| From 1958 through the 1970s Jack Tracy produced over 300 jazz recordings for labels such as Mercury, Limelight, Argo, Chess, World-Pacific, and Fantasy.
In 1963, Harry Nilsson recorded a demo of a song called "Wig Job" and was allowed to record one of his own songs, "Donna I Understand" for the B-side.
Jack Tracy is the Mercury executive who said "I like the singer and I like the song "Donna I Understand" but the other side I don't like!" after hearing the "Wig Job" single.
"So, as a result of that, I got signed by Mercury, and I said (to the song publisher), 'Bye!' They kept me on the label for a year and they didn't put anything out, and finally they put that one single out." The single was released under the name "Johnny Niles." -- Harry Nilsson Visitor Comments: wnbc (January 4, 2011)Jack Tracy had an incredible "ear" for who "had" it..or didnt, he was able to make a session.as comfortable as your living room. So sad.(r.i.p)what a loss to the music world! | | Add Your Comments About This Page ... |
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