Dan Williams (music producer)
Dan Edward Williams (born July 31, 1950) is an American music producer, composer, vocalist, and guitarist with a career spanning over four decades.
National Advertising Jingles[edit]
"His name may not be familiar, but sometime, somewhere, you’ve found yourself humming or whistling a Dan Williams tune,” noted Danny Proctor in BMI News.[1]
In her stand-up comedy routine, comedian Ellen DeGeneres once spoke of absentmindedly singing a Williams-penned commercial jingle. “I was in yoga the other day. I’m in full-lotus position, my chakras are all aligned, my mind is clear of all chatter… It’s amazing what comes up when you sit in that silence — [she sings] ‘Mama keeps whites bright like the sunlight. Mama’s got the magic of Clorox 2.’[2]
Through his company, Dan Williams Music, Williams has produced and composed over 2,000 of the modern era’s most ubiquitous national jingles for major ad agencies and their mega-corporate clients including: "Red Lobster For the Seafood Lover In You"[3] “When You're Reaching For More, Reach For Sprite"[4]"There's Only One Capri Sun" "Come On to Bennigans", "World class Worldwide", Air Canada", "Mazda Passion for the Road", "Momma's Got the Magic of Clorox 2"[5] "Taco Bell, Run for the Border"[6] “I’m a Bud Man” “This Bud`s for You" national radio spots with over 60 Major Country Artist from George Jones, Alan Jackson, Pam Tillis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Levon Helm, Clint Black, Dolly Parton, Leon Russell and many more.[7] “Levis 501: Tony Joe”[8], and ads for Amoco with the Gatlin Brothers and Carl Perkins.[9]
Williams also lent his solo vocals to many commercial jingles and performed as backup vocalist on hundreds of others.
Songwriting[edit]
Over the course of his career, Williams has composed over 500 songs, including: "Don't You Know How Much I Love You.” Recorded by Ronnie Milsap, co-written and co-produced with Michael Stewart and executive produced by Richard Perry, it jumped to #1 on the country music chart.[10] "Sexual Power," co-written with the Pointer Sisters for their Hot Together album.[11] “I Love Women” recorded by Jim Hurt, co-written with Michael Stewart.[12]
Influences[edit]
Williams’ early love for rock, r&b, and country music provided inspiration for his songwriting and production styles. “The process of writing a jingle is the same as writing a song,” says Williams. “I become inspired at some point in the process and build on the idea. The Red Lobster spot has been running since 1978 , and to me it’s just a 60-second song.”[13]
Awards and Recognition[edit]
Williams’ many accolades include numerous Mobius Telly, and Clio awards.[14]
Williams is writing a book about his career with an expected release date of 2019.
References[edit]
- ↑ Proctor, Danny. "Dan Williams". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Proctor, Danny. "Dan Williams". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Proctor, Danny. "Dan Williams". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Hurst, Jack. "Heart And Soul Works Better Today Than The Hard Sell". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Hurst, Jack. "Heart And Soul Works Better Today Than The Hard Sell". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Proctor, Danny. "Dan Williams". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Hurst, Jack. "Heart And Soul Works Better Today Than The Hard Sell". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Productions, Turnkey. "Levi`s Film Levis: Tony Joe White". Coloribus.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Hurst, Jack. "Heart And Soul Works Better Today Than The Hard Sell". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Hurst, Jack. "Heart And Soul Works Better Today Than The Hard Sell". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Hurst, Jack. "Heart And Soul Works Better Today Than The Hard Sell". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Lewandowski, Kevin. "Jim Hurt – I Love Women / Someone To Put Out The Fire". Discogs.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Proctor, Danny. "Dan Williams". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ Proctor, Danny. "Dan Williams". bmi.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
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