Lennon Bermuda is a tribute album and book inspired by John Lennon ’s visit to Bermuda in 1980, where he wrote a portion of his Double Fantasy album. The Lennon Bermuda boxed set comprises two discs by various artists with a connection to Bermuda, including Yoko Ono , covering Lennon songs. There is also a book by author Scott Neil, illustrated by artist Graham Foster, describing Lennon’s stay on the island.
16-630: Bermudian Andy Newmark , who played drums on Double Fantasy , features on many of the tracks on Lennon Bermuda by artists including Paul Carrack , Bryan Ferry , Nils Lofgren , Rocky and the Natives and several others. The international release date for Lennon Bermuda was April 29, 2013, and the US release date September 24, 2013. The executive producers were Michael Freisenbruch and Tony Brannon. All songs written by John Lennon , except where noted. Andy Newmark Andrew Newmark (born July 14, 1950)
32-602: A Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in comparative literature in 1966 and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Oregon in 1968. He had a teaching assistantship in a Ph.D. program in American literature at the University of Montreal before returning to teach part-time at UCLA. During this time Franks started writing songs, starting with the antiwar musical Anthems in E-flat (1968) starring Mark Hamill . He also composed music for
48-599: A leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin , Art Garfunkel , Brenda Russell , Claus Ogerman , Joe Sample , and David Sanborn . His songs have been recorded by Gordon Haskell , Shirley Bassey , The Carpenters , Kurt Elling , Diana Krall , Patti LaBelle , Lyle Lovett , The Manhattan Transfer , Leo Sidran , Veronica Nunn , Carmen McRae , Ringo Starr and Natalie Cole . Franks grew up in southern California with his father Jerry, his mother Betty, and two younger sisters. Although no one in his family
64-511: A more permanent role as a member of the funk band Sly and the Family Stone from 1972 to 1973. Hired to replace Gerry Gibson, who had replaced founding member Greg Errico , Newmark was invited to audition for Sly Stone by saxophonist Pat Rizzo . Newmark went on to record one album, Fresh (1973), as the Family Stone's drummer and performed with the band for two years in concert. After leaving Family Stone in 1974, Newmark played drums for
80-401: A setup consisting of a bass drum, rack tom, snare drum, and then one or two floor toms. He plays a mix of Zildjian A and K cymbals. Drums: Yamaha Recording Custom and Tour Custom Series: Cymbals: Zildjian : Drumheads: Remo Drumsticks: Vic Firth : Michael Franks (musician) Michael Franks (born September 18, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter , considered
96-629: Is an American session drummer who was a member of Sly and the Family Stone and has played with George Harrison , John Lennon , Pink Floyd , David Bowie , Carly Simon , Ron Wood and Roxy Music . Andrew Newmark was born on July 14, 1950, in Port Chester, New York , and raised primarily in the nearby suburb of Mamaroneck . His mother was Bermudian and his father, Charles W. Newmark, was an Assistant District Attorney from 1938 to 1940 in New York City under District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey. His Father
112-766: The Cookie Jar Is Empty 1979 - When It's Over 1980 - On My Way Home to You 1980 - One Bad Habit 1980 - Baseball 1982 - Jealousy 1982 - Love Duet (with Renee Diggs) 1982 - Comin' Home to You 1983 - Can't Seem to Shake This Rock 'n Roll 1985 - Your Secret's Safe with Me (U.S. AC #4, Canada AC #9) 1985 - When I Give My Love to You (with Brenda Russell) 1985 - Queen of the Underground 1985 - Michael Franks 1987 - Island Life 1987 - The Camera Never Lies 1987 - Doctor Sax / Face to Face 1990 - The Art of Love (U.S. R&B #59) 1990 - Speak to Me (U.S. R&B #73) 1991 - Practice Makes Perfect 1991 - Woman in
128-448: The Natives . According to a 2006 Sound on Sound magazine interview with engineer Andy Jackson , Newmark played drums on David Gilmour 's On an Island album. Newmark also plays on several tracks on David Gilmour's 2015 solo album Rattle That Lock . Newmark uses Yamaha drums , Remo drum heads, Zildjian cymbals and Vic Firth drumsticks. His drum setup and cymbals vary slightly with who he plays with, but generally favors
