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Larry
Butler - Two time Grammy winning Producer
"I'm truly at home at Lucky K studio
here in Pensacola."
Larry had recorded six of his own CD's and recorded
and produced many of his clients here at LuckyK's.
Larry Butler (March 26, 1942 – January 20, 2012) was
a country music producer/songwriter. From the mid-1970s
through the 1980s, he worked with Kenny Rogers. Many of his albums
with
Rogers went either gold or platinum and accumulated many millions of sales
around the world. These albums include Kenny Rogers (1976), The
Gambler
(1978), Gideon (1980) and I Prefer The Moonlight (1987). Rogers and Butler
maintained a friendship outside of show business.
Butler also produced Rogers'
1993 album If Only My Heart Had A Voice. He
also participated in Rogers
2006 retrospective DVD The Journey.
Moving to Memphis in the late 1960s,
Butler hooked-up with Chips Moman. Butler played
keyboards in the rock group Ronny and the
Daytonas, who had a hit song with "GTO". Later, as a member of The
Gentrys, they hit the pop charts with "Keep on
Dancing" and "Every Day I
Have to Cry Some". During that same perid, Butler co-wrote the
Poppies hit single "Lullaby Of Love". He was signed as a solo artist and
served as Bobby Goldsboro's pianist and music director.
Butler returned to Nashville to join Capitol Records as an
in-house producer. The first single he produced, "Seven Lonely Days", became a
Billboard Top-20 Country single for Jean Shepard in 1969.
Moving on to CBS Records at the urging of
legendary producer Billy Sherrill, Butler
worked closely with Johnny Cash producing some of "the man in black"'s biggest
hits. So successful was the partnership that Butler became Cash's producer,
pianist, musical director and studio manager.
In 1973 Butler made one of his most significant career moves by
joining United Artists Records as head of the label's Nashville division. His
leadership and vision brought in such acts as Kenny Rogers, Crystal
Gayle, Dottie West and The
Kendalls and established the label as one of the most successful and
respected in Nashville.
Butler teamed again with Chips Moman and penned the number 1 hit
"(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song". Topping the
charts for both Pop and Country, the song became one of B. J. Thomas' greatest
career hits. It was a BMI 3 million performance song and earned Butler a Grammy
for Song of the Year.
Eventually Butler left UA and started his own independent
company, Larry Butler Productions. His acts included
Unquestionably, Butler's biggest success was producing Kenny
Rogers. Their studio collaboration yielded many of Kenny's greatest hits
including,
- "Lucille" (1977)
- "Love Or Something Like It" (1978)
- "The Gambler" (1978)
- "She Believes In Me" (1979)
- "You Decorated My Life" (1979)
- "Coward Of The County" (1979)
Butler was also behind teaming Kenny and Dottie West to record
the duets "Everytime Two Fools Collide" and "'Til I Make It On My Own". Butler
also worked with Kenny and Kim Carnes on their smash hit "Don't Fall
in Love with a Dreamer".
1980 brought Butler to the spotlight again with his Grammy for
Producer of the Year and solidified his reputation as a hit maker. Tammy Wynette
cut Butler's "Only The Strong Will Survive" while Billie Joe Spears cut "
Standing Tall" which was also released by Lorrie Morgan in 1996.
Butler writing credits include songs for Tree, United Artists music, April
Blackwood, Great Cumberland, EMI and, most recently, his own Larry Butler
Music.
1984 was the year Butler formed his music company, Larry Butler
Music Group, Inc. He signed writers Mickey Newbury, Dean
Dillon and Julie Didier. CBS Songs administered his catalog. Butler's new
group quickly produced a string of hits for George Strait including "The Chair",
"Ocean Front Property" and "It Aint Cool". LBMG produced songs for Keith
Whitley, Eddy Raven, Kenny Rogers, Vern
Gosdin, and Butler wrote "Wonder What You'll Do When I'm Gone" for Waylon Jennings, putting
the company on the map. During a period of two years LBMG produced eight Top Ten
cuts and numerous Top Forty chart records.
