Singer\Songwriter Steve Richards was born in Los Angeles, California in 1955.Residing in Arizona, Steve's love of music came at a very early age when he tried his hand at writing lyrics to an old Beau Brummels song titled (Laugh, Laugh). He was hooked. After a hitch in the United States Air Force, during the latter part of the Viet Nam war, Steve's love for songwriting and guitar playing became apparent as he began crafting songs from his everyday life and from observations around him. In the late 90's Steve met Gary Buck, President of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and owner of Broadland International Records in Nashville. Gary helped guide Steve in bringing his inspirations to life.

Steve's upcoming CD Release "Southbound Train" is truly a labor of love that Steve has painstakingly crafted into his own Masterpiece. The Southbound tracks penned by Steve, bring to you a visual adventure that reminds the listener of Steve's all time favorite songwriters - Harry Chapin and Justin Hayward. Steve is able to weave tales of romance and adventure with songs of happiness and sorrow. Deeply inspiring, sometimes spiritually moving is how Steve's songs have been described. With a never before released Buddy Holly song titled "That Makes It Tough" (www.buddyholly.com) along with Nashville songwriter, Scott Turner's tear rendering tribute to Marty Robbins "West Texas Tears" Steve has been able to capture the essence of a by-gone era. The title cut "SOUTHBOUND TRAIN" is a story about a ghost, eternally trapped on a train. He's trying to get back to his true love, only to find out he's just that, "A GHOST!" With even more surprises in store, "SOUTHBOUND TRAIN" is sure to have a little something for everyone! Enjoy!

Buddy Holly originally recorded "That Makes It Tough" on "The Apartment Tapes" as he was taking his music into a new rhythm and blues direction shortly before his death. Steve Richards encompasses the history of Buddy's musical background combining country, rock n' roll, and rhythm and blues that is destined to set a new trend in the music industry.

Richards' upcoming CD release "Southbound Train" reflects his Singer/Songwriter talents as his music wisps through the "Arizona Skies" and dances on the rails with the title tune "Southbound Train". The river of emotions runs deep with the heart wrenching songs of "Take Me To The Rain" and "Crisis In Our Land". Steve Richards shares the producer spotlight on all but two of this project's songs with Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Gary Buck who also provides vocals on the upbeat down home-style song "Hurry Road". Lindsey Frese soars to great heights as she sings a duet with Richards in the love song "The Eagle and The Rose" and Marty Robbins is remembered in "West Texas Tears", an unforgettable tribute written by Scott Turner.

Additional tracks on the 12-song effort include "Mama", "Glory Bound", "Elijah Blue", and 'The Rainbow Warrior". The keen ear, steady hand, watchful eye and creative mind of Nashville's Tom Pick have been recruited for engineering duties. Pick has engineered projects by Janie Fricke, Porter Wagoner, Waylon Jennings, Elvis Presley and Charlie Pride, to name just a few. John Gray also engineered several of the recording sessions and lends his guitar expertise to "Take Me To The Rain". Steve Richards' musical inspirations began during his formative years when he spent much time traveling between California and Arizona. His first guitar was given to him by his late Uncle John. Throughout his lifetime, Richards drew upon his experiences and soul-stirring landscapes to write his songs. Some of his most prolific music is spurred by some profound life memories including his four-year United States Air Force stint where he served in Weisbaden, Germany and attended every concert he could; his desire to jump trains as influenced by the Woody Guthrie documentary "Bound for Glory"; his great admiration for John Lennon; the ten years he and his wife Victoria spent taking care of abandoned children; the effect cancer Survivors had on his emotions with their words of hope and personal courage; and the place he calls home - Arizona, USA.