144-801: The Rain," "Rainy Night in Tokyo," and "Tell Me All About It." His biggest hit came in 1983 with "When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)" from the album Passionfruit . Radio hits include "Your Secret's Safe With Me" from 1985's Skin Dive , and "Island Life" from 1987's The Camera Never Lies . Michael Franks also recorded his cover version of "Christmas Time Is Here" (the Christmas classic) with jazz pianist David Benoit released in 1996 on Benoit's Christmas album, Remembering Christmas . 1975 - Popsicle Toes (U.S. Pop #43, U.S. AC #45) 1977 - The Lady Wants to Know 1978 - When
160-506: The films Cockfighter (1974), starring Warren Oates , and Zandy's Bride (1974), starring Liv Ullmann and Gene Hackman . Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee recorded three of his songs, including "White Boy Lost in the Blues" on their album Sonny & Brownie . Franks played guitar, banjo and mandolin on the album and joined them in touring. In 1973, he recorded an eponymous album, later reissued as Previously Unavailable, which included
176-837: The first month of George Harrison and Ravi Shankar's 1974 North American tour , and returned to session work, playing drums on Gary Wright 's 1975 album Dream Weaver . He continued performing on Carly Simon's solo albums throughout the 1970s and again in the 1990s. Newmark has performed and recorded with John Lennon , Cat Stevens , Joe Walsh , B.B. King , Eric Clapton , David Bowie , Roy Buchanan , Bryan Ferry , Dan Fogelberg , George Harrison , Rickie Lee Jones , Patrick Moraz , Randy Newman , Pink Floyd , Roger Waters , David Gilmour , Murray Head , Keith Richards , Rod Stewart , Luther Vandross , Ronnie Wood , Roxy Music , ABC , Hue and Cry , Laura Nyro , Nicolette Larson , Elkie Brooks , Sting , Steve Winwood , Nils Lofgren , George Benson , and Michael Franks . In 1980, Newmark
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#1732845400131192-474: The minor hit "Can't Seem to Shake This Rock 'n Roll." In 1976 Franks released his second album The Art of Tea , which saw Franks begin a long relationship with Warner Bros. Records . The Art of Tea featured Joe Sample , Larry Carlton , and Wilton Felder of the Crusaders and included the hit song "Popsicle Toes". His third album, Sleeping Gypsy (1977), which includes the song "The Lady Wants to Know",
208-542: Was Russian-Jewish . Taking up the drums at the age of nine, Newmark gradually honed his craft and was taking paid gigs at age 15. Visiting his mother's native Bermuda frequently throughout his youth, Newmark made the decision to move there at the age of 16. Newmark played in the Bermuda Jam, a band that included guitarist Paul Muggleton. One of his first gigs was recording with Carly Simon on her albums Anticipation and No Secrets . These and other sessions segued into
224-805: Was a musician, his parents loved swing music, and his early influences included Peggy Lee , Nat King Cole , George Gershwin , Irving Berlin , and Johnny Mercer . At age 14 Franks bought his first guitar, a Japanese Marco Polo for $ 29.95 with six private lessons included; those lessons were the only music education that he received. At University High in San Diego, Franks discovered the poetry of Theodore Roethke with his off-rhymes and hidden meter. In high school , he began singing folk-rock , accompanying himself on guitar . Studying English at UCLA , Michael discovered Dave Brubeck , Patti Page , Stan Getz , João Gilberto , Antonio Carlos Jobim , and Miles Davis . He never studied music in college or later, but earned
240-584: Was partially recorded in Brazil. Around this time, percussionist Ray Armando gave Franks a cabasa , which became a signature instrument for him to play on stage when he was not playing guitar. Burchfield Nines (1978), which includes the song "When the Cookie Jar Is Empty," reflects his move to New York City and features more of an East Coast sound. Since then, Franks recorded more than 15 albums. His best known works include "When I Give My Love to You," "Popsicle Toes," "Monkey See, Monkey Do," "Lotus Blossom," "Tiger in
256-528: Was the drummer on John Lennon's last album, Double Fantasy , as well as Milk and Honey released in 1984. He was the featured drummer on Yoko Ono 's Season of Glass in 1981. His connection with the Double Fantasy album was reprised in 2012 with his contributions to the Lennon Bermuda tribute album on several tracks, including those by Paul Carrack , Bryan Ferry , Nils Lofgren , and Rocky and
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