Butler died in his sleep in
Pensacola, Florida on January 20, 2012. Before passing away he collaborated with
co-writer Dave
Goodenough to write a book entitled "Just For the Record." It contains many
of Butler's humorous anecdotes from the music industry and a plethora of advice
for those aspiring to succeed in the various aspects of the music business, as
well as life in general. It includes contributions from many of the top people
in the music business, along with a foreword by Kenny Rogers. The book was
published in November 2012.
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Lucky the people who work with you are the ones
who are
"Lucky", You are a good man and you make good
music.
Larry Butler
1942-2012
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Larry
Butler - Memories
Produced by: Lucky Kelson
Larry
Butler is the first and only Nashville Producer to win the coveted
Grammy Award for Producer of the year. He won this prestigious
award in competition with elite Producers like Quincy Jones and
others from all genre's of music. Larry has recorded six of his own Piano CD's and many demo's of songs he has written with LuckyK Recording Studio. "In loving memory you will be missed".
Will Hedgecock
Will was sixteen years old and performing with the Pensacola Childrens Chorus December 2003, I happen to dropped in to catch a performance and shortly there after made a call to Larry Butler who was at the time recording one of his own CD's at LuckyK, I ask would he go and check out Will Hedgecocks performance. Shortly after, Larry, Will and myself headed to Nashville to recorded his first CD called "Will Hedgecock Sings Roy Orbison". Larry called in top session players he personaly knew to record on his new CD.
In August 6, 2005 Will performed his first sold out concert in Pensacola, Florida spearheaded by Larry Butler, Kipling Records and LuckyK to raise money for the Rebuild Northwest Florida after the damage left by Hurricane Ivan. This concert was recorded, mixed and edited by LuckyK and was released on DVD.
Hedgecocks new single release "I Don't Know" is playing on many adult contemperary stations. Hedgecock, in summer of 2007 spent three weeks in Nashville at The Tracking Room Recording Studio with Larry Butler Producing his new 18 song CD "Reflections" under (Kipling/Aspirion
Records) lable.
Will's new concert was filmed in H-D for PBS TV September 19th, 2009 at the Saenger Theater Pensacola, Fl. First showing on the local Pensacola, Florida WSRE-PBS went so well, PBS has excepted the concert and will be playing on many PBS stations accross the United States of America. Produced by Lucky Kelson, front of House Mix Lucky Kelson, Filmed and edited by Barns/West Productions, recorded and mixed by Billy Sherrill. |
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Mike Diamond - Old School Back In Session
Produced By: Lucky Kelson & Mike Diamond
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by: Lucky Kelson
Diamond, a well known song writer in Pensacola, has just finished his new CD of original style old country music that will have you tapping your foot. Diamond is one of Merle Haggard's true faithful fans because of Haggards style of songwriting and heart felt country music. Some of Pensacola's finest musicians are featured on Diamonds tracks. True country fans you are sure to enjoy his CD. as in the audience& Mike diamond |
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John Nanni- Life's Windows Nashville,TN
Ten of the fifteen rhythm tracks on LIFE'S WINDOWS were recorded in beautiful Pensacola Florida at LuckyK Recording Studio. The others were recorded at Henry Beckett's Transcendent Audio in Nashville. Overdubs have been completed at Nanni's Three Creeks Studio in Franklin, TN.
The performers include some of Nashville's and Pensacola's finest musicians, along with John Nanni on lead vocals and guitars. Key musicians include: Bob Hatter (Keith Anderson Band) on guitars; Mike Wheeler (Wildwood) on bass; Henry Beckett on grand piano and keyboards; Peter Young (Loretta Lynn/Chely Wright) on drums and percussion; Lucky Kelson on Hammond B3 organ. Also, the project features: Nashville Star's Jamey Garner on smooth harmonica (Hear Jamey on Buddy Jewell's Sweet Southern Comfort); special guest star, NYC-based Lance Doss (John Cale band) as cowriter and guitarist; John Foster (Steve Holy Band & Beach Boys) on guitars. Gary Talley (The Boxtops' original and current lead guitarist). A high-profile horn section is featured including Jimmy Bowland (Sax), Michael Fair (Trumpet) and Roy Agee (Trombone). The lovely and amazing Jonell Mosser made a background vocal appearance on three of the cuts. |
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Larry The Cable Guy
While on tour in Pensacola stopped by to do a little recording:
Thanks again to all my fans in Pensacola and now that the movie and vacation is over I'll keep my web page updated more often. As far as the regular fall tour schedule goes, it's pretty much set so be sure and check the dates to see if I'm rolling back your way. I'm hitting some new places and some old favorites as well.
