What happens to members of a hot, hit-making 1960s American pop group? We can't presume to know, but we CAN peek a bit into the lives of two former Union Gap-pers, Kerry and Gary!
Many thanks, Brad, for the opportunity to share my story about Gary (Mutha) Withem. Imagine, a (now retired) high school teacher with five gold records hanging in his living room!
Love this! I know you told me you were collaborating with Jim, but somehow I forgot and was pleasantly surprised! How cool that his teacher trainer was such a rock star! I would bet that it isn't and wasn't so rare that music teachers across the country were music stars of days gone by. Especially supporting musicians, that weren't the singer or main songwriter. Names don't come to mind, but I feel like I have met a couple teachers who had a previous life in touring and recording.
I liked the Chater single, "Part Time Love." Sure, it wasn't adding anything new, but it was fun and that was often enough to get radio play. Or so I thought. Maybe the timing was late? That song had an Elton John vibe to it. The 80s Elton.
Great job! And I'm trying to play catch up in my small moments of downtime to read your plethora of pop!
Great collaboration! Crazy how certain paths cross unexpectedly. I didn't know the band, but I can totally relate to this feeling of being in complete awe at realising one of your idols or someone you admire is in front of you, in the least likely of contexts!
The most interesting thing about Ken Chater is that he had a pretty solid career as a songwriter in the 80s. He cowrote "I Know A Heartache When I See One" (Jennifer Warnes), "I.O.U." (Lee Greenwood), "You Look So Good In Love" (George Strait), "You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving" (Reba McEntire), "If I Had You (Alabama) and "What She Wants" (Michael Martin Murphy).
Looking this up (I remembered he had some hits, just not the specifics), I learned he co-wrote "I.O.U" with Austin Roberts, who is best known for his slightly creepy mid-1970s hit "Rocky."
I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but while his earlier albums aren't on Spotify, there is a 2012 album I'll be checking out today.
Many thanks, Brad, for the opportunity to share my story about Gary (Mutha) Withem. Imagine, a (now retired) high school teacher with five gold records hanging in his living room!
Love this! I know you told me you were collaborating with Jim, but somehow I forgot and was pleasantly surprised! How cool that his teacher trainer was such a rock star! I would bet that it isn't and wasn't so rare that music teachers across the country were music stars of days gone by. Especially supporting musicians, that weren't the singer or main songwriter. Names don't come to mind, but I feel like I have met a couple teachers who had a previous life in touring and recording.
I liked the Chater single, "Part Time Love." Sure, it wasn't adding anything new, but it was fun and that was often enough to get radio play. Or so I thought. Maybe the timing was late? That song had an Elton John vibe to it. The 80s Elton.
Great job! And I'm trying to play catch up in my small moments of downtime to read your plethora of pop!
Puckett was one of the most dynamic singers of the late 1960s, and his recordings with the Union Gap demonstrate that.
a wonderful song douglas/fpxworthy&keery chater are closing album with if we get back togerher again be careful alan/gordon lp not worth stratospheric price https://www.discogs.com/release/14673836-Alan-Gordon-The-Extragordonary-Band
Excellent collab, guys!
Great collaboration! Crazy how certain paths cross unexpectedly. I didn't know the band, but I can totally relate to this feeling of being in complete awe at realising one of your idols or someone you admire is in front of you, in the least likely of contexts!
The most interesting thing about Ken Chater is that he had a pretty solid career as a songwriter in the 80s. He cowrote "I Know A Heartache When I See One" (Jennifer Warnes), "I.O.U." (Lee Greenwood), "You Look So Good In Love" (George Strait), "You're the First Time I've Thought About Leaving" (Reba McEntire), "If I Had You (Alabama) and "What She Wants" (Michael Martin Murphy).
Looking this up (I remembered he had some hits, just not the specifics), I learned he co-wrote "I.O.U" with Austin Roberts, who is best known for his slightly creepy mid-1970s hit "Rocky."
I haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but while his earlier albums aren't on Spotify, there is a 2012 album I'll be checking out today.