Patrick Leonard
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Patrick Raymond Leonard (born 1955) is an American songwriter
, keyboardist
and music producer, known for his longtime collaboration with Madonna
on many different recordings.
He gained his entry into the music business with late 1970s Chicago, Illinois-based pomp rock band Trillion, which was also notable for featuring future Toto singer Dennis "Fergie" Frederiksen on lead vocals.
Leonard is notable for the breadth of material he has worked with, including late-period Pink Floyd
and solo Roger Waters
, as well as Boz Scaggs
, Deborah Blando
, Peter Cetera
, Bryan Ferry
, Elton John
, Anna Vissi
, Jody Watley
, Rod Stewart
, Madonna
, Blue October
, and up and coming artist Rachel Loy
. He also was half of the art-pop group Toy Matinee
with the late Kevin Gilbert
and Third Matinee
with Richard Page
.
In 1997 Leonard released the new age
album Rivers on his own record label, Unitone.
Leonard has three children: a daughter named Jessie (for whom Madonna's song "Dear Jessie
" was written), and two sons, Sean, who plays keyboards, and Jordan, who plays bass.
Ken Hensley [ex Uriah Heep] - From Time To Time, 1994 [keyboards on "There Comes A Time"]
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...
, keyboardist
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
and music producer, known for his longtime collaboration with Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
on many different recordings.
He gained his entry into the music business with late 1970s Chicago, Illinois-based pomp rock band Trillion, which was also notable for featuring future Toto singer Dennis "Fergie" Frederiksen on lead vocals.
Leonard is notable for the breadth of material he has worked with, including late-period Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
and solo Roger Waters
Roger Waters
George Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
, as well as Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs
William Royce "Boz" Scaggs is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He gained fame in the 1970s with several Top 20 hit singles in the United States, along with the #2 album, Silk Degrees. Scaggs continues to write, record music and tour.-Early life and career:Scaggs was born in Canton,...
, Deborah Blando
Deborah Blando
Deborah Salvatrice Blando is an Italian-Brazilian singer and composer. She has about 5 million copies sold worldwide, with six albums released between 1991 and 2002...
, Peter Cetera
Peter Cetera
Peter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career...
, Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry
Bryan Ferry, CBE is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to public prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in...
, Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi , known as Anna Vishy in Cypriot Greek, is a Greek-Cypriot recording artist and actress...
, Jody Watley
Jody Watley
Jody Vanessa Watley is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Jazz, Dance and Electronic Soul....
, Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
, Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Blue October
Blue October
Blue October is a rock band from Houston, Texas. The band was formed in 1995 and currently consists of Justin Furstenfeld , Jeremy Furstenfeld , Ryan Delahoussaye , Matt Noveskey , and Julian Mandrake .-History:Blue October was formed by lead...
, and up and coming artist Rachel Loy
Rachel Loy
Rachel Loy is an indie recording artist originally from Austin, Texas. Loy burst onto the scene while still studying at Berklee College of Music with the hit song, "The Same Man," released by Sony, which is an account of a friend serving in Iraq...
. He also was half of the art-pop group Toy Matinee
Toy Matinee
Toy Matinee was a short-lived American art-pop band, and also the title of their only album. Their sound was an array of mixed influences, including progressive rock, AOR and pop reminiscent of both the Beatles and the Beach Boys....
with the late Kevin Gilbert
Kevin Gilbert
Kevin Matthew Gilbert was an American songwriter, musician, composer, producer and collaborator born in Sacramento, California, later living in San Mateo, California where he attended Junipero Serra High School...
and Third Matinee
Third Matinee
Third Matinee was formed by vocalist Richard Page and Patrick Leonard after the breakup of Page's band, Mr. Mister. The band released one album, Meanwhile , a moderately progressive album with pop rock leanings....
with Richard Page
Richard Page (musician)
Richard Page , is an American musician who is the lead singer and bassist of 1980's US band Mr. Mister and is now a songwriter and solo artist.-Early life:...
