Phil Ramone Book Soundtrack
10/17/07
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(PR) Borders is the exclusive retailer for legendary music producer Phil Ramone's new compilation CD, "Making Records," which hits shelves today at its stores across the country. In conjunction with the CD, Ramone's accompanying book, "Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music" with co-author Charles Granata published by Hyperion Books is also available today. "Making Records" is a compilation CD of tracks from some of music's brightest stars such as Tony Bennett, Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Kenny Loggins, Barry Manilow, Paul Simon and Barbra Streisand all either produced or engineered by Ramone. These recordings on this exclusive compilation are the original versions of timeless classics as released by the original artists all on one CD for the first time. The cover art to this special CD is also Borders exclusive having been designed and created in-house by Borders. For the first time ever, Ramone shares five decades of trade secrets on creating hit music in his book "Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music." From his early days recording jazz and commercial jingles at A&R to his first studio and eventual legendary producer status, Ramone gives the reader a rare peek into the making of some unforgettable music such as Billy Joel's "The Stranger" and Frank Sinatra's "Duets." "Making Records: The Scenes Behind the Music" is also filled with stories from major recording artists sharing their memories and experiences working with Ramone and the tremendous impact he had on their music careers. "Making Records" CD Tack List: 1. Tony Bennett w/ Billy Joel - New York State of Mind 2. Paul Simon - Slip Slidin' Away 3. Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man 4. Gloria Estefan - Coming Out Of The Dark 5. Billy Joel - Movin' Out 6. Carly Simon - The Wives Are in Connecticut 7. Michael Bolton - Sexual Healing 8. Cyndi Lauper - I Don't Want To Be Your Friend 9. Barry Manilow - I've Got The World On A String 10. Karen Kamon - It's Tough To Be A Man 11. Tony Bennett w/ James Taylor - Put On A Happy Face 12. Liza Minnelli - Liza With A 'Z' 13. Kenny Loggins - Celebrate Me Home 14. Barbra Streisand - Love Theme From 'A Star Is Born' (Evergreen)
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