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Bruce Sudano is an American musician and songwriter noted for creating songs for artists such as Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and his late wife, the Grammy Award-winning Disco Queen, Donna Summer! He talks about his humble beginnings in New York City to chart topping success co-writing with Donna Summer!

Calling in from Milan, Italy, a singer, songwriter, guitar player who has created songs for artists such as Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and his late wife of 30-plus years, GRAMMY Award-winning singer Donna Summer. Meanwhile, as a recording artist, he just released a new single at the beginning of this month, following a 2024 in which he released three singles, plus an album done with a two-time GRAMMY-winning producer. His résumé also includes having appeared on the iconic TV show “American Bandstand,” a single that hit #7 on the Billboard charts, and being in both Rolling Stone and Billboard. His official YouTube channel has a total of almost six million combined video views and his top five songs on Spotify alone – where he has close to twenty thousand monthly listeners – have a combined total of approximately a half-million streams.

Bruce Sudano has been writing hits since the 1960s. He wrote "Ball of Fire" for Tommy James, "Bad Girls" for his late wife Donna Summer, and dozens of other songs you know. Fun conversation with an important American songwriter. [Ep173]

My guest on this episode of the Someone You Should Know  Podcast is an incredible singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, NY—Bruce Sudano! You may know him from his work with legendary artists, including his late wife, the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer.Bruce's songwriting career is nothing short of amazing. He co-wrote Ball of Fire with Tommy James and penned the Top 10 hit Tighter, Tighter for Alive N Kickin'. Over the years, he's toured with Chicago and even Frank Zappa.Now, he's here to talk about his latest album, Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies. It's a collection of deeply personal, beautifully crafted songs that showcase his storytelling and musical genius. Bruce Sudano is Someone You Should Know.Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Bruce's WebsiteClick here to go to Bruce's FacebookClick here to go to Bruce's  InstagramClick here to go to Bruce's Twitter/XClick here to go to Bruce's YouTube ChannelClick here to go to Bruce's TikTokClick here to listen to Bruce on Spotify Be sure to check out "Love To Love You, Donna Summer" on HBO/MaxAll music used with permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Years ago, on the iconic American Bandstand show, TV legend Dick Clark stuck a microphone in young Bruce Sudano's face and asked, “What is your musical ambition?” The teen fans who filled the audience didn't have to wait long for Bruce's answer: “I want to perform in Madison Square Garden.” It happens that Sudano, then a member of a trio named Brooklyn Dreams, had already played in that fabled venue a few years earlier, opening with his band Alive ‘N Kickin' for Eric Burdon and War. But in ways that were then beyond his imagination, he achieved much more than that one gig in the Garden. He continued to love playing live shows but his true passion quickly became songwriting. Back then, Sudano cultivated a style that combined pop and soul sensibility with jazz-worthy polish.   Sudano's journey provided ample inspiration for his new album Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies. It begins in Flatbush, where his father helped kindle his curiosity about music. “He used to have a jukebox route,” Sudano says. “He'd come home at the end of the week with a box of 45s. The thing that always intrigued me, even more than the singers and musicians, was the names under the title in parentheses – the songwriters.” His career in music began when he co-founded Alive N Kickin'. They released one hit single, “Tighter, Tighter,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard charts in 1970. Tommy James (“Hanky Panky,” “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” “I Think We're Alone Now”) wrote the tune and co-produced the album. Sudano had written much of the band's repertoire, but it was James's mentorship that helped him to elevate his work. His focus intensified as his songs were picked up and recorded by some of the major artists of the day, including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Michael Jackson with his brother Jermaine. But his most fruitful association dates from 1977, when Brooklyn Dreams was hired to provide background vocals for Donna Summer on her album I Remember Yesterday. In 1980, their relationship blossoming beyond the studio, Donna and Bruce married. The fusion of their professional and personal lives boosted each one's creativity as they co-wrote her world-wide smash hit “Bad Girls,” as well as  “Lucky,” “On My Honor,” “Can't Get to Sleep at Night” and “Starting Over Again,” which Dolly Parton recorded and lofted to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Music Charts. Tragically, Donna succumbed in 2012 to cancer at age 62. Though shattered by her passing, Sudano understood that even in the depths of sorrow, seeds of creativity continue to grow. “Suddenly I was in a new situation,” he says. “I didn't have Donna to write for anymore. I was at the age where I'm not gonna put another group together. Instead, maybe I could be the singer/songwriter that I didn't take the opportunity to be before. Out of the deep hurt of the situation, I felt challenged to continue to be an artist. That's an essential element, to continue to be challenged, to be forced to go to other places, to feel other things, to know you're not stagnating.” This great loss in his life opened the door that led ultimately to a period of creative growth, releasing 6 albums and numerous singles in the last decade, and now  Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies. For more log on to his website link below.https://www.brucesudano.com

Singer / songwriter / musician Bruce Sudano

In this episode, we speak with singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano. Brue has been writing and co-writing award-winning songs for 6 decades for such artists as Tommy James, Brooklyn Dreams, Jermaine Jackson, and Dolly Parton.  Bruce was married to Donna Summer for 3 decades before she death in 2012.  He co-wrote many songs with Donna, including Bad Girls.  He is still writing and performing today and we discuss his latest solo album Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin Pretty Lies.

An interview with Bruce Sudano. They discuss his 2024 album "Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies," notable players on the album, how the song "Navigating The Unforeseen" came about, learning that Dolly Parton had gone to #1 on the country chart with "Starting Over Again," the differences in creating his first solo album compared to his most recent one, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ascoltiamo "Un giorno da Regalare", novo singolo di Nada che anticipa l'uscita del disco in primavera, dedichiamo un ricordo a Paolo Benvegnù condividendo il giorno e il luogo delle esequie, parliamo con Tommaso Cerasuolo dei perturbazione alla vigilia della loro data ilanese del tour "La Buona Novella", parliamo della diffida della cantante Pomme nei confronti di Kanye West per l'utilizzo di un campione tratto da un suo brano e lo confrontiamo con la causa intentata da Bruce Sudano contro lo stesso Kanye West per l'interpolazione di "I Feel Love" di Donna Summer

