Stephen Kalinich
Encyclopedia
Stephen John Kalinich is an American poet.
to UCLA. Immersing himself in the anti-war movement, he began working the LA scene as a poet and performer, appearing at legendary venues such as The Troubadour (Los Angeles). At an early age, he began writing poems and articles about World Peace. He has said, “Very early I wanted to be an influence for peace and good in the world.”
An album, “Leaves of Grass," co-written with Kalinich’s early collaborator Mark Buckingham, was recorded in 1966 but radio stations would not play it, wrongly assuming it was about marijuana. At the time, Kalinich was studying and working at a gas station. As the hippie movement snowballed, The Doors
and Love
were exposing the dark underbelly of the ‘60s dream. Kalinich’s poetry rests on that pivot point.
, Kenny Hirsch
, Randy Crawford
, Mary Wilson
of the The Supremes
, Odyssey
, Clifton Davis
and Diana Ross
.
The Beach Boys
While under contract as an artist signed to the Beach Boy's Brother Records
, Kalinich wrote several songs released by the group including "All I Want to Do", "Be Still", "Little Bird" and "A Time to Live in Dreams" with Dennis Wilson
.
Early Days
Kalinich drifted from the East Coast to California in the mid-‘60s, transferring from New York’s Harper CollegeHarper College
William Rainey Harper College is a comprehensive community college in Palatine, Illinois, United States. The college was established by referendum in 1965 and opened in September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the...
to UCLA. Immersing himself in the anti-war movement, he began working the LA scene as a poet and performer, appearing at legendary venues such as The Troubadour (Los Angeles). At an early age, he began writing poems and articles about World Peace. He has said, “Very early I wanted to be an influence for peace and good in the world.”
An album, “Leaves of Grass," co-written with Kalinich’s early collaborator Mark Buckingham, was recorded in 1966 but radio stations would not play it, wrongly assuming it was about marijuana. At the time, Kalinich was studying and working at a gas station. As the hippie movement snowballed, The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
and Love
Love (band)
Love was an American rock group of the late 1960s and early 1970s. They were led by singer/songwriter Arthur Lee and lead guitarist Johnny Echols...
were exposing the dark underbelly of the ‘60s dream. Kalinich’s poetry rests on that pivot point.
In 2010
Kalinich starting in 2010 split his time between Los Angeles and Brighton, UK, and decided his 1969 recording "A World Of Peace Must Come" needed to finally see the light of day after the September 11 terrorist attacks when he stood on an LA stage and recited "America, I Know You" to a rapturous response.Poetry
Kalinich is a prolific American poet. Titles of his works include: America; America, I Know You; A World Of Peace Must Come; Be Still; Bring In The Poets; Candy Face Lane; If You Knew; You Are The TriggerSpoken Word Performer
Kalinich is a spoken word performer often backed by original music from composers eager to work with him. Titles include: The Magic Hand; Galactic SymphoniesMusic Lyrics
Kalinich also has collaborated with a number of recording artists, performers and musicians including P.F. Sloan, Art MunsonArt Munson
Art Munson is an American recording artist, musician. He has also been involved as a songwriter and record producer. Munson began his musical career playing with Dick Dale and the Del-Tones and later began touring with the Righteous Brothers and Paul Williams....
, Kenny Hirsch
Ken Hirsch (composer)
Kenneth William Hirsch is an American pop songwriter, pianist and record producer, co-writer of the international 1982 hit "I've Never Been to Me" with Ron Miller. He is also co-writer of the hits "If I Could", "No One in the World" and "Two Less Lonely People in the World"...
, Randy Crawford
Randy Crawford
Randy Crawford is an American jazz and R&B singer. She has been more successful in Europe than in the United States, where she has not entered the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist...
, Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson (singer)
Mary Wilson is an American singer, formerlymember of the Motown female singing group The Supremes during the 1960s and 1970s. Wilson was the only singer to be a consistent member of the group in its eighteen-year tenure...
of the The Supremes
The Supremes
The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s.Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco...
, Odyssey
Odyssey (band)
Odyssey was a New York, now UK-based dance music band. It grew out of the talent of the Connecticut-born Lopez sisters: Lillian Lopez , Louise Lopez , and Carmen Lopez , who left the group before Odyssey, as the group came to be known after her departure, was formed.-Career:Filipino singer Tony...
, Clifton Davis
Clifton Davis
Clifton Duncan Davis is an American actor, songwriter and minister. He has appeared on the television shows as A World Apart, That's My Mama and Amen...
and Diana Ross
Diana Ross
Diana Ernestine Earle Ross is an American singer, record producer, and actress. Ross was lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes during the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began a solo career that included successful ventures into film and Broadway...
.
The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysThe Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
While under contract as an artist signed to the Beach Boy's Brother RecordsBrother Records
Brother Records, Inc. is a record label and holding company formed in October 1966 that holds the intellectual property rights of the Beach Boys, including the "The Beach Boys" trademark....
, Kalinich wrote several songs released by the group including "All I Want to Do", "Be Still", "Little Bird" and "A Time to Live in Dreams" with Dennis Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Dennis Carl Wilson was an American rock and roll musician best known as a founding member and the drummer of The Beach Boys. He was a member of the group from its formation until his death in 1983...
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