaborations with songwritersBruce Gaitsch(“La Isla Bonita”Madonna),Gene Black(“Never”Heart), andMarc Jordan(“Rhythm of My Heart”Rod Stewart). Musicians includedAmerican IdoljudgeRandy JacksonofJourney,Steve Lukather(Toto),Timothy B. Schmit(Eagles), andRichard Marx. During the down time, Tim sang and produced “Dirty Love” which appeared in theJames BondfilmLicence to Killand performed on both theArthur 2theme and theDionne Warwickgold albumReservations for Two. Feehan wrote “Heart in Pieces” for the million selling albumChicago 19and performed in the videoStop the MadnessalongsideWhitney Houstonfor theNancy Reagananti-drug campaign “Just Say No”.

In the early 1990s, Feehan was lead singer in theDavid FosterAll-Star World Tour featuringLee Ritenour(guitar),Nathan East(bass) andVinnie Colaiuta(drums). In 1993, Tim co-purchased the “Backroom” recording studio in Glendale, California. In 1996, Feehan released the albumPray for Rain, and co-wrote and produced the critically acclaimed “The Color of Silence” for quadruple platinum selling teen pop starTiffany.

On August 27, 1989, Feehan’s song, “Memories Will Last Forever”, was played when theEdmonton OilershonouredWayne Gretzkywith the unveiling of his bronze statue. This song was also used for Wayne Gretzky’s retirement jersey ceremony on October 1, 1999 in Edmonton, Alberta.

In the 2000s, Feehan continued to work with numerous LA area artists includingBrian McKnight,Boyz II Men,Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and Sergio Vallin from Mexican supergroupManawhile penning songs for such diverse acts asKrayzie Bone,Eddie MoneyandKina (musician).

Feehan has had dozens of his songs appear on episodic television includingDesperate Housewives,Brothers and Sisters,My Name Is Earl,Ugly Betty,The Good Wife,Boston Legal,Dexter,Las Vegas,The Hills,Entourage,The City,One Tree Hill,Norbit,Greek,Numb3rsand others.

In the spring of 2012, Tim Feehan created “ParkDriveProductions.com”, a Los Angeles-based boutique music production company. This new website is home to a lifetime of Tim’s original work. It also features an array of indie artists and self-published master recordings available for licensing. Among them is up-and-coming California pop artistHannah Ruick, daughter of legendaryTotosingerJoseph Williams, Los Angeles-basedAgina Alvarezwho just won a spot on TeamAdam Levineon the NBC hit showThe Voiceon Tuesday April 2, 2013, and Canadian singer-songwriterCadence Burns.

Label:Mustard (4) M-1004Format:Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry:CanadaReleased:1981Genre:RockSleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10 / with inner sleeve
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side 1 -10
side 2 – 10
BIN # *100

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