Rick Nowels
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Richard Wright Nowels Jr. (born March 16, 1960 in Palo Alto, California
) is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music. He is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, bass) who incorporates contemporary sounds and rhythms within classic songwriting.
Beginning with his number one worldwide hit single, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” by Belinda Carlisle
in 1987, Rick has since co-written over 60 top 20 singles. His songs have appeared on over 200 million albums. Rick has written with, or had his songs recorded by the following artists: Madonna
, Dido
, John Legend
/Andre 3000
, Nelly Furtado
, Cee-Lo Green, Sia
, New Radicals
, Jewel
, Craig David
, Santana
, Sinéad O'Connor
, All Saints
, Texas
, Stevie Nicks
, Keith Urban
, Anita Baker
, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), k. d. lang, Tupac Shakur
, Cher
, Ronan Keating
, Colbie Caillat
, Lykke Li
.
heard a few of his songs and they ended up writing together.
Since 1987, Nowels has produced and/or co-written over 50 top ten singles in the U.S and Europe. His biggest hits include:
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California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
) is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music. He is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, keyboards, bass) who incorporates contemporary sounds and rhythms within classic songwriting.
Beginning with his number one worldwide hit single, “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” by Belinda Carlisle
Belinda Carlisle
Belinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
in 1987, Rick has since co-written over 60 top 20 singles. His songs have appeared on over 200 million albums. Rick has written with, or had his songs recorded by the following artists: Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Dido
Dido (singer)
Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
, John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
/Andre 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
, Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
, Cee-Lo Green, Sia
Sia Furler
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200...
, New Radicals
New Radicals
New Radicals were an American pop rock band active in the late 1990s, centered on frontman Gregg Alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs and was the sole constant member...
, Jewel
Jewel (singer)
Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
, Craig David
Craig David
Craig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
, Santana
Santana (band)
Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
, Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra and achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a cover of the song "Nothing Compares 2 U"....
, All Saints
All Saints (group)
All Saints were a British/Canadian girl group. Founded in 1993 as All Saints 1.9.7.5, the group consisted of founding members Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis, and sisters Nicole Appleton and Natalie Appleton...
, Texas
Texas (band)
Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
, Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
, Keith Urban
Keith Urban
Keith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
, Anita Baker
Anita Baker
Anita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit....
, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), k. d. lang, Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
, Cher
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
, Ronan Keating
Ronan Keating
Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
, Colbie Caillat
Colbie Caillat
Colbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly", "Realize", and "The Little Things". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her...
, Lykke Li
Lykke Li
Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson , better known by her stage name Lykke Li , is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Her music often blends elements of pop, indie rock and electronic; various instruments can also be found in her songs, including violins, synthesizers, tambourines, trumpets, saxophones and cellos...
.
Career
He started writing songs when he was 13. He did a lot of performing throughout his teens and into his twenties. Then, Stevie NicksStevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
heard a few of his songs and they ended up writing together.
Since 1987, Nowels has produced and/or co-written over 50 top ten singles in the U.S and Europe. His biggest hits include:
- "Heaven is a Place on EarthHeaven is a Place on Earth"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is the title of a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle, the lead singer of The Go-Go's. Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, and interpolating the aria "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh'" from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, it hit number one on the...
" , "Circle in the SandCircle in the Sand"Circle in the Sand" is a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle and released in 1988 from her album Heaven on Earth.-Background and writing :"Circle in the Sand" was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who wrote many of Carlisle's hit singles in the late 1980s and into the early 1990s...
", "Leave a Light OnLeave a Light On"Leave a Light On" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third solo album Runaway Horses...
", "Live Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be Free is the fourth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released in the United States in 1991 by MCA Records and in the UK by Virgin Records. This was the first of Carlisle's albums not to chart in the United States and the last album of hers to produce a U.S....
", "La LunaLa Luna (song)"La Luna" is the second single from Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses, released in 1989.-Charts:-Cover versions:* Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge covered the song in Spanish in 2002....
", "I Get WeakI Get Weak"I Get Weak" is a pop song written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's second album Heaven on Earth. The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Charts and number 10 in the UK in 1988.-Music video:...
", "Summer RainSummer Rain (Belinda Carlisle song)"Summer Rain" is a song written by Robbie Seidman and Maria Vidal, produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses . The song is about a man who goes away to war and leaves his wife, saying that nothing will change—they will be together forever and always. The song is set...
", "Vision of YouVision of You"Vision of You" is the fifth single from Belinda Carlisle's Runaway Horses album, released in 1990.The single was a remixed from the album version, giving it a more uptempo sound. The song was the lowest charting single from the album...
" and "In Too DeepIn Too Deep (Jenny Morris song)"In Too Deep" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and produced by Andrew Farriss for Jenny Morris's fourth studio album Salvation Jane...
" by Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments... - "Fallin' for YouFallin' for You (Colbie Caillat song)"Fallin for You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was written by Caillat along with Rick Nowels, and produced by Nowels, John Shanks, and Caillat's father Ken Caillat, for her second studio album Breakthrough . The song was released on June 29, 2009 as the lead single from...
" - Colbie CaillatColbie CaillatColbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly", "Realize", and "The Little Things". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her... - "Green LightGreen Light (John Legend song)"Green Light" is the first single from John Legend's album Evolver. The song is produced by Malay and KP and features André 3000 of OutKast. The song was released as a single download on July 29, 2008....
" – John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
featuring Andre 3000André 3000André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi... - "Soon We'll Be FoundSoon We'll Be Found"Soon We'll Be Found" is a song by Sia Furler. Released on October 13, 2008, "Soon We'll Be Found" is Sia's third single from Some People Have Real Problems...
" – SiaSia FurlerSia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200... - "In God's HandsIn God's Hands (song)"In God's Hands" is a song written and produced by Nelly Furtado and Rick Nowels for Furtado's third album, Loose . It is about Furtado's breakup with DJ Jasper Gahunia, the father of her daughter. According to Furtado in May 2006, the song was "as far as I was willing to go in terms of pop right...
" by Nelly FurtadoNelly FurtadoNelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy... - "White FlagWhite Flag (song)"White Flag" is a song by English singer-songwriter Dido, released as the lead single from her second album Life for Rent on 1 September 2003. "White Flag" is the biggest hit of Dido's career. It is considered one of her signature songs, and helped Life for Rent sell over ten million copies worldwide...
" and "Sand in My ShoesSand in My Shoes"Sand In My Shoes" is the fourth and final single from Dido's second album, Life for Rent. The single flopped in the UK, only reaching #29 on the UK Singles Chart. The single did find success in Europe and America...
" by DidoDido (singer)Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel... - "Rooms on FireRooms on Fire"Rooms on Fire" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. Released in May 1989, it was the first single to be taken from Nicks' fourth solo album, The Other Side of the Mirror....
" and "I Can't Wait" by Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums... - "The Game of LoveThe Game of Love (Santana song)"The Game of Love" is a song composed by Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels, and is on the album Shaman by Santana. The vocal performance of the song is by Michelle Branch...
" by SantanaSantana (band)Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
feat. Michelle BranchMichelle BranchMichelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. During the early 2000s, she released two top-selling albums, The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper, and was subsequently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2003... - "You Get What You GiveYou Get What You Give"You Get What You Give" is a song by the New Radicals. It was an international hit, the first and most successful single from their album Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too. It reached No. 30 on Billboard Hot 100 Airplay in January 1999, No. 36 on the overall Hot 100 and No. 8 on the Billboard...
" by The New RadicalsNew RadicalsNew Radicals were an American pop rock band active in the late 1990s, centered on frontman Gregg Alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs and was the sole constant member... - "The Power of Good-ByeThe Power of Good-Bye"The Power of Good-Bye" is a song written by American singer Madonna and Rick Nowels for Madonna's seventh album Ray of Light . It was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Patrick Leonard, and received a positive reception from music critics...
" by MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... - "Standing StillStanding Still"Standing Still" is a song by female American artist Jewel. Recorded in 2001, this song is featured on the album This Way. The single charted best in New Zealand, where it reached number seven. It also charted in the United States at number 25....
