David Lasley Passes Away
He was not on the list.
Sadly, a background singer for James Taylor and many other music luminaries passed away. His friend and fellow JT band member Arnold McCuller confirmed David Lasley’s death news.
Sadly, nothing has been announced clarifying David Lasley’s cause of death, but there are some reports about his health condition, and it has been reported that he was battling health issues over the last 7 months.
His death news has been announced on Thursday, December 9, 2021. The artist reportedly died of a severe illness at the age of 74.
US day News doesn’t confirm or refuse this reason for his death, but we are waiting for more official information, so stay with us.
He was known for his contributions as a background singer for such artists as Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Luther Vandross, Chic, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield and Boz Scaggs; as a songwriter for artists including Bonnie Raitt, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Maxine Nightingale, Rita Coolidge, Crystal Gayle, and Luther Vandross; and his solo albums and albums with his 1970s vocal group Rosie.
In 1980, David Lasley was signed by David Geffen to Geffen Records. At the time he was one of the chief staff writers at Irving Almo Music
Discography
Solo discography
Singles
"If I Had My Wish Tonight"
"It’s A Cryin Shame (Sha La La La La)"
"Teamwork"
Albums
Demos – (1981)
Missin' Twenty Grand – (1982)
Raindance – (1984)
Soldiers on the Moon – (1990)
Back to Blue-Eyed Soul – Collected Works/1966-1999 (2000)
Expectations of Love – (2001)
Demos Volume 2 – Take a Look – (2005)
Now And Again – (2006)
Selected songwriting credits
"All the Things I Love" – Debra Laws on Very Special
"Blue Side":
Crystal Gayle on Miss the Mississippi
Valerie Carter on Vanilla Grits
"Change All of That" – Arnold McCuller on Exception to the Rule
"Close Enough" – Dionne Warwick on Reservations for Two
"Cold, Cold Streets" – Feargal Sharkey on Wish
"Come What May" – Patti LaBelle on It's Alright With Me
"Crazy Love":
Sheena Easton on My Cherie
Patti LaBelle on Burnin'
Luther Vandross on Your Secret Love
"Dancin' on the Smooth Edge" – Whitney Houston on Exhale
"Got You on My Mind" – Bonnie Raitt on Streetlights
"I Ain't Gonna Let You Break My Heart Again":
Bonnie Raitt on Nick of Time
Tricia Tahara on Secrets
"I Am Ready Now" – Jennifer Holliday on Feel My Soul
"I Don't Go Shopping":
Peter Allen on Bi-Coastal
Patti LaBelle on It's Alright With Me
Patti LaBelle on Released
"I Got a Groove On" – Peaches & Herb
"I Wish That Love Would Last" – Dusty Springfield on Simply Dusty
"Jojo" – Boz Scaggs on Middle Man
"Lead Me On" – Maxine Nightingale on Lead Me On
"Love Me Again":
Patti Austin on Body Language
Rita Coolidge on Love Me Again
"Meant for You" – Debra Laws on Very Special
"Naked Truth" – Leata Galloway on The Naked Truth
"Nightline" – Randy Crawford on Nightline
"Out of Pawn" – Tim Curry on Simplicity
"Roll Me Through the Rushes" – Chaka Khan on Chaka
"Scuse Me, While I Fall In Love” - Donna Washington
"Somebody's Angel" – Peter Allen on Bi-Coastal
"Talk to Me" – Kiki Dee on Stay with Me
"There's a Star for Everyone" – Aretha Franklin on Love All the Hurt Away
"This Christmas, This Year" – The Jets on Christmas with the Jets
"This Time" – Chaka Khan on The Woman I Am
"You Bring Me Joy" – Anita Baker on Rapture
Selected credits
Stephen Bishop – Red Cab to Manhattan – (1980)
Martin Briley – Dangerous Moments – (1984)
Roy Buchanan:
You're Not Alone – (1978)
Guitar on Fire: The Atlantic Sessions — (1993)
Jimmy Buffett – One Particular Harbour – (1983)
Irene Cara – What a Feelin' – (1983)
Valerie Carter:
Wild Child – (1978)
The Way It Is – (1996)
Chic:
Chic – (1977)
C'est Chic – (1978)
Risqué – (1979)
Sister Sledge – We Are Family – (1979)
Rita Coolidge – Inside the Fire – (1984)
Randy Crawford:
Nightline – (1983)
Don't Say It's Over – (1993)
Culture Club – From Luxury to Heartache – (1986)
Tim Curry – Fearless – (1979)
Kiki Dee – Stay with Me – (1979)
Neil Diamond – In My Lifetime – (1996)
Michael Feinstein – Nobody But You – (1998)
Aretha Franklin – Love All the Hurt Away – (1981)
Cissy Houston – Cissy Houston – (1977)
Julio Iglesias – Crazy – (1994)
Garland Jeffreys:
Ghost Writer – (1977)
One Eyed Jack – (1978)
Matador & More... – (1992)
Chaka Khan – Chaka – (1979)
Leah Kunkel – I Run with Trouble – (1980)
Melissa Manchester:
Melissa – (1975)
Emergency – (1983)
O Heaven (How You've Changed to Me) (single) – (1974)
Kate Markowitz – Map of the World – (2003)
Arnold McCuller:
Back To Front – (2002)
Circa 1990 – (2003)
Michael McDonald – Take It to Heart – (1990)
Jimmy McGriff – Red Beans [Groove Merchant] – (1977)
Bette Midler:
Songs for the New Depression – (1976)
Some People's Lives – (1990)
For the Boys – (1991)
Experience the Divine – (1993)
3 for One – (2000)
Bette – (2000)
Teddy Pendergrass – Love Language – (1984)
Pousette-Dart Band:
Pousette-Dart Band 3 – (1979)
Never Enough – (1980)
Bonnie Raitt:
Streetlights – (1974)
Nick of Time – (1989)
Luck of the Draw – (1991)
Longing in Their Hearts – (1994)
Linda Ronstadt – Living in the U.S.A. – (1978)
Brenda Russell – Paris Rain – (2000)
Carole Bayer Sager – Too – (1978)
David Sanborn:
Hideaway – (1979)
Time Again – (2003)
Boz Scaggs:
Middle Man – (1980)
Other Roads – (1988)
Timothy B. Schmit:
Playin' It Cool – (1984)
Tell Me the Truth – (1990)
Phoebe Snow – Rock Away – (1981)
Ringo Starr:
Ringo's Rotogravure – (1976)
Ringo the 4th – (1977)
James Taylor:
Flag – (1979)
Dad Loves His Work – (1981)
That's Why I'm Here – (1985)
Never Die Young – (1988)
New Moon Shine – (1991)
Live – (1993)
Hourglass – (1997)
Greatest Hits Volume 2 – (2000)
October Road – (2002)
Before This World – (2015)
Luther Vandross:
Busy Body – (1983)
Give Me the Reason – (1986)
Any Love – (1988)
Your Secret Love – (1996)
Jennifer Warnes – Famous Blue Raincoat – (1987)
Filmography
Year Film Role
1993 Squibnocket Himself
2013 20 Feet from Stardom Himself
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