Danny Hutton
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Daniel Anthony Hutton is an Irish
-American
singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band
, Three Dog Night
. Hutton was the head of Hanna Barbera Records from 1965-1966. Hutton had a modest national hit, "Roses and Rainbows," during his tenure as a recording artist for Hanna-Barbera Records.
and Cory Wells
. In 1967, Hutton conceived the idea of a three-vocalist group, and he and Wells enlisted mutual friend Negron. They took their name from an Australia
n expression describing low nocturnal temperatures in the outback (the colder the night, the more dogs needed to keep warm while sleeping). Their first "Top Ten" hit was "One
," in 1969, while, "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)," reached #1 a year later. "Joy to the World" became the group's biggest hit, in 1971, and their final #1, "Black and White," was in 1972; and, their final "Top Ten" song was in 1974, "The Show Must Go On." They had 21 hit singles
, including 11 "Top Ten" hits, also 12 consecutive gold albums, from 1969 to 1975. Richie Unterberger of Allmusic wrote,
on their eponymous album released by Epic
in 1973. After Three Dog Night
split up, Hutton managed punk rock
bands, including Fear
. He also fronted Danny Hutton Hitters, whose cover
of the Nik Kershaw
song
"Wouldn't It Be Good
" appeared on the soundtrack
for the 1986 film
Pretty in Pink
.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
-American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
, Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
. Hutton was the head of Hanna Barbera Records from 1965-1966. Hutton had a modest national hit, "Roses and Rainbows," during his tenure as a recording artist for Hanna-Barbera Records.
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night was based around the vocal skills of Danny Hutton, Chuck NegronChuck Negron
Charles "Chuck" Negron is an American singer-songwriter, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band Three Dog Night, which he helped to form in 1968.-Biography:...
and Cory Wells
Cory Wells
Cory Wells is an American singer, best known as one of the three lead vocalists in the band Three Dog Night.-Life and career:...
. In 1967, Hutton conceived the idea of a three-vocalist group, and he and Wells enlisted mutual friend Negron. They took their name from an Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n expression describing low nocturnal temperatures in the outback (the colder the night, the more dogs needed to keep warm while sleeping). Their first "Top Ten" hit was "One
One (Harry Nilsson song)
"One" is a song written by Harry Nilsson and made famous by Three Dog Night whose cover in 1969 reached number 5 on the Billboard chart. The song is known for its opening line "One is the loneliest number that you'll ever do." It appeared initially on Aerial Ballet, Nilsson's third album.Nilsson...
," in 1969, while, "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)," reached #1 a year later. "Joy to the World" became the group's biggest hit, in 1971, and their final #1, "Black and White," was in 1972; and, their final "Top Ten" song was in 1974, "The Show Must Go On." They had 21 hit singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, including 11 "Top Ten" hits, also 12 consecutive gold albums, from 1969 to 1975. Richie Unterberger of Allmusic wrote,
While often criticized as commercial, the band was noted for creative arrangements and interpretations, and their cover choices gave exposure to Harry NilssonThree Dog Night officially disbanded in 1977. Three Dog Night, an ABC Dunhill Records act was managed by Reb Foster and Associates of Beverly Hills and the band's concerts was promoted by Concerts West. The band got back together in the early '80s, and Three Dog Night continues today with Hutton and Wells along with founding members Michael Allsup and Jimmy Greenspoon.Harry NilssonHarry Edward Nilsson III was an American singer-songwriter who achieved the peak of his commercial success in the early 1970s. On all but his earliest recordings he is credited as Nilsson...
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, Randy NewmanRandy NewmanRandall Stuart "Randy" Newman is an American singer-songwriter, arranger, composer, and pianist who is known for his mordant pop songs and for film scores....
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and Leo SayerLeo SayerLeo Sayer is a British singer-songwriter, musician, and entertainer whose singing career has spanned four decades. Sayer became a naturalised Australian citizen in 2009. Sayer was a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s...
. Their backing musicians included guitarist Mike Allsup, keyboardist Jimmy GreenspoonJimmy GreenspoonJimmy Greenspoon is an American keyboard player, best known as a member of the band, Three Dog Night. He currently lives in Montgomery County, Maryland....
, bassist Joe SchermieJoe SchermieJoe Schermie was an American musician, best known as the bass player for the 1970s American rock-pop group Three Dog Night.-Biography:Schermetzler was born in Madison, Wisconsin....
and drummer Floyd SneedFloyd SneedFloyd Sneed is a black Canadian drummer, best known for his work with the band Three Dog Night....
. By 1976, the hits had stopped, there were several member changes (Coming Down Your Way produced only one "Top 40" hit and American Pastime failed to produce a charting single) Negron was taking the leads on many of their songs and Hutton left the group.
BBA Punk and Danny Hutton Hitters
Hutton sang vocals with the power trio BBABeck, Bogert & Appice
Beck, Bogert & Appice was a hard rock supergroup and power trio formed by guitarist Jeff Beck and evolving from The Jeff Beck Group. the line up included bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice who were both previously in Vanilla Fudge and Cactus....
on their eponymous album released by Epic
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
in 1973. After Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
split up, Hutton managed punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
bands, including Fear
Fear (band)
Fear is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1977. The band is credited for helping to shape the sound and style of American hardcore punk, the group started out as part of the early California punk rock scene, and gained national prominence after an infamous 1981...
. He also fronted Danny Hutton Hitters, whose cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of the Nik Kershaw
Nik Kershaw
Nik Kershaw is an English singer-songwriter. The one time jazz-funk guitarist was a mid-1980s teen idol. His 50 weeks on the UK Singles Chart in 1984 beat all other soloists...
song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
"Wouldn't It Be Good
Wouldn't It Be Good
"Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song written and recorded by singer Nik Kershaw for his 1984 studio album Human Racing. The song has been covered by numerous artists since, including Placebo, Danny Hutton Hitters, Cascada, and Soulwax.-Song information:...
" appeared on the soundtrack
Pretty in Pink (soundtrack)
The Pretty in Pink soundtrack album was released in 1986 for the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink, a now classic coming-of-age film about teenage love and social cliques in a 1980s American high school....
for the 1986 film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink is a 1986 American teen romantic comedy-drama film about teenage love and social cliques in 1980s American high schools. It is one of a group of John Hughes films starring Molly Ringwald, and is commonly identified as a "Brat Pack" film...
.