Glen Goldsmith
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Glen Goldsmith is a UK
based singer
and songwriter
. His own hit
song
s have included "I Won't Cry", "Dreaming", "Save A Little Bit" and "What You See Is What You Get"; the latter of which was featured on his album
of the same name. Goldsmith also appeared in the line-up for the Band Aid II single in 1989.
with RCA
, and released his first single "I Won't Cry". It reached #34 in the UK Singles Chart
and was also a dance
hit single, staying in the dance chart for nineteen weeks and also gaining European
chart
success. It climbed to #3 in Germany
. Goldsmith then signed his first publishing deal with Rondor Music. His biggest selling hit was "Dreaming" (1988), when he appeared on several television shows
including Top of the Pops
and Pebble Mill. "Dreaming" reached #12 in the UK. His album
, What You See is What You Get was released in July 1988, and peaked at #14 in the UK Albums Chart
. His other RCA hit singles included "What You See is What You Get" and "Save A Little Bit".
Goldsmith co-wrote
and recorded "You Got Me Dancing" with the American
producer
Jaee Logan for his second album, Don't Turn This Grove Around, also released by RCA. The single
was released, featuring MC Hammer
in 1989, and was Hammer's first release in the UK. Hammer also appeared in Glen Goldsmith's video
for this song.
Goldsmith's career then moved more into songwriting and production where he would publish his own work. He worked alongside Ollie Jay and Philip Jacobs during the 1990s. Several songs were released, including "Put Love", "Learn to Live" and "Understanding", written by Goldsmith, Jacobs and Jacobs. Also, "Go with the Flow" which came out on Diverse Rec, was written by Goldsmith and the Code.
Before joining Rollovermusic and ZTT publishers, Goldsmith scored his first Top 30 hit as a co/songwriter/producer with Paul Johnson and Phil Edwards. "Call Me By My Name" was recorded by Mica Paris
. Goldsmith then worked with Danni Minogue, Ultimate Kaos
, Rozalla
, and MN8
with huge club no1 Heaven .
His biggest hit to date was "Mysterious Girl
", as recorded by Peter André
. The song was co written by Goldsmith, Philip Jacobs, Olli J and André. On its third release the track eventually reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart
, following André's appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. However, "I Feel You
" had given Goldsmith his first UK #1 credit as a songwriter when released by André in 1997. Goldsmith went on to have a third hit single as co-writer when "Natural" peaked at #6. Another André track, "Turn It Up", was also co-written by Goldsmith.
In 2000, Goldsmith built his own recording studio
in Ladbroke Grove
, London, and set up Blues & Rhythm, a production company and record label
. In 2004, Goldsmith composed "Trippin'" for Milk & Sugar
's album, Housemusic.de. More recently, Goldsmith and Rollover wrote Niki Evans
' debut single, "Love Me No More".
In January 2011, Goldsmith made an appearance on the BBC Television
's musical quiz programme, Never Mind the Buzzcocks
.
United Kingdom
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based singer
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
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...
. His own hit
Hit record
A hit record is a sound recording, usually in the form of a single or album, that sells a large number of copies or otherwise becomes broadly popular or well-known, through airplay, club play, inclusion in a film or stage play soundtrack, causing it to have "hit" one of the popular chart listings...
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...
s have included "I Won't Cry", "Dreaming", "Save A Little Bit" and "What You See Is What You Get"; the latter of which was featured on his album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
of the same name. Goldsmith also appeared in the line-up for the Band Aid II single in 1989.
Career
In September 1987, Goldsmith signed a recording contractRecording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
with RCA
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
, and released his first single "I Won't Cry". It reached #34 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and was also a dance
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
hit single, staying in the dance chart for nineteen weeks and also gaining European
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
success. It climbed to #3 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Goldsmith then signed his first publishing deal with Rondor Music. His biggest selling hit was "Dreaming" (1988), when he appeared on several television shows
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
including Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
and Pebble Mill. "Dreaming" reached #12 in the UK. His album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
, What You See is What You Get was released in July 1988, and peaked at #14 in the UK Albums Chart
UK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
. His other RCA hit singles included "What You See is What You Get" and "Save A Little Bit".
Goldsmith co-wrote
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...
and recorded "You Got Me Dancing" with the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Jaee Logan for his second album, Don't Turn This Grove Around, also released by RCA. The single
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...
was released, featuring MC Hammer
MC Hammer
Stanley Kirk Burrell , better known by his stage name MC Hammer , is an American rapper, entertainer, business entrepreneur, dancer and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s...
in 1989, and was Hammer's first release in the UK. Hammer also appeared in Glen Goldsmith's video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for this song.
Goldsmith's career then moved more into songwriting and production where he would publish his own work. He worked alongside Ollie Jay and Philip Jacobs during the 1990s. Several songs were released, including "Put Love", "Learn to Live" and "Understanding", written by Goldsmith, Jacobs and Jacobs. Also, "Go with the Flow" which came out on Diverse Rec, was written by Goldsmith and the Code.
Before joining Rollovermusic and ZTT publishers, Goldsmith scored his first Top 30 hit as a co/songwriter/producer with Paul Johnson and Phil Edwards. "Call Me By My Name" was recorded by 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...
. Goldsmith then worked with Danni Minogue, Ultimate Kaos
Ultimate Kaos
Ultimate KAOS was a British boyband from the 1990s, who were formed by Simon Cowell. Its original members comprised the then 9 years old Haydon Eshun, Jomo Baxter, Jayde Delpratt, Ryan Elliott and Nick Grant.-Career:...
, Rozalla
Rozalla
Rozalla is a dance music performer, born to a Zambian mother and a Zimbabwean father...
, and MN8
MN8
MN8 were an R&B group from the United Kingdom. They consisted of KG , G-Man , Kule T and Dee Tails .-Career:...
with huge club no1 Heaven .
His biggest hit to date was "Mysterious Girl
Mysterious Girl
"Mysterious Girl" is the second overall single and third British single from singer-songwriter Peter Andre's second studio album, Natural. The song was written by Glen Goldsmith, Philip Jackson and Peter Andre, and produced by Ollie Jacobs. The song features guest vocals from Bubbler Ranx...
", as recorded by Peter André
Peter André
Peter James Andrea , better known by the stage name as Peter Andre, is an English-born Australian musician, singer-songwriter, television personality and businessman. As a recording artist, he has achieving four top 10 UK albums and ten top 10 singles.-Early life:Andre was born at Northwick Park...
. The song was co written by Goldsmith, Philip Jacobs, Olli J and André. On its third release the track eventually reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, following André's appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. However, "I Feel You
I Feel You (Peter Andre song)
"I Feel You" is the sixth single from British singer-songwriter Peter Andre's second studio album,Natural. The track spent one week at number one on the UK Singles Chart in 1996...
" had given Goldsmith his first UK #1 credit as a songwriter when released by André in 1997. Goldsmith went on to have a third hit single as co-writer when "Natural" peaked at #6. Another André track, "Turn It Up", was also co-written by Goldsmith.
In 2000, Goldsmith built his own recording studio
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
in Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove is a road in west London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is also sometimes the name given informally to the immediate area surrounding the road. Running from Notting Hill in the south to Kensal Green in the north, it is located in North Kensington and straddles...
, London, and set up Blues & Rhythm, a production company and record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. In 2004, Goldsmith composed "Trippin'" for Milk & Sugar
Milk & Sugar
Milk & Sugar are German housemusic producers and record label owners Mike Milk and Steven Sugar...
's album, Housemusic.de. More recently, Goldsmith and Rollover wrote Niki Evans
Niki Evans
Niki Evans is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her appearance in the fourth UK series of the popular television talent show The X Factor in 2007. She is currently appearing as Mrs. Johnstone in the current UK national tour of Blood Brothers.-Pre X Factor:Niki Evans has sung...
' debut single, "Love Me No More".
In January 2011, Goldsmith made an appearance on the BBC Television
BBC Television
BBC Television is a service of the British Broadcasting Corporation. The corporation, which has operated in the United Kingdom under the terms of a Royal Charter since 1927, has produced television programmes from its own studios since 1932, although the start of its regular service of television...
's musical quiz programme, Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game television show with a pop music theme, currently without a permanent presenter. It stars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding as team captains. The show is produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, and is usually aired on BBC Two...
.
UK chart singles
- 1987 "I Won't Cry" — #34 UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
- 1988 "Dreaming" — #12 UK
- 1988 "What You See Is What You Get" — #33 UK
- 1988 "Save A Little Bit" — #73 UK
Albums
- What You See Is What You Get (1988) - #14 UKUK Albums ChartThe UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
- "I Won't Cry"
- "Save A Little Bit"
- "Dreaming"
- "Undercover"
- "Gone Too Far"
- "What You See Is What You Get"
- "Shane"
- "Keep In Touch"
- "Rhythm Of Romance"
- "Shadow Of Doubt"
- "What You See Is What You Get (Remix)"
- "I Won't Cry (Back Yardie Mix)"
- "I Won't Cry (Original)"
- "Dreaming (Glen G For President Mix)"
- Don't Turn This Groove Around
- "One Life"
- "You've Got Me Dancing (feat M.C. Hammer)"
- "On The One"
- "Learn To Live"
- "Put Love In"
- "Love and Understanding"
- "Go With The Flow"
- "Trippin On A High"