+Lyrics by Paul Williams. Music by Roger Nichols. #Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams & Ken Ascher. Large Images and More Information From 'Paul Williams Songwriter' - 1974 Promotional Album (Thanks to Claire Carpentier for providing me with information on this 'Promotional' Album which was put out by Paul's publishing company Irving Music Inc. Paul Williams Complete (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Music Album/Songbook) Hardcover by Paul Williams (Author), Roger Nichols (Author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings. Paul Hamilton Williams Jr. (born September 19, 1940) is an American composer, singer, songwriter and actor. He is known for writing and co-writing popular songs performed by a number of acts in the 1970s, including Three Dog Night's 'An Old Fashioned Love Song' and 'Out in the Country', Helen Reddy's 'You and Me Against the World', David Bowie's 'Fill Your Heart' and the Carpenters' 'We've. Nichols co-wrote many songs with lyricists Paul Williams, Tony Asher, and Bill Lane. Asher and Nichols co-wrote several songs on Nichols' debut album Roger Nichols And The Small Circle Of Friends (A&M Records, 1968) which was produced by Tommy LiPuma, engineered by Bruce Botnick and featured session contributions from Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman and Lenny Waronker.
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Born | Missoula, Montana, United States |
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Occupation(s) | Songwriter, composer, instrumentalist |
Instruments | Violin, guitar, bass, piano |
Associated acts | Paul Williams, Tony Asher, Bill Lane |
Roger Nichols is an Americancomposer and songwriter. He is a multi-instrumentalist who plays violin, guitar, bass, and piano.
Career[edit]
Nichols co-wrote many songs with lyricistsPaul Williams, Tony Asher, and Bill Lane.
Asher and Nichols co-wrote several songs on Nichols' debut album Roger Nichols And The Small Circle Of Friends (A&M Records, 1968) which was produced by Tommy LiPuma, engineered by Bruce Botnick and featured session contributions from Van Dyke Parks, Randy Newman and Lenny Waronker. Although the album was not a big seller, A&M co-owner Herb Alpert recommended that Nichols be hired by A&M publishing as a staff songwriter, and it was during this period that he was introduced to Paul Williams.
Nichols' collaborations with Paul Williams include 'We've Only Just Begun' (performed by The Carpenters), which was originally written for a Crocker Bank commercial. They were commissioned to write a jingle after a bank executive heard Nichols' album, and it was composed in a matter of hours on the last day before the deadline.
The commercial (sung by Williams) was heard on TV by Richard Carpenter, who believed it had hit potential and his group The Carpenters subsequently recorded a version, which became a major hit for them in late 1970. It was nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year, was included on BMI's million performances list and received an award for selling a million copies of sheet music. The song was also covered by Curtis Mayfield among many others.
'Times of Your Life', written with Lane and performed by Paul Anka, had reached number one on the Adult Contemporary chart (3–10 January 1976).
Another Nichols-Williams song, 'Out in the Country' by Three Dog Night (later covered by R.E.M.), reached the Top Ten. Six months later, 'Rainy Days and Mondays' was another gold record by The Carpenters and Nichols' third gold record in a single year.
Other hits were The Carpenters' 'I Won't Last a Day Without You', Art Garfunkel's 'Travelin' Boy' (covered by Rumer) and 'I Never Had It So Good' (covered by Barbra Streisand). He also scored the theme song from Hart to Hart with a lyric by Lane.
Nichols released a Japan-only CD in 1995 called 'Roger Nichols and a Circle of Friends -- Be Gentle With My Heart', featuring vocalist Sheila O'Connell-Roussell, on which he recorded some of his best-known tunes, including 'We've Only Just Begun', 'I Won't Last a Day Without You', and 'Rainy Days and Mondays' (which features Paul Williams on guest vocal).
He also released a CD in 2007 with the original Small Circle of Friends called Full Circle which brought together the group to cover many of Nichols hits for other bands, including 'Out in the Country' and 'Let Me Be the One' as well as other tunes penned during Roger's late-1960s heyday. 2008 saw an upgraded release of 'Full Circle' issued by Steve Stanley's Now Sounds label. This version also contains 5 previously-unreleased, 1960s-era demo recordings.
Personal life[edit]
In addition to his extensive musical career, Nichols also is a successful jeweler.[1]
Roger's brother, Ted Nichols, was also a noted composer who briefly served as musical director for the Hanna-Barbera cartoon studio.