LuckyK is one of the nicest studios I've recorded at. (Git-R-Done Lucky) |
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Nathan
Cade - Reformed Innocent
Produced by: Lucky Kelson & Nathan Cade
Now living and working in sunny California.
David
Seering - Seering Sings Sinatra
Produced by: Lucky Kelson & David Seering
David
Seering, a popular and gifted entertainer, has accumulated an
impressive list of recording, performances, and accolades during
his career. A natural musician who has been performing professionally
virtually all of his life. David began playing the piano without
lessons at the ripe old age of three and had developed a style
and technique that was uniquely his own by the time he was five. Lucky
K Studios is pleased to work with David Seering who is privileged
enough to be one of a very few to be allowed to use the "Sinatra" name
on an album. Tony Bennet also holds this honor. To
be able to record a perspective album on Frank Sinatra is certainly
a dream come true. With this selection of Sinatra Songs, you will enjoy some of his biggest hits.
Produced by: Larry Butler
Engineering, Mixed and Mastered By Lucky Kelson
The
love of traditional Celtic music, American old time fiddle music
from Appalachia and lively contra-dance tunes led to the formation
of Sweet Prospect. The band plays a varied repertoire that includes
jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, and slow airs, as well as American
folk tunes. Two hammered dulcimers and guitar are played along
with other instrumentation. Although the hammered dulcimer
arrived in Scotland and Ireland in the 18th century from England,
its association with Celtic music seems recent because of the
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Music: Allen Pote
Words: Tom Long
Performance: Pensacola Children's Chorus
Produced: Lucky Kelson
Allen Pote and Tom Long's new musical for young voices tells the story of
Esther with its powerful message that the smallest person acting bravely
can make an enormous difference, and that God has placed us where we are
for a reason. This 45-minute program is filled with humor, pathos and inspiring
music. A minimum of costumes, props and scenery are required. Mark Kellner's
upbeat, contemporary sounding accompaniment track is sure to delight young
performers and audiences alike. Life of the Party and Chimes in the Night were also recorded at LuckyK and are in the top six selling musicals at Hope Publishing Company.
Brothers
from Other Mothers
Produced,
engineered and mixed by: Lucky Kelson
Formed
in the spring of 1999, the rhythm-driven music of Brothers from
Other Mothers begins with a blend of mellow, tasty rhythms, and
builds into funky hip-shaking R&B. Their unique sound has
undercurrents of soul, funk, R&B, rock and a touch of jazz
thrown in for good measure. The band performs as a cohesive unit,
placing the sounds and moods of their music at top priority,
and leaving plenty of room for fun. Music that strokes the funky
bone!
Anthony
Michael
Produced,
engineered and mixed by: Lucky Kelson
Along
for the ride is being played in Houston, TX. Several local musicians
played on this CD. Anthony Michael artist and writer of
all songs.
This CD is available locally in Sam Goodie's at Cordova Mall.
Tim
Veazey
Tim Veazey after recording two CD's of his own material has gone back to Nashville to live
and perform his music for music fans to enjoy.
Terrie
Howard - Bless These Hands.
This inspirational album steered by LuckyK and
Produced by Larry Butler offers an incredible legacy to Terrie's children
and inspiration to us all. Contact [email protected] to
order a CD. Terrie's second CD ( A Soft Place To Fall ) a master piece of her writing talent is ready for all to enjoy.
Madison Avenue - Produced By Larry Butler
Engineered By Lucky Kelson
Music has always played a huge role in my life. As a little girl from a small, North Alabama town, classic country and southern gospel music filled our home like the smell of biscuits baking. Though I was constantly influenced by music throughout my childhood, I had no idea I could sing until participating in my high school chorus. I've been singing ever since! Thank you Larry and Lucky for making my dream come true. |
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Highly
Exalted
Produced By: Schwayne Bradley & Lucky Kelson.
Live recording with additional tracks added in the studio for an incredible praise and worship experience.
