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.

David Jacks has worked as audio producer and video editor for various clients, including Walt Disney Home Video and the Universal Studios Tour. As a music supervisor for Comcast Entertainment, 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. As a result of writing Peter's biography, David worked as Consulting Producer on the acclaimed documentary feature Peter Asher: Everywhere Man. He is from Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

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