While next with RCA, Buck established "Beechwood Music of Canada" for Capitol, and signed many major hit songs, such as "Snowbird", "Put Your Hand In The Man", and "Countryfied". Gary Buck was named top male country singer 5 times in Canada, and won numerous awards for producer of the year for work with artists such as "The Family Brown" and "Dick Damron". Buck spent several years as Director of the CMA in Nashville, and was one of the founding directors of the Canadian Country Music Association. (www.ccma.org) 

Don't Be Standin' On The Outside / The Upper Hand / Just A Closer Walk With Thee / Don't Lay The Blame On Jesus / You Don't Bring Anything In / Thank You Lord / His Light / The Road To Heaven A Little Rain / Clinging To A / Saving Hand / It Ain't That Way I Saw Jesus In Mama's Life / Stream Of Living Water / Lord, I'm Glad That You Are God / Where Would John Baptize Jesus Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Gary Buck has pretty much experienced a "been there - done that" career in his four-plus decades on the recording scene. Country Gospel music is not a style that Gary Buck is first identified with, but he handles the genre with the same smoothness as his more recognizable offerings in pure country and Texas Swing. Not surprisingly, Gary Buck's ultra-mellow vocal style is perfectly suited to singing 'country gospel' music, and many of the selections on Don't Be Standin' On The Outside, his first gospel album, are not only inspirational in message but also a delight to the ear.

Country Gospel music in itself is not a new venture for Gary Buck - he has previously produced numerous Gospel music sessions, most notably the 2-CD, 28-song 1998 High Country project by Nashville's George Hamilton IV, and Buck's comfort zone with the style of music is a key to the success of this album. The album's title track, Don't Be Standin' On The Outside is a new Country Gospel song composed by Gary Buck himself, and it is a powerful piece, deserving of much more than just Sunday morning airplay. Buck also co-wrote two other songs here - The Road To Heaven and His Light, both with David Johnson, who's other contribution, The Upper Hand, rates among the highlight moments on the album.

Two songs, It Ain't That Way and Lord, and I'm Glad That You Are God were both previously recorded by George Hamilton IV on his High Country album. Other recognizable songs come in a 'new millennium' re-working of Canadian songwriter Artie MacLaren's Where Would John Baptize Jesus (the original song was also previously done by Porter Wagoner); the Bill Mack-penned classic Clinging To A Saving Hand (cut by everyone from Conway Twitty to LeAnn Rimes); and the only gospel standard on the album; Just A Closer Walk With Thee.

It was his keen ear, steady hand, watchful eye, and creative mind that convinced Chet Atkins to bring Tom to Nashville. Once in Nashville, Tom became RCA's Chief Engineer and remained there for over Fifteen years. In l977, as the RCA Studio in Nashville was being closed for good, Porter Wagoner hired Tom to manage his new Fireside Studios. Under Tom Pick's direction, and in cooperation with many of the industry's greatest artists and producers, Fireside became a legendary Nashville Studio for the many innovative; hit recordings that were recorded there. 

Porter sold the studio in 1982, at which time Dave Burgess brought Tom to Merit Music as Studio Manager and Chief Engineer. During this time he has engineered several number one hit sessions and produced countless top European hits. His recordings have opened the door for a variety of new talent Artists that you hear today.

Steve Richards was first introduced to Scott Turner nearly two years ago. Scott has since filled Steve's musical library with demo tapes along with the historical stories and events behind the songs. After the loss of his close friend Marty Robbins, (www.martyrobbins.com) Scott wrote an emotional tribute "West Texas Tears" which Steve recently recorded in Nashville. "West Texas Tears" mist fully reminds us of The Legendary Marty Robbins and the songs he made so famous.

Scott was a member of the British Empire Game Track Team (1954), All Canadian Track Team (1950-1956). Scott became lead guitarist and writer for Tommy Sands and the Raiders (1957-1960), Guy Mitchell (1960-1961), Eddie Fisher (1961-1963), joined A&M Records as writer/producer (1963), then manager of central songs (Hollywood); Became Executive Producer, Country Division of Liberty/Imperial Records (1964), transferred to Nashville in 1968 to take over the Country Division of Liberty/Imperial/United Artists; Became independent producer for SlimWhitman, Del Reeves and Jimmy Clanton (1976); Gold records from the U.K. on 4 Slim Whitman's L.P.'s; Composer of 350 recorded songs including co-written efforts with Audie Murphy, Nilsson, Buddy Holly, Herb Alpert, Mac Davis and the list goes on....