Episode 126 features veteran singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano, musician Jackson Harden, North Dakota singer Gina Powers, and Americana artist Christine Irizarry. Plus, a visit with Dramaturg Emeritus of San Francisco Opera, Kip Cranna, who was born and raised in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Bruce Sudano is a singer-songwriter who was with the group Brooklyn Dreams along with Joe “Bean” Esposito. He was married to superstar Donna Summer for many years and managed her career. He wrote hits for her, Dolly Parton and others. He co-wrote “Ball Of Fire” with Tommy James, and he wrote music for the film “American Hot Wax”. My featured song is “(It Happened One) Carroll Street” by The Robert Miller Group. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's new single featuring his song arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's recent single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Bruce at:www.brucesudano.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Bruce Sudano - an American singer, songwriter, and producer joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Bruce has had his songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, and others. We hear about his multi-decade successful journey in the industry, which includes collaborating with his late wife Donna Summer for over 30 years, his solo career, and his latest album - 'Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin Pretty Lies'. Website - www.brucesudano.com Instagram - @brucesudano Facebook - @brucesudanomusic Twitter - @BruceSudano

When Donna Summer was recording her album I Remember Yesterday, she wanted each song to evoke a different decade. "I Feel Love" was meant to represent the future of music, and as time has gone on, that label has been proven to be a prophecy. Co-produced by Giorgio Moroder and Peter Bellotte, "I Feel Love" is a hypnotic, ethereal piece of synth music that's left an incomparable mark on music that still lingers to this day. From the house and techno movement to pop and R&B, Summer's song opened new doors and is still wildly beloved and popular on the dancefloor. On this week's episode, hosts Rob Sheffield and Brittany Spanos celebrate Donna Summer's massive impact on pop, R&B, electronic music and beyond and are joined by Bruce Sudano, Summer's husband, who began dating Summer around the time she recorded the song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode we are joined by Joe Esposito. Joe Esposito, also known by his nickname "Bean," is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He formed the vocal group Brooklyn Dreams in the 1970s, alongside Eddie Hokenson and Bruce Sudano. The trio quickly gained recognition for their harmonious sound and songwriting abilities with their big break coming when they collaborated with disco queen Donna Summer. While Esposito found success with Brooklyn Dreams, his solo career also flourished. He became well-known for his powerful and emotive voice, which led to numerous opportunities in both the recording studio and the realm of film music. One of his most famous solo tracks is "You're the Best," featured in the 1984 film "The Karate Kid." This song, known for its motivational lyrics and catchy melody, has become an enduring anthem of triumph and perseverance. Joe has worked with a variety of renowned artists. Notably, he co-wrote the hit "Lady, Lady, Lady," which was performed by Giorgio Moroder and featured in the film "Flashdance." His ability to craft memorable melodies and poignant lyrics has made him a sought-after collaborator in the music industry. Let Christy Take It are proud to bring you Joe Esposito. If you enjoy our show please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks to our sponsor Irish Woodcraft. Please check them out at ⁠⁠https://irishwoodcraft.ie⁠⁠

Celebrating the 250th episode of Celeb Savant, we will be paying tribute to the late American singer and songwriter Donna Summer, as we're joined by her husband - singer, songwriter and musician, Bruce Sudano. With over 150 million records sold, 5 Grammys and 6 American Music Awards, 32 top Billboard chart hits, and a career that spanned over 4 decades, we hear from Bruce about Donna's life, success, creativity, art and music… that has inspired millions of people around the world. Website - www. donnasummer.com www.brucesudano.com Instagram - @officialdonnasummer @brucesudano Facebook - @DonnaSummer @brucesudanomusic Twitter - @OAODonnaSummer @BruceSudano

In celebration of the album's 45th anniversary, musician and songwriter Bruce Sudano (Brooklyn Dreams, Alive N Kickin', solo) visits YMAAA to talk about Donna Summer's Bad Girls. He talks about the role he played in the making of the album, his relationship with Summer, to whom he was married for 32 years, and how Bad Girls represents the “peak era” of Summer's musical career. Bruce also discusses Summer's versatility as a vocalist and songwriter and how those gifts helped to make Bad Girls one of the most important albums of its era. Bruce concludes by talking about his latest solo album, Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies, and working with esteemed producer Ken Lewis.Keep up with Bruce's music, tour dates and more at brucesudano.com! Also be sure to give him a follow on Facebook and at @brucesudano on Instagram.Al is on Bluesky at @almelchior.bsky.social. This show has accounts on Instagram and Threads at @youmealbum. Subscribe for free to You, Me and An Album: The Newsletter! https://youmealbum.substack.com/1:29 Bruce joins the show1:49 How did Bruce wind up on the cover of Bad Girls?3:51 Bruce had not known Summer long when they started working on Bad Girls4:45 Bruce talks about the general creative approach Summer took on the album12:04 Bruce addresses the diversity of songs on Bad Girls18:32 Bruce talks about the writing and recording of “Bad Girls”22:50 Bruce explains how “Lucky” came together24:32 Bruce discusses the futuristic quality of Side 426:17 The Bad Girls period was an extremely busy one for Bruce and Donna30:57 “Hot Stuff” is a “very L.A.” recording35:28 Bruce explains why Summer started writing songs on the piano38:03 Bruce reveals which rock star Summer wrote “Dim All the Lights” for40:09 Bruce talks about how Summer took on different personas for different songs43:51 Bruce discusses how music—and their lives—changed after Bad Girls48:01 Summer was the complete entertainer49:48 Bruce talks about making Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies57:36 Bruce alerts us to his upcoming live datesOutro music is from “Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies” by Bruce Sudano.Support the Show.