" by JewelJewel (singer)Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet... - "Inner SmileInner SmileInner Smile is a song by Scottish pop group Texas, originally released on their 2000 album The Greatest Hits and co-written by Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels. It was released as the second single from The Greatest Hits album in the United Kingdom and peaked at #6 on the UK Singles Chart...
" by TexasTexas (band)Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee... - "Life is a RollercoasterLife Is a Rollercoaster"Life Is a Rollercoaster" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating from his debut solo album, Ronan. The song was written and produced by New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels. It was released on July 10, 2000 in the United Kingdom. The song debuted at number one in the UK...
" by Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and... - "One & One" by Robert MilesRobert MilesRobert Miles is an Italian record producer, composer, musician and DJ in electronica and alternative music.-Biography:...
- "SkySky (song)"Sky" is a trance-house song and the third single by singer and DJ Sonique, released in 2000.-Chart positions:* #18 * #2 * #10 Sky has sold over 192,000 copies in the UK-Cover versions:...
" by Sonique - "I Turn to You" by Melanie C
- "Body and Soul" by Anita BakerAnita BakerAnita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit....
- "Love is HolyLove Is Holy"Love Is Holy" is the first single from Love Is, a 1992 album by Kim Wilde.One of very few of Wilde's songs not written by herself or her family, it was written by American songwriting duo Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who had been responsible for writing several hits, notably those by American...
" by Kim WildeKim WildeKim Wilde is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic "Kids in America". In 1987 she had a major hit in the United States when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On"... - "Everytime It RainsEverytime It RainsOriginally written for Annie Lennox, "Everytime It Rains" was the fourth single released from Ace of Base's Re-Release of Flowers in the UK. This song was written by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg and Maria Vidal....
" by Ace of BaseAce of BaseAce of Base is a pop band based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Its original lineup consisted of Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg, and three siblings, Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren and Jenny Berggren...
Awards / Nominations
- 2008: Grammy Nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration "Green Light" John Legend/Andre 3000
- 2005: ASCAP award for "White Flag" Dido
- 2004: Ivor Novello International Song of Year Award for "White Flag" Dido
- 2004: ASCAP song of the year for "The Game of Love" Santana ft. Michelle Branch
- 2004: ASCAP award for "The Game of Love" Santana ft. Michelle Branch
- 2003: ASCAP award for "Standing Still" Jewel
- 2000: ASCAP award for "You Get What You Give" New Radicals
- 2000: Ivor Novello nomination for "I Turn to You" Mel C
- 1997: Grammy Album of the Year Award "Falling into You" Celine Dion
- 1996: ASCAP award for "Body and Soul" Anita Baker
- 1996: Grammy nomination for Best R and B Single "Body and Soul" Anita Baker
- 1990: ASCAP award for "Rooms on Fire" Stevie Nicks
- 1988: ASCAP award for "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" Belinda Carlisle
- 1988: Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" Belinda Carlisle
Album Discography
2011- Lykke LiLykke LiLi Lykke Timotej Zachrisson , better known by her stage name Lykke Li , is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Her music often blends elements of pop, indie rock and electronic; various instruments can also be found in her songs, including violins, synthesizers, tambourines, trumpets, saxophones and cellos...
Wounded RhymesWounded RhymesWounded Rhymes was lauded by music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 83, based on 32 reviews, which indicates "universal acclaim". Lou Thomas from BBC Music referred to it as "another...
- "Youth Knows No Pain" (Lykke Li/Nowels/Yttling)
- "Sadness is a Blessing" (Lykke Li/Nowels/Yttling)
- "I Follow Rivers" (Lykke Li/Nowels/Yttling)
- "Jerome" (Lykke Li/Nowels/Yttling)
- "Love out of Lust" (Lykke Li/Nowels/Yttling)
2010
- Katie MeluaKatie MeluaKetevan "Katie" Melua is a British-Georgian singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003...
The HouseThe House (album)-Peak Positions:-End of year charts:-Certifications:-Chart procession and succession:...
- "The Plague of Love" (Melua/Nowels)
- "Twisted" (Melua/Nowels)
- JewelJewel (singer)Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
Sweet and WildSweet and WildSweet and Wild is the ninth studio album by American country artist Jewel. It was released on June 8, 2010 via Valory Music Group as her second country album with the label. The song "Stay Here Forever" was released as a single from the soundtrack of Valentine's Day and as the lead-off single to...
- "I Love You Forever" (Kilcher/Nowels)
- WeezerWeezerWeezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
HurleyHurley (album)Hurley is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band Weezer, released on September 10, 2010 on Epitaph Records. The album was produced by Rivers Cuomo and Shawn Everett, and, similar to the band's previous studio album, Raditude, features songs co-written with songwriters outside of...
- "Hang On" (Cuomo/Nowels)
- Cee Lo The Lady KillerThe Lady Killer (album)The Lady Killer is the third studio album by American recording artist Cee Lo Green, released November 5, 2010, on Elektra Records. Production for the album was handled by Salaam Remi, Element, The Smeezingtons, Fraser T...
- "Cry Baby" (Green/Nowels)
- "Satisfied" (Green/Nowels)
- "Everybody Loves You" Baby (Green/Nowels)
- "Never mind" (Green/Nowels)
2009
- Keith UrbanKeith UrbanKeith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
Defying GravityDefying Gravity (Keith Urban album)Defying Gravity is the title of the fifth studio album by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released on 31 March 2009 on Capitol Records. The album's lead-off single is "Sweet Thing", which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in March 2009. "Kiss a Girl" was released on...
- "Standing Right in Front of You" (Urban/Nowels)
- "Thank You" (Urban/Nowels)
- TiestoTiëstoTijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope (Tiësto album)Kaleidoscope is the fourth studio album by Dutch trance artist Tiësto, released on 6 October 2009 on Musical Freedom, Tiësto's new label in association with PIAS Recordings...
- "Who Wants to Be AloneWho Wants to Be Alone"Who Wants to Be Alone" is a song by Dutch DJ Tiësto from his album Kaleidoscope. It features vocals by Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado...
" (Feat. Nelly FurtadoNelly FurtadoNelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
) (Furtado/Nowels)
- "Who Wants to Be Alone
- Colbie CaillatColbie CaillatColbie Marie Caillat is an American pop singer-songwriter and guitarist from Malibu, California. She debuted in 2007 with Coco, which included hit singles "Bubbly", "Realize", and "The Little Things". In 2008, she recorded a duet with Jason Mraz, "Lucky", which won a Grammy. Caillat released her...
Breakthrough- "Fallin' for YouFallin' for You (Colbie Caillat song)"Fallin for You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. It was written by Caillat along with Rick Nowels, and produced by Nowels, John Shanks, and Caillat's father Ken Caillat, for her second studio album Breakthrough . The song was released on June 29, 2009 as the lead single from...
" (Caillat/Nowels) - "Runnin Around" (Caillat/Nowels)
- "Break Though" (Caillat/Nowels)
- "Hold Your Head High" (Caillat/Nowels)
- "Never Let You Go" (Caillat/Nowels)
- "Don’t Hold Me Down" (Caillat/Nowels)
- "Fallin' for You
2008
- John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
EvolverEvolver (John Legend album)Evolver is the third studio album by R&B/soul singer John Legend, released by GOOD Music and Columbia Records on October 28, 2008 in the United States and on October 20 in the United Kingdom. It features guest appearances by Kanye West, Brandy, Estelle and Andre 3000, among others.The album debuted...
- "Green LightGreen Light (John Legend song)"Green Light" is the first single from John Legend's album Evolver. The song is produced by Malay and KP and features André 3000 of OutKast. The song was released as a single download on July 29, 2008....
" (Legend/Andre3000/Nowels/Fink)
- "Green Light
- DidoDido (singer)Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
Safe Trip HomeSafe Trip HomeThe album received very positive reviews. Metacritic, which is a website that gives an average rating over a number of reviews, rates the album at 74 out of a 100...
- "Us 2 Little Gods" (Armstrong/Armstrong/Nowels/Gough)
2007
- SantanaSantana (band)Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
Ultimate SantanaUltimate SantanaUltimate Santana is a collection by rock band Santana, combining hits from recent albums Supernatural, Shaman and All That I Am with early classics. Amongst the 18 tracks there are three new recordings...
