Known for his velvet voice, wit, and magnetic stage presence, Bearde has spent more than 35 years captivating audiences across the globe, from San Francisco to New York, London, Berlin, Paris, and Tokyo. sounds of legends like Billy Eckstine. Never Say Die, from close collaborator Tom Donald, marks a bold new direction for Bearde. Bearde uses his voice to speak and sing the lyrics with
The man is legend, and hiTrecords is lucky to have him. Actually “have him” isn’t quite accurate. Nobody “has” Royal and they never will. But nevertheless, with the poignant ballad about a night in that bar on the Southside, here’s the unforgettable For A Dance.
I met the gentleman about ten years ago when he strolled into Tommy Dunbar’s basement studio. Tall fellow with a warm smile, “Hi,I’m RW.” We’ve stayed friends all these years, through five releases on hiTrecords. After a session, his words are always the same, “I love what you’re doing for country music, bud.” And we love what RW Smith is doing for our brand of
Brent Moyer is known as the Global Cowboy for a reason. He goes everywhere, and his music is known everywhere. And now we’re so pleased to release his first single on hiTrecords, Knock Me Down. We were so fortunate to have co-written this song with Brent a few years ago in his native Nashville, TN. Check it on our YouTube channel and be sure to
Glenn Walters has been a star on the San Francisco scene for decades and he’s not stopping now. hiTrecords is proud to present his second single, “Send Her Back.”
“All The Way” is an oldie, of sorts, except that it’s now newly-attached to a video of our Featured Artist, Tom Donald, traveling the world with his beautiful bride Mitzi Ngim. You’ll find the video right here on the hiTrecords YouTube channel. Video editorial by Mitzi Ngim.
It was a mere 35 years ago this past Valentine’s Day that singer/showman Bobby Vickers decided to inhabit an alter ego he fittingly dubbed Bud E. Luv. “Mr. Luv,” as he’s known to the always deferential members of his ensemble, modestly named The Bud E. Luv Orchestra. Now, at the behest of Tom Donald, founder of San Francisco’s hiTrecords, Bud E. Luv has recorded “Music
Back in the early 60s, people heard the blast coming out of Memphis, Tennessee and reacted. “What in the hell was that? And where can I get more?” That’s how we felt, and finally, we’ve done something about it. With every bit of due respect we can muster, we at hiTrecords dedicate this song to everyone who ever had anything to do with Stax/Volt, past
My pal and fellow songwriter Frank Grant sent me a lyric a couple of years ago. It was a story about rediscovering an old friend, but in unfamiliar circumstances. I read it and immediately decided the setting had to be New York City. And so, Joey Baker came to life. “Small town boy, had a best friend.” Click here for a link to Spotify: Joey
Sean Smith grew up in Cos Cob CT, and from an early age he knew he loved music. Played in the requisite garage bands until college, when he went off to the Manhattan School of Music. Upon graduation, Sean found his way into New York’s vibrant jazz scene, logging time with Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, Benny Carter, Lee Konitz, Peggy Lee and Rosemary Clooney and