Scott Turner continues to Produce and publish today. He is currently a columnist for Music Morsels has begun his audiocassette series chronicling his 47 years in the music industry. Each 90-minute tape will highlight the important events in his music career from his first recording session and how he landed a recording deal to his days with Buddy Holly, Tommy Sands, Guy Mitchell, Eddie Fisher, Herb Alpert, Audie Murphy, (www.audiemurphy.com). Harry Nilsson, Phil Spector as well as his career at the recording labels such as Central Songs and the country division at Liberty, which eventually became United Artists.

With over 20 Top 10 hits and numerous others in the Top 20, you can learn from Scott's experience. Several publishers have approached Scott to write a book, but guess what? Scott Turner has graced us with the honor of presenting his musical career on tape to you!

STEVE RICHARDS would like to hear from YOU! Do you have a heart-warming story you would like to share? Do you have a Marty Robbins or Buddy Holly Story to share? Your story and/or picture may be included in our next newsletter.

Songs Submissions Hurry Road Records/Publishing Company is now accepting Song submissions for the following 3 categories, Traditional  Country, Country Pop, and Country Rock, for both male and female country artists.

The Reign Kings are an Arizona-based band whose precise genre defies categorization, but whose live shows appeal to a wide variety of audiences, from pop to alternative rock to jam band fans. The sound has evolved over time and continues to do so as the band grows and experiments with new elements. Not content to be just a studio band, the group painstakingly takes steps to ensure that the unique flavor produced in the studio makes its way to their live engagements. The band consists of Scott Briggs on lead vocals, Jim Hornaday on lead guitar, Chris Kurtz on guitar, Scott Kusmirek on drums and Rhonda Wooder on bass.

Visit their site at: http://www.arizonamusicscene.com/reignkings

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Singer\Songwriter Steve Richards was born in Los Angeles, California in 1955.Residing in Arizona, Steve's love of music came at a very early age when he tried his hand at writing lyrics to an old Beau Brummels song titled (Laugh, Laugh). He was hooked. After a hitch in the United States Air Force, during the latter part of the Viet Nam war, Steve's love for songwriting and guitar playing became apparent as he began crafting songs from his everyday life and from observations around him. In the late 90's Steve met Gary Buck, President of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and owner of Broadland International Records in Nashville. Gary helped guide Steve in bringing his inspirations to life.

Steve's upcoming CD Release "Southbound Train" is truly a labor of love that Steve has painstakingly crafted into his own Masterpiece. The Southbound tracks penned by Steve, bring to you a visual adventure that reminds the listener of Steve's all time favorite songwriters - Harry Chapin and Justin Hayward. Steve is able to weave tales of romance and adventure with songs of happiness and sorrow. Deeply inspiring, sometimes spiritually moving is how Steve's songs have been described. With a never before released Buddy Holly song titled "That Makes It Tough" (www.buddyholly.com) along with Nashville songwriter, Scott Turner's tear rendering tribute to Marty Robbins "West Texas Tears" Steve has been able to capture the essence of a by-gone era. The title cut "SOUTHBOUND TRAIN" is a story about a ghost, eternally trapped on a train. He's trying to get back to his true love, only to find out he's just that, "A GHOST!" With even more surprises in store, "SOUTHBOUND TRAIN" is sure to have a little something for everyone! Enjoy!

Buddy Holly originally recorded "That Makes It Tough" on "The Apartment Tapes" as he was taking his music into a new rhythm and blues direction shortly before his death. Steve Richards encompasses the history of Buddy's musical background combining country, rock n' roll, and rhythm and blues that is destined to set a new trend in the music industry.

Richards' upcoming CD release "Southbound Train" reflects his Singer/Songwriter talents as his music wisps through the "Arizona Skies" and dances on the rails with the title tune "Southbound Train". The river of emotions runs deep with the heart wrenching songs of "Take Me To The Rain" and "Crisis In Our Land". Steve Richards shares the producer spotlight on all but two of this project's songs with Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Gary Buck who also provides vocals on the upbeat down home-style song "Hurry Road". Lindsey Frese soars to great heights as she sings a duet with Richards in the love song "The Eagle and The Rose" and Marty Robbins is remembered in "West Texas Tears", an unforgettable tribute written by Scott Turner.