- "The Game of LoveThe Game of Love (Santana song)"The Game of Love" is a song composed by Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels, and is on the album Shaman by Santana. The vocal performance of the song is by Michelle Branch...
" feat. Michelle BranchMichelle BranchMichelle Jacquet DeSevren Branch is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. During the early 2000s, she released two top-selling albums, The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper, and was subsequently nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2003...
(Nowels/Alexander) -- - "The Game of Love" feat. Tina TurnerTina TurnerTina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
(Nowels/Alexander)
- "The Game of Love
- SiaSia FurlerSia Kate Isobelle Furler or simply Sia, is an Australian pop, downtempo, and jazz singer and songwriter. In 2000, her single, "Taken for Granted" was a top 10 hit in the United Kingdom. Her 2008 album, Some People Have Real Problems peaked in the top 30 on the Billboard 200...
Some People Have Real ProblemsSome People Have Real ProblemsSome People Have Real Problems is the fourth studio album by Australian singer Sia. Released in 2008, the album featured singles including 'Day Too Soon', 'The Girl You Lost' and 'Soon We'll Be Found'. In live performances of the latter song, Sia used sign language to accompany her singing...
- "Soon We'll Be FoundSoon We'll Be Found"Soon We'll Be Found" is a song by Sia Furler. Released on October 13, 2008, "Soon We'll Be Found" is Sia's third single from Some People Have Real Problems...
" (Fuller/Nowels)
- "Soon We'll Be Found
2006
- Nelly FurtadoNelly FurtadoNelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
LooseLoose (Nelly Furtado album)Loose is the third studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was released in North America on June 20, 2006 by Geffen Records. Timbaland and his then-protégé Danja produced the bulk of the album, which incorporates influences of dance, R&B and hip hop...
(Geffen Mosely Music Group)- "In God's HandsIn God's Hands (song)"In God's Hands" is a song written and produced by Nelly Furtado and Rick Nowels for Furtado's third album, Loose . It is about Furtado's breakup with DJ Jasper Gahunia, the father of her daughter. According to Furtado in May 2006, the song was "as far as I was willing to go in terms of pop right...
" (Furtado/Nowels) -- Prod: Rick Nowels Nelly Furtado
- "In God's Hands
- All SaintsAll Saints (group)All Saints were a British/Canadian girl group. Founded in 1993 as All Saints 1.9.7.5, the group consisted of founding members Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis, and sisters Nicole Appleton and Natalie Appleton...
Studio 1Studio 1 (album)-Special edition DVD:-Singles:-Release history:-Charts:-External links:*...
(London)- "Chick FitChick Fit"Chick Fit" is a song performed by British-Canadian recording girl group All Saints from their third and final studio album Studio 1. It was released as a promotional single from the album on 26 February 2007...
" (Lewis/Nowels) -- Prod. Rick Nowels
- "Chick Fit
- Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens) An Other CupAn Other CupAn Other Cup is an album by Yusuf Islam . It was released on November 10, 2006 in Germany, November 13 in the UK and in the U.S. and worldwide on November 14. An Other Cup is Islam's first Western pop album since Back to Earth, which was released in 1978 under the name Cat Stevens...
- "Heaven/True Love" (Islam)
- "Mid-Day" (Islam)
- "Maybe There's a World" (Islam)
- "One Day at a Time" (Islam)
- "Looking at Life" (Islam)
- "When Butterflies Leave" (Islam)
- "In the End" (Islam)
- "Don't Let Me Be MisunderstoodDon't Let Me Be Misunderstood"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is a song written by Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell and Sol Marcus for the singer/pianist Nina Simone, who first recorded it in 1964. "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" has been recorded or performed by many artists, and is widely known by the 1965 blues rock hit...
" (Islam) - "Whispers From a Spiritual Garden" (Islam)
- "The Beloved" (Islam)
- "Greenfields and Golden Sands" (Islam)
- "There Is Peace" (Islam)
- All Songs Prod: Yusuf Islam and Rick Nowels
2005
- Craig DavidCraig DavidCraig Ashley David is an English singer and songwriter. He has released five studio albums: Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average, The Story Goes..., Trust Me, Signed Sealed Delivered and a Greatest Hits album...
The Story Goes...The Story Goes...The Story Goes... is the third album by British singer Craig David, released in 2005 via Warner Music in the UK. The album entered in the UK Albums Chart at #5 in late 2005. The album peaked at #9 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart in mid-2005. It was not released in USA...
(WEA International)- "One Last Dance" (David/Nowels—Prod Rick Nowels and Craig David
- "Just Chillin" (David/Nowels) -- Prod Rick Nowels and Craig David
- "Hypnotic" (David/Nowels) -- Prod Rick Nowels and Craig David
- Charlotte ChurchCharlotte ChurchCharlotte Maria Church is a Welsh singer-songwriter, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in childhood as a classical singer before branching into pop music in 2005. By 2007, she had sold more than 10 million records worldwide including over 5 million in the United States...
Tissues and IssuesTissues and Issues-Notes:#When "Even God" was released as a single on 12 December 2005, the name was changed to "Even God Can't Change the Past".-Charts:-Release history:...
(Sony BMG)- "Even God Can't Change the PastEven God Can't Change the Past"Even God Can't Change the Past" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels, George O'Dowd and John Themis, produced by David Fortman for Charlotte Church's fifth album Tissues and Issues...
" (Nowels/O’Dowd/Themis) -- Prod: David Fortman
- "Even God Can't Change the Past
- TexasTexas (band)Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
Red Book (Mercury)- "Just Hold On" (Mcelhone/Nowels/Spiteri)
2004
- Shaznay LewisShaznay LewisShaznay Lewis is a British female singer-songwriter and a former member of All Saints.-Biography:...
Open (London Records)- "Dance" (Lewis/Nowels/Rodrigues) -- Prod: Nowels/Rodrigues
- "Never Felt Like This BeforeNever Felt Like This Before"Never Felt Like This Before", Shaznay Lewis' first single from the Open album, was released 2004. It peaked in the UK charts at #8.-Track listing:-Song information:-Charts:-Video:...
" (Lewis/Nowels) -- Prod: Nowels - "YouYou (Shaznay Lewis song)"You" is Shaznay Lewis' second single from the Open album and was released 2004. It peaked in the UK charts at #56.-Tracklist:-Song information:-Charts:-Remixes:"You"* Housebreakerz Remix* Single edit* Srdjan Radio Remix* Switch Remix...
" (Lewis/Nowels) -- Prod: Nowels - "Now You’re Gone" (Lewis/No|wels) -- Prod: Bacon and Quarmby
- Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
10 Years of Hits10 Years of Hits10 Years of Hits is the first compilation album released by Boyzone frontman, Ronan Keating. The album was released on October 11, 2004, and included thirteen singles , as well as two tracks in performance with Boyzone, and two new tracks...
(Polydor)- "Life is a RollercoasterLife Is a Rollercoaster"Life Is a Rollercoaster" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating from his debut solo album, Ronan. The song was written and produced by New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels. It was released on July 10, 2000 in the United Kingdom. The song debuted at number one in the UK...
" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Nowels/Alexander - "Lovin' Each DayLovin' Each Day"Lovin' Each Day" is the fourth and final single released from Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating's debut solo album, Ronan. The song was written by Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels. The song was only included on the re-release of the album, before appearing on Keating's second album, Destination.The...
" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Nowels/Alexander - "I Love It When We DoI Love It When We Do"I Love It When We Do" is the second single from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's second studio album, Destination. The single peaked at #5 on the UK Singles Chart, the worst position of any of Keating's singles to date. In 2003, Keating re-recorded the song, with the additional vocals of...
" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Nowels/Alexander
- "Life is a Rollercoaster
- Lola PonceLola PoncePaola Fabiana Ponce , professionally known as Lola Ponce, is an Argentine singer–songwriter, composer, actress and occasional model....
Fearless (BMG)- "Amor" (Nowels/Steinberg/D’Ubaldo) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Fearless" (Nowels/Steinberg/D’Ubaldo) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Put Your Arms Around Me" (Nowels/O’Conner) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Sleep" (Nowels/Steinberg/D’Ubaldo) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "It Goes Down" (Nowels/Nichols/Rodrigues/Vallance) -- Prod: Rick Nowels and Wayne Rodrigues
- Laura PausiniLaura PausiniLaura Pausini, is a Grammy Award-winning Italian soul singer-songwriter. She debuted in 1993, winning the newcomer artists' section of the 43rd Sanremo Music Festival with the song "La solitudine", which became an Italian standard and an international hit, reaching the top spot on the Italian...
