Brian Potter, British songwriter behind hits for Glen Campbell, Take That and more, dies aged 87
Summary
Brian Potter, a British songwriter and producer known for many popular 1970s songs, has died at age 87. He worked with American partner Dennis Lambert and helped create hits for artists like Glen Campbell, the Four Tops, and Take That.Key Facts
- Brian Potter was born in Essex, England, and trained as a drummer before becoming a lyricist.
- He co-wrote the 1965 hit "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" for Small Faces.
- Potter partnered with Dennis Lambert and moved to the U.S. to write and produce music.
- They created hits such as "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell and "Baby Come Back" by Player.
- Potter and Lambert helped refresh the Four Tops' sound, producing hits like "Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)".
- They worked with several artists across genres including disco with Tavares and soul with Dusty Springfield.
- "It Only Takes a Minute" was a disco hit they produced for Tavares and later covered by Take That.
- Potter and Lambert received two Grammy nominations in 1976 for their work with Glen Campbell.
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