Contact info: Swan Records 206-2a Halsey St.
Brewton, AL 36426 334-809-2844
The Crosbyett's
Produced By: Herman Crosby
Gospel at it's best...
Marcia Johnston - Visions of the Past
Produced By Lucky Kelson
Music written by Lucky Kelson and Marcia Johnston.
The songs are an echo of the past. Songs of the peoples telling us how the Great Spirit would have us live. A journey of triumphs and hardships of the Native American Indian. Songs with very emotional flute melodies and with voice narrations that will move your spirit and touch your heart. Marcia came to LuckyK and said, "she was laughed at about her vision to record her music at another studio here in Pensacola". No one is laughing at her anymore, her vision was real and now can be enjoyed by everyone.
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Darren J. Trio
Darren J formed the The Darren J. Trio in 2006. Homebased in Pensacola Florida, the the group was best described as a hard working traveling band that played all through Northwest Florida averaging more than 100 shows a year. New CD soon to be recorded .
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The New Canadian River Four : Where We Will Never Grow Old
For information send e-mail to: [email protected]
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Session Musicians Available
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Mellody
Oellerich
Tamar Sabb
Swivill, Navarre, FL.
Jana White
Greg Moye
Roy Jones Jr. World Champion Boxer
Mellisa J. Tanner
Key Ford, Inc. Pensacola, FL
Dennis Addison
Shut-Eye
Preston Jernigan
AL Martin
Lonnie Gordon
Lena M. Crawley
Anthony Pastucha
Fry Comm Video
Wade T. Gillis
Tracy Slay
Brenda Coleman
Kenneth M. Troutman
Nathan Mann
Rodney Goldsmith
Donnamarie
Sean Infinger
Darren J. Fallas
Charles Smith
Kevin Whalum
Herman Crosby
Rickie Dee
Shaunessy Moss
De Andrews
Rev. G
Mike McCroy
Amber Rose
Mike Houston
Tiwan Peterson
Waylen Hockemier, Washington St.
Ronnie Miller
Sandy O'Steen
Richard Crenshaw
Hayward Anderson
John Calogne
Jerry Chernecoff
Brothers from Other Mothers
Ronnie Levine
Tina Marie Wenders
Jay Brown, Nashville, TN
Amanda Rawls
Will Hedgcock- Singer sonwriter
Rachell Scott
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon
Main Street Band
Mike Wheeler
Jeff Johnson
Dennis Gossman
Mitch Armstrong
Doug Urquhart
Amy Pauline Gaither
MFC Band
Sacred Heart Hospital
Dr.Jim Bezdek
Michael Richardson
Mr. Big Party Band
Saint Nik
Ted Scallan Band
Steve Ferry
Saundra Daggs
Al Martin
Ed & Rosie Butler
Jamey Shannon
Hanan & Howard Ready
Robert Fillingim
Bob Tucker
Needless Band
Tammie Lee Carry
Sonny Porter
Jonathan Clark
Jerry Dawson
Joel Bouchelon
Kitt Lough
Dr. Breeze
Leah Yelverton
Max Soelzer
Jim Roark lll
Kellie Cooper Malone
Ken Boutwell
Byron Velvick-2 time U.S Champion Fisherman
A.D.D. Band
Ken Helms
Dusty Sanders
Larry & Linda Barker
Parry Guy
Cris Newbury, Son of Mickey Newbury
Bear With Me-trio
John Wheeler
Monique Crespi
Glennellen Anderson/Singer/Actress
Blake Nolte
Ellen W. Vinson
Bobby van Deusen
Jake Hall
Lisa MacKendrick
Dane MacKendrick
Jonathan Ivey
Mike Norris
Tim Goudey
Constant Change-(Faith Hill, E-W-F, Anita Baker, Lorry Morgan, Etc)
John Hart
DeadBeats
Zodiak USA, Beverly Hills, Ca
Jonathan Newton
Bobby Ogden/Elvis Pianist/Session Player
Rhonda Hart/I Shaved My Legs For This
Elain Pettie
Jason Justice
iLa Brown
Neil Dover
Connie Willams
Deborah Merwin
Zena Carpenter
Ella Maria
Susie Griffith
Jeff Sturms
K.D. Wilson
Alli Vox
Healing Crow Band
Brendon Flynn
Dr. Guy Heath
Higher Calling Group
Jeff Wayne Rivers
Justin Fobs
Chelsi Soto
Roger Golden
Ranie Kuningham
Tarney Haussler
David Trimm
Devan Dunlop
Below Alabama
Brandt M. Waesche
Dianna & Tom
Brad Hanssen / White Sands Panhandle Band
Robert Willliams-Just One
Jason McPhail-"Black Water River"
Shelly Bonet
Thank you for your support...... |
Mindi Kelson
KJ Kelson III
Josh Kelson
Bell Tones-Foley, AL.
