Richard Podolor
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Richard Podolor was a record producer
.
Richard Podolor, who is also known as Richie Podolor or Richard Allen, produced hits including "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night
and "Born to Be Wild
" by Steppenwolf
. His early hits were as guitarist and co-writer on the drummer Sandy Nelson
's records. He co-composed Teen Beat (1959) but was not credited; this was rectified for later hits, including Let There Be Drums (1961). Later he was engineer on records by The Electric Prunes
.
Together with his brother, Don Podolor, and mother, Ethel Podolor, the family started the American Entertainment and the studio American Recorders.
Three Dog Night
Iron Butterfly
The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band
Steppenwolf
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...
.
Richard Podolor, who is also known as Richie Podolor or Richard Allen, produced hits including "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
and "Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild
"Born to Be Wild" is a rock song written by Mars Bonfire and made famous by the Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf. It is often used in popular culture to denote a biker appearance or attitude...
" by Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf (band)
Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The...
. His early hits were as guitarist and co-writer on the drummer Sandy Nelson
Sandy Nelson
Sandy Nelson is an American drummer. Nelson, one of the best-known rock drummers of the early 1960s, had several solo instrumental Top 40 hits and was a session drummer on many other well-known hits, and released over 30 albums.-Career:His first recording, with a band called The Renegades Sandy...
's records. He co-composed Teen Beat (1959) but was not credited; this was rectified for later hits, including Let There Be Drums (1961). Later he was engineer on records by The Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes
The Electric Prunes are an American rock band who first achieved international attention as an experimental psychedelic group in the late 1960s. Their song "Kyrie Eleison" was featured on the soundtrack of Easy Rider...
.
Together with his brother, Don Podolor, and mother, Ethel Podolor, the family started the American Entertainment and the studio American Recorders.
Three Dog NightThree Dog NightThree Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
- Three Dog Night Captured Live at the ForumCaptured Live at the ForumCaptured Live at the Forum is the third album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1969 .The album was recorded at The Forum in Los Angeles, CA...
(1969) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records) - It Ain't Easy (1970) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records)
- NaturallyNaturally (Three Dog Night album)Naturally is the fifth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1970 . The album produced two Top 10 hits: "Joy to the World" and "Liar" . "One Man Band" reached the Top 20...
(1970) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records) - Golden BisquitsGolden BisquitsGolden Bisquits is the sixth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1971 .The album is a compilation of hits from Three Dog Night's first four studio albums, including all nine single A-sides issued by the band to date...
(1971) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records) - co-produced with Gabriel Mekler - Harmony (1971) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records)
- Seven Separate FoolsSeven Separate FoolsSeven Separate Fools is the eighth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1972 .-Track listing:#"Black and White" Seven Separate Fools is the eighth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1972 (see 1972 in music).-Track listing:#"Black and White" Seven Separate...
(1972) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records) - Cyan (1973) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records)
- Around the World With Three Dog NightAround the World with Three Dog NightAround the World With Three Dog Night is the double live album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1973 .-Track listing:#"One Man Band" – 2:33...
(1973) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records) - Joy to the World: Their Greatest HitsJoy to the World: Their Greatest HitsJoy to the World: Their Greatest Hits is the twelfth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1974 . It is the follow-up compilation to Golden Bisquits, consisting of 11 charted hits from the group's previous four studio albums , 2 charted hits that already...
(1974) (ABC-Dunhill/MCA Records) - co-producer with Gabriel Mekler and Jimmy Ienner - The Best of 3 Dog NightThe Best of 3 Dog NightThe Best of 3 Dog Night is the fifteenth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1982 .-Track listing:#"Joy to the World" – 3:50#"Easy to Be Hard" – 3:10...
(1982) (MCA Records) - co-producer with Gabriel Mekler and Jimmy Ienner - It's a JungleIt's a JungleIt's a Jungle is the sixteenth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1983 .-Track listing:#"It's a Jungle Out There" – 3:35...
(1983) (Passport Records)
Iron ButterflyIron ButterflyIron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...
- Live (1970) (Atco Records)
- Metamorphosis (1970) (Atco Records)
The Souther-Hillman-Furay BandSouther-Hillman-Furay BandThe Souther Hillman Furay Band was a country rock supergroup led by singer-songwriters Richie Furay , Chris Hillman , and J.D. Souther...
- The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band (1974) (Asylum Records)
SteppenwolfSteppenwolf (band)Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The...
- Steppenwolf (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper) (1968)
- The Second (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper) (1968)
- At Your Birthday Party (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper) (1969)
- Monster (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper) (1969)
- Live (ABC/Dunhill Records) (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper)
- 7 (ABC/Dunhill Records) (producer) (1970)
- Gold "Greatest Hits" (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper) & (producer) (1970)
- For Ladies Only (ABC/Dunhill Records) (producer) (1971)
- 16 greatest Hits (ABC/Dunhill Records) (co-producer w/Bill Cooper)& (producer) (1973)