Additional tracks on the 12-song effort include "Mama", "Glory Bound", "Elijah Blue", and 'The Rainbow Warrior". The keen ear, steady hand, watchful eye and creative mind of Nashville's Tom Pick have been recruited for engineering duties. Pick has engineered projects by Janie Fricke, Porter Wagoner, Waylon Jennings, Elvis Presley and Charlie Pride, to name just a few. John Gray also engineered several of the recording sessions and lends his guitar expertise to "Take Me To The Rain". Steve Richards' musical inspirations began during his formative years when he spent much time traveling between California and Arizona. His first guitar was given to him by his late Uncle John. Throughout his lifetime, Richards drew upon his experiences and soul-stirring landscapes to write his songs. Some of his most prolific music is spurred by some profound life memories including his four-year United States Air Force stint where he served in Weisbaden, Germany and attended every concert he could; his desire to jump trains as influenced by the Woody Guthrie documentary "Bound for Glory"; his great admiration for John Lennon; the ten years he and his wife Victoria spent taking care of abandoned children; the effect cancer Survivors had on his emotions with their words of hope and personal courage; and the place he calls home - Arizona, USA.

While next with RCA, Buck established "Beechwood Music of Canada" for Capitol, and signed many major hit songs, such as "Snowbird", "Put Your Hand In The Man", and "Countryfied". Gary Buck was named top male country singer 5 times in Canada, and won numerous awards for producer of the year for work with artists such as "The Family Brown" and "Dick Damron". Buck spent several years as Director of the CMA in Nashville, and was one of the founding directors of the Canadian Country Music Association. (www.ccma.org) 

Don't Be Standin' On The Outside / The Upper Hand / Just A Closer Walk With Thee / Don't Lay The Blame On Jesus / You Don't Bring Anything In / Thank You Lord / His Light / The Road To Heaven A Little Rain / Clinging To A / Saving Hand / It Ain't That Way I Saw Jesus In Mama's Life / Stream Of Living Water / Lord, I'm Glad That You Are God / Where Would John Baptize Jesus Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer Gary Buck has pretty much experienced a "been there - done that" career in his four-plus decades on the recording scene. Country Gospel music is not a style that Gary Buck is first identified with, but he handles the genre with the same smoothness as his more recognizable offerings in pure country and Texas Swing. Not surprisingly, Gary Buck's ultra-mellow vocal style is perfectly suited to singing 'country gospel' music, and many of the selections on Don't Be Standin' On The Outside, his first gospel album, are not only inspirational in message but also a delight to the ear.

Country Gospel music in itself is not a new venture for Gary Buck - he has previously produced numerous Gospel music sessions, most notably the 2-CD, 28-song 1998 High Country project by Nashville's George Hamilton IV, and Buck's comfort zone with the style of music is a key to the success of this album. The album's title track, Don't Be Standin' On The Outside is a new Country Gospel song composed by Gary Buck himself, and it is a powerful piece, deserving of much more than just Sunday morning airplay. Buck also co-wrote two other songs here - The Road To Heaven and His Light, both with David Johnson, who's other contribution, The Upper Hand, rates among the highlight moments on the album.

Two songs, It Ain't That Way and Lord, and I'm Glad That You Are God were both previously recorded by George Hamilton IV on his High Country album. Other recognizable songs come in a 'new millennium' re-working of Canadian songwriter Artie MacLaren's Where Would John Baptize Jesus (the original song was also previously done by Porter Wagoner); the Bill Mack-penned classic Clinging To A Saving Hand (cut by everyone from Conway Twitty to LeAnn Rimes); and the only gospel standard on the album; Just A Closer Walk With Thee.

It was his keen ear, steady hand, watchful eye, and creative mind that convinced Chet Atkins to bring Tom to Nashville. Once in Nashville, Tom became RCA's Chief Engineer and remained there for over Fifteen years. In l977, as the RCA Studio in Nashville was being closed for good, Porter Wagoner hired Tom to manage his new Fireside Studios. Under Tom Pick's direction, and in cooperation with many of the industry's greatest artists and producers, Fireside became a legendary Nashville Studio for the many innovative; hit recordings that were recorded there. 