Bay Tones- Foley, AL.
Tim Veasy
Schwayne Bradley, Brewton, AL
Larry Butler- 2 time grammy winner & Kenny Rogers producer
Sweet Prospect Celtic Band
Craige McFerrin
Brandi Markham
Shawn James
Adiel Elgi, Israel
Bobby Taylor
Janey Frost
Phil Jones, Australia
Sara Norby, Daytona, FL
Nathan Wise, Pennsylvania
Casey Kearney
Armando Sarasua
Matt Bartoli, Mobile, AL
John Nanni, Nashville
Bob Hatter-Nashville
Peter Young-Nashville
Henry Beckett-Nashville
Darren Long- Nashville
Jennifer Del Gallo
Pensacola Children's Chorus
David Seering, Destin, FL
Bobby Vandussen
Harry Anderson
Sandy Spivey
Local Cheerleading Groups-editing
Southern Tone Gospel Singers
The Fantastic Singing Echo's
Terrie Howard
Badluck Star, Birmingham, Al.
The Legend Band
Nathan Cade
Steve Maniscola
David Shelander
Steve Gilmore
Billy Garret
Darryl "LaCurtis" Smith
Noah King
Jackie Ely-Destin,FL
Carey Colvin
The High Horse Band
Mike Diamond
Alan Hortzell
Larry "The Cable Guy"
Bill Conti
Paul Killough
Jessica Therman
Lora Mixon
Katy Mixon- American House Wife, Mike & Molly
Darren J. Trio
Sandra Sisk
Mike Burnes
Ross Orenstein
Eli Orenstein
Bill O'Hara
Haley Edmendson
Artie Childs
Dan Gillis
The Gills Band
Joseph Oliver
Kase Hunter
Michele Bearman
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church
Brittany Cole
Said Simple Group
Steve Gunter Kelly Green
Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria
Dusty Bones Band
Escambia County State Attorney Office
Escambia County Sheriff's Department
Gino Rosaria
John Mascaro
Liars & Listeners
Holly Shelton/Singer/Actress
Libby Kephart Hargrave
Skin Wiggin Band
David Cary
Dan Girardin
Greg Pendlton
Maria DeVollo
Ridgely Goldsborough
Scott Campbell
Bobby Claud
Steve Nader
Success It's Up To Me
idgroup
John Coe
Whyte Caps Band
Larry T Wilson
Bring On The Benjamins
Jason Abel Band
William Lake
John Holt
Tracy Purdy
Justin Headley
McKenzie Kaylyn Fleming
Melanie Buford
Garry Talley-Box Tops
Beverly Jo Scott
John Nowak
Savannah Green
Keri Moore
Austin Tenpenny
Greg Rabb
Alexa McNight
Heidi Harris Branch
Jess McIntosh
Music Mill Entertainment
lJackson Capps
Breeze Sterling
Virginia Clark
Johnathan Clark
Time Travelers Band
12Eleven Band
Martin Tate
Bailey Miller
Emmi Miller
John Coe / LYNX Band
Tell Collective
Josh Green Group
Mark Sherrill-Ole Red/Blake Shelton
Victoria Williams
Leonard "City" Hall
Tracy Minnis
Ariel Samaria Fournier
Ryan & Kieth Gillium
David Williams
City Hall
David Trimm
Rosalie Pyetzki
Savannah Poole-AKA The Singing Angel "More Of You Jesus"
Joanna Keenan
Stephanni Watson
Mathew McQueen
Rick Hall
Rickie Joe Wilson
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