Joe Greene (American singer)
Joe Greene | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Arthur Greene |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Gospel singer, songwriter |
Joe Greene is an American
Grammy-winning 1972 hit "Outa-Space" and other songs.[2]
Among the many artists whose recordings Greene appeared on are
Vanetta Field and Clydie King, Greene was "on the 'A' list" of studio backing vocalists in the U.S.[1] He was also one of the singers in "The Soul Choir" that accompanied George Harrison, Starr, Preston and Leon Russell at the Concert for Bangladesh in August 1971.[4]
Greene co-wrote the song "Let the Music Play" on Preston's 1970 album for Apple Records, Encouraging Words.[5] In June 1971, he signed a songwriting deal with Preston's publishing company, WEP Music, whereby he would receive 35 per cent of the company's net profits. Two years later, Greene sued Preston and WEP for $500,000, claiming he had been paid nothing for hits such as "Outa-Space".[6] He continued to work with Preston, including co-writing the title track to the artist's 1979 album Late at Night and singing on the album.[7]
In the ensuing decades, Greene withdrew from rock music and focused on gospel and choral projects.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Chadbourne, Eugene. "Joseph Greene". AllMusic. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ^ Tobler, John (2011). I Wrote a Simple Song/Music Is My Life (CD booklet). Billy Preston. BGO Records. pp. 4, 6, CD credits.
- ^ "Joseph Greene: Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ISBN 0-345-25680-8.
- ^ Castleman & Podrazik 1976, p. 91.
- ^ Los Angeles staff (June 16, 1973). "Preston Sued for $500,000 by WEP Scribe". Billboard. p. 10. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- Motown Records. 1979.)
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