Billy Falcon
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Billy Falcon, born William Falcone July 13, 1954, is a musician from Rosedale, New York. He released a handful of rock albums throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, as well as making an appearance on The Way International
's "High Country Caravan". He signed a deal with Mercury Records
after fan Jon Bon Jovi
contacted him about working together in the early 1990s. Pretty Blue World, released in 1991, produced Falcon's highest-charting song, "Power Windows
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Falcon grew up in Rosedale Queens. He signed his first record contract with a major label at age 18. Falcon, a prolific writer, is a self-described reporter, chronicling his life experiences with poetic lyrics and stirring melodies. Heaven’s Highest Hill from 1991’s critically acclaimed “Pretty Blue World” album articulates the pain of having to tell his three-year old daughter that her mother had died. Power Windows, the single from the same album was a Top 40 hit.
Stevie Nicks, Cher, Manfred Mann, Sherrie Austin, Meatloaf and Trace Adkins have covered Falcon’s songs, amongst others. Falcon has co-written over a dozen songs on the last six Bon Jovi albums, including Just Older, Last Man Standing, Everybody's Broken, When We Were Beautiful and the new single, Superman Tonight, on their latest release, The Circle. Give In To Me, co-written with Falcon’s daughter, Rose and Elisha Hoffman is featured in Sony Pictures just released film, “Country Strong,” and is performed by Faith Hill on the film’s soundtrack.
Over his career, Falcon has released a dozen albums. His latest record, “When,” features thirteen songs.
Falcon has lived in Nashville for the past 19 years. Over the past four years, he has served as ringleader and inspiration to Nashville’s most talked about musical experiment, The Sowing Circle.
He continues to write, perform, record and produce records, his own, as well as for numerous promising young artists, his favorite of which is his daughter, Rose Falcon. She is currently signed to CAL IV and will be releasing a new album early 2011.
Recent Songwriting Credits
http://www.wreg.com/videobeta/aecfa9d0-20ca-40c6-b980-8b79ce1de7d1/Entertainment/Billy-Falcon-Interview
http://www.wreg.com/videobeta/5cdba513-a8fd-43a5-a7cf-48da0623c2d6/Entertainment/Billy-Falcon-Live-Music
The Way International
The Way International is a non denominational Christian ministry based in New Knoxville, Ohio, with home fellowships located in the United States and in over 30 other countries. It was founded by Victor Paul Wierwille in 1942 as a radio program, and became The Chimes Hour Youth Caravan in 1947, and...
's "High Country Caravan". He signed a deal with Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
after fan Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the founder, occasional rhythm guitarist, and lead singer of rock band Bon Jovi, which was named after him...
contacted him about working together in the early 1990s. Pretty Blue World, released in 1991, produced Falcon's highest-charting song, "Power Windows
Power Windows (song)
"Power Windows" is a song written and recorded by singer Billy Falcon for his 1991 major label debut album Pretty Blue World.The song's lyrics discuss two characters, Charlie and Louis. Charlie has material wealth, e.g. "power windows" and "power brakes," but lacks "the power of love" and is...
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Falcon grew up in Rosedale Queens. He signed his first record contract with a major label at age 18. Falcon, a prolific writer, is a self-described reporter, chronicling his life experiences with poetic lyrics and stirring melodies. Heaven’s Highest Hill from 1991’s critically acclaimed “Pretty Blue World” album articulates the pain of having to tell his three-year old daughter that her mother had died. Power Windows, the single from the same album was a Top 40 hit.
Stevie Nicks, Cher, Manfred Mann, Sherrie Austin, Meatloaf and Trace Adkins have covered Falcon’s songs, amongst others. Falcon has co-written over a dozen songs on the last six Bon Jovi albums, including Just Older, Last Man Standing, Everybody's Broken, When We Were Beautiful and the new single, Superman Tonight, on their latest release, The Circle. Give In To Me, co-written with Falcon’s daughter, Rose and Elisha Hoffman is featured in Sony Pictures just released film, “Country Strong,” and is performed by Faith Hill on the film’s soundtrack.
Over his career, Falcon has released a dozen albums. His latest record, “When,” features thirteen songs.
Falcon has lived in Nashville for the past 19 years. Over the past four years, he has served as ringleader and inspiration to Nashville’s most talked about musical experiment, The Sowing Circle.
He continues to write, perform, record and produce records, his own, as well as for numerous promising young artists, his favorite of which is his daughter, Rose Falcon. She is currently signed to CAL IV and will be releasing a new album early 2011.
Discography
- 1977 Billy Falcon's Burning Rose
- 1979 Billy Falcon (aka Improper Attire)
- 1979 Billy Falcon Group - Priceless EP
- 1980 Falcon Around
- 1983 Billy & Myla - School of Hard Knocks
- 1986 Spark In The Dark
- 1988 Haunted Guitar
- 1991 Pretty Blue World
- 1994 Letters From A Paper Ship
- 2003 Songs About Girls
- 2004 Released (recorded in 1995)
- 2006 Made Man
- 2011 WHEN
Recent Songwriting Credits
- 2009 When We Were Beautiful [Billy Falcon Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora]
- 2009 Superman Tonight [Billy Falcon, Jon Bon Jovi]
- 2009 Love's the Only Rule [Billy Falcon, Jon Bon Jovi]
- 2010 Give in to Me - [Billy & Rose Falcon, Elisha Hoffman]recorded by Faith Hill [Country Strong soundtrack]
- 2010 Elvis In Vegas -[Billy Falcon, Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi] recorded by Meatloaf[Hang Cool Teddy Bear]
- 2010 It's A War - A Verse Unsung on Atlantic Records
External links
- Official Site
- WREG Television Memphis: Interview & Performance 01/03/2011
http://www.wreg.com/videobeta/aecfa9d0-20ca-40c6-b980-8b79ce1de7d1/Entertainment/Billy-Falcon-Interview
http://www.wreg.com/videobeta/5cdba513-a8fd-43a5-a7cf-48da0623c2d6/Entertainment/Billy-Falcon-Live-Music