.
In 1997 Leonard released the new age
New Age music
New Age music is music of various styles intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, and reading as a method of stress management or to create a peaceful atmosphere in their home or other environments, and is often...
album Rivers on his own record label, Unitone.
Leonard has three children: a daughter named Jessie (for whom Madonna's song "Dear Jessie
Dear Jessie
"Dear Jessie" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fifth single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer on December 10, 1989 by Sire Records. It was released only in the UK, some European countries and Australia...
" was written), and two sons, Sean, who plays keyboards, and Jordan, who plays bass.
Selected credits
- MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
- Writing and producing "Live to TellLive to Tell"Live to Tell" is a pop ballad by American singer-songwriter Madonna. Originally written by Patrick Leonard for the soundtrack of the film Fire with Fire, the song was shown to Madonna, who decided to use it for then-husband Sean Penn's film At Close Range...
," "La Isla BonitaLa Isla Bonita"La Isla Bonita" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fifth and final single from her third studio album, True Blue, on February 25, 1987, by Sire Records. Originally written as a lament, the song was first offered to Michael Jackson before Madonna accepted it...
," "Where's the Party," "Who's That Girl," "The Look of Love," "Like a PrayerLike a Prayer (song)"Like a Prayer" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna on her fourth studio album of the same name . It was released on March 21, 1989, by Sire Records as the album's lead single...
," "CherishCherish (Madonna song)"Cherish" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the third single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer on August 1, 1989, by Sire Records. The song was also included on the 1990 compilation album The Immaculate Collection and the two-disc edition of her 2009...
," "Till Death Do Us Part," "Promise to Try," "Dear JessieDear Jessie"Dear Jessie" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fifth single from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer on December 10, 1989 by Sire Records. It was released only in the UK, some European countries and Australia...
," "Oh FatherOh Father"Oh Father" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna, from her fourth studio album Like a Prayer . It was released as the fourth single from the album on October 24, 1989, by Sire Records. The song was not released as a single in most European territories until December 24, 1995, when it...
," "Hanky PankyHanky Panky (Madonna song)"Hanky Panky" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was the second and final single release from her soundtrack album I'm Breathless on June 30, 1990 by Sire Records. The song caused some controversy because of its innuendo and racy lyrics...
," "I'll RememberI'll Remember"I'll Remember" is a song by American recording artist Madonna. It was released on March 8, 1994, by Warner Bros. Records as the soundtrack single of the film With Honors...
," "FrozenFrozen (song)"Frozen" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna from her eight studio album Ray of Light. It was released as the lead single from the album on 23 February 1998 by Maverick Records...
," "Nothing Really MattersNothing Really Matters"Nothing Really Matters" is a pop-dance music song written by American singer Madonna and Patrick Leonard for Madonna's seventh album Ray of Light . The song was released as the final single from the album in the spring of 1999. It was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Marius De Vries and...
," "Pray for Spanish Eyes," "Act of Contrition," "Has to Be," "Supernatural", "Sky Fits Heaven," "Skin," "He's a Man," "White Heat," "Love Makes the World Go Round," "Now I'm Following You," Cry Baby," and "Something to Remember." Additionally producing "To Have and Not to Hold," "The Power of Good-ByeThe Power of Good-Bye"The Power of Good-Bye" is a song written by American singer Madonna and Rick Nowels for Madonna's seventh album Ray of Light . It was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Patrick Leonard, and received a positive reception from music critics...
," "I'm Going Bananas," and "Open Your HeartOpen Your Heart (Madonna song)"Open Your Heart" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the fourth single from her third studio album True Blue on November 12, 1986, by Sire Records. It has since appeared remixed on the compilation albums The Immaculate Collection and Celebration...