EscuchaResta in ascolto- Escucha :- Limited edition DVD :-Peak positions:-Year-end charts:-Certifications and sales:-Production credits:* Giulio Antognini – assistant engineer, mixing assistant* Emporio Armani – wardrobe* Antonio Baglio – mastering...
(Atlantic)- "Me Abandono a Ti" (Madonna/Nowels/Pausini) -- Prod: Rick Nowels and John Themis
- 2pacTupac ShakurTupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
Loyal to the GameLoyal to the GameSample credits* "Ghetto Gospel" contains a sample of "Indian Sunset" by Elton John* "Don't You Trust Me?" contains a sample of "Do You Have a Little Time" by Dido-Reception:...
(Interscope)- "Don’t You Trust Me" (Shakur/Evans/Mathers/Resto/Armstrong/Nowels/Bates) -- Prod: Eminem
2003
- Fleetwood MacFleetwood MacFleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
Say You WillSay You WillSay You Will is the 17th album by British/American band Fleetwood Mac, released in 2003. It was the first Fleetwood Mac album in 34 years not to include tracks written by vocalist/keyboardist Christine McVie, who had left the group in 1998. McVie is featured on two songs, which had been originally...
(Reprise)- "Everybody Finds Out" (Nicks/Nowels) -- Prod: Lindsey Buckingham
- Melanie C Reason (Virgin)
- "On the HorizonOn the Horizon"On the Horizon" was the second single to be released from Melanie C's second album "Reason". After the poor chart position of "Here It Comes Again", and "Reason" falling down the chart quickly, fans and critics alike were looking to see this single be a success. Unfortunately, things couldn't get...
" (Nowels/Alexander/Chisholm) -- Prod: Nowels/Alexander
- "On the Horizon
- JewelJewel (singer)Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
0304 (Atlantic)- "Sweet Temptation" (Kilcher/Nowels) -- Prod: Lester Mendez/Jewel Kilcher
- "Yes You Can" (Kilcher/Nowels) -- Prod: Lester Mendez/Jewel Kilcher
- DidoDido (singer)Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
Life for RentLife for RentLife for Rent is the second studio album by the British singer-songwriter Dido, released by Arista Records on 29 September 2003. The album was produced by Rollo Armstrong and American songwriter Rick Nowels. Work on the album began in mid 2002...
(Arista)- "White FlagWhite Flag (song)"White Flag" is a song by English singer-songwriter Dido, released as the lead single from her second album Life for Rent on 1 September 2003. "White Flag" is the biggest hit of Dido's career. It is considered one of her signature songs, and helped Life for Rent sell over ten million copies worldwide...
" (Armstrong/Nowels/Armstrong) - "This Land Is Mine" (Armstrong/Nowels/Armstrong)
- Sand in My ShoesSand in My Shoes"Sand In My Shoes" is the fourth and final single from Dido's second album, Life for Rent. The single flopped in the UK, only reaching #29 on the UK Singles Chart. The single did find success in Europe and America...
" (Armstrong/Nowels) - "Closer" (Armstrong/Nowels/Armstrong)
- "Do You Have a Little Time For Me" (Armstrong/Nowels/Armstrong)
- All Songs Pro. By Dido and Rollo Recommendation
- "White Flag
- Sinéad O'ConnorSinéad O'ConnorSinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album The Lion and the Cobra and achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a cover of the song "Nothing Compares 2 U"....
She Who Dwells...She Who Dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High Shall Abide Under the Shadow of the AlmightyShe Who Dwells in the Secret Place of the Most High Shall Abide Under the Shadow of the Almighty is a 2003 double album by Sinéad O'Connor.It is a two-CD set...
(Vanguard Records)- "You Put Your Arms Around Me" (O’Conner/Nowels) -- Prod: O’Conner/Nowels
2002
- Kelli Ali TigermouthTigermouthTigermouth is the first solo studio album by singer-songwriter Kelli Ali released in 2003....
(One Little Indian)- "Iinferno High Love" (Nowels/Ali) Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Angel in LA" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Kids" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "A Teardrop Hitting the Ground" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Queen of the World" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Sacred" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Lucifer Rising" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Wings in Motion" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Charles Judge
- "Keep on Dreaming" (Nowels/Ali/Rodrigues) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Wayne Rodrigues
- "Fellow Man" (Nowels/Ali/Rodrigues) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Wayne Rodrigues
- "Here Comes the Summer" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Marius Devries
- "The Infinite Stars" (Nowels/Ali) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Marius Devries
- Darren HayesDarren HayesDarren Stanley Hayes is a UK-based Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes was the front man and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album Savage Garden peaked at No. 1 in Australia, No. 2 in United Kingdom and No. 3 in United States...
Spin (Columbia)- "I Can Never Get Enough of You" (Nowels/Hayes)
- "Like It Or Not" (Nowels/Hayes)
- "Creepin' Up on You" (Nowels/Hayes)
- "What You Like" (Nowels/Hayes)
- All Songs Prod: Walter Afanesief
- Conjure OneConjure OneConjure One is a Canadian electronic music project, headed by Rhys Fulber, better known as a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium, as well as other musical groups alongside Bill Leeb.-History:...
Conjure OneConjure One (album)Conjure One is the self-titled debut album by Canadian electronic music project Conjure One, headed by Rhys Fulber. The album was released in September 2002 .- Track listing :All tracks written by Rhys Fulber, except where noted....
(Nettwerk America)- "Tears from the MoonTears from the Moon"Tears from the Moon" is a music single by Canadian group Conjure One featuring Sinéad O'Connor's vocals. The song hit #1 at World Dance/Trance Top 20 Singles and World Soundtracks/OST Top 20 Singles...
" (Nowels/Steinberg/Baertsoen) -- Prod: Rick Nowels and Rhys Fulber - "Sleep" (Nowels/Steinberg/D’Ubaldo) - Prod: Rhys Fulber and Junkie Xl
- "Tears from the Moon
- Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
Destination (Polydor UK)- "My One Thing That's Real" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "Come Be My Baby" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "Love Won't Work if We Don't Try" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "I Love It When We Do" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "As Much As I Can Give You Girl" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "Lovin' Each Day" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "Blown Away" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "You're Picking Me Up" (Nowels/Alexander)
- "Time For Love" (Nowels/Alexander)
- All Songs Prod: Rick Nowels/Gregg Alexander
- LamyaLamyaLamya Al-Mugheiry , better known as her mononym Layma was a Kenyan-born British female R&B and dance music singer, She was born in Kenya and was of Omani descent and raised in Sheffield, United Kingdom...
Learning from Falling (J Records)- "Never Such a Long Time" (Nowels/Lamya) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- Carlos SantanaCarlos SantanaCarlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion...
ShamanShaman (album)Shaman is the sixteenth studio album by Santana. Shaman was released on October 22, 2002 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 298,973. It was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA and Gold in Greece....
(Arista)- "The Game of LoveThe Game of Love (Santana song)"The Game of Love" is a song composed by Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels, and is on the album Shaman by Santana. The vocal performance of the song is by Michelle Branch...
" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Gregg Alexander
- "The Game of Love
- Kylie MinogueKylie MinogueKylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
Fever (album)|Fever]] (Special Edition) (EMI)- "Whenever You Feel Like It" (Kylie Minogue/Rick Nowels/Billy Steinberg)(track originally recorded in 2000)
2001
- Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
Trouble in Shangri-LaTrouble in Shangri-La-Videos:Two promotional videos were shot for single releases; "Every Day" features Nicks performing in an enchanted forest setting, and "Sorcerer" featured Nicks with Sheryl Crow, both playing guitars in a straight forward performance set in a room where the lyrics to various Nicks songs magically...
(Reprise/Warner)- "I Miss You" (Nowels/Nicks) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- Geri HalliwellGeri HalliwellGeraldine Estelle "Geri" Halliwell is an English pop singer-songwriter, author and actress. After coming to international prominence in the late 1990s as Ginger Spice, a member of the girl group the Spice Girls, Halliwell launched her solo career in 1998 and released her album Schizophonic...