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Roger Nichols and the Small Circle of Friends (1968)
- Roger Nichols and a Circle of Friends—Be Gentle With My Heart (1995)
- Roger Nichols and the Small Circle of Friends—Full Circle (2007)
- Roger Nichols and the Small Circle of Friends—Full Circle (2008; Now Sounds edition with 5 extra tracks)
- Roger Nichols and the Small Circle of Friends - My Heart is Home (2012)
Singles[edit]
- Roger Nicols Trio, Love Song, Love Song (L. Marks, Doug Tibbles) / Snow Queen (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) (1967) A&M Records 830
- Roger Nichols & The Small Circle of Friends, Let's Ride (Roger Nichols, Paul Williams), (1968) A&M Records 946
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Roger Nichols discography at Discogs
- Roger Nichols at AllMusic
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roger_Nichols_(songwriter)&oldid=1018501418'
PAUL WILLIAMS DISCOGRAPHY 1969 TO 1974
All Paul Williams albums between 1969 and 1974 including Just An Old Fashioned Love Song, Here Comes Inspiration and Phantom Of The Paradise
Last Updated 15 February 2008
LATEST NEWS
A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE, PHANTOM OF THE PARADISEandTHE BEST OF PAUL WILLIAMSnow available on CD from East Central One in the UK
(When you click on theblue/purple below you will be taken to a page with more detailed information.)
indicates albums available on CD, with a link to where they can be purchased
THE LYRIC PAGE- STARTED 15TH AUGUST 1998
If you click on the song titles which are underlined you will be taken to a page containing the lyrics for that song. For those of you who have your Java enabled you can see the lyrics in the form of a Java 'PopUp' box. Click on the line under the song title.
1969 THE HOLY MACKEREL
(With THE HOLY MACKEREL)
1969? WORDS AND MUSIC BY PAUL WILLIAMS
(Demo Album)
(Demo Album)
1970 WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
(Demo Album)
(Demo Album)
1970 SOMEDAY MAN
1971 WINGS
(with MICHEL COLOMBIER)
(with MICHEL COLOMBIER)
1971 JUST AN OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG
1972 LIFE GOES ON
1974 HERE COMES INSPIRATION
1974 PAUL WILLIAMS SONGWRITER
(Promotional Album)
(Promotional Album)
1974 A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE
1974 PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
Film Soundtrack
Film Soundtrack
1974 LO MEJOR DE PAUL WILLIAMS
(THE BEST OF PAUL WILLIAMS)
(THE BEST OF PAUL WILLIAMS)
Album Discography 1975 to 2001
Singles Discography 1969 to 1997
The Holy Mackerel
(with The Holy Mackerel)
Reprise Records
Produced By: Richard Perry
APRIL 2005 - NOW AVAILABLE FROM COLLECTORS' CHOICE MUSIC ON CD HERE(Click on any underlined song title to get the lyrics for that song)
*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
+Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
#Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams & Michaels
$Lyrics & Music by Robert Harvey
=Lyrics & Music by Richard Perry & Rubini
£Lyrics & Music by Carter & Warren
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'The Holy Mackerel'
(Thanks to Justin Winn for the picture on this album.
Justin also had 'An Old Fashioned Web Page' dedicated to Paul Williams).
(Thanks to Maureen Vidger for this track listing information)
Words and Music by Paul Williams
(Demo Album)
Big Seven Music Corporation
Produced By: N/K
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Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
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(This album sounds as if it is a very early 'Demo', probably pre the 1969 album
'The Holy Mackerel'. If anyone knows any more about this 'Demo' album
I would be interested to know more about it.)
(Thanks to Brenda Brubaker for providing me with information on this 'Demo' Album which was put out by Big Screen Music Corporation.)
We've Only Just Begun
Songs Composed by Roger Nichols & Paul Williams
(Demo Album)
Now available here, on remastered CD import from Japan
Irving Music Inc./Almo Music Core.
Produced By: N/K
(Click on any underlined song title to get the lyrics for that song)Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
Large Image from 'We've Only Just Begun'
(This album an early 'Demo'. Of the tracks that appeared on later releases,
these are different versions. If anyone knows any more about this 'Demo' album
I would be interested to know more about it.)
(Thanks to David Inquieti for providing me with information on this
'Demo' Album which was put out by Irving Music Inc./Almo Music Core.
David has his own HEAD web page dedicated to the music of 'The Monkees'.)