Bruce Sudano is a musician, songwriter, and producer. Sudano's career took off in the 1970s when he became a member of the popular disco group, Brooklyn Dreams who had hit songs such as "Heaven Knows" and "Music, Harmony, and Rhythm" In addition to his success as a performer, Sudano has also made a name for himself as a prolific songwriter. He has written songs for numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and his late wife, the legendary Donna Summer. Some of his notable compositions include "Bad Girls," "Take Me Home," and "Dim All the Lights," which became chart-topping hits. Bruce and Donna's Daughter, Brooklyn is the co-director of the documentary "Love to Love You" which is a no holds deep dive into Summer's life and legacy. Let Christy Take It are proud to present Bruce Sudano. Thanks to Mick Reilly for editing this episode. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Do you know the name Bruce Sudano? Perhaps you've heard of him as the late DONNA SUMMER's husband and collaborator? They sure made beautiful music together. Bruce is a celebrated musician, songwriter, and producer renowned for his extensive contributions to the music industry. With a career spanning several decades, he has written chart-topping hits for legendary artists like Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton. He co-founded the bands Alive N Kickin' and Brooklyn Dreams, both achieving significant success with their unique sounds. Sudano's songwriting prowess is evident in timeless classics like "Bad Girls" and "Hot Stuff," co-written with his late wife, Donna Summer. His partnership with Summer was not only professional but deeply personal. The duo's creative synergy produced some of the most iconic tracks of the disco era, and their relationship blossomed into a lifelong romance. They married in 1980 and had two daughters, Brooklyn and Amanda, both of whom have followed in their parents' musical footsteps. Beyond his collaborative triumphs, Sudano has also pursued a successful solo career, releasing critically acclaimed albums that showcase his rich storytelling and musical versatility. His solo work, such as "With Angels on a Carousel" and "21st Century World," highlights his ability to blend genres, creating a signature sound that resonates with diverse audiences. Bruce's influence extends beyond performance, as he continues to mentor emerging artists and contribute to various musical projects. His dedication to nurturing new talent is a testament to his passion for the art of music. In addition to his musical achievements, Bruce Sudano is known for his profound lyrics and ability to blend genres. His enduring legacy in the music world is marked by innovation, passion, and an unwavering dedication to his craft. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Sudano's impact on the industry remains indelible, solidifying his place as a true icon in the world of music. Sudano's partnership with Donna Summer was a defining aspect of his career. Together, they created an impressive body of work that continues to influence and inspire musicians worldwide. Their collaboration extended beyond the studio, with Sudano playing a crucial role in Summer's rise to fame as the "Queen of Disco." His contributions to her albums, including "I Remember Yesterday" and "Once Upon a Time," were instrumental in shaping the sound that defined a generation. Bruce Sudano's story is one of artistic evolution, enduring love, and a profound impact on the world of music. Today he has a brand new solo album out "Talkin Ugly Truth Tellin Pretty Lies" and you are not going to want to miss hearing some of the tracks. He is the Maestro behind many hits and he joins us this week to share the story of his musical (and personal) journey so far. To learn more about Bruce Sudano, head to his website https://www.brucesudano.com/ Once you get into this man and his music, I promise you'll never forget either. Let me know what you think? Send me a message through my website https:www.abreathoffreshair.com.au Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-kaye3/message

Bruce Sudano had co-written the Tommy James & the Shondells 1969 hit “Ball of Fire” and played keyboards in the bands Alive ‘N Kickin' and Brooklyn Dreams by the time he met Donna Summer. The two of them clicked professionally and personally and soon were co-writing the smash title track and other songs for Summer's blockbuster 1979 album, Bad Girls. They also co-wrote Dolly Parton's #1 country hit “Starting Over Again,” based on his parents, and continued collaborating throughout a marriage that lasted until her 2012 death from lung cancer. Since then, he has rebooted his own career, recording several albums, including the new Talkin' Ugly Truth, Tellin' Pretty Lies. Sudano takes us from his mentorship with Tommy James through his life with arguably the disco era's greatest artist, for whom he and his daughters recently accepted a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Toot-toot! Beep-beep! (Photo by Amy Waters)

What a tumultuous year 1990 had been for the Hit Factory — and the final four singles produced by Stock Aitken Waterman that year certainly highlight that. What should have been Lonnie Gordon's second SAW-produced single, "If I Have To Stand Alone", came out as her third, but despite being in the same vein as top 5 hit "Happenin' All Over Again", it under-performed on the UK chart and the If I Have To Stand Alone album wasn't even released there at the time. Lonnie joins us for one final time to discuss the disappointment she faced as a result and the US dance hits she recorded with Black Box in the following years. New girl group Delage was launched in December 1990 with a remake of disco classic "Rock The Boat" — and Karina and Emma from the group reveal how the project came about. Meanwhile, one final single was belatedly released from Donna Summer's Another Place And Time album. Mike Stock tells us about the lyrical change Donna requested for "Breakaway" and the late singer's husband and manager, Bruce Sudano, talks about the song's success in South America and why Donna ultimately decided not to return to PWL. And we take a look at "Send A Prayer (To Heaven)" by Errol Brown — an often-forgotten Christmas song by the late former singer of Hot Chocolate.Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Bruce Sudano, Singer-Songwriter, Recording Artist, Husband of Donna Summer  About Harvey's guest: Today's guest,  Bruce Sudano, is a renowned singer-songwriter and recording artist who's written classic hit songs for many of the music world's biggest superstars including Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntyre and of course, his beloved late wife, the magnificent Donna Summer.    In the late 60's, he co-founded the band “Alive N Kickin”, which had the hit song “Tighter Tighter”.  He then co-founded the band “Brooklyn Dreams”, scoring a hit single with the song “Music, Harmony and Rhythm”, and they also appeared in the movie “American Hot Wax”, performing as “The Planotones”.   He recorded 4 albums with “Brooklyn Dreams”, and their final album, “Won't Let Go”, included the title track for the movie “The Hollywood Knights” starring Tony Danza, Michelle Pfeiffer and Fran Drescher.  In the late 70s, his whole world changed when he met and fell in love with Donna Summer, and they got married in 1980.  Their collaborations led to a string of hits including “Take it to the Zoo”, “Heaven Knows”, “Bad Girls”, “Lucky” and “On My Honour”, and he co-wrote 4 songs on Donna Summer's “She Works Hard for the Money” album.    For 2 decades he toured with Donna Summer, playing keyboards and singing background vocals in her band.   He's written or co-written many classic hit songs including “Ball of Fire”, “Starting Over Again”, which was a #1 hit record for Dolly Parton, and later recorded by Reba McEntyre.  He also wrote the Grammy-nominated hit, “Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin”, recorded by Michael Jackson and his brother Jermaine.  And he wrote "Closest Thing to Perfect", which was the title track for the movie “Perfect”, starring John Travolta and Jamie Lee Curtis.   As a solo artist, he's recorded 9 albums, including “Fugitive Kind”, “Rainy Day Soul”, which earned him the New Music Weekly Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year award, “Life and the Romantic”, which produced the hit song, “It's Her Wedding Day”, which won the New Music Weekly Adult Contemporary Song of the Year award, “The Burbank Sessions”, “21st Century World”, “Spirals, Volumes 1 and 2”, which he wrote during the pandemic, “Ode to a Nightingale”, and of course, the beautiful album entitled “With Angels on a Carousel” released in 2014, honoring the legacy of his beautiful wife Donna Summer.    He was also heavily involved in the highly acclaimed 2018 Broadway musical:  “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.”    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Bruce Sudano, go to:https://www.brucesudano.com/ http://www.facebook.com/brucesudanomusic https://instagram.com/brucesudano https://twitter.com/brucesudanohttps://www.youtube.com/BruceSudanoMusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/603Q8uOwTjPYqTTBfwF8pZhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bruce-sudano/478094https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Sudano/e/B000APT2EK #BruceSudano  #DonnaSummer   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