Scream If You Wanna Go FasterScream if You Wanna Go FasterScream If You Wanna Go Faster is the second solo album by British pop singer Geri Halliwell. It was released by EMI Records on May 14, 2001 and yielded the UK number-one single "It's Raining Men". Although not as successful as her debut album Schizophonic, it reached a peak position of number five...
(EMI UK)- "Scream If You Wanna Go FasterScream If You Wanna Go Faster (song)"Scream If You Wanna Go Faster" is a song by Geri Halliwell, released as the second song from her second solo album. It was released on 30 July 2001. The song was written by Halliwell on the day of her first recovery meeting for bulimia...
" (Nowels/Halliwell) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Shake Your Bootie Cutie" (Nowels/Alexander/Halliwell) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Gregg Alexander
- "The Strength of a Woman" (Nowels/Halliwell) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Destiny" B-Side (Nowels/Halliwell) -- Prod: Thunderpuss
- "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster
- AmberAmber (band)Amber was a British acoustic world music band.It was often compared to The Incredible String Band. The band consisted of two of Donovan's old friends Julian MacAllister and Mac MacLeod, and they were joined by Ray Cooper on hand drums. Donovan had been given a sitar by George Harrison and had lent...
Yes (Tommy Boy)- "Yes" Single and Remixes (Nowels/Steinberg/Dubaldo) -- Prod: Wolfram Dettki
- CherCherCher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
Living Proof (Warner Bros.)- "Love One AnotherLove One Another"Love One Another" is the last American single by American singer-actress Cher from her twenty-fifth studio album, Living Proof. It was released in 2003 by Warner Bros, and WEA.-Song information:...
" (Nowels/Steinberg/M.C.Cremers) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Wayne Rodrigues/Chris Cox
- "Love One Another
- Bette MidlerBette MidlerBette Midler is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys...
BetteBette (album)Bette is a self titled album by Bette Midler, released in 2000 .- Track listing :#"That's How The Heartaches Are Made" - 3:08#"In These Shoes" - 3:41...
- "Bless You Child" (Nowels/Steinberg/Cremmers) -- Prod: Don Was/Rick Nowels
- Rod StewartRod StewartRoderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
HumanHuman (Rod Stewart album)Human is a studio album released by Rod Stewart on March 12, 2001 . It was Rod's nineteenth studio album and first, and only release, on Atlantic Records , a sister label to his previous label Warner Bros. Records...
(Atlantic Records)- "I Can’t Deny It" (Gregg Alexander/Rick Nowels) -- Prod. Gregg Alexander
- MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
GHV2GHV2GHV2 is the second greatest hits compilation album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on November 12, 2001, by Maverick Records and distributed by Warner Bros. Records. It contains the most popular songs from the 1990s up until 2001. It is the follow-up to the 1990 release, The...
(Maverick/Warner Bros.)- "The Power of Good-ByeThe Power of Good-Bye"The Power of Good-Bye" is a song written by American singer Madonna and Rick Nowels for Madonna's seventh album Ray of Light . It was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Patrick Leonard, and received a positive reception from music critics...
" (Nowels/Madonna) -- Prod: Madonna/William Orbit
- "The Power of Good-Bye
- JewelJewel (singer)Jewel Kilcher , professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, actress and poet...
This Way (Atlantic)- "Standing StillStanding Still"Standing Still" is a song by female American artist Jewel. Recorded in 2001, this song is featured on the album This Way. The single charted best in New Zealand, where it reached number seven. It also charted in the United States at number 25....
" (Nowels/Kilcher) -- Prod: Dann Huff/Jewel Kilcher - "This Way" (Nowels/Jewel Kilcher) -- Prod: Dann Huff/Jewel Kilcher
- "I Won’t Walk Away" (Nowels/Jewel Kilcher) -- Prod: Dann Huff/Jewel Kilcher
- "Standing Still
2000
- SoniqueSonique (artist)Sonia Clarke , known more commonly by her stage name Sonique, is a British singer, musician and disc jockey. She is well known for her successful career in dance music. She was the lead vocalist on two S'Express singles. She won the 2001 BRIT Award for British female solo artist...
Hear My CryHear My CryHear My Cry is the debut studio album by British disc jockey and singer Sonique, released in February 15, 2000. The album has now sold over half a million albums in the UK alone.- Track listing :#"It Feels So Good"#"I Put a Spell on You"...
(Serious Records)- "SkySky (song)"Sky" is a trance-house song and the third single by singer and DJ Sonique, released in 2000.-Chart positions:* #18 * #2 * #10 Sky has sold over 192,000 copies in the UK-Cover versions:...
" (Nowels/Sonique) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Thunderpuss
- "Sky
- k.d. langK.D. LangKathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
Invincible SummerInvincible SummerInvincible Summer is the ninth solo album by k.d. lang, released in 2000.-Track listing:#"The Consequences of Falling" – 3:52#"Summerfling" Invincible Summer is the ninth solo album by k.d. lang, released in 2000.-Track listing:#"The Consequences of Falling" (Marie-Claire D'Ubaldo, Rick Nowels,...
(Warner Brothers Records)- "The Consequences of Falling" (Nowels/Steinberg/Dubaldo) -- Prod: Damien Legasick/Kd Lang
- Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
RonanRonan (album)Ronan is the self-titled, debut solo album from Irish singer-songwriter and Boyzone frontman, Ronan Keating. It was released by Polydor Records on 31 July 2000. The album was given several negative reviews, however, it sold over 750,000 copies and became one of the top selling albums of the year in...
(Polydor UK)- "Life is a RollercoasterLife Is a Rollercoaster"Life Is a Rollercoaster" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating from his debut solo album, Ronan. The song was written and produced by New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander and Rick Nowels. It was released on July 10, 2000 in the United Kingdom. The song debuted at number one in the UK...
" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Gregg Alexander/Rick Nowels - "Heal Me" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Gregg Alexander/Rick Nowels
- "Lovin Each Day" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Gregg Alexander/Rick Nowels
- "Life is a Rollercoaster
- TexasTexas (band)Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee...
Greatest Hits (Mercury Records)- "Inner Smile" (Nowels/Alexander/Mcelhone/Spiteri) -- Prod: Gregg Alexander/Johnny Mac
- Eros RamazzottiEros RamazzottiEros Luciano Walter Ramazzotti , known simply as Eros Ramazzotti, is an Italian singer and songwriter. Ramazzotti is enormously popular in Italy, and is well known in most non-English-speaking European countries and in the Spanish-speaking world, as he has released most of his albums in both...
StileliberoStileliberoStilelibero is the eighth studio album by Italian pop/rock singer Eros Ramazzotti, released in 2000 on the BMG label. The album, featuring three tracks produced by Trevor Horn and two by Rick Nowels, was recorded in a variety of locations in London, California and Italy. Stilelibero topped the...
(BMG Records)- "Fuoco Nel Fuoco" (Ramazzotti/Cogliati) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Piu Che Puoi" (Ramozzotti/Cogliati/Sarkisian) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
1999
- AmberAmber (performer)Marie-Claire "Amber" Cremers is a Dutch-German singer, songwriter, label owner and executive producer. She is best known for her hits "This Is Your Night," "If You Could Read My Mind," and "Sexual ."-Career:Amber's music career took off when one of her demos, "This Is Your Night" gained interest...
AmberAmber (Amber album)Amber is Amber's second album, released in 1999 on Tommy Boy Records, featured an alluring array of soulful Dance-pop, Hi-NRG and House music song with a few Urban contemporary songs such as "Object of Desire." The song "Above the Clouds" was prominently featured on the final episode of Season...
(Tommy Boy)- "Sexual (Li Da Di)" (Nowels/Steinberg/M.C.Cremmers) -- Prod: The Berman Brothers—Remixed by Thunderpuss 2000
- "Above the Clouds" (Nowels/Steinberg/Dubaldo) -- Prod: The Berman Brothers
- Melanie C Northern Star (Virgin)
- "Northern StarNorthern Star (song)Northern Star is a song written by British singer Melanie C and Rick Nowels. The song was produced by Marius De Vries. It is the title-track from her debut solo album and it was released as the second single in the winter of 1999. The single charted at number 4 in the United Kingdom, becoming her...
