Listen To The Sound / John Michael Hill

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Or..the  new info I discover every day. New for me of course, 

But first 'Listen To the Sound'. The best medicine when one is under the weather. Listening to that fabulous, happy and sunny and uplifting song and watching this beautiful boy singing.. the song and the smile really make you happy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giMh_pBr-c0

And what a singer he was..

"Listen To the Sound' was written by John Michael Hill, an American producer and composer (mostly tv and film soundtracks). He wrote two songs for TPF, the other one is (co- wrote with Austin Roberts) - 'Maybe Someday'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32_0ZRhcOZQ

TPF's music..Called a bubble gum pop. The music for teens, little girls..Yes, the songs were simple and honest and sincere..but on the other hand they were wonderfully done, in a very smart and sopisticated way..David Cassidy wrote in 2007 : 'Although most people didn't appreciate the merit of the songs back then, I think that the fact they've held up to time proves they were good' .  They were great dear David, and after half a century people still listen to them and enjoy that fantastic music.

 I've just found a very interesting review on 'Up To Date' album, written in January that year, by Christopher Long. Wow! I agree with everything he has written and citied, I love what Ken Sharp wrote about that TPF album : 'A marvel of smart pop songwriting with immaculate, sumptuous production and backing by famed LA session cats, The Wrecking Crew. 'Up To Date' is a prime showcase for David Cassidy's rich, warm vocals and inspired phrasing'

This is the link to Christopher Long's review :

https://v13.net/2021/01/the-partridge-family-up-to-date-retro-album-review/

Very nice read..And I've discovered one other thing today. Don't laugh but I've had really no idea that Howard Pattow in the 90s had a tribute band called 'Sound Magazine'. I've known him only as the author of 'The Bulletin Board' review.Today I've found this on YT..Wow..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyi3agBeij4

https://www.flickr.com/photos/97453745@N02/9209931600

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