Patrick Moten
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Patrick Moten was an American
musician and songwriter
, who co-wrote Bobby Womack
's "If You Think You're Lonely Now". Years later, he would be credited as a co-writer of Mariah Carey
's "We Belong Together", when Carey would reuse portions of "If You're Think You're Lonely Now" in "We Belong Together".
Born Patrick Lawrence Moten, in March 1957, Moten was a songwriter, arranger, producer and pianist. He was born in Los Angeles
. At an early age he displayed a remarkable interest and ability in music. He graduated from Westchester High School
in 1975, and later resided in nearby Marina Del Rey, California
.
Moten studied classical music with Lucille B. Hughly and Professor William Wilkins, but switched to soul music after witnessing Billy Preston
. Moten then formed a band that opened for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
, Rufus
, the Dramatics
, the Young Hearts, Donny Hathaway
, Natalie Cole
, New Birth, Undisputed Truth, B.B. King, and others. Later he travelled the world on a Tina Turner
tour, and her ex-husband, Ike, instructed him with recording and engineering. Through Ike Turner, he befriended Bobby Womack, working with him on many projects, including both Poet albums and another with Sam Cooke's daughter, Linda Cooke (Womack).
Patrick then wrote "Love Has Finally Come At Last" for Bobby Womack and Patti LaBelle
. He produced Johnnie Taylor
's Just Ain't Good Enough on Beverly Glen Records in 1982 (featuring "What About My Love"), and played a major role on Anita Baker
's – 1983 debut album – The Songstress, co-writing "Angel", "You're The Best Thing Yet" and "Will You Be Mine".
In 1987, he wrote several songs for Rosie Gaines
' album No Sweeter Love (featuring the track "Crazy"), that was subsequently shelved at the time, later to be resurrected by the Expansion label in the UK in 2000.
Moten penned nearly 60 registered compositions and toured with a jazz showcase featuring Joe Sample, Lalah Hathaway, and Gerald Albright. He also toured with Frankie Beverly
and Maze, and additionally wrote tunes for Mica Paris
, Tone Loc
and Sarah Vaughn. He continued the liaison with Anita Baker on her Rhythm Of Love album.
Moten was a Prince Hall Freemason in California. He died in Los Angeles on November 22, 1999, from cancer
, at the age of 42.
United States
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musician and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, who co-wrote Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack is an American singer-songwriter and musician. An active recording artist since the early 1960s where he started his career as the lead singer of his family musical group The Valentinos and as Sam Cooke's backing guitarist, Womack's career has spanned more than 40...
's "If You Think You're Lonely Now". Years later, he would be credited as a co-writer of Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
's "We Belong Together", when Carey would reuse portions of "If You're Think You're Lonely Now" in "We Belong Together".
Born Patrick Lawrence Moten, in March 1957, Moten was a songwriter, arranger, producer and pianist. He was born in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. At an early age he displayed a remarkable interest and ability in music. He graduated from Westchester High School
Westchester High School (Los Angeles)
Westchester High School is a public high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 3.It is located in Westchester , USA, a suburban neighborhood adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport and bordered by Playa Vista to the north, Inglewood to the east, El Segundo to the...
in 1975, and later resided in nearby Marina Del Rey, California
Marina del Rey, California
-Demographics:-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Marina del Rey had a population of 8,866. The population density was 6,094.6 people per square mile...
.
Moten studied classical music with Lucille B. Hughly and Professor William Wilkins, but switched to soul music after witnessing Billy Preston
Billy Preston
William Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and later finding fame as a solo artist with hits such as "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from...
. Moten then formed a band that opened for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes were an American singing group, one of the most popular Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. The group's repertoire included soul, R&B, doo-wop, and disco...
, Rufus
Rufus (band)
Rufus was an American funk band from Chicago, Illinois best known for launching the career of lead singer Chaka Khan. They had several hits throughout their career, including "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody."-Origins:...
, the Dramatics
The Dramatics
The Dramatics are an American soul music vocal group, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1962. They are best known for their 1970s hit songs "In the Rain" and "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get", both of which were #1 R&B and Top 10 Pop hits.-Career:The Dramatics originally formed in 1962 recording as the...
, the Young Hearts, Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Donny Edward Hathaway was an American soul singer-songwriter and musician. Hathaway contracted with Atlantic Records in 1969 and with his first single for the Atco label, "The Ghetto, Part I" in early 1970, Rolling Stone magazine "marked him as a major new force in soul music."His collaborations...
, Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole
Natalie Maria Cole , is an American singer, songwriter and performer. The daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, Cole rode to musical success in the mid-1970s as an R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be ", "Inseparable" and "Our Love"...
, New Birth, Undisputed Truth, B.B. King, and others. Later he travelled the world on a Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
tour, and her ex-husband, Ike, instructed him with recording and engineering. Through Ike Turner, he befriended Bobby Womack, working with him on many projects, including both Poet albums and another with Sam Cooke's daughter, Linda Cooke (Womack).
Patrick then wrote "Love Has Finally Come At Last" for Bobby Womack and Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...
. He produced Johnnie Taylor
Johnnie Taylor
Johnnie Harrison Taylor was an American vocalist in a wide variety of genres, from rhythm and blues, soul, blues and gospel to pop, doo-wop and disco.-Early years:...
's Just Ain't Good Enough on Beverly Glen Records in 1982 (featuring "What About My Love"), and played a major role on Anita Baker
Anita Baker
Anita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit....
's – 1983 debut album – The Songstress, co-writing "Angel", "You're The Best Thing Yet" and "Will You Be Mine".
In 1987, he wrote several songs for Rosie Gaines
Rosie Gaines
Rosie Gaines is an American vocalist, musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer from Pittsburg, California. She released a number of dance hits, the most notable being "Closer Than Close".-Ensemble career:...
' album No Sweeter Love (featuring the track "Crazy"), that was subsequently shelved at the time, later to be resurrected by the Expansion label in the UK in 2000.
Moten penned nearly 60 registered compositions and toured with a jazz showcase featuring Joe Sample, Lalah Hathaway, and Gerald Albright. He also toured with Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly
Frankie Beverly is an American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band, Maze.-Early life and career:...
and Maze, and additionally wrote tunes for Mica Paris
Mica Paris
Mica Paris is an English soul singer, radio and television presenter, and occasional actress. Her forename is pronounced Misha.-Beginnings:Paris' roots are in soul and gospel music...
, Tone Loc
Tone Loc
Anthony Terrell Smith , better known by his stage name Tone Lōc, is an American rapper and actor.-Early life and career:...
and Sarah Vaughn. He continued the liaison with Anita Baker on her Rhythm Of Love album.
Moten was a Prince Hall Freemason in California. He died in Los Angeles on November 22, 1999, from cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
, at the age of 42.