“She Works Hard for the Money,” is Donna Summer's classic that was born when she saw a waitress sleeping during her shift and thought, damn she works hard for the money. In this episode we talk about the birth of the song with Summer's husband and we talk about Black women's economic issues and how Black women can accrue more wealth and what society needs to do for Black women and how sisters can get more venture capital funds so they can start and grow their own businesses.  Guests: Bruce Sudano, Donna Summer's Husband   Omi Bell, CEO, Black Girl Ventures Foundation Lauren Maillian, CEO, Digital Undivided  Nina Banks, Professor Bucknell University   Credits: Donna Summer - MacArthur Park Writer: Jimmy Webb Label: Casablanca Record and Filmworks Inc. Publisher: Canopy Music   Donna Summer - Hot Stuff Writer: Keith Forsey, Harold Faltermeyer & Pete Bellotte Label: Casablanca Records Publisher: Sweet Summer Night Music    Donna Summer - Bad Girls  Writer: Joe Esposito, Edward Hokenson, Bruce Sudano & Donna Summer Label: Casablanca Records Publisher: Sweet Summer Night Music    Donna Summer - She Works Hard For the Money  Writer: Michael Omartian & Donna Summer Label: Casablanca Record and Filmworks Inc. Publisher: Phonogram International B.V.   Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin Goin On But The Rent  Writer: Gwen Guthrie Label: Polydor Publisher: Universal Polygram International Publishing Inc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kylie Minogue. Big Fun. Donna Summer. The last time we encountered these three artists, things were going swimmingly for each of them. In the case of Kylie, she had just racked up her seventh UK top 2 hit in a row — a run that was broken by "Never Too Late", the third single from Enjoy Yourself. As well as discussing why a tune as good as "Never Too Late" wasn't as well received as Kylie's previous singles, we hear from Mike Stock about the meaning behind the song, while Sharon McPhilemy fills us in on that dress-up music video. We also take a look at how Enjoy Yourself came together, with Kylie beginning to seek more artistic involvement in the process. Meanwhile, Big Fun moved from a remake to an original Stock Aitken Waterman composition, "Can't Shake The Feeling". Matt Aitken talks about the difficulty of nailing down the track and we look at the boy band's competition at the time: some new kids on the pop block. As for Donna Summer, the fourth single from Another Place And Time was met with a muted reception, barely scraping into the UK top 75. Was "When Love Takes Over You" the right choice? Plus, Donna's husband and manager, Bruce Sudano, recalls shooting the video, which was directed by Donna, and why she faced resistance whenever she tried to slow the tempo down.Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

As we hit the second half of 1989, we take a look at the latest singles from Kylie Minogue and Donna Summer. On "Wouldn't Change A Thing", PWL's pop princess took another step towards a cooler sound and, in the video, a more grown-up image. Stylist Sharon McPhilemy fills us in on how the looks in Kylie's first UK-shot music video came together. We're also joined by Donna's husband and manager, Bruce Sudano, who provides their perspective on the ups and downs of the '80s, what it was like working with Stock Aitken Waterman and why they loved "Love's About To Change My Heart". Meanwhile, boy band Big Fun scored their first hit with a remake of "Blame It On The Boogie". We trace their story through a former incarnation as Seventh Avenue and a pre-PWL single with house producer Marshall Jefferson. Then, we hear about almost-single "I Feel The Earth Move", produced by Phil Harding and Ian Curnow, who describe their reaction to that cover version being shelved. Mike Stock and Matt Aitken also join us to discuss working with Big Fun on "Blame It On The Boogie" and the trio's much-discussed vocals. Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

BRUCE SUDANO has established a burgeoning reputation for his songwriting for many popular artists including his late wife Donna Summers, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton. He is now focusing his time on crafting elaborate stories with uplifting messages, funky instrumentals, and stunning creative direction, Bruce Sudano's discography is unlike any other. His most recent EP was released in October titled ODE TO NIGHTINGALE. MIKE COMPTON has spent decades touring and recording with Sting, Greg Allman, and Elvis Costello, to acoustic legends like John Hartford, Doc Waston, Ralph Stanley, and David Grisman. Native to Mississippi, he is a true master of the modern American mandolin and a premier interpreter of roots and Americana musical styles, ranging from rockers and urban hipsters to die-hard country, folk and bluegrass fans. Candice Gunn is 11 years old from Benton, KY and plays guitar and yodels.

