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BILL CHAMPLIN

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Bill Champlin
 William Bradford "Bill" Champlin (born on May 21, 1947 in Oakland, California) is an United States|American singer, songwriter, guitarist, musical keyboard|keyboard player, arranger and Record producer|producer known for his work with Chicago (band)|Chicago and the Sons of Champlin.

Early career
As a child, Champlin demonstrated a talent for piano, and eventually picked up the guitar after being inspired by Elvis Presley. He started a band, The Opposite Six, while at Tamalpais High School, in Mill Valley, California and went on to study music in college, but was encouraged by a professor to drop out of school and pursue music professionally.

The Sons of Champlin and solo career

The Opposite Six, Champlin's band from high school, changed their name to the Sons of Champlin, and eventually recorded a number of well-reviewed, poorly-selling albums (including ''Loosen Up Naturally'' and ''Circle Filled With Love'') by 1977, when the 30 year old Champlin moved to Los Angeles.

In LA he began extensive Session musician|studio session work. He was especially in demand for his singing, appearing on hundreds of recordings throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In addition, he co-wrote the hit songs "After The Love Has Gone" (Earth, Wind & Fire) and "Turn Your Love Around" (George Benson), winning two Grammy Awards in the process.

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Bill Champlin top albums

  1. Runaway
  2. Single
  3. Burn Down The Night
  4. He Started to Sing
  5. Through It All
  6. Mayday

Bill Champlin top songs and lyrics

  1. Sara
  2. Satisfaction
  3. One Way Ticket
  4. Runaway
  5. Gotta Get Back To Love
  6. Take It Uptown
  7. Without You
  8. Tonight Tonight
  9. Runaway Reprise
  10. Stop Knockin' On My Door
  11. The Fool Is All Alone
  12. Yo' Mama
  13. I Don't Want You Anymore
  14. What Good Is Love
  15. We Both Tried
  16. Love Is Forever
  17. Elayne
  18. Careless
  19. Southern Serenade
  20. Fly With Me
  21. After The Love Is Gone
  22. Keys to the Kingdom
  23. In the Heat of the Night
  24. Through It All
  25. Still Worth Saving
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