SOMEDAY MAN
Warner Brothers Records
Produced By: Roger Nichols
APRIL 2005 - NOW AVAILABLE FROM COLLECTORS' CHOICE MUSIC ON CD HERE(Click on any underlined song title to get the lyrics for that song)
So Many People
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She's Too Good To Me
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Mornin' I'll Be Movin' On
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Time
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Trust
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To Put Up With You
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Do You Really Have A Heart
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I Know You
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Roan Pony
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Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
1971 | 2002 |
Wings
(with Michel Colombier)
A&M Records
Produced By: Herb Alpert
(Now Available On CD Here)
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Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Michel Colombier
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About The Recording Of 'Wings'
About The Artists Who Appear On 'Wings'
1971 | 2006 |
Just An Old Fashioned Love Song
A&M Records
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Produced By: Michael Jackson
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We've Only Just Begun +
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That's Enough For Me*
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A Perfect Love*
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An Old Fashioned Love Song*
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Let Me Be The One+
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Simple Man=
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When I Was All Alone*
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My Love And I*
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Gone Forever*
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*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
+Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
=Lyrics & Music by Graham Nash
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(Including new images from the 2006 CD release)
1971 | 2006 |
Life Goes On
A&M Records
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Produced By: Michael Jackson
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Out In The Country+
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Little Girl*
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Rose=
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Where Do I Go From Here*
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(From The Film: 'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot')
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(From The Film: 'Thunderbolt and Lightfoot')
Life Goes On'
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Park Avenue*
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I Won't Last A Day Without You+
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Traveling Boy+
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That Lucky Old Sun~
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*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
+Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
=Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Mentor Williams
'Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Craig Doerge
~Lyrics by Haven Gillespie
Music by Beasley Smith
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(Including new images from the 2006 CD release)
1973 | 2006 |
Here Comes Inspiration
A&M Records
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Produced By: Ken Ascher
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You And Me Against The World#
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You Know Me#
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Born To Fly*
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That's What Friends Are For*
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Rainy Days And Mondays+
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Inspiration#
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If We Could Still Be Friends*
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What Would They Say*
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(From The Film: 'Boy In The Plastic Bubble')
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(From The Film: 'Boy In The Plastic Bubble')
Driftwood*
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In The Beggining~
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Dream Away'
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*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
+Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
#Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams & Ken Ascher
~Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Ron Davies
'Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Johnny Williams
Large Images From 'Here Comes Inspiration'
(Including new images from the 2006 CD release)
Paul Williams Songwriter
(Promotional Album)
A&M Records
Produced By: Michael J. Jackson
Ken Ascher
(Click on any underlined song title to get the lyrics for that song)
*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
+Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
#Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams & Ken Ascher
Large Images and More Information From
'Paul Williams Songwriter' - 1974 Promotional Album
(Thanks to Claire Carpentier for providing me with information on this
'Promotional' Album which was put out by Paul's publishing company
Irving Music Inc./Almo Music).
1974 | 2008 |
A Little Bit Of Love
A&M Records
Produced By: Ken Ascher
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Sleep Warm=
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Margarita'
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Sunday#
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The Family Of Man~
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California Roses*
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She Sings For Free#
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Nice To Be Around^
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(From the film: 'Cinderella Liberty')
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(From the film: 'Cinderella Liberty')
Then I'll Be Home*
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Loneliness#
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Sad Song#
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*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
#Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams & Ken Ascher
=Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Gary Ulmer
'Lyrics & Music by Tom Jans
~Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Jack Conrad
^Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by John Williams
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1974 | 2008 |
Phantom Of The Paradise:Film Soundtrack
A&M Records
Produced By: Paul Williams
Buy this album here
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Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
LATEST NEWS
- 'Phantom Of The Paradise' Songbook Biography
by Gerrit Graham - 'Beef'-
(including 'The Introduction,' 'The Story,' 'The Songs,' 'The Singers,'
and 'The Big Shots.')
- Images Of Paul Williams As Swan In 'Phantom Of The Paradise'
- Where To Get The Sheet Music For 'Phantom Of The Paradise'
- Large Images From 'Phantom Of The Paradise'
- Sleeve Notes From 'Phantom Of The Paradise'.
- What's It All About? - My Review Of The
'Phantom Of The Paradise' Album.
- The 'Lost' Tracks From 'Phantom Of The Paradise'.
- Paul's Debut And 'Swan' Song As A Musician In
'Phantom Of The Paradise'.
- Link To Web Pages About
'Phantom Of The Paradise'
1974 | 2008 |
Lo Mejor De Paul Williams
(The Best Of Paul Williams)
A&M Records
Produced By: Michael J. Jackson
Ken Ascher
Buy this album here(Click on any underlined song title to get the lyrics for that song)
*Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams
+Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by Roger Nichols
#Lyrics & Music by Paul Williams & Ken Ascher
^Lyrics by Paul Williams
Music by John Williams
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Roger Nichols And Paul Williams
- The Best Of Paul Williams'
(Thanks to Alejandro Zaidel for providing me with information on this
'Best Of' collection. I remember it was released in the the UK,
where I live, in 1974, and is now available on CD in Argentina)
Album Discography 1975 to 2006
Singles Discography 1969 to 1997
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