" (Nowels/Chisholm) -- Prod: Marius Devries - "I Turn to You" (Nowels/Steinberg/Chisholm) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Rob Playford—Remixed: Hex Hector
- "If That Were MeIf That Were Me"If That Were Me" is a 2000 single by Melanie C. It was the fifth and last single to be released from the triple platinum album Northern Star. The single entered the UK chart at #18.-Music video:...
" (Nowels/Chisholm) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Closer" (Nowels/Steinberg/Chisholm) -- Prod: Marius Devries
- "Feel the Sun" (Nowels/Chisholm) -- Prod: Damien Legasick/Craig Armstrong
- "Northern Star
- k. d. lang Anywhere But Here (Atlantic)
- "Anywhere But Here" (Nowels/Lang) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Kd Lang
- DidoDido (singer)Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel...
No AngelNo AngelNo Angel is the debut album by pop singer/songwriter Dido. Originally released in June 1999 in the United States, the album found a mass audience when it was released worldwide in February 2001...
(Arista (U.S.) Cheeky BMG (World)- "Here with Me" (Armstrong/Gabriel/Statham) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Dido Armstrong
- "HunterHunter (Dido song)"Hunter" is a song by British singer Dido released as the third single from No Angel, her debut album. "Hunter" went to the top ten on the World Adult Charts and top 20 on the UK Singles Chart while achieving top five success in Portugal and Greece...
" (Armstrong/Armstrong) Prod: Rick Nowels/Dido Armstrong - All You WantAll You Want"All You Want" is a song by Dido, released as the fourth and final single from her debut album, No Angel. The single was released as an exclusive 3" mini-disc in the UK, making it ineligible to chart. However, the single was released as a traditional 5" CD single in other parts of the world...
" (Armstrong/Herbert/Armstrong) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Dido Armstrong
1998
- No MercyNo Mercy (band)No Mercy is an American pop and dance music group formed by Frank Farian in Florida in 1995, consisting of Marty Cintron , and twin brothers, Ariel and Gabriel Hernández , from Miami, Florida.-Career:In 1996, No Mercy released their debut album titled No Mercy, later re-released in Europe retitled My...
More (Arista)- "I Have Always Loved You" (Nowels/Steinberg/Dubaldo)
- Ace of BaseAce of BaseAce of Base is a pop band based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Its original lineup consisted of Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg, and three siblings, Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren and Jenny Berggren...
Cruel SummerCruel Summer (Ace of Base album)-Japan release:#"Cruel Summer "#"Donnie "#"Life Is a Flower"#"Everytime It Rains"#"Adventures in Paradise"#"Don't Go Away"#"Cecilia"#"He Decides " #"Always Have, Always Will "...
(Arista)- "Everytime It Rains" (Nowels/Steinberg/Vidal)
- MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
Ray of LightRay of LightRay of Light is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on March 3, 1998 by Maverick Records and distributed by Warner Bros. Records. After giving birth to her daughter Lourdes, Madonna collaborated with Patrick Leonard and William Orbit in developing the album...
(Warner Bros.)- "The Power of Good-ByeThe Power of Good-Bye"The Power of Good-Bye" is a song written by American singer Madonna and Rick Nowels for Madonna's seventh album Ray of Light . It was produced by Madonna, William Orbit and Patrick Leonard, and received a positive reception from music critics...
" (Madonna/Nowels) -- Prod: Madonna/William Orbit - "Little Star" (Madonna/Nowels) -- Prod: Madonna/Marius Devries
- "To Have and Not to Hold" (Madonna/Nowels) Prod: Madonna/William Orbit/Patrick Leonard
- "The Power of Good-Bye
- 'N Sync'N SyncN Sync was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich, *NSYNC consisted of JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick...
*NSYNC*NSYNC (album)-Background: 1995-1997:In 1995, Chris Kirkpatrick met with Lou Pearlman to talk about forming a pop group. Pearlman said that he would finance the group if Kirkpatrick would find other young male singers to be with him in the band. This prompted Kirkpatrick to call Joey Fatone, a friend he had met...
(RCA/BMG)- "I Drive Myself CrazyI Drive Myself CrazyThinking of You is the seventh single released in the German market and the fourth from American boyband 'N Sync's self-titled debut album. The track was also featured on the group's seasonal studio album, The Winter Album. The single did not perform as well on the charts, selling less than...
" (Nowels/Shipley/Rich)
- "I Drive Myself Crazy
- New RadicalsNew RadicalsNew Radicals were an American pop rock band active in the late 1990s, centered on frontman Gregg Alexander, who wrote and produced all of their songs and was the sole constant member...
Maybe You've Been Brainwashed TooMaybe You've Been Brainwashed TooMaybe You've Been Brainwashed Too is the only album by the New Radicals, released in late 1998 by MCA Records. Two singles were released off it in 1998 and 1999, "You Get What You Give" and "Someday We'll Know"....
(MCA/Universal)- "You Get What You GiveYou Get What You Give"You Get What You Give" is a song by the New Radicals. It was an international hit, the first and most successful single from their album Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too. It reached No. 30 on Billboard Hot 100 Airplay in January 1999, No. 36 on the overall Hot 100 and No. 8 on the Billboard...
" (Nowels/Alexander) -- Prod: Gregg Alexander
- "You Get What You Give
1997
- Des'reeDes'reeDes'ree is an English pop/soul singer who was popular during the 1990s. She is well known for her hits: "Feel So High", "You Gotta Be", "Life", and "Kissing You"...
Supernatural (Sony)- "Time" (Nowels/Weeks)
- "Get a Life" (Nowels/Weeks) B-Side—Prod: Rick Nowels/Des’Ree
- "Open Mind" (Nowels/Munday/Weeks) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/David Munday/Des’Ree
- Roachford The Roachford Files (Sony)
- "Naked Without You" (Nowels/Steinberg/Roachford)
- The CorrsThe CorrsThe Corrs are an Irish band which combine pop rock with traditional Celtic folk music. The brother and sisters are from Dundalk, Ireland. The group consists of the Corr siblings: Andrea ; Sharon ; Caroline ; and Jim .The Corrs came to international prominence with their performance at the...
Talk on CornersTalk on CornersTalk on Corners is the second album by Irish band The Corrs, released in 1997. The name of the album is derived from a line from the album's song "Queen of Hollywood"....
(143/Lava/Atlantic)- "Intimacy" (Nowels/Steinberg/Giraldo) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Billy Steinberg
- Crystal WatersCrystal WatersCrystal Waters is an American dance music singer and songwriter.-Childhood and young adult life:Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Waters is the daughter of Betty and Junior Waters, a famed jazz musician; her great aunt, Ethel Waters, was one of the first African-American vocalists to appear in...
Crystal WatersCrystal Waters (album)Crystal Waters is the third studio album by singer-songwriter Crystal Waters, released on June 24, 1997 by Mercury Records/Polygram. It includes her third pop crossover hit, "Say... If You Feel Alright", produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis...
(Mercury)- "Female Intuition" (Nowels/Steinberg/Waters/Black) -- Prod: Basement Boys/Rick Nowels/George Black
- Real McCoyReal McCoy (band)Real McCoy, originally known as M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy, is a German band, best known for their 1993/1994 singles "Another Night" and "Run Away", which were both Top 10 hits in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.-Formation:...
One More Time (Arista)- "Love Save Me" (Nowels/Steinberg/Giraldo) -- Prod: The Berman Brothers
1996
- Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
A Woman and a ManA Woman and a ManA Woman and a Man is the sixth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released in the United Kingdom on September 23, 1996 by Chrysalis Records. It was the first album Carlisle had released since departing Virgin Records...
(Chrysalis)- "In Too DeepIn Too Deep (Jenny Morris song)"In Too Deep" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and produced by Andrew Farriss for Jenny Morris's fourth studio album Salvation Jane...
" (Nowels) - "CaliforniaCalifornia (Belinda Carlisle song)"California" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels, Billy Steinberg and Maria Vidal, produced by David Tickle for Belinda Carlisle's sixth studio album A Woman and a Man...
