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Mike Stock - British Hit Machine. Songwriter And Producer Of 100+ Top 40 UK hits incl 16 #1s. Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama, Donna Summer And Many More!
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Mike Stock is a British Hit Machine. He’s a songwriter and producer with over 100 Top 40 UK hits including 16 #1s. Artists include Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and Donna Summer. He’s recognized as one of the most successful songwriters of all time by Guinness World Records. As part of the team Stock Aitken Waterman in the ‘80s and ‘90s he holds the UK record of 11 #1s with different acts selling 200 million records.
In honor of Mike’s many successes my featured song in this episode is Mike’s first #1 record from 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record), by Dead or Alive.
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The Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!
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“Dream With Robert”. Click here.
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Connect with Mike at:
www.mikestockmusic.com
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
Click HERE for the Official Video
Click HERE for All Links
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
Click HERE for all links.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
Click HERE for all links.
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
Click HERE for all links.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
YouTube
Spotify Music
Apple Music
Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
475 episodes
Manage episode 464154177 series 3284733
Mike Stock is a British Hit Machine. He’s a songwriter and producer with over 100 Top 40 UK hits including 16 #1s. Artists include Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and Donna Summer. He’s recognized as one of the most successful songwriters of all time by Guinness World Records. As part of the team Stock Aitken Waterman in the ‘80s and ‘90s he holds the UK record of 11 #1s with different acts selling 200 million records.
In honor of Mike’s many successes my featured song in this episode is Mike’s first #1 record from 1985, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record), by Dead or Alive.
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The Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!
For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here.
To subscribe to the podcast click here.
To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.
To Rate and Review the podcast click here.
“Dream With Robert”. Click here.
—----------------------------------------
Connect with Mike at:
www.mikestockmusic.com
—---------------------------------------
ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert’s latest single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).
Click HERE for the Official Video
Click HERE for All Links
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“SOSTICE” is Robert’s single with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
Click HERE for all links.
—---------------------------------
“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
Click HERE for all links.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
Click HERE for all links.
—----------------------------------------
“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
Click HERE for all links.
—---------------------------------------
Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:
Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.com
Email Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com
Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:
Website - www.projectgrandslam.com
YouTube
Spotify Music
Apple Music
Email - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
475 episodes
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