." - Madonna - I Am Because We AreI Am Because We AreI Am Because We Are is a 2008 documentary film directed by Nathan Rissman and written, narrated, and produced by Madonna.The film premiered at the 7th annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, on April 24, 2008 and at the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 21, 2008...
- Leonard scored the music for the documentary produced and narrated by, and starring the singer. - Anna VissiAnna VissiAnna Vissi , known as Anna Vishy in Cypriot Greek, is a Greek-Cypriot recording artist and actress...
- (ApagorevmenoApagorevmenoApagorevmeno is Greek singer Anna Vissi's 25th studio album, released in Greece and Cyprus on December 9, 2008 by Sony BMG Greece. It is Vissi's first studio album since 2005 and the first since her 1981 self-titled album to not include any songs or input by Nikos Karvelas...
- written and produced songs, including the title track) - Jody WatleyJody WatleyJody Vanessa Watley is an American, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Avitone Records whose music crosses genres from Pop, R&B, Jazz, Dance and Electronic Soul....
- "Most of AllMost of All"Most of All" is the fifth and final single from Jody Watley's eponymous debut album. "Most of All" was the least successful of the five singles released. It peaked at number sixty on the US pop chart but did find success on the Dance and R&B charts, where it reached numbers eight and eleven,...
" - Roger WatersRoger WatersGeorge Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
- (co-produced the album Amused to DeathAmused to DeathAmused to Death is a concept album, and the third studio album by former Pink Floyd bassist Roger Waters. It was released in 1992.The album title was attached to material that Waters began working on during the Radio KAOS tour...
) - Pink FloydPink FloydPink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
- "Yet Another MovieYet Another Movie"Yet Another Movie" is the sixth track, along with "Round and Around" on Pink Floyd's 1987 album, A Momentary Lapse of Reason. It features soundbites from the film, Casablanca....
" - Pat MonahanPatrick MonahanPatrick Monahan is the lead singer and songwriter for the Grammy award winning band Train. He also has recorded a solo album, and has collaborated with multiple artists.-Life and career:...
- "Last of SevenLast of SevenLast of Seven is the debut solo album by Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band Train. The album was released on September 18, 2007. Notable guest appearances include Brandi Carlile, who joins Monahan on the ballad, "Pirate on the Run," while Graham Nash sings backup on "Cowboys and Indians," and Bon...
" - Peter CeteraPeter CeteraPeter Paul Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, bassist and producer best known for being an original member of the rock band Chicago, before launching a successful solo career...
- "One Good WomanOne Good Woman"One Good Woman" is a popular song from 1988 by Peter Cetera, formerly the lead singer of the rock band Chicago. Cetera co-wrote and co-produced the track with Patrick Leonard, and the song was included on Cetera's 1988 album One More Story....
" - Natalie ImbrugliaNatalie ImbrugliaNatalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
- "That DayThat Day"That Day" is a song by Natalie Imbruglia, released as the first single from her second album White Lilies Island. In Australia, the song reached the top ten, while it peaked at #11 in the UK...
" - David DarlingDavid Darling (musician)David Darling is an American cellist and composer. He won the Grammy award for Best New Age Album in 2010. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Spyro Gyra in addition to putting out several solo and small ensemble albums as well as albums of his...
- "96 Years" - Elton JohnElton JohnSir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
- "The Road to El Dorado (soundtrack)The Road to El Dorado (Soundtrack)The Road to El Dorado was the soundtrack released by singer Elton John and lyricst Tim Rice, with contributions by Hans Zimmer, for the animated motion picture The Road to El Dorado....
" (producer and co-writer of "Someday Out Of The Blue"), "Songs From The West CoastSongs from the West CoastSongs from the West Coast is the twenty-seventh studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released worldwide on 1 October 2001. Many critics have said that this album brought John back to his piano-based musical roots. He once again collaborated with long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin....
" (producer)
Ken Hensley [ex Uriah Heep] - From Time To Time, 1994 [keyboards on "There Comes A Time"]