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Adam Mitchell (born 24 November 1944 in Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland) is a Canadian-referenced singer-songwriter, most notable for writing "French Waltz," which was a hit for Nicolette Larson; "Dancing Round and Round," which was a hit for Olivia Newton-John; and for his later co-writing work with KISS. ==History== Adam Mitchell was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1944, but moved with his family to Toronto, Canada, at the age of 12. He commenced his career in music in the mid-1960s, first as a folk singer in Toronto's Yorkville district, and later as a member of The Paupers,〔Uncredited, (Profile of Adam Mitchell ); xtrememusician. Retrieved 13 April 2012.〕 a Toronto-based band that was managed by Albert Grossman, and which Mitchell joined in 1966. Mitchell's singing and songwriting were featured on the two albums released by the group. The group, while not internationally successful, was nonetheless notable for having performed in 1967 at the Monterey International Pop Festival.〔KISS Dominion, (10 Questions With Adam Mitchell ). Retrieved 7 May 2012.〕 Following the break-up of The Paupers in 1968, Mitchell moved into music production, producing albums by Canadian bands McKenna Mendelson Mainline and Fludd.〔 In 1979, Mitchell released a solo album, ''Redhead in Trouble'', on Warner Bros. Records.〔Allmusic, (Particulars of ''Redhead In Trouble'' ). Retrieved 13 April 2012.〕 "Fool For Love" was released as a single. The album also contained two of Mitchell's songs which were popularized by others: "French Waltz," by Nicolette Larson; and "Dancin' Round and Round," by Olivia Newton-John. Larson featured "French Waltz" on her debut album Nicolette, released in 1978.〔Allmusic, (Particulars of ''Nicolette'' ). Retrieved 13 April 2012.〕 The song was first covered by Jane Olivor on her 1977 album "Chasing Rainbows."〔Allmusic, (Particulars of ''Chasing Rainbows'' ). Retrieved 6 May 2012.〕 The song was also covered by Doug Kershaw,〔On ''The Louisiana Man'' (1978). See Allmusic, (Particulars of ''The Louisiana Man'' ). Retrieved 13 May 2012. Year of release erroneously specified as 1971.〕 Art Garfunkel〔On the album ''Scissors Cut'' (1981).〕 and Anne Murray,.〔On the album ''Somebody's Waiting'' (1980).〕 Olivia Newton-John included "Dancin' Round and Round" on her 1978 album Totally Hot.〔Allmusic, (Particulars of ''Totally Hot'' ). Retrieved 13 April 2012.〕 The song has been described as "a wonderful country/pop tune."〔Joe Viglione, (Review of ''Totally Hot'' ); Allmusic. Retrieved 13 April 2012.〕 Newton-John released "Dancin' Round and Round" to the country music charts, where it peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Country Singles chart. In addition, the album became a country music hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The song was also covered by Nicolette Larson.〔On (''...Say When'' ) (1985).〕 Mitchell also wrote the popular country song "Out Among The Stars", that was covered by Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings,〔On ''What Goes Around Comes Around'' (1979).〕 among others. The song was the title track to Haggard's 1987 album.〔Allmusic, (Particulars of ''Out Among The Stars'' )〕 Through being introduced to the band by producer Michael James Jackson,〔Kiss Asylum, (Interview with Adam Mitchell ), 29 June 1999. Retrieved 15 May 2012.〕 Mitchell later became a co-writer of songs with various members of Kiss, including the title songs to the ''Creatures of the Night'' (1982) and ''Crazy Nights'' (1987) albums. With Paul Stanley, Mitchell co-wrote three of the nine songs on ''Creatures of the Night'', including the title track. On ''Crazy Nights'', in addition to writing the title track with Paul Stanley, Mitchell co-wrote, with Paul Stanley and Bruce Kulick, two other songs included on the album. With Gene Simmons and Eric Carr, Mitchell co-wrote "Dial 'L' For Love", a song that went unreleased from the ''Crazy Nights'' sessions but was eventually released on Carr's posthumous album ''Unfinished Business''. In addition, a song that Mitchell had originally written in 1981 was rewritten with Gene Simmons during the ''Crazy Nights'' sessions as "Are You Always This Hot", but remains unreleased. The last Kiss song that Mitchell contributed to was Carr's "Little Caesar" from the ''Hot in the Shade'' album (1989). Mitchell has also written songs recorded by John Waite,〔"Tears", contained on the album ''No Brakes'' (1984). Co-written with then KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent, credited under his birth name, Vincent Cusano.〕 Wendy O. Williams,〔"Legends Never Die", contained on the album ''WOW'' (1984). Co-written with Micki Free and Gene Simmons. Simmons also produced the album.〕 Bonnie Tyler,〔"Matter of The Heart", co-written with Philip Allen Brown and contained on the soundtrack to the film ''The Wraith'' (1986).〕 Chicago,〔"Man to Woman", co-written with Jason Scheff. Contained on the album ''Twenty 1'' (1991).〕 Johnny Lee,〔"Fool For Love", contained on the album (''Lookin' For Love'' ) (1980).〕 Lynn Anderson,〔"Fool For Love", contained on the album ''Back'' (1983).〕 Commander Cody〔"Don't Say Nothin'". Contained on The New Commander Cody Band, ''(Rock 'N' Roll Again )'' (1977).〕 and Paul Anka,〔"I Can't Get Over You" (co-written with Paul Anka). Contained on the album (Headlines ) (1979).〕 among others. In recent years, Mitchell has devoted much time to teaching others the art of songwriting.〔 (Adam Mitchell's Art of Successful Songwriting ). Retrieved 11 April 2012.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Adam Mitchell (songwriter)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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