Legendary Music Producer Richard Perry, Who Shaped 70s Pop With Carly Simon and Streisand, Dies at 82
Richard Perry, legendary music producer known for shaping the sound of popular music in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 82 from cardiac arrest.
Richard Perry, producer, at age 82
Perry's illustrious career included producing iconic hits like Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" and Barbra Streisand's "Stoney End." He was instrumental in creating successful albums for numerous artists, including Harry Nilsson's "Nilsson Schmilsson" and Ringo Starr's "Ringo" and "Goodnight Vienna."
Beginning his career at Warner Bros. Records (1967-1970), Perry worked with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Domino. His production portfolio expanded to include Art Garfunkel, Diana Ross, The Pointer Sisters, and Rod Stewart's Great American Songbook series.
Known as a "song doctor," Perry's production style was characterized by its clarity and ability to enhance artists' natural talents. "I try to make the artist the biggest and best they can possibly be," he told Musician magazine in 1985.
Career highlights include:
- Seven Grammy nominations
- Grammy Trustees Award for lifetime achievement (2015)
- Produced multiple platinum records
- Worked with countless legendary artists across genres
His 2020 memoir, "Cloud Nine: Memoirs of a Record Producer," documented his remarkable journey through the music industry, including personal stories about collaborations with Paul Simon, Tina Turner, and other music legends.
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