Diane Hildebrand
Diane Hildebrand | |
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| Also known as | Joya Diane Skye |
| Born | April 13, 1945 Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Labels | Elektra Records |
Diane Hildebrand (born April 13, 1945) is an American pop singer-songwriter. She wrote for several musicians during the 1960s and 1970s, but is most notable for her work with Screen Gems Music Publishing, penning material for the band the Monkees. In 1969, Hildebrand recorded her debut studio album, Early Morning Blues and Greens. She later released two additional albums under the name Joya Diane Skye.
Biography
Hildebrand was born in
In the mid-1960s, Hildebrand became a staff writer for
In 1967, Hildebrand negotiated a one-album deal with
Early Morning Blues and Greens was not commercially successful, nor was it heavily promoted by Elektra and Hildebrand. Unterberger surmises the album did not reach a large audience because its style "was neither too 'underground' nor too pop".[3] Following the release of her album, Hildebrand began writing for country rock artists like The Lewis and Clarke Expedition, the Hondells, and Stone Country. Her collaboration with Keller resulted in "Easy Come, Easy Go", which was a Top 10 hit for Bobby Sherman in 1970. With Wes Farrell, she co-wrote the original theme song for The Partridge Family, "When We're Singing."[5] After co-writing the theme for The Ghost Busters with Jackie Mills, in 1975, Hildebrand's songwriting activities declined.[1]
Hildebrand left Hollywood in the late 1970s to live a more nomadic lifestyle and start a family. She independently released her second album, Skye Songs, in 1977, as Joya Diane Skye. Another album, called Sadhana in the Streets, was recorded in
References
- ^ a b c d Brightwell, Eric. "One Album Wonders: Diane Hildebrand's Early Morning Blues and Greens". Amoeba Music. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Diane Hildebrand – Biography". Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e Unterberger, Richie. "Liner Notes for Diane Hildebrand's Early Morning Blues and Greens". Richie Unterberger.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ Reid, Graham. "Diane Hildebrand: You Wonder Why You're Lonely (1969)". Elsewhere. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "When We're Singing". SecondHand Songs. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ "Joya Diane Skye". American Wind Song Music. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
External links
- Diane Hildebrand discography at Discogs
- Diane Hildebrand at IMDb
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