Porter sold the studio in 1982, at which time Dave Burgess brought Tom to Merit Music as Studio Manager and Chief Engineer. During this time he has engineered several number one hit sessions and produced countless top European hits. His recordings have opened the door for a variety of new talent Artists that you hear today.

Steve Richards was first introduced to Scott Turner nearly two years ago. Scott has since filled Steve's musical library with demo tapes along with the historical stories and events behind the songs. After the loss of his close friend Marty Robbins, (www.martyrobbins.com) Scott wrote an emotional tribute "West Texas Tears" which Steve recently recorded in Nashville. "West Texas Tears" mist fully reminds us of The Legendary Marty Robbins and the songs he made so famous.

Scott was a member of the British Empire Game Track Team (1954), All Canadian Track Team (1950-1956). Scott became lead guitarist and writer for Tommy Sands and the Raiders (1957-1960), Guy Mitchell (1960-1961), Eddie Fisher (1961-1963), joined A&M Records as writer/producer (1963), then manager of central songs (Hollywood); Became Executive Producer, Country Division of Liberty/Imperial Records (1964), transferred to Nashville in 1968 to take over the Country Division of Liberty/Imperial/United Artists; Became independent producer for SlimWhitman, Del Reeves and Jimmy Clanton (1976); Gold records from the U.K. on 4 Slim Whitman's L.P.'s; Composer of 350 recorded songs including co-written efforts with Audie Murphy, Nilsson, Buddy Holly, Herb Alpert, Mac Davis and the list goes on....

Scott Turner continues to Produce and publish today. He is currently a columnist for Music Morsels has begun his audiocassette series chronicling his 47 years in the music industry. Each 90-minute tape will highlight the important events in his music career from his first recording session and how he landed a recording deal to his days with Buddy Holly, Tommy Sands, Guy Mitchell, Eddie Fisher, Herb Alpert, Audie Murphy, (www.audiemurphy.com). Harry Nilsson, Phil Spector as well as his career at the recording labels such as Central Songs and the country division at Liberty, which eventually became United Artists.

With over 20 Top 10 hits and numerous others in the Top 20, you can learn from Scott's experience. Several publishers have approached Scott to write a book, but guess what? Scott Turner has graced us with the honor of presenting his musical career on tape to you!

STEVE RICHARDS would like to hear from YOU! Do you have a heart-warming story you would like to share? Do you have a Marty Robbins or Buddy Holly Story to share? Your story and/or picture may be included in our next newsletter.

Songs Submissions Hurry Road Records/Publishing Company is now accepting Song submissions for the following 3 categories, Traditional  Country, Country Pop, and Country Rock, for both male and female country artists.

The Reign Kings are an Arizona-based band whose precise genre defies categorization, but whose live shows appeal to a wide variety of audiences, from pop to alternative rock to jam band fans. The sound has evolved over time and continues to do so as the band grows and experiments with new elements. Not content to be just a studio band, the group painstakingly takes steps to ensure that the unique flavor produced in the studio makes its way to their live engagements. The band consists of Scott Briggs on lead vocals, Jim Hornaday on lead guitar, Chris Kurtz on guitar, Scott Kusmirek on drums and Rhonda Wooder on bass.

Visit their site at: http://www.arizonamusicscene.com/reignkings

Judy Lofgreen
Darlene Grieger Go to Meet our Agents and type in Darlene Grieger
Site 51
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Heinzman Corporation

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Payment of $50 for Senior Sponsorship will allow your Name, Contact Information, Logo and URL to run in The Steve Richards Newsletter for the duration of two issues (6 months) run by The Steve Richards Fan Club and also under the Sponsor section on Steve Richards website www.steverichards.net for the duration of 6 months.

Executive Sponsorship - $100
Payment of $100 for Executive Sponsorship will allow your Name, Contact Information, Log or URL to run in The Steve Richards Newsletter for the duration of four issues (one year) run by The Steve Richards Fan Club and also under the Sponsor section on Steve Richards website www.steverichards.net for the duration of 1 year.

STEVE RICHARDS NEWSLETTER Copyright 2002, is a 
free quarterly publication by the Steve Richards Fan Club.