" (Nowels/Steinberg/Vidal) - "Remember September" (Nowels/Shipley)
- "Love in the Key of CLove in the Key of C"Love in the Key of C" is a 1996 single by American singer Belinda Carlisle. The song was the third release from her album, A Woman and a Man and reached number #20 in the UK Singles Chart becoming her 10th Top 20 hit there. It was written by her regular songwriter, Rick Nowels and produced by...
" (Nowels) - "My Heart Goes Out to You" (Nowels) -- Prod: David Tickle
- "In Too Deep
- Robert MilesRobert MilesRobert Miles is an Italian record producer, composer, musician and DJ in electronica and alternative music.-Biography:...
DreamlandDreamland (Robert Miles album)Dreamland is the debut album by Robert Miles. It was released on June 7, 1996 in Europe where it was a hit, and was also released in the U.S. about a month later, with a new track sung by Maria Nayler, "One and One". This new track became very popular and was later released as a single in the U.S....
(Arista)- "One & One" (Nowels/Steinberg/D'ubaldo) -- Prod: Robert Miles
- Celine DionCeline DionCéline Marie Claudette Dion, , , is a Canadian singer. Born to a large family from Charlemagne, Quebec, Dion emerged as a teen star in the French-speaking world after her manager and future husband René Angélil mortgaged his home to finance her first record...
Falling into YouFalling into YouFalling into You is an album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, released on March 8, 1996. It is her fourth English-language album and twenty-first overall...
(Sony 550)- "Falling into You" (Nowels/Steinberg/D'ubaldo) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Billy Steinberg
1995
- RozallaRozallaRozalla is a dance music performer, born to a Zambian mother and a Zimbabwean father...
Look No Further" (Epic)- "You Never Love the Same Way Twice" (Nowels/Mundy/Dozier) -- Prod; Rick Nowels/Pete Lorimer
- Real McCoyReal McCoy (band)Real McCoy, originally known as M.C. Sar & The Real McCoy, is a German band, best known for their 1993/1994 singles "Another Night" and "Run Away", which were both Top 10 hits in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.-Formation:...
Another Night (Arista)- "Sleeping With An Angel" (Nowels/Steinberg) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Billy Steinberg
- Chynna PhillipsChynna PhillipsChynna Phillips is an American singer and actress, known for being a member of Wilson Phillips. She is also known for being the daughter of The Mamas & the Papas band members John and Michelle Phillips and the half-sister of Mackenzie Phillips, Bijou Phillips, Jeffrey Phillips , Tamerlane...
Naked and SacredNaked and SacredNaked and Sacred was Chynna Phillips' debut solo album, released three years after her departure from the pop group Wilson Phillips. She was the only member of the group to remain on her label, EMI, after they went on an indefinite break in late 1992. It was released on November 7, 1995 in the U.S...
(EMI)- "Naked and Sacred" (Nowels/Steinberg/Philips) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/Billy Steinberg
- "Remember Me" (Nowels/Philips) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- The DevlinsThe DevlinsThe Devlins are an alternative rock band originating from Dublin, Ireland. Their most recognized songs are Waiting, featured in remix form on the 2002 Six Feet Under soundtrack, but originally from their 1997 release Waiting; and World Outside, which was included in the 2004 drama Closer and also...
Batman Forever (soundtrack)Batman Forever (soundtrack)Batman Forever: Music from the Motion Picture is the 1995 soundtrack to the motion picture Batman Forever.-Background:Only five of the songs are actually featured in the movie. Hit singles from the soundtrack include "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 and "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal, both...
(Atlantic)- "Crossing the River" (Nowels/Steinberg/Devlin) -- Prod: Hughes/Devlin
1994
- Anita BakerAnita BakerAnita Baker is an American R&B/soul jazz singer-songwriter. To date, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards, and has four platinum albums and two gold albums to her credit....
Rhythm of LoveRhythm of Love (Anita Baker album)Rhythm of Love is the fifth album by the American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker. Released in 1994, the album peaked at #2 on Billboard 200 and #1 on Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop chart...
(Elektra)- "Body and Soul" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Anita Baker
- Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
Street AngelStreet Angel (album)-B-sides:# "Mirror Mirror" – B-side to "Blue Denim" cassette single. Originally recorded for the Rock a Little album in 1984 and later surfaced during sessions for The Other Side of the Mirror in 1989 but was never included...
(Modern/Atlantic)- "Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind" (Nowels/Stewart) -- Prod: Roy Bittan/Thom Panunzio
1993
- Kim WildeKim WildeKim Wilde is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic "Kids in America". In 1987 she had a major hit in the United States when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On"...
The Singles Collection 1981–1993 (MCA)- "Love Is HolyLove Is Holy"Love Is Holy" is the first single from Love Is, a 1992 album by Kim Wilde.One of very few of Wilde's songs not written by herself or her family, it was written by American songwriting duo Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who had been responsible for writing several hits, notably those by American...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Love Is Holy
1992
- Kim WildeKim WildeKim Wilde is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart new wave classic "Kids in America". In 1987 she had a major hit in the United States when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On"...
Love IsLove Is (Kim Wilde album)Love Is is the eighth studio album by Kim Wilde, released in spring 1992.Kim Wilde found herself working with Rick Nowels on this album, the same songwriter who had written for Belinda Carlisle and later for Madonna amongst others...
(MCA)- "Love Is HolyLove Is Holy"Love Is Holy" is the first single from Love Is, a 1992 album by Kim Wilde.One of very few of Wilde's songs not written by herself or her family, it was written by American songwriting duo Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who had been responsible for writing several hits, notably those by American...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "I Won't Change the Way I Feel" (Nowels/Wilde) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "A Miracle's Coming" (Nowels/Wilde/Wilde) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Love Is Holy
- Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
The Best of Belinda, Volume 1The Best of Belinda, Volume 1- American version – Her Greatest Hits :- Peak Positions :- Certifications :- References :...
(Virgin)- "Heaven Is a Place on EarthHeaven is a Place on Earth"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is the title of a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle, the lead singer of The Go-Go's. Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, and interpolating the aria "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh'" from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, it hit number one on the...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "(We Want) The Same Thing(We Want) the Same Thing" The Same Thing" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses . It was released as the album's fifth single in the UK on October 2, 1990 as a CD single...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Circle in the SandCircle in the Sand"Circle in the Sand" is a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle and released in 1988 from her album Heaven on Earth.-Background and writing :"Circle in the Sand" was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who wrote many of Carlisle's hit singles in the late 1980s and into the early 1990s...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Leave a Light OnLeave a Light On"Leave a Light On" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third solo album Runaway Horses...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Summer RainSummer Rain (Belinda Carlisle song)"Summer Rain" is a song written by Robbie Seidman and Maria Vidal, produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses . The song is about a man who goes away to war and leaves his wife, saying that nothing will change—they will be together forever and always. The song is set...
" (Seidman/Vidal) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Vision of YouVision of You"Vision of You" is the fifth single from Belinda Carlisle's Runaway Horses album, released in 1990.The single was a remixed from the album version, giving it a more uptempo sound. The song was the lowest charting single from the album...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Live Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be Free is the fourth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released in the United States in 1991 by MCA Records and in the UK by Virgin Records. This was the first of Carlisle's albums not to chart in the United States and the last album of hers to produce a U.S....
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "I Get WeakI Get Weak"I Get Weak" is a pop song written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's second album Heaven on Earth. The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Charts and number 10 in the UK in 1988.-Music video:...
" (Warren) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "La LunaLa Luna (song)"La Luna" is the second single from Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses, released in 1989.-Charts:-Cover versions:* Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge covered the song in Spanish in 2002....
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "I Plead Insanity" (Nowels/Munday/Prasad) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "World Without YouWorld Without You"World Without You" is the fifth single from Belinda Carlisle's Heaven on Earth album, released in 1988.-Charts:-Track listing:#"World Without You" #"World Without You" #"Nobody Owns Me"...