Bruce Sudano returns on October 1st, 2021 with a fresh offering of dispatches from the heart on his latest EP of new original songs, Ode to a Nightingale, to be released on his own Purple Heart Recording Co. The new record succeeds a pair of equally immediate, thoughtful, and urgent mini-albums issued in 2020. Released last April, Spirals Vol. 1: Not a Straight Line to Be Found was praised by Americana Highways for its “five moving songs about life, love and death that captivate and hold the listener's attention.” Sudano's October 2020 release Spirals Vol. 2: Time and the Space In Between garnered a four-star review from American Songwriter, with freelance writer/author Lee Zimmerman noting, “Sudano's found himself on a steady roll.” Noted for his songwriting for Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, and Donna Summer and his own hits with the band Brooklyn Dreams, Sudano has established a burgeoning reputation in his own right. Fittingly, his latest release began with solo sessions at his home studio in Milan, Italy. “I live half my life there,” says Sudano, who also maintains a home in Los Angeles. “I basically walked in my studio, did all the vocals and acoustic guitar, and then e-mailed it all over to my producer Randy Ray Mitchell in L.A., and he put guitars and bass on. Depending on the song, we employed who we thought would be the appropriate drummer.” He says that for the new record, “I delved more and more into my harmony thing – I came out of a tradition of harmonies in Brooklyn Dreams, and growing up in Brooklyn at the end of the doo-wop era. The ability to do harmonies, to create harmonies, is a gift that I've kind of ignored in this evolution of myself as a solo singer-songwriter.” The song “Ode to a Nightingale” – derived not from John Keats' 1819 romantic poem, but from imagery in the work of Italian poet and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini – was written in the aftermath of the 2020 election, and draws on the same political charge that powered “The Mountain” on Spirals Vol. 1 and “American Sunset” and “For the Sake of Humanity” on Spirals Vol. 2. He says, “I see the nightingale as a voice in the darkness, hopefully singing beautiful melodies that are leading us out of the darkness and into the dawn and the light of a new day.” Likewise, in the set-closing “All Hands” he cautions against complacency: “We can't let our guard down. We have to be vigilant, because we're certainly treading a very fine line in our country.” The dream-like song “In Shadowland” – which is being launched by a vision-infused video directed by Furio Ganz, with striking visual effects by Claudio Bellini – shouldn't be pinned down by any definitive interpretation, the writer says. “I decided that I'm not going to describe that song, because it's an illusion – it's an illusion lyrically, it's an illusion sonically, and it's an illusion visually when you see the video. Everybody who has heard the song or seen the video so far has had their own interpretations of what is being said. If you're sensitive enough to listen to your inner spirit, your inner voice, it's this whole world of shadows.” While there is no shortage of serious and introspective material on Ode to a Nightingale, Sudano adds, “I didn't want this record to be as heavy and dark as some of the things I'd been writing in the past. I've transitioned through a lot of loss, and I wrote a lot about that. I wanted this record to be a little light, and I wanted to revisit the vocal side of things. I wanted it to have more of a pop element to it.” The bouncing, blissful “Do Be Do (Daytrippin')” was inspired by the time he spent with his wife Francesca, whom he married in February 2020, in the months after the pandemic hit. 

Estamos acabando con los discos del 21, aunque esto de los años ya se sabe, mejor no comentarlo, sobre todo si son mujeres como la gran Lucinda Williams que recoge parabienes de los tejanos de Austin cuando toca su cambié las cerraduras, junto a la vaquera Margo Price. Sue Foley nos canta un blues huracanado y la también huracanada pero con voz meliflua Sarah Shook y sus Disarmers nos deja canciones para cuando nos de por levantarnos de madrugada (y no tengamos vecinos o tengamos auriculares, jeje). El rock con toque country viene hoy de la mano de Kris Rodgers y sus gemas sucias, Graham Brown o Jon Wolfe, junto con The Southern Locomotive Band, que le dan al rock de raíces como los canadianos F. Scott and The Nighthawks o los Jackson Bruck & The Dukes Of Hume. Que con estos nombres parece que les diera cosa a los líderes de la banda demostrar que son ellos los que lideran. Ah, y que empezamos con The Youngers con los que volveremos (a whole lot better) y terminamos con Bruce Sudano y su celestial paseo cósmico.The Youngers, SparkleLucinda Williams, I Won't Back DownLucinda Williams w Margo Price, Changed The LocksSue Foley, Hurricane GirlSarah Shook & the Disarmers, No MistakesSarah Shook & the Disarmers, Talkin' to MyselfKris Rodgers and the Dirty Gems, I Can Still Feel ItKris Rodgers and the Dirty Gems, I'm Your ManGraham Brown, HauntedJon Wolfe, Lost Cause Like MeThe Southern Locomotive Band, ContrabandF. Scott and The Nighthawks, Hold On To Your HeartF. Scott and The Nighthawks, OutlawsJackson Bruck & The Dukes Of Hume, Next Friday AfternoonJackson Bruck & The Dukes Of Hume, Lizzy LizzyBruce Sudano, Cosmic Ride

Bruce Sudano has written songs that have been sung by Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, and his late wife, Donna Summer. He discusses coming up in Brooklyn and being taken under the wing of Tommy James, and meeting Donna Summer, writing "Bad Girls" and appearing on the album cover as a police officer. He also plays a stripped down version of that song, and talks about how he has been able to pave a solo career for himself in recent years.

Singer songwriter, Bruce Sudano, talks about his time at Casablanca Records & Neil Bogart, writing the classic disco song 'Bad Girls' and his latest album, Ode To A Nightingale.  Help support the show. Please consider a donation: https://www.paypal.me/MitchLafon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Sudano is an American singer-songwriter, He was a member of the Brooklyn Dreams and is noted for creating songs for artists such as Michael Jackson & Jermaine Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and his wife… the Grammy Award-winning singer Donna Summer.  He's recently released two new albums Spirals volume 1 & 2. AJ Smith is an indie/pop Singer-Songwriter.  He's going to be opening for Billy Joel and The Eagles.  He's the winner of the Abe Oleman Scholarship from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

This episode of My Backstage Pass we speak with singer and songwriter Bruce Sudano. Mentored early on by pop wiz Tommy James of Tommy James and the Shondells fame, Bruce Sudano was one of those fortunate few who was able to achieve a parallel career as both an artist and songsmith. He achieved his greatest glories by way of the material made famous by others — among them, the Jacksons, Dolly Parton and his late wife, Donna Summer. Nevertheless, he was seduced by the stage early on, and his initial efforts with the bands Alive N Kickin' and Brooklyn Dreams netted him a recording contract and led to his first solo album, The Fugitive Kind in 1981. In the meantime, he formed a personal and professional relationship with disco diva Donna Summer for whom he penned the smash hit “Bad Girls.” It proved a highly lucrative collaboration; aside from the series of songs Summer went on to record, Sudano was also able to contribute to several successful soundtracks —“Thank God It's Friday,” “The Hollywood Nights,” “Perfect,” and “American Hot Wax,” the latter of which featured Brooklyn Dreams in the role of a fictitious band called the Pantones. A top five single, “Heaven Knows,” soon followed, and after the two married, life seemed ideal. Donna's passing brought their magical partnership to a premature end,  but Bruce has bounced back by returning to the solo spotlight with music of his own making. We talk with him as he shares his saga and talks about what's ahead for him in the future. Learn more about Bruce Sudano  and his music at http://www.brucesudano.com Host Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. A former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS - affiliated television stations. Lee, who currently lives in East Tennessee, recently authored "Americana Music - Voices, Visionaries & Pioneers of an Honest Sound" which is now available on Amazon and other outlets. You can contact Lee at lezim@bellsouth.netCohost/Producer Billy Hubbard is a Tennessee based Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company, as well as a music and podcast producer. Billy is also the venue developer and booking manager of The Station in East TN. As an artist Billy is endorsed by Godin's Simon & Patrick Guitars. You can find Billy Hubbard online at http://www.BillyHubbard.com 

