Peter Asher

As a musician, award-winning producer, and talent manager, Peter Asher has both witnessed and participated in seismic changes in the music business-from the British Invasion in the 1960s to corporate takeovers of independent labels in the 1970s; from the MTV era to the nearly unrecognizable industry of today. Throughout, he has been virtually alone in his success as a hitmaker and producer for world-famous artists. His ability to produce projects across a vast range of genres-rock, country, jazz, classical, movie soundtracks-is simply without peer.
In this extraordinary account-the product of over twelve years of research-author David Jacks tells Asher's story with verve and warmth. It draws on hours spent interviewing Asher, who granted exclusive access to his personal archives. Jacks also weaves in recollections from artists and friends including James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Cher, David Crosby, Marianne Faithfull, Steve Martin, Robin Williams, and many more.
In a business rife with shady characters, Peter Asher's intelligence, honesty, and business sense have earned the respect of all he's worked with. As this unforgettable biography shows, he has quite a story to tell.

Born in Arkansas in 1955, David Jacks has worked as video editor, audio producer, and music supervisor for various clients, including Walt Disney Home Video and the Universal Studios Tour. Eventually, David was hired as a music supervisor for Comcast Entertainment, where he selected music for hundreds of television shows and specials. Writing Peter Asher: A Life in Music, his first book, brings him full circle-telling the stories behind the records that have thrilled him since he was young.

Introduction
1 The Carrots of Wimpole Street
2 Gordon and Peter
3 A World Without Love
4 I Go To Pieces
5 The Morning's Calling
6 Woman
7 Lady Godiva
8 You've Had Better Times
9 Carolina in My Mind
10 On Our Way Home
11 The Ones Who Really Care
12 Sweet Baby James
13 Fire and Rain
14 You've Got a Friend
15 I Believe in You
16 Heart Like a Wheel
17 Prisoner in Disguise
18 Handy Man
19 Her Town Too
20 What's New
21 In My Tribe
22 Mysterious Ways
23 Don't Say Goodbye
24 Leaving on a Jet Plane
25 Run to Me
26 Time
27 Not Fade Away
28 Way Back in the Day
Acknowledgments
Index
Epilogue
Afterword to the Paperback Edition