" (Warren) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Do You Feel Like I Feel?Do You Feel Like I Feel?"Do You Feel Like I Feel?" is the second single from Belinda Carlisle's Live Your Life Be Free album, released in 1991 . To date it is the last of Carlisle's singles to chart on the U.S...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Runaway HorsesRunaway Horses (song)"Runaway Horses" is a 1990 song recorded by American singer Belinda Carlisle. It was the third single from the album Runaway Horses and was released in February 1990.-Charts:-12-inch vinyl:#"Runaway Horses"...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Heaven Is a Place on Earth
1991
- Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
Live Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be Free is the fourth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released in the United States in 1991 by MCA Records and in the UK by Virgin Records. This was the first of Carlisle's albums not to chart in the United States and the last album of hers to produce a U.S....
(MCA)- "Live Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be FreeLive Your Life Be Free is the fourth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released in the United States in 1991 by MCA Records and in the UK by Virgin Records. This was the first of Carlisle's albums not to chart in the United States and the last album of hers to produce a U.S....
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Do You Feel Like I Feel?Do You Feel Like I Feel?"Do You Feel Like I Feel?" is the second single from Belinda Carlisle's Live Your Life Be Free album, released in 1991 . To date it is the last of Carlisle's singles to chart on the U.S...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "You Came Out of Nowhere" (Nowels/Munday) -- Prod: Rick Nowels/David Munday
- "You're Nothing Without Me" (Rick Nowels) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "I Plead Insanity" (Nowels/Munday/Prasad) --Prod: Rick Nowels/David Munday
- "Emotional Highway" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Love Revolution" (Rick Nowels) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Live Your Life Be Free
1990
- Jimmy BarnesJimmy BarnesJames Dixon Swan , better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter. His father Jim Swan was a prizefighter and his older brother John Swan is also a rock singer. It was actually John who had encouraged and taught Jim how to sing as he wasn't really interested at...
Two FiresTwo FiresTwo Fires is the fourth studio album for Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes, and his first US release for Atlantic Records. It was released in Australia by Mushroom Records and was his fifth consecutive No. 1 album, peaking on release on 9 September 1990 and remaining at the position for 4 weeks...
(Atlantic)- "Lay Down Your Guns" (Nowels/Barnes) -- Prod: Don Gehman
- Ric OcasekRic OcasekRic Ocasek is an American musician and music producer. He is best known as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band, The Cars....
Fireball ZoneFireball ZoneFireball Zone was the third solo album from Ric Ocasek, the lead singer-songwriter of The Cars.- Tracks :All songs written by Ric Ocasek except where noted.#"Rockaway"#"Touch Down Easy" #"Come Back"...
- "Touchdown Easy" (Nowels/Ocasek) -- Prod: Nile Rogers
1989
- Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
Runaway HorsesRunaway Horses (album)-Peak Positions:- End of year chart :- Certifications :-Singles:The following singles were released from the album, with the highest charting positions listed.-Personnel:*Kenny Aronoff — drums*Bekka Bramlett — background vocals...
(MCA (U.S.) / Virgin (World))- "Leave a Light OnLeave a Light On"Leave a Light On" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third solo album Runaway Horses...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Runaway HorsesRunaway Horses (song)"Runaway Horses" is a 1990 song recorded by American singer Belinda Carlisle. It was the third single from the album Runaway Horses and was released in February 1990.-Charts:-12-inch vinyl:#"Runaway Horses"...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Summer RainSummer Rain (Belinda Carlisle song)"Summer Rain" is a song written by Robbie Seidman and Maria Vidal, produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses . The song is about a man who goes away to war and leaves his wife, saying that nothing will change—they will be together forever and always. The song is set...
" (Seidman/Vidal) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Deep Deep Ocean" (Steinberg/Kelly/Sky) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Vision of YouVision of You"Vision of You" is the fifth single from Belinda Carlisle's Runaway Horses album, released in 1990.The single was a remixed from the album version, giving it a more uptempo sound. The song was the lowest charting single from the album...
" (Nowels/Shipley) - Prod: Rick Nowels - "La LunaLa Luna (song)"La Luna" is the second single from Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses, released in 1989.-Charts:-Cover versions:* Puerto Rican singer Yolandita Monge covered the song in Spanish in 2002....
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "(We Want) The Same Thing(We Want) the Same Thing" The Same Thing" is a pop song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's third album Runaway Horses . It was released as the album's fifth single in the UK on October 2, 1990 as a CD single...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Whatever It Takes" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Valentine" (Stewart/Munday) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Shades of Michaelangelo" (Carlisle/Caffey) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Leave a Light On
1988
- Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
The Other Side of the Mirror (Modern /Atlantic)- "Rooms on FireRooms on Fire"Rooms on Fire" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. Released in May 1989, it was the first single to be taken from Nicks' fourth solo album, The Other Side of the Mirror....
" (Nowels/Nicks) -- Prod: Rupert Hine - "Two Kinds of Love" (Nowels/Nicks/Hine) -- Prod: Rupert Hine
- "Long Way to Go" (Nowels/Nicks/Judge) -- Prod: Rupert Hine
- "Ooh My Love" (Nowels/Nicks) -- Prod: Rupert Hine
- "Rooms on Fire
- Then JericoThen JericoThen Jerico are a British rock band who became popular in the late 1980s.-Career:Mark Shaw formed the band at the age of 21, recruiting bassist Jasper Stainthorpe and drummer Steve Wren and poaching guitarist Scott Taylor from Belouis Some....
Big Area (London Records)- "What Does It Take" (Nowels/Stewart/Mundy) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Reeling" (Then Jerico) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Where You Lie" (Then Jerico) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Sugar Box" (Then Jerico) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
1987
- Belinda CarlisleBelinda CarlisleBelinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer who gained worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go's, one of the most successful all-female bands and the first such group whose members wrote their own songs and played their own instruments...
Heaven on Earth (MCA (U.S.) / Virgin (World))- "Heaven is a Place on EarthHeaven is a Place on Earth"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is the title of a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle, the lead singer of The Go-Go's. Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, and interpolating the aria "Schlafe, mein Liebster, genieße der Ruh'" from Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio, it hit number one on the...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "Circle in the SandCircle in the Sand"Circle in the Sand" is a song recorded by Belinda Carlisle and released in 1988 from her album Heaven on Earth.-Background and writing :"Circle in the Sand" was written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, who wrote many of Carlisle's hit singles in the late 1980s and into the early 1990s...
" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "I Feel Free" -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Should I Let You In?" -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "World Without YouWorld Without You"World Without You" is the fifth single from Belinda Carlisle's Heaven on Earth album, released in 1988.-Charts:-Track listing:#"World Without You" #"World Without You" #"Nobody Owns Me"...
" -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "I Get WeakI Get Weak"I Get Weak" is a pop song written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels for Belinda Carlisle's second album Heaven on Earth. The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Charts and number 10 in the UK in 1988.-Music video:...
" -- Prod: Rick Nowels - "We Can Change" (Nowels/Caffey) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Fool for Love" -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Nobody Owns Me" -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Love Never DiesLove Never Dies (song)"Love Never Dies" is the sixth single from Belinda Carlisle's Heaven on Earth album, released in 1988.-Track listing:#"Love Never Dies" #"I Feel Free" #"Circle in the Sand" #"Heaven is a Place on Earth" -Charts:...
" (Nowels/C. Caffey/T. Caffey) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Heaven is a Place on Earth
1986
- Maria VidalMaria VidalMaria Vidal is an American singer who had one hit single with the song, "Body Rock" in 1984; it also reached #8 on the US dance charts, and #11 in the UK.Vidal was originally a member of the band, Desmond Child & Rouge, but went solo with a self-titled debut album...
Maria Vidal (A&M)- "The Real Feel" (Nowels/Shipley) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
1985
- Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
Rock a LittleRock a LittleRock a Little is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter and Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks.Released in late 1985 while Fleetwood Mac were still on a lengthy hiatus following their album Mirage in 1982, Rock a Little hit the top 20 in its second week and ultimately peaked at #12...
(Modern Records/EMI)- "I Can't Wait" (Nowels/ Nicks/Pressly) -- Prod: Rick Nowels /Jimmy Iovine
- "Sister Honey" (Nicks/Dudek) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "The Nightmare" --Prod: Rick Nowels
- "If I Were You" (Nowels/Nicks) -- Prod: Rick Nowels
- "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You" (Nicks/Olsen) -- Prod: Rick Nowels