Whether you've known your type for years or just can't seem to nail it down, typing is not always easy. The Enneagram can be complicated and really uncovers the complexities of the human personality.   Today's guest, actress, producer, and director Brooklyn Sudano joins me for a fun and revealing conversation about her struggle to identify her type.  So, we spend the whole show trying to tease out her type.   You'll hear the kind of conversation that can happen when someone is struggling to figure out their type and how phrasing specific questions can help in the typing process.    Brooklyn Sudano is an American Actress, vocalist, producer and director, from Los Angeles, California.  She can currently be seen in season 1 of the series Cruel Summer, Freeform's dramatic series chronicling the chilling story of a girl who vanishes and another who mysteriously takes over her life.  Brooklyn starred opposite Clive Standen and Jennifer Beals in NBC's Taken, a series adaptation of the film franchise.  She has also appeared in HBO's Ballers opposite Dwayne Johnson and Andy Garcia; Hulu's miniseries 11.22.63 opposite James Franco and Chris Cooper; and the Lifetime Original Movie, With This Ring opposite Regina Hall, Jill Scott, and Eve. Brooklyn made her television debut as Vanessa on the ABC sitcom, My Wife and Kids and has subsequently made numerous guest starring appearances on shows like CSI: NY, Without A Trace, Body of Proof, S#*! My Dad Says and 90210.  Her film credits include 5 Star Day, Crew 2 Crew, Sinners & Saints, Alone in the Dark 2, Rain and Somebody Help Me. Possessing star qualities that are apparent both on and off-screen, Brooklyn is the daughter of the legendary Donna Summer and singer-song-writer, Bruce Sudano, and sister of Amanda Sudano Ramirez of the music duo Johnnyswim.

Bruce Sudano – American Sunset - Bruce Sudano is a famous songwriter noted for his hit-crafting work for Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, and Jermaine Jackson – released his powerful and pertinent debut track “American Sunset,” accompanied by an affecting video produced by Noksound. Bruce says, “I wrote ‘American Sunset’ out of concern for the direction of my country and as a warning, fearing that if we don’t change our ways we will continue to sink as a nation already evidencing the early stages of decline. For more on Bruce's incredible music head to In this episode, he and our man Pete A Turner, through their friendly, spontaneous conversation, discuss his type of writing which is very much emotional, his songs, challenging yourself, and whether he can write a sappy song (and he can). For the  of this episode head to Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!​ ​Haiku He is in music For many, many decades And still creating ​Similar episodes:  -   -    -  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

In today's show, it is my huge pleasure to be speaking with my hero, singer/songwriter, Bruce Sudano. Bruce was married to the late great Donna Summer for 32 years. He is such an inspiration to so many, (including myself,) in both person and in song - where his messages are of comfort, encouragement, and enlightenment. I trust you will enjoy the show.

Songwriters #MartinPage, #DesmondChild and #BruceSudano Are Here! SHOW CREDITS: Martin Page (guest). Desmond Child (guest). Bruce Sudano (guest). Bruce Sudano and Desmond Child audio permissions granted by artist management. Dave Kinchen (host). Shane McEachern (co-host). Intro made w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK. www.rockofnationswithdavekinchen.com.

We kick off our Songwriters Series with two EXCLUSIVE interviews featuring legendary hitmakers #DesmondChild and #BruceSudano! Child walks us through his hits with #BonJovi, #KISS, #Aerosmith and #JoanJett while Sudano discusses his new solo EP and songs he wrote with former wife, the late great #DonnaSummer. Plus record reviews, new releases, and more! SHOW CREDITS: Desmond Child (guest). Bruce Sudano (guest). “Desmond Child Live” and Bruce Sudano’s “Spirals Vol. 2...Time & The Space In Between” audio permissions granted by both respective artists’ management. Dave Kinchen (host). Shane McEachern (co-host). Intro made w/ Drum Pad Machine (DPM). Instagram: @RockNationsDK Twitter: @RockNationsDK. Facebook: @RockofNationsDK. www.rockofnationswithdavekinchen.com.

Coming Up! The “Songwriters Series” Begins With #DesmondChild And Bruce Sudano!! *Audio permissions granted by management for Desmond Child and Bruce Sudano.

Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest Spirals EP and his past songwriting credits such as "Bad Girls," a huge hit for his wife, the late Donna Summer.On this episode, we'll sample music from the Sudano's newest EP as well as an acoustic rendition of "Bad Girls" (the way the song was originally written). We will also talk about his affiliation with Tommy James, musical roots in Brooklyn, NY, and lyrics about healing the divide in America.

Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest Spirals EP and his past songwriting credits such as "Bad Girls," a huge hit for his wife, the late Donna Summer. On this episode, we'll sample music from the Sudano's newest EP as well as an acoustic rendition of "Bad Girls" (the way the song was originally written). We will also talk about his affiliation with Tommy James, musical roots in Brooklyn, NY, and lyrics about healing the divide in America.

Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest Spirals EP and his past songwriting credits such as "Bad Girls," a huge hit for his wife, the late Donna Summer. On this episode, we'll sample music from the Sudano's newest EP as well as an acoustic rendition of "Bad Girls" (the way the song was originally written). We will also talk about his affiliation with Tommy James, musical roots in Brooklyn, NY, and lyrics about healing the divide in America.

Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest Spirals EP and his past songwriting credits such as "Bad Girls," a huge hit for his wife, the late Donna Summer. On this episode, we'll sample music from the Sudano's newest EP as well as an acoustic rendition of "Bad Girls" (the way the song was originally written). We will also talk about his affiliation with Tommy James, musical roots in Brooklyn, NY, and lyrics about healing the divide in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano comes on the Goldmine Podcast to talk about his latest Spirals EP and his past songwriting credits such as "Bad Girls," a huge hit for his wife, the late Donna Summer. On this episode, we'll sample music from the Sudano's newest EP as well as an acoustic rendition of "Bad Girls" (the way the song was originally written). We will also talk about his affiliation with Tommy James, musical roots in Brooklyn, NY, and lyrics about healing the divide in America.

Bruce Sudano is an American songwriter whose hit compositions have been performed by Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and his wife, the Grammy Award winning singer Donna Summer. Bruce has a conversation with Tom about what made Donna such a special artist and his current attitude to writing new music. His new single, "Keep Doin' What You're Doin'" is out now.

Tonight's scheduled guest, Dr. Raymond A. Moody, Jr., has had to reschedule. So since I'm here and you're here I'm playing music from some of our favorite folks. Bruce Sudano, Killy Dwyer, Joe Symes & The Loving Kind, Darryl Rhoades, Moses Mo, Frenchy & The Punk, and The Jennifer Perry Combo.  

Singer/Songwriter Bruce Sudano stepped towards the big time when he met Tommy James of Tommy James and The Shondells in the late 1960's.  As co-founder of Alive 'N Kickin', Bruce had a Top 10 hit with "Tighter and Tighter" in 1970.  His next band was Brooklyn Dreams, formed in the late 70's the group released a handful of albums, but many knew them due to their work with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Donna Summer - who Bruce married in 1980.  Since that time, he has concentrated on his songwriting - a Grammy nominee, and his solo career.  Bruce's brand new recording project is titled Spirals Vol. 1 - Not A Straight Line To Be Found.  In April of 2020, multi-award winning program director Ray White touches base with Bruce to talk about his latest EP and storied music career.  In our showcase segment, we feature the timeless icons of rock and roll - The Rolling Stones, whose latest single is Living In A Ghost Town.  The best, the talented, the iconic musicians... all featured on Classic Artists Today.  

Throughout his  career, Bruce Sudano has played every kind of music imaginable. He’s been in numerous rock bands, written hits for Dolly Parton, Donna Summer and Michael Jackson, helmed his own label and toured the globe playing everywhere from family gatherings to sold-out stadiums. Recently, he returned to his roots, releasing a series of albums that fuse folk and classical pop to express the full range of human emotion.  On Spirals. Volume 1...Not A Straight Line To Be Found, he journeys back to his Brooklyn beginnings and forward to his dreams of a peaceful afterlife.  

 I am excited to bring you all a new episode of together apart! I am thrilled to feature my longtime friend the insanely talented Actor Jared Zirilli. Jared originated the role of Bruce Sudano, Donna Summers Husband, in the Broadway musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. He has performed in the touring companies for We Will Rock You, and Wicked and in the incredible off Broadway productions of A few Good Men and Romance language. You can also find him guest starring on TV shows such as Blue Bloods and Law and Order.  With the demanding schedules and the constant flexibility needed in a two actor family, Jared discusses his relationship with his beautiful and talented wife, Whitney Bashor. She will be performing in the upcoming Michael Jackson musical on Broadway. Jared talks about how they navigate their relationship as well as their adventures parenting their adorable two year old daughter Luna.  Please visit JaredZirilli.com to learn more about Jared and the incredible professional 1 on 1 actor coaching he is doing with actors and tune into his Instagram @JaredZirilli for big smiles as he embarks on his #PondPals series with his adorable and hysterical daughter. Follow along on Facebook and instagram @DrReihlHead over to www.DrReihl.com to check out the website and subscribe! The contents of this feed are for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing found on this feed is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of this feed does not imply nor establish any type of doctor/patient relationship or coaching relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please dial 911 or the National Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255.

Kari connects Bruce with his mother in the spiritual realm, as they talk about his new EP "Spirals, Vol. 1: Not a Straight Line to Be Found," as well as Donna Summer, his wife who is also on the Other Side, the importance of daydreams, dreams, life path milestones, his mentor Tommy James of the Shondells, writing music in Milan, and what this current world where we're forced to reconnect with ourselves aka the Covid-19 quarantine is in spiritual terms.

In today's show, it is my huge pleasure to be speaking with one of my heroes; singer, songwriter, performer, Bruce Sudano. Bruce was married to the late great Donna Summer for 32 years. He has written many songs for many artists, including his wife. I hope you will enjoy listening to him as much as I enjoyed speaking with him, which was an absolute privilege.

On this episode I talk to Bruce Sudano. After being involved in the music industry since the late 60's he shares his perspective on the changes in the industry, how his process has evolved, and how he still chases his passion.   You can find out more about Bruce on his website Brucesudano.com , on Twitter @BruceSudano , or on Facebook @brucesudanomusic . Also check out his video for the song featured in this episode With Him.   You can find me @creatorscovepod on Twitter or @zachthowe on Instagram. You can follow the show on Itunes, Spotify, or Google Play music! Thanks for listening, and I hope you take another trip down to the Creator's Cove.

Bruce Sudano covering so much ground. The fall of Disco, being in an interracial relationship in the 70s, the passing of his wife Donna Summers, the emotional aspect of writing and performing music, storytelling through music, changes in the industry, upcoming Donna Summers documentary etc. So much more, even some accordion talk.

PART ONE Scott and Paul pay tribute to a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member who recently passed away. PART TWO - 02:55 mark Like it or not, tax day is upon us! The guys each pick three of their favorite songs about money or taxes. PART THREE - 10:55 mark Scott and Paul's in-depth conversation with Bruce Sudano Bruce comes over to hang out with Scott and Paul at Songcraft world headquarters, where he explains how he hounded Tommy James into giving him a shot; why he says he became a "cocky self-assured arrogant jerk" before he figured out how to be a good songwriter; the reason "Bad Girls" was almost a Cher song; the controversy that erupted when Michael Jackson recorded his song; why Donna Summer went on "The Tonight Show" to help save Bruce's parents' marriage; how his 30 year love story with the disco queen influenced his songwriting; and why he thinks he might be at the end of a creative streak. Bruce Sudano is a Brooklyn-born songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who first hit the scene when Tommy James and the Shondells recorded his “Ball of Fire” in 1969. He spent the better part of the next decade focusing on his own bands, Alive N Kickin’ and Brooklyn Dreams. The latter group collaborated with Donna Summer on “Bad Girls” and other songs, which led to a personal relationship between Bruce and Donna. The pair married in 1980 and remained together for 32 years until her untimely passing in 2012. The team of Sudano and Summer wrote “Starting Over Again,” which became a #1 country hit and Top 40 pop hit for Dolly Parton. In addition to his multiple Donna Summer cuts, Bruce has also had charting singles recorded by Jermaine and Michael Jackson, Robert Palmer, and Reba McEntire. Others who’ve recorded his songs include Tammy Wynette, Steve Wariner, Point of Grace, and Snoop Dogg. Bruce has released a half dozen solo albums, including his critically acclaimed 21st Century World in 2017.   

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Bruce Charles Sudano is an American singer-songwriter, noted for creating songs for artists such as Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and his late wife, the Grammy Award-winning singer Donna Summer. Sudano is the founder of indie record label Purple Heart Recording Company. Signed as a solo artist by RCA he released his first record The Fugitive Kind in 1981. It featured the song "Starting Over Again"  co-written with wife Donna Summer about his parents' divorce. In 1980, the song was recorded and released by Dolly Parton and hit #1 on the U.S. country charts in May 1980, and recorded by Reba McEntire in 1995. Sudano spent two decades managing Summer's career. They toured together, with Sudano playing keyboards and singing background vocals. In 1984, Sudano wrote "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)" with Michael Omartian, which Jermaine Jackson and Michael Jackson recorded as a duet for the album Jermaine Jackson, and in 1985 was Grammy nominated Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. He co-wrote four songs on Summer's She Works Hard For The Money album. One of which was the adult contemporary hit, "Love Has A Mind of Its Own". In 1986, he co-wrote "Closest Thing To Perfect", the title track for the John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis movie Perfect Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Do you have a new book or music and need promotion on a mini-budget?  Jennifer Perry is a seasoned entertainment  publicity expert ready to teach you DIY Publicity. A 90 minute session gives you a head start in true professional style for only $89. Email jperryDIY@lonewolfcomm.netfor details or to schedule.  

If you grew up in the 70s then you would surely have heard the music of Bruce Sudano, Born in Brooklyn, New York Sudano co-founded the band Alive N Kickin’ which featured the Tommy James penned “Tighter, Tighter.” In 1977 he met Donna Summer, who would become his wife of 32 years and together they wrote such popular hits as “Heaven Knows,” and “Bad Girls” to name a few. Bruce always had a solo career of his own. In this candid interview with host Robin Milling, Sudano talks about his new album 21st Century World which speaks about his social and political concerns and who is accountable to what is going on in society. He tells Robin what inspired such songs as "Coney Island Days;" a nod to the little boy that still lives inside him and "When Cinderella Dies;" his journey of self-discovery entering back into the dating world and the harsh realization of how marriage is viewed today. Bruce also talks about his talented daughters two of which broke into showbusiness themselves -- Brooklyn stars in the NBC series Taken -- and Amanda fronts the band Johnnyswim. Bruce also reveals exciting new details about the upcoming musical that he is helming which pays tribute to Summer's life and legacy.

Bruce Sudano (Alive n Kickin', Brooklyn Dreams, Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Robert Palmer) joins Tim LIVE in the studio with his newest LP "With Angels on A Carousel" and plays a few songs LIVE, exclusively on Deep Dish Radio. "With Angels on A Carousel" is a soul-stirring album featuring tracks written and recorded as Bruce deals with the illness and ultimate passing of his wife of 30 years, Donna Summer. Bruce's songs carry the weight of grief, loss, and pain, but also carry a message of hope, not only for Bruce himself as he moves on into his future, but also for Donna's fans as they come to terms with the loss of their idol as well. The album is available on iTunes, on BruceSudano.com and at your local brick-and-mortar record store. Go in and ask for it. Or you can be like Tim and get YOUR copy when you see Bruce perform live during the west coast leg of his tour opening for the legendary British Invasion group The Zombies. We love Bruce, we love this album and by the time you're done with... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SINGER-SONGWRITERBRUCE SUDANOHAS A STORIED HISTORY IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC. HOWEVER, BEGINNING WITH HIS 2004 CD RELEASE RAINY DAY SOUL AND THE SUBSEQUENT LIFE & THE ROMANTIC, HIS WORK BECAME INVOLVED WITH THE RAW EXPRESSION OF INTERNAL CHALLENGES CENTRAL TO ADULT LIVES. IN A VOCABULARY BOTH EVERYDAY AND POETIC HE EXAMINES THE TRANSITIONS - WHETHER PERSONAL, SPIRITUAL OR FAMILIAL - THERE IS ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER, UNDERSTANDING THEN TRANSCENDENCE. HIS THIRD ALBUM, WITH ANGELS ON A CAROUSEL, CONTINUED THIS JOURNEY FURTHER INTO THE DEEP. WITH SONGS THAT REFLECTED HIS RECENT EXPERIENCES WITH CRISIS BEYOND CONTROL, EXPLORING FAITH IN THE FACE OF REALITY, HOPE WITHIN THE CONQUERING STORM AND THE COMING TO TERMS WITH THE OVERRIDING WILL OF GOD.WITH THE RELEASE OFTHE BURBANK SESSIONS, BRUCE EXPLAINS, "I SET OUT TO PUT THE BAND TOGETHER WITH THE HELP OF MY PRODUCER AND GUITARIST RANDY MITCHELL. WE STARTED REHEARSING AND PLAYING SHOWS AROUND LA TO PROMOTE THE ALBUM. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR I CONTINUED WRITING... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce Sudano Singer, songwriter, and producer Bruce Sudano performs music from his new recording, "With Angels On A Carousel," and talks with host Larry London, opening up about the loss of his wife, legendary disco star, Donna Summer.

Donna Summer was the queen of disco so it was very poignant that I spoke with her in the last year of the 80s, the decade where she reigned supreme. Donna had just  celebrated her 40th birthday the year before so our conversation was very personal as she spoke about her hopes and dreams for her children, and ironically fears for them as the new decade approached. But most importantly she was looking forward to getting out on the road which she loved most, performing for her fans. My most favorite memory was getting whisked away to her show in Atlantic City in the late 80s by limousine, spending time with her daughters Mimi and Brooklyn, named for her husband Bruce Sudano's childhood home, and then having a private dinner at midnight in the hotel talking, laughing, eating, and feeling like a part of her life in that moment in time. Donna Summer's light may have dimmed, but her music will never be forgotten.