02-17 James Raymond has produced and written for the new David Crosby album: For Free. James tells us about his unique story with David and how the new album was put together.
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This episode is with James Raymond. James has been in the music and film business for over 25 years. He has scored commercials & television shows, but he has also worked as writer and producer of music. His latest project is David Crosby’s new album “For Free” which will be released on July 23, 2021. James not only co-wrote music for the album with David, but also with Michael McDonald and Donald Fagen. James has a special bond with David Crosby. If you don’t know the story, you’ll be amazed by what he has to say.
Show Notes:
Find out more about James on his website: www.jamesraymond.com
Follow James on Instagram at James J Raymond
Facebook at James.Raymond
David Crosby’s new album “For Free” comes out on July 23, 2021 – order a copy through your local music store or stream. Watch David Crosby’s website for information on the vinyl release: www.davidcrosby.com
David’s new single video: River Rise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4wy6p6W3DI
Brief video of David talking about meeting James and working with him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHVELxiTSVs
James lyric video for “I Used To Know Someone”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5myCKU3Fm3U
“Don’t Dig Here” music video featuring David Crosby, Graham Nash & Russ Kunkel and written by James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS8k475fUGs
“Lit by Fireflies” featuring James on Piano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSgG4WNESe8
CPR (David Crosby, Jeff Pevar & James Raymond) performing: Morrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz23uYQp0CQ
CPR performing Homeward Through the Haze live in Montreaux: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAo4vEGKhBg
CPR performs 8 Miles High in the studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjMon_tO6PQ
Crosby & Friends featuring James on Keyboards – Janet, 8 Miles High & Wooden Ships live from Paris in 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ_bdyqDxL4
Sarah Jarosz plays with James and David on the song For Free, take a look at the video of her covering the U2 song: I Still Haven’t Found What I Am Looking for. here: