Bill LaBounty

Talented songwriter

Bill LaBounty's first recording work was "Country Morning / Hello Misery" as the member of "Fat Chance" and also released the same title album in 1972. Then, his first album "Promised Love" was released in 1975 from 20th Century Records, but no big success. It is interesting that "This Night Won't Last Forever" (b/w "Corporate Rock& Roll) was released as the last single records under 20th Century Records before being released his second album "This Night Won't Last Forever" in 1978 under Curb Records. The title track "This Night Won't Last Forever" was just ranked # 65 on Billboard Pop Chart for 2 weeks, but Michael Johnson also covers the same and this version ranked #19 in 1979.

Bill released two more albums, "Rain In My Life" in 1979 and "Bill LaBounty" in 1982 under Curb Records. The highest chart position of the track "Never Gonna Look Back" from the album "Bill LaBounty" was #110 on Billboard Pop Chart (#22 on Adult Contemporary Chart). The unsuccessful result in the industry made him behind the music scene, and thus Bill has been known as a songwriter rather than a singer since 1983. His composition works are "Holding Out" by Peter Cetera including the album titled "One More Story"(1988), "No Explanation" by Peter Cetera from the movie soundtrack "Pretty Woman"(1990).

Bill restarted as a singer by releasing the album "The Right Direction" for Japanese AOR/Westcoast market in 1991, and afterwards this album was released also in the United States under Noteworthy Records with 2 bonus tracks which are live
recording tracks in Japan. His Curb Records days albums are still very popular among Japanese and European AOR/Westcoast lovers and you can listen to many cover versions of LaBounty's melodies such as "Livin' It Up" by Ricky Peterson.

Best Known for his extraordinary song writing talents, LaBounty has delivered the hit songs "Hot Rod Hearts" for Robbie Dupree, and "She Loves My Car" for Ronnie Milsap. His work has also been used by Peter Cetera, Brenda Russell, Patti LaBelle, Bobby Caldwell, Don Johnson, The Temptations, Jimmy Buffet, Bill Medley, and Three Dog Night. Also an accomplished keyboardist and synthesist, LaBounty has worked in the studio with such artists as James Taylor, Jennifer Warnes and Patty LaBelle. Currently he and his wife, Beckie Foster, have co-written a string of hits for country artists like Steve Wariner, The Judds, and Highway 101.

Words from Adult Contemporary Music In Japan

Bill LaBounty -
Promised Love
"The first album"
The Tracks are: Lie To Me, Together, Crazy, I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy, Without Me, Always Be Near, Take A Step (Yesterday Waltz), Pretty Little Angel, Open your Eyes & Another Drunk.
Musicians on the Promised Love album: Bill LaBounty & others.
Available from 20th Century Fox Records USA/Original release year: 1975

Bill LaBounty -
This Night Won´t Last Forever
"2nd album"
The Tracks are: This Night Won't Last Forever, Room 205, In 25 Words Or Less, Open Your Eyes, Little Girl In Blue Jeans, Lie To Me, Who's Gonna Hold You, Crazy, A Tear Can Tell & I Hope You'll Be Very Unhappy Without Me.
Musicians on the This Night Won´t Last Forever album: Bill LaBounty, Larrie Londin, Mike Baird, Jim Gordon, David Garabaldi, Jeff Porcaro, Jack Williams, Jim Hunghart, Lee Sklar, Stu Woods, David Shields, Steve Gibson, Dean Parks, Lee Ritenour, Ray Parker Jr., Shane Keister, Mike Melvoin, Larry Knechtel, Michael Miller, Janie Fricke, Bergen White, Ginger Keister, Brenda Gooch, Gerald Lee, Deborah Lindsay.
Available from Curb Records/Original release year: 1978

Bill LaBounty -
Rain In My Life
"LaBounty in the rain"
The Tracks are: Dancin' Tonight, Trail To Your Heart, Isn't It A Cry, Drops Of Water, I'm Hurtin', Sometimes Love Songs, Make Me Cry, What About You, Clap Me In Irons, To Hear The Band & Little Rivers.
Musicians on Rain In My Life album: Bill LaBounty, Jack White, David Jackson, Reggie McBride, Ron Culbertson, Steve Gibson, Randy Hart, Shane Keister, Mike Harvey, Jack White, Oliver Brown, Jim Gordon, Tommy Morgan.
Available from Curb Records/Original release year: 1979

Bill LaBounty -
Bill LaBounty
"Awesome album"
The Tracks are: Livin' It Up, Didn't Want To Say Goodbye, Dream On, Slow Fade, Comin' Back, Look Who's Lonely Now, Never Gonna Look Back, It Used To Be Me, Nobody's Fool & Secrets.
Musicians on the Bill LaBounty album: Bill LaBounty, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Andy Newmark, Chuck Rainey, Willie Weeks, Dean Parks, Steve Lukather, Greg Phillinganes, Clarence McDonald, Ian Underwood, Nyle Steiner, David Sanborn, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Chuck Findley, Lenny Castro, Nick DeCaro, Jonny Mandel, Russ Titelman, Patti Austin, Stephen Bishop, Leslie Smith, James Taylor, Jennifer Warnes & Gwen Dickey.
Available from Curb Records/Original release year: 1982

Bill LaBounty -
Bill LaBounty
"Japanese LP release"
The Tracks are: Livin' It Up, Didn't Want To Say Goodbye, Dream On, Slow Fade, Comin' Back, Look Who's Lonely Now, Never Gonna Look Back, It Used To Be Me, Nobody's Fool & Secrets.
Musicians on the Bill LaBounty album: Bill LaBounty, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Andy Newmark, Chuck Rainey, Willie Weeks, Dean Parks, Steve Lukather, Greg Phillinganes, Clarence McDonald, Ian Underwood, Nyle Steiner, David Sanborn, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Chuck Findley, Lenny Castro, Nick DeCaro, Jonny Mandel, Russ Titelman, Patti Austin, Stephen Bishop, Leslie Smith, James Taylor, Jennifer Warnes & Gwen Dickey.
Available from Warner Pioneer, Curb Records/Original release year: 1982

Bill LaBounty -
Bill LaBounty
"French LP cover"
The Tracks are: Livin' It Up, Didn't Want To Say Goodbye, Dream On, Slow Fade, Comin' Back, Look Who's Lonely Now, Never Gonna Look Back, It Used To Be Me, Nobody's Fool & Secrets.
Musicians on the Bill LaBounty album: Bill LaBounty, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Andy Newmark, Chuck Rainey, Willie Weeks, Dean Parks, Steve Lukather, Greg Phillinganes, Clarence McDonald, Ian Underwood, Nyle Steiner, David Sanborn, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Chuck Findley, Lenny Castro, Nick DeCaro, Jonny Mandel, Russ Titelman, Patti Austin, Stephen Bishop, Leslie Smith, James Taylor, Jennifer Warnes & Gwen Dickey.
Available from Curb Records/Original release year: 1982

Bill LaBounty -
Bill LaBounty
"Japanese release, also known as: Sunshine Memory"
The Tracks are: Livin' It Up, Didn't Want To Say Goodbye, Dream On, Slow Fade, Comin' Back, Look Who's Lonely Now, Never Gonna Look Back, It Used To Be Me, Nobody's Fool & Secrets.
Musicians on the Bill LaBounty album: Bill LaBounty, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Andy Newmark, Chuck Rainey, Willie Weeks, Dean Parks, Steve Lukather, Greg Phillinganes, Clarence McDonald, Ian Underwood, Nyle Steiner, David Sanborn, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Chuck Findley, Lenny Castro, Nick DeCaro, Jonny Mandel, Russ Titelman, Patti Austin, Stephen Bishop, Leslie Smith, James Taylor, Jennifer Warnes & Gwen Dickey.
Available from Denon, Curb Records/Original release year: 1982

Bill LaBounty -
The Right Direction
"The comeback album"
The Tracks are: Good Life, The Right Direction, Mr. O, Emily, Holding Out, Burn Down The Night, Be There, Time Starts Now.
Musicians on the The Right Direction album: Bill LaBounty, Larry Carlton, Brian Ray, Paul Viapiano, John Robinson, Tom Walsh, Neil Stubenhaus, Domenic Genova, Bill Elliot, Jim Horn, Tata Vega, Robbie Dupree, Larry Hoppen, Thomas Cain, Michael Mishaw, Kenneth "Scat" Springs & J.D. Martin.
Available from La Califusa Inc./Original release year: 1991

Bill LaBounty -
The Right Direction
"Japanese version"
The Tracks are: Good Life, The Right Direction, Mr. O, Emily, Holding Out, Burn Down The Night, Be There, Time Starts Now.
Musicians on the The Right Direction album: Bill LaBounty, Larry Carlton, Brian Ray, Paul Viapiano, John Robinson, Tom Walsh, Neil Stubenhaus, Domenic Genova, Bill Elliot, Jim Horn, Tata Vega, Robbie Dupree, Larry Hoppen, Thomas Cain, Michael Mishaw, Kenneth "Scat" Springs & J.D. Martin.
Available from Village Green, Pony Canyon/Original release year: 1991

Bill LaBounty -
The Best Of Bill LaBounty
"Best of LaBounty"
The Tracks are: This Night Won't Last Forever, Livin' It Up, Trail To Your Heart, Never Gonna Look Back, In 25 Words Or Less, Dancin' Tonight, Look Who's Lonely Now, I'm Hurtin', Drops Of Water, Lie To Me, Who's Gonna Hold You, Slow Fade & It Used To Be Me.
Musicians on the The Best Of Bill LaBounty album: Bill LaBounty and others.
Available from Curb Denon Records/Original release year: 1993

 

Bill LaBounty -
The Right Direction
"US version + livetracks"
The Tracks are: Good Life, Mr. O, Emily, The Right Direction, Holding Out, Burn Down The Night, Be There, Time Starts Now, Drops Of Water (live) & This Night Won´t Last Forever (live).
Musicians on the The Right Direction album: Bill LaBounty, Larry Carlton, Brian Ray, Paul Viapiano, John Robinson, Tom Walsh, Neil Stubenhaus, Domenic Genova, Bill Elliot, Jim Horn, Tata Vega, Robbie Dupree, Larry Hoppen, Thomas Cain, Michael Mishaw, Kenneth "Scat" Springs & J.D. Martin.
Available from Noteworthy Records/Original release year: 1994

Bill LaBounty -
The Right Direction + 6
"Right Direction and more"
The Tracks are: The Good Life, Mr. O, Emily, The Right Direction, Holding Out, Burn Down The Night, Be There, Time Starts Now, Mr. O (TV Mix), Time Starts Now (TV Mix), Trail To Your Heart (Sailing Without A Sail) (Live In Japan), Dream On (Live in Japan), This Night Won't Last Forever (Live in Japan) & Drops Of Water (Live in Japan).
Musicians on the The Right Direction + 6 album: Bill LaBounty, Larry Carlton, Brian Ray, Paul Viapiano, John Robinson, Tom Walsh, Neil Stubenhaus, Domenic Genova, Bill Elliot, Jim Horn, Tata Vega, Robbie Dupree, Larry Hoppen, Thomas Cain, Michael Mishaw, Kenneth "Scat" Springs & J.D. Martin.
Available from Dreamsville Records Japan/Original release year: 1999

Bill LaBounty -
Best Selection
"A selection of LaBounty songs"
The Tracks are: Livin´It Up, Look Who´s Lonely Now, Lie To Me, Trail To Your Heart (Sailing Without A Sail), This Night Won´t Last Forever, Dream On, I´m Hurtin´, Comin´Back, What About You, I Hope You´ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me, Sometimes Love Songs Make Me Cry, Never Gonna Look Back, Dancin´Tonight, In 25 Words Or Less, A Tear Can Tell & Secrets.
Musicians on the Best Selection album: Bill LaBounty and others.
Available from Curb Records Japan/Original release year: 2004

 

Bill LaBounty -
Back To Your Star
"LaBounty is back again"
The Tracks are: California Turnaround, Back To Your Star, Dianne, Hwy 85, Stay High, Old Habits, Fumes, Cinderella, Golden Now, The Wheels Are Coming Off, Fly Away, River Girl & Livin’ It Up (new acoustic version).
Musicians on the Back To Your Star album: Bill LaBounty David Hungate, Michael Rhodes, Danny Parks. Larry Carlton, Brian Fullen, Tommy Wells, Gordon Mote, Sam Levine, Robbie Dupree, Suzanne Young, Tom Flora & Steve Wariner.
Available from T.A.C.S. Japan/Original release year: 2009

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